LIVERPOOL COMEDY 'CHARLIE NOADES RIP' HITS THE BIG SCREEN Submitted by: Clarity Creation Wednesday, 12 January 2011
A new Liverpool comedy written by and starring one of the writers of Phoenix Nights is to be premiered on 18th January at the Showcase Cinemas Liverpool and will go nationwide this month. A host of celebrities are expected to attend the VIP launch of Charlie Noades RIP, which has been shot entirely on location on Merseyside. The film stars the two times British Comedy Award winning actor and writer Neil Fitzmaurice also famed for his roles in Peep Show and The Office. Neil says of the premiere: “I’m just so proud of the work that everybody put in to get this film made, it was a true labour of love and we had to overcome a lot of obstacles to get here! It’s independent cinema at its purest and a lesson of just what can be achieved with dedication, inspiration and a lot of perspiration! We want to keep on making homegrown movies that feature this wonderful city and all its talents!” The all British cast boasts an impressive line up of respected names including John Thomson (Cold Feet), Dave Spikey (Phoenix Nights), John McArdle (Prime Suspect, Cracker, The Bill), John Henshaw (Nice Guy Eddie, GBH), Ewen Macintosh (The Office, Little Britain), Suzanne Collins (Brookside, Doctors, The Bill) and Liverpool’s own Micky Finn, Ozzie Yue and Pauline Daniels. A debut performance from Ian McCulloch legendary front man of Echo and the Bunnymen is also featured. Charlie Noades RIP is the latest offering from North Star Productions - makers of the cult gangster classic, Going Off Big Time, also written by Neil Fitzmaurice. Directed by Jim Doyle and produced by Tony Fitzmaurice, Charlie Noads RIP made its debut at the Cannes Film Festival where it received rave reviews. Tony Fitzmaurice said: “It was fantastic to be able to shoot the entire film on Merseyside. The cast includes several renowned local faces who really have done a fantastic job in doing the script justice. Its superb family entertainment and we want everyone on Merseyside to go and see it, get behind it and help us showcase the huge amount of artistic talent we have in our region.” The absorbing plot fuelled by intrigue and secrecy centres around a struggling family scrapyard business. When the lead character Steve Parr (played by Neil Fitzmaurice) discovers he has been bequeathed a mystery legacy he embarks on a nail-biting treasure hunt in a bid to change his family’s fortunes forever. An action-packed script punctuated with hilarious one-liners features outstanding performances with romantic and sometimes moving moments throughout. Billed as highly entertaining, warm, funny and uplifting, Charlie Noades RIP is a family film and will run from January 21 in Showcase Cinemas Liverpool, The Plaza in Crosby and The Scala in Prestatyn with more local cinemas to follow before being rolled out across the UK at the end of the month. The DVD will be on general release later in the year. For more information visit www.northstarproductions.co.uk Ends
Page 1 Quality images can be requested from Clarity Creation For more information, interviews and attendance to the screenings contact Geraldine or Kate at Clarity Creation on 0151 293 0505. PRESS & MEDIA PACK CHARLIE NOADES R.I.P Written by Neil Fitzmaurice Directed by Jim Doyle Producers Tony Fitzmaurice Neil Fitzmaurice Staring Neil Fitzmaurice John Thomson John McArdle John Henshaw Justin Moorhouse