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Hard Shoulder wraps + Q&A at The Prince Charles Cinema, Leicester Square

James's latest role playing Herschel in exciting new feature film Hard Shoulder recently came to an end after a lengthy shoot at Three Mills Studios in London. James stars alongside Jamie Foreman and Wil Johnson in this gritty psychological thriller that is likely to hit cinemas in 2010. James will be joining director Nicholas David Lean along with SFX guru Mike Peel at the Gorezone Weekend of Horror at the Prince Charles Cinema, Leicester Square on November 1st 2009 for a Q&A session following a special short preview of the film. More news on this as things progress.


Umbrage to screen at Film 4 Frightfest All-Nighter

After a very successful shoot, and with post production drawing to a conclusion, we're very pleased to announce that Umbrage will be kicking off the Film 4 Frightfest All-Nighter on October 31st 2009. James will be joining the Q&A panel after the screening along with director Drew Cullingham, producer Charlier Falconer and actress Rita Ramnani. The event is already sold out. For more information on this event visit: http://www.frightfest.co.uk/


Cameras set to roll on Umbrage

Principal photography for new feature film Umbrage gets under way on 15th January 2009. James stars alongside Doug Bradley (The legendary Pinhead from the Hellraiser movies). For more information visit the official website: http://www.umbragethemovie.com/


New Crimewatch episode set to air

James is set to appear in a special episode of Crimewatch Solved on Tuesday 6th January 2009 on BBC1 at 9pm.


Hellbride US Release Announced

Brit horror Hellbride in which James plays lead role Lee Parker will be released on DVD in America on the 5th May 2009. Written and directed by Pat Higgins of Jinx Media who also penned new feature The Devil's Music, in which James also appears. More on both these projects soon.


NightDragon to screen at Cannes

New feature film NightDragon will be screening twice at The Cannes Film Festival this year having been purchased by sales agent Media Luna. For more information visit the Media Luna website: http://www.medialuna-entertainment.de/


NightDragon Wraps

James involvement on new feature film NightDragon came to an exciting conclusion that involved a blocked off road, a car stunt, a street fight and about 30 excited onlookers. His character Beckett was quite literally a bloody mess by the end of it but we won't be spoiling it by telling you whether he survives or not! Photos from the shoot will appear on the site soon. For more information visit the official website: http://www.nightdragon.co.uk/


Zombie Diaries Premiere & UK Release

After a world record 'zombie walk' attempt in Leicester Square, a sell out crowd gathered to watch The Zombie Diaries at The Odeon and was extremely well received. After the screening James joined directors Mike Bartlett & Kevin Gates on stage along with a few other cast members to answer audience questions. Outside after the screening they all signed autographs and gave interviews. The film itself has been selling extremely well and made the number 4 spot in Virgin stores. A 'rest of the world' release is expected over the next few months. You can buy the film at all good DVD stockists or visit: http://www.thezombiediaries.co.uk


New Feature Film Role

We're pleased to announce that James has signed up to play Beckett in new feature film NightDragon. Also starring Alan Ford (Snatch, The Long Good Friday) and directed by Tim Biddiscombe. Shooting starts in August and continues into September on locations in and around London. For more information visit the official website: http://www.nightdragon.co.uk/


Cannes 2007

A very successful 4 days in Cannes ended with a worldwide sales agent deal signed and 2 more territories sold (UK and Germany) for feature film The Zombie Diaries, in which James plays Geoff. For more information on The Zombie Diaries visit the official website: http://www.zombiediaries.com - where you can find more information on the film and also view a trailer. Also on the official site are the latest reviews, artwork and links to BBC articles and the BBC radio interview with James and director Michael Bartlett.


7 Seconds

Feature film 7 Seconds to Heaven is now in post production. The film is a dark thriller set in the seedy underworld of prostitution and drugs, with some political undertones. James plays Steve, a taxi driver who gets more than he bargained for from his friendship with a prostitute that he drives for. Also stars Sam Zena. Directed by Caleb Lindsay - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0512190/


Three Minute Moments

The Prince Charles Cinema in Leaicester Square recently held the premiere screening of feature film Three Minute Moments, directed by Don Allen. The film centres around a speed dating event and the ensuing clashes of personalities and relationships... as in life, there are some good souls, and some rather unsavoury characters! James plays Johnny, a man who's secretly on his stag night, looking for one last notch before his single days are numbered. Also stars Belinda Lang. For more information and a trailer visit the official website: http://www.threeminutemoments.com


Nine Lives London

Nine Lives London is the title of the new feature film directed by Guy Ducker and starring James as Mark, the main antagonist of the piece. The film catalogues nine different stories surrounding the London bombings on 7th July 2005. Filming for this specific segment took place in Clapham and was completed back in October, there are however 3 more segments of the film to complete. At the moment a Summer 2007 release date has been pencilled, this may be subject to some change though. More on this film as post production gets under way.


Projects Update

Projects which are nearing completion and their first screening include See It Through (World War II feature film) and Work Out (TV pilot). The Basement (Drama feature film) had it's first cast and crew screening recently which James was unfortunately unable to attend, it was however very well received and further industry screenings are planned before any potential release date is confirmed.