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Geek Tyrant
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Fun Trailer for the Mockumentary Horror FOUND FOOTAGE: THE MAKING OF THE PATTERSON PROJECT — GeekTyrant
Vertical has released a trailer for fun looking fake documentary film titled Found Footage: The Making of the Patterson Project , which follows a crew of documentarians who chronicle an amateur filmmaker's journey to try to make the world's greatest found footage horror film. The film is a mockumentary horror movie 'about a budding filmmaker's attempt to produce his first feature, a found footage movie about Bigfoot. Through the eyes of an esteemed French documentary crew, the story follows his unlikely band of misfits as they struggle to keep the production afloat on a shoestring budget. 'All the while, mysterious and sinister occurrences begin to unfold behind the scenes, blurring the lines between movie magic and real life. As the shoot days get longer and scarier, the filmmakers quickly learn that they've stepped into a very real & very terrifying found footage horror film of their own.' The horror filmmakers Radio Silence ( Ready or Not, Scream ) are also presenting this "found footage" horror film this summer. It was directed by Max Tzannes, and stars Brennan Keel Cook, Dean Cameron, Chen Tang, Erika Vetter, and others. Found Footage: The Making of the Patterson Project will be released on VOD starting June 24th.
Daily Mail
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Noel Edmunds' new series is compared to a 'mockumentary' as viewers vow to watch 'every week' - while TV star details money woes from £15million New Zealand estate
Viewers of Noel Edmunds' new ITV documentary have compared it to a 'mockumentary' after the first episode premiered on Friday night. Kiwi Adventure follows the former Deal Or No Deal star, 76, at his 800-acre New Zealand estate River Haven after making the move with his third wife Liz Davies in 2019. The new documentary sees Noel displaying his humble abode as he is filmed lying under crystal lamps and showing off his garden, which strangely features a Guardian statue. The unique touches to his estate and his antics on the show left some viewers comparing it to a 'mockumentary' as they drew parallels with The Office's David Brent. Viewers took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their opinions, writing: 'Is this something out alan partridge', ' Noel Edmonds Kiwi Adventure is like an Alan Partridge documentary as a Bass Eye spin-off. 'I could watch this EVERY week, not just series!', 'Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure confirms that Edmonds is essentially David Brent and Alan Partridge melded into the one body, with a dash of Colin Hunt from The Fast Show', 'This is the most bizarre TV show of the year so far', 'Watching Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure on ITV. It's actually very moving. It's one of the best programmes I've ever seen.' The series opener saw Noel reveal he is actually losing money with his New Zealand-based business due to the country's unpredictable weather. His plush Kiwi estate consists of 12 properties including a pub called The Bugger, which punters don't visit during a downpour, according to Noel. He said: 'When you come to New Zealand, you change your view about your relationship between the weather and the economy. 'We're haemorrhaging money at the moment because you have to take staff on in anticipation of the guests coming. 'We're going to have to have a spectacular November and December to balance the books. Noel also admitted in the hour-long insight into his life that he cares what people think about him and wants to make his business in New Zealand work. 'I'm so committed to New Zealand that I have invested tens of millions of dollars of my hard-earned money in this country,' he shared. 'I think I would have to admit, I do actually care what people think of me. And criticism does hurt. 'I do worry about it because I'm hugely sensitive and we do want to be accepted, sure.' The release of Kiwi Adventure comes after Noel and ITV received criticism from fans for 'copying' Jeremy Clarkson's Clarkson's Farm. Noel had rivalled Clarkson's Farm after signing a £1million deal with ITV for the series. Hitting back at comparisons in an interview with The Sun, Noel said: 'When we were filming our show, some people who knew about Clarkson's Farm said to me, "Oh, is it like Clarkson's Farm?" 'And I said, "No, it couldn't be more different." First of all, I'm not like Jeremy in many ways, though I wish I were. 'He's brilliant. He can articulate an argument beautifully and deliver a sharp, humorous line like no one else. 'The key difference between our Kiwi Adventure, and Clarkson's Farm is that ours is more of a lifestyle narrative. Noel first moved to New Zealand in 2019 with former make-up artist Liz, launching a network of radio stations near Auckland before moving to Ngatimoti three years later. As well as the winery, the TV star also has a shop, restaurant, pub, and café on a £15m estate. In 2023, sparked a furious row with residents who accused him of 'colonising' their idyllic village. The Deal Or No Deal star has also added winemaking to his repertoire at River Haven. Noel settled in the Ngatimoti area and snapped up 12 properties worth almost £15m on 270 hectares of land. The town is already well-known in New Zealand for its annual festival, which generally takes place in October and is attended by thousands of people The town is already well-known in New Zealand for its annual festival, which generally takes place in October and is attended by thousands of people. In 2023, he sparked a furious row with residents who accused him of 'colonising' their idyllic village. One said: 'I feel like he's a coloniser. He's come in like he's the lord of the manor.' The television star has not helped matters by posing for photos on the estate holding a mug with the slogan 'His Lordship'. The resident added: 'He's got this attitude... about how he's improved the place and made it amazing - it was already amazing.'
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hugh Bonneville to reprise role as Ian Fletcher in BBC football comedy
Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville will reprise his role as Ian Fletcher in a new BBC mockumentary series. The six-part show, Twenty Twenty Six, is a follow-up to comedy series W1A, which followed Ian as the head of values at the BBC. Bonneville, 61, will reprise the character as he takes on a new title, the BBC's director of integrity for the 2026 World Cup. Bonneville's character will join the Twenty Twenty Six Oversight Team in Miami, with a cast including The Day Of The Jackal's Nick Blood, Fresh Off The Boat star Chelsey Crisp and Designated Survivor's Paulo Costanzo. Stephen Kunken, best known for playing Ari Spyros in Billions, also joins the cast alongside The Inbetweeners' Belinda Stewart-Wilson. Director John Morton said: 'I wasn't sure what Ian Fletcher had been up to recently. The last I heard he was still recovering from a serious mindfulness course in Somerset. So, it's great to hear that he's made it back and has re-emerged in his natural habitat at the centre of a well-known institution, but now on the world stage and facing his biggest opportunity yet to get things right. 'I'm thrilled and hugely grateful to the BBC for giving me the chance to follow him again, this time all the way to Miami, and I literally can't wait to see what happens.' The character was first introduced in 2011 series Twenty Twelve, which followed an organising committee for the London Olympic Games. Bonneville was nominated for four TV Bafta awards and the original series took the Best Situation Comedy award in 2013. The series also starred The Crown's Olivia Colman, who won the 2013 Bafta for Best Female Performance in a Comedy. Bonneville is known for playing Robert Crawley, the Earl of Grantham, in period drama Downton Abbey, and has also starred in the Paddington films as Henry Brown. Executive producer Paul Schlesinger said: 'It's 15 years since Ian Fletcher's journey started with the run-up to the London Olympics and we are delighted the BBC has given John another chance to capture the universal comedy of people trying to organise something really big in a room, but this time with an outstanding international cast.' Twenty Twenty Six will consist of six 30-minute episodes and will be available to watch on BBC One and iPlayer.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hugh Bonneville to reprise role as Ian Fletcher in BBC football comedy
Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville will reprise his role as Ian Fletcher in a new BBC mockumentary series. The six-part show, Twenty Twenty Six, is a follow-up to comedy series W1A, which followed Ian as the head of values at the BBC. Bonneville, 61, will reprise the character as he takes on a new title, the BBC's director of integrity for the 2026 World Cup. Bonneville's character will join the Twenty Twenty Six Oversight Team in Miami, with a cast including The Day Of The Jackal's Nick Blood, Fresh Off The Boat star Chelsey Crisp and Designated Survivor's Paulo Costanzo. Stephen Kunken, best known for playing Ari Spyros in Billions, also joins the cast alongside The Inbetweeners' Belinda Stewart-Wilson. Director John Morton said: 'I wasn't sure what Ian Fletcher had been up to recently. The last I heard he was still recovering from a serious mindfulness course in Somerset. So, it's great to hear that he's made it back and has re-emerged in his natural habitat at the centre of a well-known institution, but now on the world stage and facing his biggest opportunity yet to get things right. 'I'm thrilled and hugely grateful to the BBC for giving me the chance to follow him again, this time all the way to Miami, and I literally can't wait to see what happens.' The character was first introduced in 2011 series Twenty Twelve, which followed an organising committee for the London Olympic Games. Bonneville was nominated for four TV Bafta awards and the original series took the Best Situation Comedy award in 2013. The series also starred The Crown's Olivia Colman, who won the 2013 Bafta for Best Female Performance in a Comedy. Bonneville is known for playing Robert Crawley, the Earl of Grantham, in period drama Downton Abbey, and has also starred in the Paddington films as Henry Brown. Executive producer Paul Schlesinger said: 'It's 15 years since Ian Fletcher's journey started with the run-up to the London Olympics and we are delighted the BBC has given John another chance to capture the universal comedy of people trying to organise something really big in a room, but this time with an outstanding international cast.' Twenty Twenty Six will consist of six 30-minute episodes and will be available to watch on BBC One and iPlayer.
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
All episodes of sitcom dubbed 'the funniest show on TV' are finally free to stream on BBC iPlayer
All episodes of a sitcom dubbed 'the funniest show on TV' are finally free to stream on BBC iPlayer. American mockumentary sitcom St Denis Medical, created by Superstore creators Eric Ledgin and Justin Spitzer, hit our screens on American broadcasting channel NBC in November 2024. NBC's official synopsis of the show reads: 'An eclectic team of underfunded yet dedicated doctors, nurses and medical staff are doing their best not to lose their patience in an Oregon hospital overrun with patients – while caring for everyone who comes in the door, including each other.' It stars the likes of Wendi McLendon-Convey, Alison Tolman, Josh Lawson, Kahyun Kim, Mekki Leeper, David Alan Grier and Kaliko Kauahi. There has 18 episodes across one season so far. And British fans will be over the moon to know that they can watch it all online thanks to the Beeb. Those who have already seen the show have given it rave reviews. The series has received 83% on the Tomatometer and 73% on the Popcornmeter. And on IMDB, one said: 'Work in a safety net hospital and love it!!!' 'Just what the doctor ordered!' 'First of all, THANK YOU for creating this show! I recorded this show hoping for a win.' 'After just two episodes, St. Denis Medical has already won me over. The mockumentary format really brings the characters to life, and as a fan of the genre, I'm thrilled to see how each character is given their moment to shine. 'Each personality feels distinctive and well-rounded, which is essential in a show like this where comedy comes not just from situations but from the unique quirks and reactions of each character.' 'I don't understand all of these 1 or 2 star reviews people keep giving? I think this show is hilarious. 'Superstore is probably one of my all time favorite TV shows and I've been craving something to fill that void ever since it ended and this show does just that.' Many viewers have rushed online to share their positive views on the mockumentary series 'Where do I start. Incredible actors, great direction, chuckle tier humor, comically ridiculous writing, and lovable characters. 'I originally saw the first episode as an advertisement on YouTube.' According to The Metro, another fan has confessed: ''Absolutely hilarious! Funniest show on tv today!' Fans will be ecstatic to know that the show will be returning for another series. Creator Eric Ledgin told Deadline: 'We need to laugh together. 'We need [TV shows] that are just trying to entertain, and make you forget about everything for a few minutes.' He added: 'I want to keep on the same course as we were on in season 1 [with] moments where we push the characters' relationships further along. '[I also want] every episode to be a story unto itself.' 'We'll maybe get out of the hospital a little bit more [in season 2].' Last year NBC was been widely praised by fans after it shared the first episode of its new comedy series St. Denis Medical directly onto TikTok in a bold marketing move. The mockumentary, which follows overworked doctors and nurses working at an underfunded hospital in Oregan, premiered on November 12. To tie in with its release, NBC uploaded the entire pilot episode onto its TikTok channel on November 16, splitting it into three bitesize parts. The daring new move didn't go unnoticed by fans, who were quick to praise the network and share that they would continue to watch the show. They also predicted that this marketing technique could be the future of television consumption.
