NICK FROST. Takes to the floor with CUBAN FURY. Co-Starring Rashida Jones, Chris O'Dowd and Olivia Colman. STUDIOCANAL, Film4 and BFI present

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NICK FROST Takes to the floor with CUBAN FURY Co-Starring Rashida Jones, Chris O'Dowd and Olivia Colman STUDIOCANAL, Film4 and BFI present A Big Talk Pictures Production 3 May 2012 Nick Frost (Shaun

1 NICK FROST Takes to the floor with CUBAN FURY Co-Starring Rashida Jones, Chris O'Dowd and Olivia Colman STUDIOCANAL, Film4 and BFI present A Big Talk Pictures Production 3 May 2012 Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Paul), Rashida Jones (The Social Network, I Love You, Man), Chris O Dowd (Bridesmaids, The Boat That Rocked) & Olivia Colman (Hot Fuzz, Hyde Park on Hudson, Tyrannosaur) to star in James Griffiths hot stepping comedy CUBAN FURY, co-financed by STUDIOCANAL, Film4 and the BFI Film Fund. Beneath Bruce Garrett's shabby, overweight exterior, the passionate beating heart of a salsa king lays dormant. Only one woman can reignite his Latin fire. Spotlight hits, sweat drips, heels click - Nick Frost IS Cuban Fury. CUBAN FURY marks James Griffiths feature film directorial debut with TV credits including Up All Night and Free Agents. Produced by Nira Park and James Biddle of Big Talk, working from an original idea by Nick Frost, the screenwriter is Jon Brown, whose hit TV writing credits include series such as Miranda, Misfits and Fresh Meat. Brown also won the BAFTA for Break-Through Talent in Executive Producers are Nick Frost, Matthew Justice and Rachael Prior (Big Talk), Danny Perkins and Jenny Borgars (STUDIOCANAL) and Tessa Ross (Film4). Nick Frost comments My aim with Cuban Fury was to make a romantic comedy with fiery Salsa at its heart. I wanted to show people that sometimes it's not about a perfect nose and abs of steel, sometimes passion, soul and fire is enough. And in case you're wondering yes, I'll do

2 all my own dancing. Nira Park adds For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to make a dance movie. Even better a comedy dance movie. So when I received an from Nick Frost which read: "how would you feel if I said we should do a film where I DANCE A LOT. Imagine me in tightly fitted sequinned garments with a lot of slow-mo", I said: "I want the poster for that movie on my wall now!" Nick's idea for Cuban Fury was fantastic, and finding newcomer Jon Brown to collaborate with him and write the script was the first step - Jon just has that knack for funny that is completely innate. Being able to bring James Griffiths on to direct was the final piece of the jigsaw. We had a fantastic time making our TV show Free Agents together, and had been looking for the right movie project to collaborate on for a long time. I can't wait to see Nick in a role that will showcase all of his incredible talents as a performer, even those that have remained more hidden up to this point! And I feel incredibly lucky that we have managed to persuade the unbelievably gifted Rashida Jones, Chris O'Dowd and Olivia Colman to join us for the ride. 1987: A 13 year old natural born dancer with fire in his heels and snakes in his hips is working himself up to explode all over the UK Junior Salsa Championships. But then a freakish bullying incident on the mean streets of London robs him of his confidence, and our young hero finds his life diverted down a very different path. So it is that 22 years later, an adult Bruce Garrett (Nick Frost) finds himself out-of-shape and unloved - trapped in a downward spiral of selfpity, repression and Nando s take-outs. Only Julia (Rashida Jones), his smart, funny, gorgeous new American boss, gives him reason to live. But she s untouchable. Out of his league, so he imagines, with her perfect smile and perfect life. Unknown to Bruce however, Julia has issues all of her own. Luckily for him, she also has a secret passion Then there s Drew (Chris O Dowd), his alpha male colleague and horny king-monkey of the office. With Drew making no secret of his desire to get (his words) all up inside Julia, Bruce is forced into action And thus, Bruce is once again brought face-to-face with the darkest and most powerful of his inner demons. Somehow, someway, and with a lot of handholding from loyal sister Sam (Olivia Colman) Bruce must learn how to unshackle his dancing beast, regain his long lost fury and claim

3 the love of his life...and he s going to do it all On The Dance Floor... Nick Frost is represented by Hamilton Hodell, Safran Company and UTA. Rashida Jones is represented by UTA and Brillstein Entertainment and Schreck Rose Dapello Adams & Hurwitz. Chris O Dowd is represented by Gordon and French, UTA and 3 Arts. Oliva Colman is represented by United Agents. STUDIOCANAL will handle worldwide sales, also releasing in UK Cinemas Spring For further information please contact: Suzanne Noble Head of UK Publicity and Corporate Communications STUDIOCANAL E: Suzanne.Noble@studiocanal.co.uk T: Notes to Editors: About Big Talk Comedy and horror provide the beating heart of Big Talk s slate, often overlapping and conspiring. The slate continues to broaden to include a wider range of stories that have the potential to move us, make us laugh, or scare us. We are talent driven. We want to work with directors of vision and writers with strong, unique voices. The future of Big Talk lies in continuing to work with the best of the UK and the US s more experienced filmmakers, as well as constantly excavating and nurturing vibrant, emerging talent. Big Talk s credits include all of Edgar Wright s films to date: Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World, and Greg Mottola s Paul, written by and starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost with Kristen Wiig. Most recently, Joe Cornish s debut feature Attack the Block was released to critical acclaim in 2011, winning all four Audience Awards at Sitges, SXSW, the LAFF and Fantasia International Film Festival. Next up for Big Talk is the black comedy Sightseers, directed by Kill List s Ben Wheatley. The film will have its world premiere at Cannes 2012 with a Special Screening in the Director's Fortnight section. Big Talk is also currently in post production on Jeremy Lovering s psychological thriller In Fear. About STUDIOCANAL Established in May 1999, STUDIOCANAL theatrical UK has established a reputation for an innovative approach to distribution. A passion for film and commitment to creativity is central to STUDIOCANAL's activity in the UK market together with the desire to work collaboratively with our filmmakers to achieve the best possible results. STUDIOCANAL is a subsidiary of the CANAL+ Group. It is one of Europe s leading companies

4 in the market for co-production, acquisition, distribution and sale of international feature films. STUDIOCANAL is the only studio operating simultaneously in three main territories across Europe: France, the United Kingdom and Germany. The company distributes a total of more than 50 films a year throughout Europe. Additionally, STUDIOCANAL owns one of the most important libraries in the world, with more than 5,000 international titles. STUDIOCANAL s Production ambitions to date have included Rowan Joffe's debut feature BRIGHTON ROCK starring Sam Riley, Andrea Riseborough and Helen Mirren; Joe Cornish's critically acclaimed ATTACK THE BLOCK, the first project to emerge from a partnership with Big Talk, Nick Murphy's debut feature THE AWAKENING starring Rebecca Hall, Dominic West and Imelda Staunton, Tomas Alfredson's award winning cold war thriller TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY starring Gary Oldman as George Smiley with Colin Firth, John Hurt, Kathy Burke, Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Graham, Tom Hardy, Ciarán Hinds, Toby Jones, David Dencik, Konstantin Khabenskiy, Svetlana Khodchenkova, Roger Lloyd Pack, Simon McBurney, Christian McKay and Mark Strong rounding out a powerhouse cast. Future projects include Ben Wheatley s SIGHTSEERS recently selected for Cannes, Jeremy Lovering s IN FEAR, Michael Winterbottom s KING OF SOHO, the Coen s INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS, Susanne Bier s SERNEA and Dan Mazer s hotly anticipated comedy I GIVE IT A YEAR currently shooting at Ealing Studios. About Film4 Film4, headed by Tessa Ross, is Channel 4 Television s feature film division. Film4 develops and co-finances films and is known for working with the most innovative talent in the UK, whether new or established. Film4 has developed and co-financed many of the most successful UK films of recent years, films like Danny Boyle s Slumdog Millionaire and 127 Hours, Martin McDonagh s In Bruges, Steve McQueen s Hunger and Shame, Mike Leigh s Another Year, Chris Morris Four Lions, Richard Ayoade s Submarine, Joe Cornish s directorial debut Attack The Block, Lone Scherfig s One Day, Ben Wheatley s Kill List, and Paddy Considine s debut feature Tyrannosaur. Recent releases include, Ben Palmer s The Inbetweeners Movie, Andrea Arnold s Wuthering Heights, Terence Davies The Deep Blue Sea, Carol Morley s Dreams of a Life, Phyllida Lloyd s The Iron Lady, Steve McQueen s Shame and Pawel Pawlikowski s The Woman In The Fifth. Forthcoming releases include Bart Layton s The Imposter, Sophie Fiennes The Pervert s Guide to Ideology, Walter Salles On The Road, Peter Strickland s Berberian Sound Studio, Roger Michell s Hyde Park on Hudson, Jonathan Glazer s Under the Skin, Ben Wheatley s Sightseers, Martin McDonagh s Seven Psychopaths, Danny Boyle s Trance and Michael Winterbottom s King of Soho. In 2011 Film4 launched its pioneering role in exploring innovation in filmmaking with the appointment of Anna Higgs as Head of Film4.0. Film4.0 is a talent and idea driven hub within Film4 that will work with emerging and established talent, supporting them to tell unique stories and connect with audiences in new ways. For further information visit About BFI Film Fund

5 The BFI Film Fund champions creative excellence and boldness of vision, supporting filmmakers at every step of their journey to create distinctive and entertaining films. Four films backed through the BFI Film Fund will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival later this month: Ken Loach s The Angel s Share is screening In Competition; Rufus Norris Broken is opening Critics Week; Ben Wheatley s Sightseers has a Special Screening within Directors Fortnight; and Fyzal Boulifa s short The Curse will also screen in Directors Fortnight. Films currently in production include Steve Dwoskin s Age Is..., Nick Murphy s Blood, Neil Jordan s Byzantium, Mike Newell s Great Expectations, Ralph Fiennes The Invisible Woman, Omid Nooshin s Last Passenger, Sophie Fiennes The Pervert s Guide To Ideology, Martin McDonagh s Seven Psychopaths, Scott Graham s Shell, Mat Whitecross Spike Island, Ken Loach s Spirit of 45, Andrew Kötting s Swandown, Julien Temple s BABYLON/DON, Jonathan Glazer s Under the Skin and Eran Creevy s Welcome To The Punch. Recent releases supported by the BFI Film Fund include James Watkins box office hit The Woman in Black; Phyllida Lloyd's Academy Award winning The Iron Lady; Steve McQueen's BAFTA nominated Shame; Lynne Ramsay's We Need To Talk About Kevin; Carol Morley s Dreams of a Life; Andrea Arnold's Wuthering Heights; and Paddy Considine s BAFTA awardwinning Tyrannosaur. The BFI s ambition is to create a flourishing film environment in which innovation, opportunity and creativity can thrive by: Connecting audiences to the widest choice of British and World cinema Preserving and restoring the most significant film collection in the world for today and future generations Investing in creative, distinctive and entertaining work Promoting British film and talent to the world Growing the next generation of filmmakers and audiences ***

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