Stone of Destiny at the Hamptons Film Fest

Stone of Destiny starring Billy Boyd and Robert Carlyle will screen at the Hamptons International Film Festival. The film will screen on Fri., Oct. 17 at 6pm and on Sat., Oct. 18 at 6pm. Go here for more details on the venue and how to book tickets.

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Stone of Destiny poster finally released

The poster says that Stone of Destiny, starring Robert Carlyle and Billy Boyd will open in 2009, but I haven't been able to find out if this is a North American poster or a UK poster. If its a UK poster it might contradict its release date of October 10, 2008 in the UK, though the film will still be closing the Toronto International Film Festival. When I find out anything more about the release dates I'll be sure to post it.


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Stone of Destiny to close Toronto Film Festival

Stone of Destiny starring Scottish actors Robert Carlyle and Billy Boyd will close the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival on September 13.

According to the festival's official site you can purchase tickets online at tiff08.ca, by phone at 416-968-FILM or 1-877-968-FILM or in person at the Festival Box office at Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor Street West (main floor, north entrance). Box Office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Another film that will premier at the festival is The Brother's Bloom which stars Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane. Here's the trailer for you:




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Stone of Destiny updates

Stone of Destiny has an official UK release date now - Oct. 10, 2008 so if any UK fans want to catch both Billy Boyd and Robert Carlyle go check out the movie.

The film will also be screened in Sudbury, Ontario at the Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival which opens September 13, 2008. The complete festival schedule will be released in early September. I'm not sure if Billy or Robert will be attending, but if there's any news I'll be sure to post it.

Here's a synopsis of the film from Scottish Screen:

Stone of Destiny, starring Charlie Cox (Stardust) as the young Ian Hamilton, with Billy Boyd, Robert Carlyle and Brenda Fricker, tells the story of four Scottish students who, in a daring raid in the 1950s, bring the Stone of Scone back to Scotland. The film is due for release in 2008, and is expected to generate a lot of interest in Scottish history and Scottish identity, which will in turn help to promote Scotland as a tourist destination in 2008.

Photo from www.boyd-oh-boyd.net

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Scottish films at the Festival de Cannes

May is pretty much Cannes Film Festival month (this year it runs from May 14 to May 25), which is huge for the film industry. Indie films New Town Killers starring Dougray Scott and Stone of Destiny starring Billy Boyd will be represented at the festival. The production team of New Town Killers will try to sell the film and attendees can view a promotional screening at their office at the festival, while a filmmaker from Stone of Destiny will be on a panel about producing and making films in Scotland.

I'm not sure if Stone of Destiny will actually be screened at Cannes because there are reports that its world premier will be at the 62nd Edinburgh International Film Festival (June 18 to June 29) where it will be competing for the UK Film Council-sponsored Michael Powell Award for Best British Feature. Here's a synopsis of Stone of Destiny from Newsahead:

The Anglo-Canadian film is the story of Ian Hamilton, a dedicated nationalist who reignited Scottish national pride in the 1950s with his daring raid on the heart of England to bring the Stone of Scone back to Scotland. Often referred to as the Stone of Scone, it was the stone upon which all monarchs of Scotland were crowned from the very first King back in 847. After a long and colorful history, it ended up back in Edinburgh Castle 11 years ago and still resides there.

You can read a synopsis of New Town Killers in a previous post.

Source: Dougray Scott Unplugged, Boyd oh Boyd, iofilm, Newsahead