September 2014

What We Did on Our Holiday opens in UK theatres

The new family comedy "What We Did on Our Holiday" from 'Outnumbered' writers Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin opens in UK theatres this weekend starring Billy Connolly, David Tennant and Rosamund Pike. The Daily Star says "What We Did On Our Holiday is British comedy at its best", The Guardian writes "It’s impossible not to enjoy this big-hearted and sweet-natured British family movie" and Sky Movies calls it "one of the finest British comedies in years".

See it in theatres across the UK from Sep 26th.

August 2014

Alex is Nominated for WSA Public Choice Award

Alex's scores for "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" and "Escape Plan" have been nominated for the World Soundtrack Award's Public Choice Award. You can vote for either of Alex's scores until September 15th at the following link https://www.wsavoting.com/en/publicchoice

March 2014

Alex is nominated for 2 Gold Spirit Awards

Alex has been nominated as Best European Composer in the 2014 Gold Spirit Awards. His score to Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom has also been nominated in the Best European Score category. The winners will be announced as part of the Córdoba International Film Music Festival in July which will feature live performances of nominees' music.

December 2013

Alex Receives Golden Globe Nomination for Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

Alex has received a Golden Globe nomination for his score to Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. The 71st Golden Globe Award nominations were announced on December 12th in Los Angeles by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Also nominated were Idris Elba for best actor in a motion picture for his portrayal of Nelson Mandela and U2 for 'Ordinary Love' in the best original song category.

Read the New York Times review of the movie here

November 2013

President Obama Hosts Screening of ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ at White House

President Barack Obama hosts a White House screening of “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” with a small gathering that included Mandela’s daughters, Zindzi and Zenani. Also in attendance was the movie’s star Idris Elba, director Justin Chadwick, producer Anant Singh and actress Naomie Harris, who plays Mandela’s wife, along with Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman.

The screening at the White House was followed by a historic screening in Washington D.C. at the Kennedy Centre hosted by Hillary Clinton, Sen. John McCain and Gen. Colin Powell.

Watch the trailer here