Blue Story / Scoob! Stub Blue Story is a 2019 British crime drama film written, directed, and narrated by Rapman (Andrew Onwubolu) through the medium of rap. Karla-Simone Spence as Leah, Timmy’s lover, brings a humanity and vulnerability to her role. Micheal Ward Marco. [14], The film was short-listed alongside nine other films by British Academy of Film and Television Arts for the category of outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer but did not make it in the final nominations. Blue Story. on EPIX (677), Tue, Jan 26 Buy, Rent or Watch Blue Story and other Movies + TV Shows online. Best friends Timmy and Marco go to the same high school, but live in neighboring London boroughs. Eric Kofi Abrefa, Khali Best, Richie Campbell and Jo Martin are electrifying. Principal photography took place on 28 February 2019. [1] The film depicts real life gangs Peckham Boys and Ghetto Boys. As a film actor, Campbell has appeared in Wilderness, The Plague, The Firm, Victim, Fast Girls and Get Lucky. Database of movie trailers, clips and other videos for Blue Story (2010). This section contains mature content and you need to be at least 17 years old. ‪2020‬. Paramount is bringing Blue Story straight to digital platforms after its UK theatrical debut last November. The ensemble cast plays friends, bangers, siblings and love interests with equal authenticity. [6] Damian Jones (of DJ Films) and Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor produced the film with Rose Garnett and Eva Yates of BBC Films;[7] Charles Moore and Paul Grindey of Viewfinder, and Rapman were executive producers. Karla-Simone Spence as Leah, Timmy’s lover, brings a humanity and vulnerability to her role. 6:05 AM PST The ensemble cast plays friends, bangers, siblings and love interests with equal authenticity. August 2013) (Learn how and when to remove this template message). 91 minutes 9:05 AM PST Marco takes revenge by ambushing Timmy leading to a fight that Leah tries to break up. Shayanne Blue Story (2019) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Blue Story is the tragic tale of best friends Marco and Timmy who, from different areas of London (Peckham and Deptford), find themselves becoming enemies in a violent and insidious postcode war. He also remembers what happened to his elder brother and so sets the van on fire intoxicating Timmy. Directed by When Marco is beaten up by one of Timmy’s school friends, the two boys wind up on rival sides of a gang war in which there are no winners… only victims. The pic was slated to hit U.S. theaters March 20 but due to closures in the wake of the pandemic, Blue Story will be available to purchase or rent beginning on May 5. Karla-Simone Spence as Leah, Timmy’s lover, brings a humanity and vulnerability to her role. Three years later, Timmy seeks revenge. on Eric Kofi Abrefa, Khali Best, Richie Campbell and Jo Martin are electrifying. Junior Afolabi Salokun shines as Madder. Joining John Simm, as filming commences in Brighton, are Richie Campbell (Liar, Blue Story, Top Boy) who takes the role of DS Glenn Branson and Rakie Ayola (Noughts + … Simon Stolland [20], A spokesperson for West Midlands Police stated that "Dozens of officers were sent to the complex after a 999 call just after 5.30pm reporting a group of youths with machetes. One evening, Marco is attacked by a gang who break his right arm. Campbell has won a Screen Nation Award for his portrayal of Dominic Hardy in TV show The Bill. Im britischen Kriminaldrama Blue Story - Gangs of London finden sich zwei Freunde aus unterschiedlichen Vierteln plötzlich auf … Madder advances towards Timmy encouraging the beating but is knocked out with a baseball bat by Switcher. They hang out with their friends Dwayne (Rohan […] When Marco is beaten up by one of Timmy’s school friends, the two boys wind up on rival sides of a gang war in which there are no winners… only victims. Blue Story: Trailer 1 1 of 1 Blue Story: Trailer 1 Blue Story (2020) Synopsis. Tyrone Andre Dwayne. Police woman Hannah Lee. Best friends Timmy (Stephen Odubola) and Marco (Micheal Ward) go to the same high school in Peckham, but live in neighboring London boroughs. Her concern is that she nor anyone in her family was contacted. Rapman and BBC Films developed and co-financed the film,[5] and in late 2018 Paramount Pictures bought worldwide distribution rights for the film. Cinematography Junior Afolabi Salokun shines as Madder. ‪CC‬ ‪R‬. Karla-Simone Spence as Leah, Timmy’s lover, brings a humanity and vulnerability to her role. Blue Story (2020) 2020. Junior Afolabi Salokun shines as Madder. When Marco is beaten up by one of Timmy’s school friends, the two boys wind up on rival sides of a gang war in which there are no winners… only victims. [28], Vue also said they would re-start showings, with increased security.[29]. (208) IMDb 5.7 1h 31min 2020 18+. Eric Kofi Abrefa, Khali Best, Richie Campbell and Jo Martin are electrifying. Directed by Rapman, the film features a cast that includes Stephen Odubola, Micheal Ward, … Timmy is knocked out with a brick. Blue Story Theatrical release poster Directed byRapman Produced by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor Damian Jones Screenplay byRapman Based onBlue Story by Rapman Starring Stephen Odubola Micheal Ward Eric Kofi-Abrefa Khali Best Karla-Simone Spence Richie Campbell Jo Martin Junior Afolabi Salokun Music byJonathon Deering CinematographySimon Stolland Edited byMdhamiri Á Nkemi Production companies Paramount Pictures BBC Films DJ Films Joi Productions Distributed byParamount Pictures … Young Dwayne Curtis Kantsa. His arrest causes Switcher to commit suicide. He joins Madder's gang and attacks Marco after he leaves a pub. Release date We've curated a list of lesser-known films to help you explore the space-time continuum from the comfort of your couch. His work has included Breathless, Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge, and recurring roles in The Silence and Channel 4 drama Top Boy. Jonathon Deering Full Cast & Crew: Blue Story (2019) Cast (32) Stephen Odubola. [14] Cinema chain Showcase subsequently also ceased showing the film, but the Odeon and Cineworld chains continued to screen it. Stephen Odubola and Karla-Simone Spence costar in Blue Story – Photo Nick Wall Richie Campbell on IMDb: Movies, Tv, Celebrities, and more... Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events Best friends Timmy and Marco go to the same high school, but live in neighboring London boroughs. Please help by adding reliable sources.Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. By phone, Marco vows that he will find Timmy and kill him. The film is Rapman's feature directorial debut and is based on his 2014 YouTube series of the same name, based on true events. Rapman Director, Writer. Karla-Simone Spence as Leah, Timmy’s lover, brings a humanity and vulnerability to her role. "[13] BBC Films say the film "powerfully depicts the futility of gang violence". Khali Best Killy. Junior Afolabi Salokun shines as Madder. Joy Gharoro-AkpojotorDamian Jones Editing by ‪English audio‬. ... Stephen Odubola and Micheal Ward star alongside Eric Kofi Abrefa, Khali Best, Karla-Simone Spence, Richie Campbell, Jo Martin, and newcomer Junior Afolabi Salokun. [17], On 23 November 2019, The Independent reported that during a screening of Blue Story at Star City in Birmingham, England, police were attacked by a group armed with machetes. Box office https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Story-Stephen-Odubola/dp/B0876NS3LD In four years, he scored over 2,000 points and rarely missed from the three-point line on the court. [20] Families were watching Frozen II when the disorder broke out, sparking an evacuation of the Star City complex, with police stating up to 100 teenagers were involved in the major disorder. He said Campbell was "one of the best basketball players to ever come out of the city of Buffalo." Gyalis Terence Egnie. Big Adventures! Killy Karla-Simone Spence. "[12] Mike McCahill of The Guardian gave the film 3/5 and called it "An assured and capably performed morality play. The ensemble cast plays friends, bangers, siblings and love interests with equal authenticity. Budget Eric Kofi Abrefa Switcher. [11], On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 91%, based on 34 reviews, with an average rating of 7.01/10. The film was released in the United Kingdom on 22 November 2019. Also on the cast are Richie Campbell (Liar, Blue Story, Top Boy) who takes the role of DS Glenn Branson and Rakie Ayola (Noughts + Crosses, Shetland, No Offence) as ACC Vosper. Blue Story is based around events of Rapman's own personal experiences growing up [4] in Deptford, in the London Borough of Lewisham, and being sent to Peckham, in the London Borough of Southwark, thereby crossing gang-affiliated borders. The ensemble cast plays friends, bangers, siblings and love interests with equal authenticity. It also won Best Film at the 2020 NME Awards. Best friends Timmy and Marco go to the same high school, but live in neighboring London boroughs. Language Eric Kofi Abrefa, Khali Best, Richie Campbell and Jo Martin are electrifying. Stephen Odubola and Karla-Simone Spence costar in Blue Story. Richie Campbell, Actor: The Frankenstein Chronicles. Timmy decides to leave and Marco insults Leah leading to a fight stopped when Timmy knocks Marco to the ground, blacking his eye. The Morning Star Editors (24 November 2019). We need to check your ID. Two machetes were seized during the trouble, which saw pockets of fighting and seven police officers left with minor injuries as they dealt with the crowds in and around the cinema. This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. English ‪Action/Adventure‬, ‪Drama‬, ‪Foreign/Independent‬. [18][19] Police arrested five teenagers. ... Richie Campbell. The website's consensus reads, "Raw and riveting, Blue Story overcomes its somewhat prosaic story with powerful performances and an impressive clarity of purpose. Junior Afolabi Salokun shines as Madder. [22][21], Following the disorder at Star City, the Vue Cinemas chain cancelled all screenings of Blue Story. Transcript • Trailer transcripts • Gallery • Trivia • Credits • Awards • Home media • Production, 22 November 2019 (2019-11-22) (United Kingdom). [27] The film's director Rapman also questioned the reasons behind the ban. 76. Music by He said Campbell was "one of the best basketball players to ever come out of the city of Buffalo." Marco is arrested a few days later. EPIX (676), Second Unit Director or Assistant Director, Small Axe Cast, True Stories, Air Dates, Where to Watch: A Guide to the 5 Steve McQueen Films, Steve McQueen’s Five-Film Anthology Small Axe Unveils Release Plans & New Trailer, Characters Featured In Empire And Premiere's Best Characters Lists, Thomas & Friends: Big World! Blue Story - Gangs of London ist ein Kriminalfilm aus dem Jahr 2019 von Andrew Onwubolu mit Stephen Odubola, Micheal Ward und Khali Best. Stephen Odubola Timmy. [9] Vue Cinemas and Showcase Cinemas in the UK decided to stop screening the film after an outbreak of violence during the film being shown at a cinema in Birmingham. Richie Campbell Tyrone. ‘Blue Story’ is about best friends Timmy (Stephen Odubola) and Marco (Micheal Ward) who go to the same high school in Peckham, but live in neighboring London boroughs. (794) IMDb 5.8 1h 31min 2020 18+. This page is age restricted. Stephen OdubolaMicheal WardEric Kofi-AbrefaKhali BestKarla-Simone SpenceRichie CampbellJo MartinJunior Afolabi Salokun Leah Eric Kofi-Abrefa. ... Richie Campbell Jo Martin Junior Afolabi Salokun Director Rapman Producers Joy … Eric Kofi Abrefa, Khali Best, Richie Campbell and Jo Martin are electrifying. Paramount is bringing Blue Story straight to digital platforms after its UK theatrical debut last November. Timmy Micheal Ward. Make no mistake about it, the man who recently saw his high school basketball scoring record broken has quite a story to tell. Ritchie Campbell often uses the word redemption. She is frustrated that there is a documentary soon to be released, "Off the Glass" the Ritchie Campbell story. Joining John Simm are Richie Campbell (Liar, Blue Story, Top Boy) who takes the role of DS Glenn Branson and Rakie Ayola (Noughts + Crosses, Shetland, No Offence) as ACC Vosper. Tiny Madder Sabine Kviste. Theatrical release poster ‎Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews and buy Blue Story directed by Rapman for £7.99. The film was released through Premium VOD in the United States on May 5, 2020, after the limited theatrical release on March 20, 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. 22 November 2019 (2019-11-22) (United Kingdom) Yes, I'm over 17. Blue Story. Paramount Pictures Leah's intervention causes Marco to mock Timmy and Leah. "[21] On 24 November 2019, West Midlands Police reported that a sixth teenager had been added to those arrested, which had included a female aged 13, a male and female both aged 14 and a 19-year-old man. Stephen Odubola and Michael Ward co-star in “Blue Story” Photo by Nick ... Eric Kofi Abrefa, Khali Best, Richie Campbell and Jo Martin are electrifying. £1.3 million[1] Running time ‪1 h 31 min‬. Blue Story Best friends Timmy (Stephen Odubola) and Marco (Micheal Ward) go to the same high school in Peckham, but live in neighboring London boroughs. Blue Story IMDb 5.9 1 h 31 min 2020 X-Ray 18+ Inspired by true stories from rapper-turned-director Rapman (Shiro's Story), comes a hard-hitting crime drama about two friends growing up in South East London who end up on rival sides of a postcode gang war. [15][16] Micheal Ward has won the EE BAFTA Rising Star award. BLUE STORY was released theatrically in the UK last year and received a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. Stub From left:Stephen Odubola and Micheal Ward discuss Blue Story in 2019. Timmy is at last trapped in a van which has been surrounded by gasoline when Marco remembers their friendship. Produced by In four years, he scored over 2,000 points and rarely missed from the three-point line on the court. Archibald-Powell, Naimah (1 September 2019). The film is Rapman's feature directorial debut and is based on his 2014 YouTube series of the same name, based on true events. Distributed by Blue Story byRapman Stephen Odubola and Michael Ward co-star in “Blue Story” Photo by Nick ... Eric Kofi Abrefa, Khali Best, Richie Campbell and Jo Martin are electrifying. Starring Previous Films More Films. Mike Milovich has been around youth athletics in the city of Buffalo for over two decades. Richie Campbell is an actor and assistant director, known for The Frankenstein Chronicles (2015), Alien: Isolation (2014) and Anuvahood (2011). Stephen Odubola and Karla-Simone Spence costar in Blue Story – Photo Nick Wall Richie Campbell is an actor and assistant director, known for, Tue, Jan 26 [1][8], The film was released on 22 November 2019. West Midlands Police Editors (24 November 2019). Eric Kofi Abrefa, Khali Best, Richie Campbell and Jo Martin are electrifying. Blue Story is a 2019 British crime drama film written, directed, and narrated by Rapman (Andrew Onwubolu) through the medium of rap. Blue Story: Trailer 1 1 of 1 Blue Story: Trailer 1 Blue Story (2020) Synopsis. [10] Showcase resumed screenings a few days later. Junior Afolabi Salokun shines as Madder. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. In BLUE STORY, best friends Timmy (Stephen Odubola) and Marco (Micheal Ward) go to the same high school in Peckham but live in neighboring London boroughs. Ray Max Fincham. Blue Story. ‎Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews and buy Blue Story directed by Rapman for USD 12.99. The film starts in South London, where gang violence on the streets have left many youths dead and many mothers mourning their children. Download or stream from your Apple TV, Roku, Smart TV, computer or portable device. Ritchie Campbell was a scoring machine. Not so fast, my friend. Karla-Simone Spence Leah. Marco and Timmy are best friends. Madder, who has survived a gunfight with Killy, who set Timmy up due to jealousy, retrieves the unconscious Timmy and is taken away by a policeman. Michael Ward’s Marco brings that cool West Indian vibe to the party. Rapman Timmy lives in Deptford while Marco is from Peckham. Mike Milovich has been around youth athletics in the city of Buffalo for over two decades. She does not survive the injury. Mdhamiri Á Nkemi Karla-Simone Spence as Leah, Timmy’s lover, brings a humanity and vulnerability to her role. Karla-Simone Spence as Leah, Timmy’s lover, brings a humanity and vulnerability to her role. £4.7 million[2][3] Timmy notices the following morning but Marco feels let down by him, especially since the man who broke his arm was someone Timmy knew. Marco Khali Best. Timmy (Stephen Odubola) and Marco (Michael Ward) have been best friends since they were children. ‎Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews and buy Blue Story directed by Rapman for £7.99. United Kingdom Cast and crew. Based on Eric Kofi Abrefa, Khali Best, Richie Campbell and Jo Martin are electrifying. Rapman's previous work includes the YouTube trilogy Shiro's Story. Country [14] The ban by Showcase and Vue was labelled as racist by some people on social media,[25][26] with Showcase later reversing their decision. The film had a budget of £1.3 million and was primarily shot in the London Borough of Enfield after Lewisham and other London boroughs refused to allow shooting, due to instructions from the office of the London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, although the director says no one at the mayor's office had actually read the script. Discover the heart of Blue Story, an action-packed tale of friendship and revenge that integrates music and film in a fresh way. 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