Polease Attacks the Block!
Polease Attacks the Block!
Polease recently supplied a 6-man accurately costumed Police Armed Response Unit to the new BigTalk Productions "Attack the Block".
"Attack the Block" is a fast, funny, frightening action adventure movie that pits a teen gang against an invasion of savage alien monsters. The film stars Jodie Whittaker (St. Trinians, Venus) and newcomers John Boyega, Alex Esmail, Franz Drameh, Leeon Jones and Simon Howard. The supporting cast includes Nick Frost (Shaun Of The Dead, Hot Fuzz) and Luke Treadaway (Clash Of The Titans).
The film is produced by Nira Park (Shaun Of The Dead, Hot Fuzz, Scott Pilgrim Vs The World) and James Wilson. The executive producers are Big Talk's Matthew Justice, Film4's Tessa Ross and Optimum Releasing's Will Clarke and Jenny Borgars.
"Attack the Block" marks the directorial debut for writer Joe Cornish.
The film is developed by Big Talk with Film4 through a slate deal jointly funded by Film4 and the UK Film Council. International sales are being handled by Studio Canal International. Distribution is through Studio Canal's direct territories: Optimum Releasing UK, Kinowelt Germany and Studio Canal France.