Paul.Uni Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) Info from https://kwvr.co.uk/the-railway-children-return-2/ Quote THE RAILWAY CHILDREN RETURN All aboard! We’re delighted to announce cameras are rolling on STUDIOCANAL’s The Railway Children Return, a sequel to one of the most beloved British family films of all time. Jenny Agutter resumes her role from the original film. Sheridan Smith, Tom Courtenay & a new generation of railway children to star. Coming to UK cinemas 1 April 2022. A group of children are evacuated to a Yorkshire village during World War 2, where they encounter a young soldier, who like them, is far away from home…” London, Paris, Yorkshire, 6 May 2021 – STUDIOCANAL is delighted to announce the start of principal photography on THE RAILWAY CHILDREN RETURN revealing that BAFTA & Emmy Award winning Jenny Agutter will resume her role from the original THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, BAFTA winning Sheridan Smith, Academy Award nominee & BAFTA winning Tom Courtenay & a new generation of Railway Children will star. Shooting begins on location in the UK 10 May 2021. BAFTA winning Director Morgan Matthews (X+Y) will be shooting in key locations from the original film to include Oakworth Station, Haworth, and The Bronte Parsonage. the Iconic Keighley & Worth Valley Railway from the original film will also feature. Written by BAFTA winning Danny Brocklehurst (BRASSIC, Red Production’s THE STRANGER, THE FIVE, SAFE and COME HOME) and Produced by BAFTA and award-winning Jemma Rodgers for STUDIOCANAL. Inspired by one of the most beloved British family films of all time, THE RAILWAY CHILDREN RETURN is an enchanting adventure for a new generation bringing a contemporary sensibility to a classic story and combining British cast with stunning locations. THE RAILWAY CHILDREN RETURN will take audiences on an exciting and heart-warming journey, in which a group of children are evacuated to a Yorkshire village during World War 2, where they encounter a young soldier, who like them, is far away from home… Edited December 21, 2021 by Paul.Uni Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rab Posted May 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 6, 2021 The film release date makes me suspicious whether this is for real 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbridge Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1st April 2022......hmm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikcdab Posted May 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 6, 2021 It's all over the web, so looks genuine. I just hope they get all the railway aspects correct and we don't (for example) have mk1s or BR liveried stock running in WW2... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim V Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Or tank engines on the 'Scot's Flyer'! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted May 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 6, 2021 This is the BBC's take on it. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-57007117 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomag Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Right away Mr Mitchel! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted May 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 6, 2021 I hope they don’t film people standing on the track. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 7 hours ago, ikcdab said: It's all over the web, so looks genuine. I just hope they get all the railway aspects correct and we don't (for example) have mk1s or BR liveried stock running in WW2... Which gets me as it said somewhere that it's set fifty years after the original which would mean it was the 1950s. So BR stock would be correct. The original was set in 1905 according to Wiki Quote The book refers to the then current Russo-Japanese War and to attitudes taken by British people to the war. This dates the setting to the spring, summer and early autumn of 1905 I have a feeling it's going to based on this though In 2021 BBC Radio 4 broadcast The Saving of Albert Perks, a monologue by Bernard Cribbins in which the now adult Roberta returns to Oakworth with two Jewish refugee children who have escaped Nazi Germany on the Kindertransport.[2] Jason 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 29, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2021 I saw the trailer on tv last night and immediately thought - oops. Nothing to do with using wrong era stock or liveries or anything like that but a very big hole in the story itself which I suspect that even Jenny Agutter and Sheridan Smith can save. I won't waste money using one of our reduced priced cinema tickets going to see it as it will no doubt be on tv within 18 months of cinema release. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir TophamHatt Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 I wonder if they would have called this something different, whether it would have been successful? Something inside me makes me think they're just trying to cash in on older popular films, rather than make something new and standalone. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted November 8, 2021 Moderators Share Posted November 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Sir TophamHatt said: I wonder if they would have called this something different, whether it would have been successful? Why would they? There's a lot of affection for the original and I reckon the likes of George Lucas and Spielberg have thought through movie titles and they obviously think a degree of continuity is a sensible thing. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted November 8, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2021 On 29/10/2021 at 10:46, The Stationmaster said: Jenny Agutter @Mallard60022 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 I'm not a fan of sequels/prequels and all the other stuff they do these days and I don't think I've been to the cinema since 'Les Mis' but I shall certainly give this a chance and not condemn it on the strength of a few seconds of trailer. It looks to me like they've caught some of the 'feel' of the original, Jenny is as lovely as ever and I'll be interested to see what they do with the Three Chimneys as the last time I saw it, it had white UPVC window frames that'll stick out like a sore thumb in wartime Yorkshire! (CJL) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted November 8, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 8, 2021 49 minutes ago, AY Mod said: There's a lot of affection for the original Because I'm an old softie part of me was hoping for a small cameo appearance from the great Bernard Cribbins . 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 I'll probably wait until reviews come out, but to be honest I think it looks alright. I must admit that my first thought when I heard a sequel was coming was "sacrilege," but I'm prepared to judge it on its own merits. I just hope they don't try to retread the original too much - there were one or two bits in the trailer that looked worryingly like "this is the bit where they - " if you know what I mean. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neil Posted November 9, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 9, 2021 I thought it shows promise. I'm sure it'll prove to be a charming cinematic equivalent of those feel-good TV programmes screened on a Sunday night as a distraction from the horrors of work on a Monday morning. I look forward to it coming to our local picture house. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 On 06/05/2021 at 18:03, ColinK said: I hope they don’t film people standing on the track. Or waving unauthorised warning signals? Tut, tut, elf'n'safty etc. But I'll watch anything with Jenny Agutter in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 A sort of prequel? Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of this fabulous film and music chatting with the wonderful Jenny Agutter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 In cinemas 15 July 2022 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul.Uni Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 The 1970 film returns to cinemas on 3 July Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 26, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2022 I know which one I'd be going to watch ... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 A review. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jul/03/the-railway-children-return-review-family-classic-sequel-stays-on-track 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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