Hanno Olderdissen was born in 1976 in Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. He is known for his work on Robin (2008), Rock My Heart (2017) and What to Do in Case of Fire (2001) as well for the family film Wendy 2 - Freundschaft für immer (2018) and the series Der Bulle und das Biest (2019).

How did you approach the idea of bringing Lassie again into the big screen?
I wanted to create a film that was modern and interesting for the children but also has a classic nostalgic touch to honor the original Lassie Films and Series that we, as parents and grandparents know from our own childhood.

When did you first read the book by Eric Knight? How does this movie differ from the book?
I read the novel once, when I started working on the project together with the Producer Henning Ferber and Screenwriter Jane Ainscough. The Novel has a very epic story that goes over many months and has many chapters. The Story of the movie concentrates more on Lassie and her owner Flo and how they overcome adventures and obstacles to find back to each other.

Working on the two episodes of Der Bulle und das Biest helped you in directing this new Lassie movie?
It was a good “practice” for me to shot a TV Series with an bullmastiff. There I already got to know our excellent dog trainer Renate Hiltl and her crew. It surely helped and prepared me for directing Lassie.

After Rock My Heart and Wendy 2 - Freundschaft für immer where the “stars” were horses, now you bring this iconic dog back on the big screen. It seems that you are an animal lover, like me. Do you have a pet?
Unfortunately, I live in the City and have a Job, that involves a lot of travelling, so my lifestyle is not suitable for a pet. But when I was a little boy I lived in the countryside and my father trained racehorses, that I used to ride, when I was a child. Later I was very keen on showjumping.  And we had a little Jack Russel Terrier. So, yes: I am an animal lover.

Do you have something to transmit to the audience from Romania and Hungary, the two countries where Prorom will release the movie? What should the audience expect when they go see this movie?
I think the audience can look forward to a modern film with a nostalgic feel and lots of fun, adventure, drama and two very sweet and beautiful dogs.

Interview by Emanuel Lăzărescu.
Foto ©Denis Behnke.

And moviegoers can enjoy the first blockbuster that will be released wide in Romania on September 11: the long-awaited sequel After We Collided.

Continuing the success of After, After We Collided takes the story of Tessa and Hardin to a new level.

Based on the best-selling novel series written by Anna Todd, the film stars Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Dylan Sprouse, Selma Blair and Candice King.

After We Collided is directed by Roger Kumble (Cruel Intentions, The Sweetest Thing, Just Friends) and the screenplay is written by Anna Todd and Mario Celaya.

After We Collided is the second film in the After franchise, and the last parts of the series - After We Fell and After Ever Happy - will follow soon. The pre-production on them will begin later this year. The last two parts will be filmed back-to-back.

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The upcoming drama picks up where After left off, and there’s trouble in paradise for Tessa (Josephine Langford) and Hardin (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) — the two may have split up, but they can’t seem to stay away from each other.

Hardin Scott (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) and Tessa Young (Josephine Langford) go through the aftermath of their breakup. While Hardin falls into some bad habits, Tessa, armed with a new confidence, lands the internship of her dreams at Vance Publishing Company.

While at Vance, she also grabs the attention of her handsome new co-worker Trevor (Dylan Sprouse), who is exactly the kind of guy she should be with. He is smart, funny, handsome, and responsible; however, Tessa cannot get Hardin out of her head. He is, after all, the love of her life.

Even with all their misunderstandings and hardships, Tessa can’t deny the pull she feels towards Hardin. She wishes she could walk away… it’s just not that easy.

Through all their ups and downs, the wrongs and rights, Hardin and Tessa will fight to be together… even if the universe wants them to be apart.

After We Collided premieres in US theaters and on VOD Oct. 2. Prorom will release After We Collided in Hungary on September 3, and in Romania on September 11. Watch the full trailer in the video above.

Liam Neeson stars opposite his real-life son Micheál Richardson in the story of a bohemian London artist who returns to Italy with his estranged son to make a quick sale on the Tuscan villa they inherited from his late wife, only to find it in a desperate state of disrepair.

Written and directed by Dunkirk actor James D'Arcy, the dramedy was a chance for Neeson to take on a romantic role after being known for a series of successful action movies.

Made in Italy takes on added poignancy in light of the real-life tragic death of Neeson’s wife Natasha Richardson after suffering a fall while skiing in Canada back in 2009. His son, Micheál changed his name in honor of his late mother. So, the storyline of Made in Italy has a uniquely personal touch.

Made in Italy is due for release in US cinemas and on VOD on August 7. The Romanian release date will be in September.

Based on the novel by Irish writer Ken Bruen, Blitz presents the problems faced by a team of police officers from south-east London after a serial killer starts killing police officers across the city.

Detective Tom Brant (Jason Statham) and his new partner Porter Nash (Paddy Considine) are tasked by Chief Inspector Roberts (Mark Rylance) to solve the case and capture the killer who set out to become a celebrity in the British press by eliminating as many police officers as possible.

Blitz, directed by Elliot Lester, was written by Moon scribe Nathan Parker. The film co-stars Paddy Considine, Luke Evans, Aidan Gillen, Mark Rylance and David Morrissey.

Blitz can be seen on Sunday, May 31, at 20:00 on Pro TV.

The Blockbuster After, the comedies Who's That Granny and Nicky Larson, the thrillers Serenity and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile and the horror Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark are all available on the cinema platform.

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Enjoy!