Lyra Silvertongue Returns as an Adult in The Secret Commonwealth
First look at The Secret Commonwealth, the next volume in Philip Pullman’s bestselling The Book of Dust Publishing in October 2019 ahead of highly-anticipated BBC One adaptation of Pullman’s seminal His Dark Materialstrilogy, starring Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson, Clarke Peters and Lin-Manuel Miranda in lead roles “At the heart of the book are Lyra, the young […]
Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting Hires Riot Communications
Riot Communications has been appointed by property company Bruntwood, a major supporter of the arts and partner of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting, and world-class producer, the Royal Exchange Theatre, to help with the strategic positioning and promotion of Europe’s richest prize for playwriting. Launched by the two organisations in 2005, the Prize is open to writers of any background or experience and judged anonymously in order to discover new voices and stories for the […]
London Review of Books Hires Riot Communications
The London Review of Books – Europe’s leading magazine of culture and ideas – has hired specialist PR agency Riot Communications to help celebrate the LRB’s 40th anniversary this year. Published twice monthly, the LRB attracts some of the best writers in the world, musing on a wide range of subjects, in longform, from politics and technology to art and poetry. […]
Casting Announced for New BBC One Drama Noughts + Crosses
The much anticipated adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s award-winning young adult book series Noughts + Crosses has begun filming in South Africa for BBC One. Mammoth Screen is producing this gripping story of first love in a dangerous, alternate world where racism divides society. The six-part series is written by Toby Whithouse (Being Human), Lydia Adetunji (Riviera), Nathaniel Price (Tin […]
Riot to Work With Royal Institution on Annual Christmas Lectures
Riot Communications has won a three-way pitch to promote the Royal Institution’s annual Christmas Lectures, the Ri’s biggest and most famous, demonstration-based science event for young people. With the exception of a pause during WWII, the Christmas Lectures have run continuously since 1825 and featured many famous scientists including Nobel Prize winners William and Lawrence […]
‘Is there still no place like home?’ – Nine Dots Prize offers $100,000 for the best response
Prize backed by Cambridge University aims to promote innovative thinking that tackles the major issues of our time The Nine Dots Prize has today (Friday 5th October) announced that it is offering US$100,000 and a book deal with Cambridge University Press to whoever can best answer the question ‘Is there still no place like home?’ This […]
Gutsy Animations Partners with Sony Music Entertainment for Moominvalley Soundtrack
Gutsy Animations, the Finnish production company behind the cutting-edge family TV drama MOOMINVALLEY, have struck a deal with Columbia Records, part of Sony Music Entertainment, which will see numerous Sony artists contribute songs to the show’s soundtrack. The first series of the animation – which is based on the beloved Moomin stories by Finnish-Swedish author […]
Hugh Bonneville to Voice Audiobook of New Stand-Alone Thriller Absolute Proof by Peter James
Pan Macmillan are excited to announce that the audiobook for publishing phenomenon Peter James’ upcoming thriller Absolute Proof will be voiced by Downton Abbey star, Hugh Bonneville. Inspired by an unforgettable, real-life phone call received by the author nearly 30 years ago, Absolute Proof is a breathless race against time to solve the greatest mystery of all: absolute proof of the […]
International Bestselling Author Yuval Noah Harari in Conversation With Natalie Portman
This autumn, to mark the publication of his highly-anticipated new book, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, global phenomenon Prof. Yuval Noah Harari will discuss the most urgent issues of our times at a special how to: Academy event in London on Thursday 27thSeptember. Harari will be joined in conversation by award-winning actress, director, activist and Harvard graduate Natalie Portman, […]
Riot Communications Hires Former Grayling CEO Alison Clarke as Board Advisor
Specialist culture and entertainment PR agency Riot Communications has appointed Alison Clarke as a Board Advisor as the agency continues to grow. Clarke, who recently won the PRCA’s most prestigious award – Mark Mellor Outstanding Contribution to the PR Industry – has long been a champion of Riot, most recently mentoring Riot Director, Adele Minchin, […]
