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<strong>WAR</strong> <strong>HORSE</strong> (2011)PRODUCTION NOTESAnthony in Shane Meadows' feature film "Dead Man's Shoes" (2004), for which he received aBAFTA nomination. He was also nominated for Most Promising Newcomer at the BritishIndependent Film Awards. Kebbell then appeared in Oliver Stone's "Alexander" (2004) as wellas Woody Allen's "Match Point" (2005).In 2007 he played Rob Gretton, the real-life manager of the English rock band Joy Division, inAnton Corbijn's award- winning biopic "Control," for which he won the Best Supporting ActorAward at the British Independent Film Awards. He was also nominated for the London Critics'Circle Best Supporting Actor Award.Kebbell was then cast in the lead role in Jimmy McGovern's BBC series "The Street," whichsubsequently won the BAFTA for Best Drama Series on Television. His other work for the BBCincludes a modern retelling of "Macbeth," which also starred James McAvoy.In September 2008 Kebbell starred in Guy Ritchie's "RocknRolla," with Tom Wilkinson, GerardButler and Thandie Newton. His performance was a true-to-life imitation of a drug addict's life,and this role earned him a Best Actor Award in Britain's top-selling daily newspaper. He alsoappeared with Michelle Pfeiffer in Stephen Frears' "Cheri"(2009) and with Jake Gyllenhaal and Academy Award® winner Ben Kingsley in the epicadventure "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time." In addition he also starred as Drake Stone in"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" with Nicolas Cage.Among Kebbell's other recent and memorable roles are playing John Wilkes Booth in RobertRedford's "The Conspirator" and Miller in "The Veteran." Kebbell co-stars with Liam Neesonand Gemma Arterton in "Clash of the Titans 2," which is set for release in 2012.On stage Kebbell appeared in David Hare's adaptation of Maxim Gorky's "Enemies" and at thePlayhouse in R.C. Sherriff's classic "Journey's End."CELINE BUCKENS (Emilie) was born in 1996 and grew up in London in a French-speakingBelgian family. She splits her time between London, her boarding school in Ascot, and Brussels.Celine has shown a real passion for acting, drama and singing from a very early age. She enjoysperforming at school and professionally and has played a variety of roles in school plays, from awicked teacher in "The Burston Drum" to Adelaide in "Guys and Dolls." Celine has alsoachieved grades with distinction in both Guildhall and Trinity drama exams and in theAssociated Board of Music's singing examinations.Additionally Celine has appeared in several productions with W11 Opera in London, including© 2011 DreamWorks Pictures 30

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