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Dale North
Is there ANYONE at all who can help me? As a child i’d always fancied the idea o being an actor, i grew up not having a clue as to how i would go about this and wasn’t sure i could even do it, then, almost twenty years ago, i saw a film that changed my life, i watched it and realised there and then i just HAD to be an actor, i just HAD to find out if i could transfix and emotionally move even just one person in the same way one actor had just moved me. Of course that actor was David Thewlis, and the film, journey to knock. I am not at all exagerating when i say i have searched for his film for at least 18 years to no avail. I have both written and Emailed the BBC on numerous occasions. I asked about acquiring a copy, and I have asked if they would please repeat it, i have asked whether they EVER intend to release it, first on VHS and more recently on DVD,and NOT ONCE have thet even had the decency to reply. Is there ANYONE at all who has a copy or knows where i could get one? I don’t expect it to be free but i’m not a well off person, the reason?…. becuse i AM an actor. if anyone can help in any way my Email is dalenorth@live.co.uk thank you for reading, Dale North. x
Amanda
Hello Dale,
It took us nearly 4-5 years to find a copy of “Journey to Knock” for our website. Tannim, my co-administrator, spent 10 years searching for the film online constantly. We were fortunate enough to find a copy on Amazon UK (a PAL VHS tape) that someone had dug up and decided to put up for sale. We quickly purchased the available copy and then converted the PAL into a DVD to digitally preserve the film (and pass a snippet along to David for one of our fan projects). We made a short clip of the film for our YouTube community that will be posted in the near future – I personally suggest continuously checking Amazon UK and ebay UK for a copy, as they do pop up every other month (even more often then ever!) then I have seen in the previous years we’ve searched for the film. I will keep your email and send you any notifications if we come across another copy online for purchase or get ahold of a newer distributor. – Amanda (admin)
Jessica
Hello everyone! Soo, heres my little mundain comment
. I’ve recently become very infatuated with David Thewlis’s films. I first saw him in Dragon Heart when I was a kid, and then later in Harry Potter. I netflixed Naked, on a lark, not even aware it was Thewlis was in it (it was a Netflix recomendation based on other movies I had wached). It blew me away. By far, one of the best films I’ve ever seen. AFter watching it, I then purchased it along with Seven years in Tibet, and The Omen. Today i recieved his novel that I ordered on Amazon. I’m about two chapters in, and just cant put it down! His talent seems to span so many genres…I havent been so captivated by an actor since I fell in love with Edward Norton’s career after watching Fight Club and Down in the valley (I subsiquently bought every single movie he’d ever been in 
). David’s “movie collection” is much larger, however, so I havent yet purchased all of them, but I plan to eventually. I LOVE movies and film and all that involves, and I’m thrilled to have found this website!! Keep up the good work admin!! -All the best: Jessica Barmes
Amanda
Hello Jessica,
Thank you for your wonderful comment, always a pleasure to hear word from fans who visit our Site. I wish you all the best in completing your ‘collection’ of David’s films, and if you need any assistance coming across the more rarer ones to find I will do my best to notify you of their availability. I’m thrilled you love his novel as well, I too can read it countless times, isn’t it outstanding?
Take care hun, and thank you again! – Amanda
Jessica
So I finished The Late Hector Kipling earlier this week. I’d have to say its probably the coolest book I’ve ever read (for lack of a better word). If anyone has any recomendations on similar works by different authors, please let me know. Thanks!
Oliver
I thought I would just post here because I thought it was interesting there was a website done by others for David Thewlis. I found this because I was curious about his career and films he had done and wanted to watch some more of the ones he had played in.
What really spurred my curiosity started because I actually ran in to David at Disneyland once and he asked me for a light for his cigarette in the smoking area. It was funny because I thought I recognized him and made the bumbling comment “you’re an actor, right?”. Then I attempted to tell him the actually movie I had seen him in and couldn’t remember the name (it was The New World) which made it even more awkward and I just spent the rest of the time sitting there smoking my cigarette talking about how hot it was today.
After browsing around a bit I realized I have seen him in a number of movies and he was really great in those roles. I guess I really suck at remembering actors and movies they have played in. He seemed like a really cool guy and pretty laid back. I guess it is my “hey I met someone from the movies once” story
Amanda
Hello Oliver, thanks for sharing this with us! David mentioned having gone to Disneyland for his daughter’s birthday a couple of years ago, sound like the correct timeline (2008)? He hired a personal security guard to escort his family around in the park in-case too many younger fans would recognize him from Harry Potter, although he mentioned not one person from the park recognized him at all, so this is quite a surprise! Perhaps it was a different visit you two happened to run into each other
He is really really kind in-person, and its always nice to hear from fans who have had wonderful encounters with David.
Ellen Abramowitz
Hey Amanda, as someone from the US, who has done a LOT of homework in the attempts to find: Mr. Nice, Life is Sweet, David’s Cheeky, let me tell you, it’s NOT easy! I think I have most of the rest, and am so incredibly impressed with his talents as a musician, actor, and writer (just finished HK – WOW!) If I had only known he was going to be in Disneyland, I would have flown to Calif, and I would have recognized him instantly (but I’m in Chicago). Please try to keep us informed as to how David is doing after this bru-haha with Anna; I feel so badly for him. With well wishes for all, ellen
Melissa
Happy Birthday David, hope all your wishes come true!
Your fans love and support you, Thanks for being so AWESOME!!!!
Tannim
Hi Ellen. “Life is Sweet” was released in NTSC format only as a VHS tape, but is available as a R2 DVD. Cheeky was released as Region 0, so it’ll play anywhere. As for Mr. Nice, it hasn’t even been released into theaters in the USA yet. It was just recently released on Blu-Ray and DVD in the UK.
As for David’s relationship with Anna, we have a long standing policy of not discussing his private life. But rest assured that we’ll continue to post updated about his career and any upcoming projects.
Lauren Davies
Sorry I’m not logging in. I deleted a lot of my connections to forums two years ago due to illness.
I have a copy of Journey to Knock which I would like to donate as a prize to a contest if any of your admin are interested then please contact me. Its a PAL VHS, which I bought from ebay around two years ago. Or maybe it was three years ago. I have trouble remembering.
Mr. Nice may never be released in the USA due to the fact that Mr. Marks is still on probation and can never enter America.
Lauren
Tannim
Actually, MPI Media Group has picked up U.S. rights to Mr. Nice and it’s scheduled for a Spring release date this year.
If you’d like to donate Journey to Knock for use as a website prize, please contact me at tannim@davidthewlis.net so we can work out the details.
Lauren Davies
Have sent the email, hope it got to you. It was strange sending email from a computer. For the past two years I’ve been sending them from my phone! Hope it was okay, not sure what details you wanted.
Oh that is good news about Mr. Nice. It is a suprise that you have been given a release time. As in November, during his stand up show Howard Marks said that there was no plans as in America he is still under probahtion and he is not allowed to enter America or publish his book there, so it was looking doubtful for the film. I have to say, when I sent the book to a friend in America I did have a very nervous few weeks.
vivelavie
Hello:-) I found this site last year (i found that david-thewlis was no longer updated) and at that time something went wrong with the internet and i can’t successfully register(i live in a non-english country@@). And yesterday miraculously i can register and i do it! It’s so cool! Happy to have such a space to share things about DT~~~~
P.S. Dear Administrator, i registered yesterday and still couldn’t login today, how long will it take to receive your confirm email? i hope it won’t take long ,thx
Amanda
Thank you very much for your wonderful compliment, glad you are enjoying the site and our discussion board! I approved your account just now, we look forward to having you around! If you have any further questions, you are welcome to email me
hannah ruth
hey guys! so i’m in the Philippines and i cant really move a lot when it comes to finding David Thewlis films. i just discovered him in harry potter and i instantly fell in love with him! =) i really want to watch all his movies and read all his books but unfortunately im sooo young and our country isn’t that updated in stuff like this. so can anybody help me in finding free downloads and stuff? i would really appreciate it. =)
Ann
David is such an amazing actor, I’m glad that he has a chance to work with Steven Spielberg, for I am sure it will help him in his career as an actor. This is a very nice website for David I can’t wait to see him in the movie “War Horse” David has inspired me to a healthy living, and I learned that everybody can accomplish anything, they just need to take the risks in life. Well, just in case David himself is reading this, you have a fan in the Philippines! I was in awe when you took the role as Remus John Lupin, it was incredible! I’m glad that this website is updated frequently
thank you!
Amanda
Hello Hannah, a paid subscription to Netflix can provide you with an extensive library of David’s films that are accessible Worldwide for viewing (quite a number for instant watch), I recommend registering for an account. Please keep in mind we do not promote illegal downloads or links to free material, I understand many of David’s films are difficult to find but with patience and a lot of searching and purchasing, you can obtain a majority of his performances.
Ashley
Can anyone help me? I was wondering when it said “Join Today” does that mean to become a member? If so how can I become a member? Do I have to fill out anything pacific? Just recently I became a fan of David Thewlis and Im starting to really admrie him.
Sammie03
Has anyone read “the Late Hector Kipling?” I am in the process would like to have someone to talk to about it.
Thanks
Amanda
Sammie, you may discuss the book with fellow fans by joining our discussion board (http://www.davidthewlis.net/forum/ucp.php?mode=register), and we have a thread specifically to discuss “The Late Hector Kipling” (http://www.davidthewlis.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=14).
If you have any further questions please send me an email (admin@davidthewlis.net) subject: “Forum Registration/Late Hector Kipling” and I will reply promptly.
Amanda
Ashley, in order to join the discussion boards you simply register here (http://www.davidthewlis.net/forum/ucp.php?mode=register) and an administrator will approve your account.
Kate
Hey there, I was wondering if you could help me. I can’t get onto the forum anymore- My laptop says there’s an error. Is it just me that can’t get on or is this an issue for anyone else? Many thanks
Patty
David is purportedly remarried and living in the US and just had twins. I am starting to wonder if this might be fake so I am posting this on the forums so someone will give me conclusive proof either way.
Monica C.
How awful! Looks like Mr. Thewlis has shut down his twitter account. It seems some people kept bothering him with unjustified remarks about his personality or work. He appeared to be very annoyed, (sent him an encouraging tweet) and after one day of that his account was gone.
Too bad. Hope he gets a deserved break from that non sense and we get to interact with him soon.
stephanie
i just really want to meet david
Darren James
I am trying to contact David to invite him to an event in March in his hometown of Blackpool. He is a massive Ska and reggae fan so I promised I would invite him to our next event but didn’t get chance to get his number before he got lynched! If any one has his details – agent would be fine then can they email it me. Cheers, Darren (monkeyman promotions)
Michele Hildebrandt
Hi there just thought I would leave a message in Hopes David would read this .
I am an ex pupil of His old High school in Blackpool just to say the school is being Demolished this year and there will be a reunion on May 4th 2012 would love to see him there
Thanks
Chloe
Happy Birthday David! I hope you’re having a great time with your daughter!
Amanda
Hello Darren, I apologize for answering this message at a later date, please visit (davidthewlis.net/contact) for up-to-date contact information to reach David in the future.
Amanda
The account holder was a fraud.
Amanda
Hello Patty – This post was definitely untrue.
Amanda
Kate – What was your username? I made need to reactivate your account.
Dani Minutola
Hi, I think this website is brilliant!!! I’m a huge fan of David, reading peoples posts of meeting David is real cool I hope one day I can say I met him too! He’s an inspiration to me so of course meeting him would be fantastic. Anyways the site is awesome, I’ve definitely learned things I never knew! Keep up the awesome job
susan
Good evening. Just was wondering if you guys got my account info to activate. Signed up a few days ago and haven’t received an email and not sure where to email you through here either. I registered with susanmichelle if that helps as my username.
Hope everyone’s doing well and thanks so much.
Much love and hugs from Kentucky. xoxoxo
Amanda
Your account was activated this afternoon, thank you for letting us know and we apologize for the delay!
Diana Browning
I was directed to this site by the David Thewlis fanpage site. How wonderful that there is an avenue for us to express our views. I am a “newbie” if you will to Mr. Thewlis. I just saw the unsettling film Naked and can’t stop thinking about it. Being female I wanted to dislike the character of Johnny but in the end I realized he was just as, if not more, damaged than all the unfortunates he encountered. I was also mesmerized by Katrin Cartlidge’s performance in the film. When I discovered that she passed away I almost felt like she was a personal acquaintance. Being American I feel badly that the US didn’t recognize Mr. Thewlis’ performance in Naked as award worthy bu then many here are not into independent films. Also, being a poet, his performance inspired me to write a piece on the film. Thank you for allowing me to express my feelings!