Film Frenzy For Fisherman's Friends

Ealing Studios, the classic British film Studio behind such classics as 'The Lavender Hill Mob' and 'Kind Hearts And Coronets' and, more recently, 'St Trinian's' and 'Dorian Gray', has today confirmed that the story of Port Isaac's Fisherman's Friends will be the subject of a brand new movie.

The news comes as Fisherman's Friends eponymous album sailed into the Official UK Album Chart today with a midweek position of number 7 alongside the likes of Paul Weller and Lady Gaga.

'The moment I heard the story of the band and listened to the songs, I knew this could be a great film', said Head Of Studios Barnaby Thompson.

The script will be written by Nick Moorcroft and Piers Ashworth, responsible for both of the successful St Trinian's movies and Ealing's latest production, the comedy 'Burke And Hare' starring Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis.

'Their story has all the ingredients you look for as a writer. It is a heartwarming comedy about friendship, loyalty and community', said Moorcroft.

The film, due for release in 2011 already has the working title ‘No Hopers, Jokers And Rogues’. The title not only sums up the camaraderie between the 10 Cornish fishermen, but is also the title of the brand new single to be released at the end of May.