The Mob Film Company has snapped up the director behind Hollywood films Event Horizon, Alien vs. Predator and the Resident Evil franchise for UK commercial representation.

Paul W.S. Anderson, originally from Newcastle, has joined the directors on the roster of the film company, which has its northern base in Manchester and an office in London.

Anderson has worked with Hollywood starts including Jude Law, Kurt Russell and Milla Jovovich and his most recent project was the feature film Death Race.

The Mob's managing director, John Brocklehurst, said: “Having an international director of Paul's stature, is a perfect complement to our commercial roster, offering a little bit of Hollywood to UK advertising.

“Paul is a lovely guy and an amazing director. We are incredibly excited to have him join us.”