PINEWOOD GROUP HAS BLOCKBUSTER YEAR
Is the British Film Industry really in that much of a state? It's a debate we've been discussing here since I started the blog and I have sought across the web to give you the most up to date information I can find...
I found this article, it's old but it's good.
"Film studio Pinewood Shepperton trumpeted a 'strong' start to the year after playing host to a slew of big-budget pictures, including Clash of the Titans and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Demand has remained buoyant for its movie lots, editing suites and other post-production services, the group reported in a trading statement.
Television revenues continue to bounce back from the steep downturn of last year, with Pinewood (unchanged at 135.5p) working on a raft of hit shows such as Ant and Dec's Push the Button and Would i lie to You? "
So that was back in March/April...
What now...
With the arrival of Dragons Den, which recently transferred production there, and now War Horse and the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean film all taking up residence in the fabled stages of Shepperton and Pinewood... I think we can assume that, despite doubts from Hollywood about the axing of the UKFC, the gears continue to grind...
Adam Spinks 2010
Good post.
ReplyDeleteWe only have to look at the great British films to see that we don't need the UKFC. We need a council that encourages creativity, not stifles it unless Hugh Grant is involved.The current UKFC is a joke that is, surprisingly, not known by many people. I spoke to a British Oscar nominee last week who has never heard of the UKFC. Shows what great work they're doing!