Shepperton Studios - with bonus region-free DVD - Hardcover

Morris Bright; Mills, John; Scott, Ridley

9781904915034: Shepperton Studios - with bonus region-free DVD

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1904915035 ISBN 13: 9781904915034

Publisher: Southbank Publishing, 2005

Shepperton has been the home of maverick and independent film production for nearly 75 years. Owned by a succession of famous brothersthe Kordas, the Boultings, the Lees, and the Scottssome of the most successful films ever produced have been made here. "Billy Liar, Dr. Strangelove, Oliver!, Alien, A Passage to India, "the "Pink Panther" films, "The Omen, The Wicker Man, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Gandhi, Evita, The Crying Game, Troy, Four Weddings and a Funeral, " and "Bend It Like Beckham" are but a small selection of the classic films featured in this first comprehensive, fully authorized history. With exclusive contributions from directors, actors, and producers; 300 images, many never-before seen; and a DVD featuring trailers from a dozen major films made at the studios, this is an essential work for all fans and students of the cinema."

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Ranging from "The Third Man" and "African Queen" to "Gladiator," "Alexander," and "Harry" "Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" this is the definitive illustrated history of Britain s Shepperton Studios."

Synopsis:

The official and authorised book published to celebrate Shepperton's 75th birthday and provide the reader with a collectable, comprehensive and fully illustrated account of the history and influence of this world famous studio. Shepperton has been owned by a succession of brothers over its 75 year history - The Kordas, the Boultings, the Lees and the Scotts and has produced some of the most financially and critically successful films of all time. Responsible for such classic films as "The Third Man", "The African Queen", "A Man for all Seasons", "The Omen", "Alien", "Gandhi", "Out of Africa" and "Gladiator", as well as modern movie blockbusters like "Bridget Jones Diary", "Troy", "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azakaban" and "Bend it Like Beckham", Shepperton has an unparalleled record in the history of world film-making. With over 350 images (many previously unpublished) a free DVD of 12 classic film trailers, a complete filmography from 1932-2004 and exclusive interviews including Lord Attenborough, Sir Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Freddie Francis, Bryan Forbes and Gurinder Chadha, "Shepperton Studios" captures the richness and diversity of Shepperton's star-studded history.

Based at Pinewood studios, Morris Bright, author and producer is a regular broadcaster on both tv and radio and has written several books on film and television.

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