1. Who were the co-founders of Working Title?
Working Title Films was co-founded by producers Tim Bevan and Sarah Radclyffe.
Working Title Films was co-founded by producers Tim Bevan and Sarah Radclyffe.
2. When was the company founded?
The company was founded in 1983.
The company was founded in 1983.
3. Where is Working Title based?
The Working Title in based in London, and is a British Film Production Company.
The Working Title in based in London, and is a British Film Production Company.
4. Who are the co-chairpersons of WT now?
The co-chairpersons of 'Working Title' are, Tim Beven and Eric Fellner.
The co-chairpersons of 'Working Title' are, Tim Beven and Eric Fellner.
5. What awards have Working Title won?
Working Title have won6 accademy awards, 26 BAFTA'S, 4 Oscars and many more.
Working Title have won6 accademy awards, 26 BAFTA'S, 4 Oscars and many more.
6. How many full time staff does WT employ?
There are only 42 full time staff working for Working Title.
There are only 42 full time staff working for Working Title.
7. What is Working Title’s philosophy?
Their philosophy has been to make films for an audience and played in a multiplex.
Their philosophy has been to make films for an audience and played in a multiplex.
8. List 5 box-office hits that Working Title have made.
Johnny English Reborn.
Hot Fuzz.
Green Zone.
Paul.
Shaun of the Dead.
Johnny English Reborn.
Hot Fuzz.
Green Zone.
Paul.
Shaun of the Dead.
9. List flops that Working Title has made.
'Wimbledon' and 'Thunderbirds'.
'Wimbledon' and 'Thunderbirds'.
10. What is Richard Curtis’ relationship with Working Title?
They have him and Rowan Atkinson as their favourites for their comedies.
They have him and Rowan Atkinson as their favourites for their comedies.
11. List 2 famous directors thar Working Title have worked.
Edgar Howard Wright. (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the dead, Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy)
Oliver Parker. (Johnny English, St. Trinians, St. Trinians ll).
Edgar Howard Wright. (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the dead, Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy)
Oliver Parker. (Johnny English, St. Trinians, St. Trinians ll).
12. What is Hugh Grant's relationship with Working Title?
Hugh Grant has worked with WT many times, He appears mainly in 'RomComs' that WT are involved with.
13. Find out about the Coen Brothers (films, genres, status) and what they have to do with Working Title?
The Coen Brothers are two brothers, Joel and Ethan, They have directed and produced True Grit, O Bother where art though?, The Ladykillers. They have achieved academy award winning status for their mainly classic American style genre.
Hugh Grant has worked with WT many times, He appears mainly in 'RomComs' that WT are involved with.
13. Find out about the Coen Brothers (films, genres, status) and what they have to do with Working Title?
The Coen Brothers are two brothers, Joel and Ethan, They have directed and produced True Grit, O Bother where art though?, The Ladykillers. They have achieved academy award winning status for their mainly classic American style genre.
14. Who owns 67% of Working Title Films? When did this happen? Why did this happen?
Many of Working Title films are now distributed by Universal Studios. Universal also owns this 67%
Many of Working Title films are now distributed by Universal Studios. Universal also owns this 67%
15. List two of Working Title big blockbuster films and find out their budgets.
Atonement had a budget of £30 million and made about £130 million at the box office.
Johnny English had a budget of £40 million, and made about £160 million at the box office.
16. What genre of film is Working Title famous for?
WT produce films from all genres but are most well known for comedy and romantic comedy.
17. What other genres do working title like to make?
WT make films from all different genres ranging from rating 'U' - 18
18. Find out as much as you can about WT2? (when established, films made, budgets, awards)
WT2 is a smaller branch of WT dedicated to making smaller films and helping independent ideas. It was established in 1999 and has made films such as Billy Elliot which only had a budget of only £3million but made just over £72million.
19. What information can you find out about Working Title through their web page?
They have recently released the Johnny English sequel, and SENNA.
20. Find out one other interesting fact about Working Title that you would like to share with the class.
After 1992 they made several films for production company Polygram, Polygram soon became a huge competitor against the U.S.A giants Hollywood.
Atonement had a budget of £30 million and made about £130 million at the box office.
Johnny English had a budget of £40 million, and made about £160 million at the box office.
16. What genre of film is Working Title famous for?
WT produce films from all genres but are most well known for comedy and romantic comedy.
17. What other genres do working title like to make?
WT make films from all different genres ranging from rating 'U' - 18
18. Find out as much as you can about WT2? (when established, films made, budgets, awards)
WT2 is a smaller branch of WT dedicated to making smaller films and helping independent ideas. It was established in 1999 and has made films such as Billy Elliot which only had a budget of only £3million but made just over £72million.
19. What information can you find out about Working Title through their web page?
They have recently released the Johnny English sequel, and SENNA.
20. Find out one other interesting fact about Working Title that you would like to share with the class.
After 1992 they made several films for production company Polygram, Polygram soon became a huge competitor against the U.S.A giants Hollywood.
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