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Working Title Films is a British film production company founded in 1983 by Tim Bevan and Sarah Radclyffe in London. It produces a variety of films and occasional television shows, featuring actors like Rowan Atkinson. Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan now co-own the company. Working Title struggled in the 1990s but found greater success after merging with the American studio Universal, which is now its parent company. This partnership provided Working Title with higher budgets to attract famous actors and use new technologies like 3D in its films such as 2011's Johnny English Reborn.
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Working Title is a British film production company founded in 1983 by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner. They achieved success with films like My Beautiful Laundrette in the 1980s and established the romantic comedy genre with Four Weddings and a Funeral in 1994. While once known for addressing British issues and outsiders, they now produce over 100 films across genres. They collaborate with other studios like Universal and employ strategies like co-productions and targeting both domestic and international audiences. However, some more recent films have been box office flops despite familiar talent, requiring Working Title to find new strategies to succeed again.
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The Inbetweeners Movie was a highly successful spin-off of the popular E4 sitcom. It had impressive box office returns, setting a new opening weekend record for a comedy in the UK. Its success was no accident, as the producers strategically targeted the existing fan base and utilized extensive marketing and partnerships. They encouraged audience participation online and had a well-timed theatrical and home video release to maximize viewership among their primary 15-25 year old demographic.
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The biggest British film companies include Pinewood Studios, Working Title Films, Aardman Animations, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Hammer Film Productions, and Heyday Films. Pinewood Studios is owned by EON Productions, known for James Bond films. Working Title Films is owned by Universal and known for films like Shaun of the Dead and Les Miserables. Aardman Animations specializes in animation and is known for films featuring Wallace and Gromit. PolyGram Films was known for films like Four Weddings and a Funeral before being sold. Hammer Film Productions pioneered Gothic horror films. Heyday Films produced the successful Harry Potter franchise.
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Working Title Films is a British film production company based in London that produces feature films and television productions. It is co-owned by Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan. In 1999, Fellner launched a subsidiary called Working Title 2 Productions, which has produced films like Billy Elliot and Shaun of the Dead. Working Title Films is known for box office hits like Four Weddings and a Funeral and Shaun of the Dead. It is launching a TV division called Working Title Television in partnership with NBCUniversal, its parent company, which will be based in London and Los Angeles.
Working tittle presentation 2
Working Title Films is a British film production company based in London that produces feature films and television productions. It is co-owned by Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan. In 1999, Fellner launched a subsidiary called Working Title 2 Productions, which has produced films like Billy Elliot and Shaun of the Dead. Working Title Films is known for box office hits like Four Weddings and a Funeral and Shaun of the Dead. It is launching a TV division called Working Title Television in partnership with NBCUniversal, its parent company, which will be based in London and Los Angeles.
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- 1. WORKING TITLE FILMS BY FLAH MEHTAB
- 2. WORKING TITLE FILMS…. • Working title is a British film production, company based in London. • The company was funded by Tim Bevan and Sarah Radclyffe in 1983. • It produces many different films and occasionally television productions. They have featured Rown Atkinson the comic actor in some of their film productions for example Jonny English. • Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan are now the co-owners of the company
- 3. WORKING TITLE FILMS…. • Working titles films produced films and were behind box office. • The company produced a variety of films for PolyGram's London based production company. • Working titles then had a downfall and combined with the American film company Universal. NBC Universal is working titles parent’s company. Combining with Universal created a lot more success for both companies.
- 4. WORKING TITLE FILMS TIME LINE…. • 1983- Working title is a British film production, which was founded by Tim Bevan and Sarah Radclyffe. • Working titles was funded by places such as film councils, Government grants and tax schemes • 1991- Working title was involved in ITV London television bid. • 1999- They received direct funding from universals, this means they were able to afford better cast and directors. • After universal took over working title, they have received higher budget which means they are able to afford more famous actors and better locations. • 2010- They have been using different technologies such as 3D.
- 5. EXAMPLE OF A WORKING TITLE FILM • Johnny English Re-born • This film is one of their most recent films. • The budget was £45million and they made £160,078586. • The film was produced by universal pictures, working title films, Studio canal and relativity media. • It starred Rowan Atkinson, Rosamund Pike and Dominic West. • The film has its own official website. • The film released an app called mobile spy kit.