Pinewood : The Story of an Iconic Studio

Bob Mccabe

ISBN 10: 1848094868 / ISBN 13: 9781848094864

Published by Puffin Jan 2017, 2017

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Neuware - For eighty years, Pinewood Studios has made dreams a reality. Billions of people across the globe, of all ages, from all walks of life have read six words on cinema or television screens: 'Made at Pinewood Studios, London, England'. From hosting super spies and superheroes, Pinewood has been home to a galaxy far, far away, helping create the movies that have made audiences laugh and cry in equal measure. Some of the most glittering careers on both sides of the camera have been launched behind the iconic gates of Pinewood.From James Bond to Star Wars, the modern age of Marvel and the re-imagining of the Disney classics, Pinewood Studios and Shepperton Studios have played host to the greatest and most cherished movies of all time. Complete with many exclusive behind-the-scenes images from those classic movies, this beautiful new book offers insight, anecdotes and interviews with some of the producers, directors and acting talent who have worked at the studios, including Ridley Scott, Barbara Broccoli, Tim Burton and Sir Roger Moore.

Seller Inventory # 9781848094864

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pinewood : The Story of an Iconic Studio
• Publisher: Puffin Jan 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848094868
• ISBN 13: 9781848094864
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 297W x 250H x 35D millimeters 297 millimeters width by 250 millimeters height by 35 millimeters depth
• Weight: 2432 grams

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Synopsis

Pinewood and Shepperton studios are the power houses of British film production. From James Bond to Alien, Star Wars to Gandhi, from an 8,000 gallon exterior tank for underwater filming to over 200 acres of location space, Pinewood and Shepperton have constantly pushed the boundaries for cinematic production. Pinewood and Shepperton: 80 years delves behind the scenes to explore both the rich past and the shining future of the two studios.

As well as classic, blockbuster and innovative films, Pinewood and Shepperton: 80 years also explores the studio’s long time relationship with directors, producers and craftsmen– from Attenborough to Korda to Kubrick to Lean to Ridley Scott and Mendes and JJ Abrams and many, many more. Whilst looking at the incredible sets and engineering we will meet the production teams and craftsmen – from set builders to sfx teams – that have been the backbone of the studios over the years.

Pinewood and Shepperton: 80 years is a book for both connoisseur and enthusiast alike. Fully authorized by the studios, as well as intimate access behind the scenes,we are also shown a unique collection of stunning photos, the majority of which have never been in print. It dazzles with the breadth of the story and the amazing number of movies that emerged from these two great dream factories for, after all, memories are what these studios have been making for the last eighty years.

About the Author

Bob McCabe is a noted film critic, broadcaster, journalist and screenwriter. He is the author of Harry Potter: Page to Screen and several other film books, including authorised biographies of The Pythons and Ronnie Barker, The Rough Guide to Comedy Movies, Dark Knights and Holy Fools: The Art and Films of Terry Gilliam and the BFI book on The Exorcist.