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The
name Pinewood Studios is synonymous with everything
that is great in British film-making. Some of the world’s
most successful films have been made at Pinewood such
as the global blockbusters Superman, Batman, Harry Potter
and the Goblet of Fire, The Da Vinci Code and the ever-popular
Bond films, from the first, Dr No, in 1962 right up
to the highly acclaimed Casino Royale of 2006.
Revered directors and actors cut their teeth on its
stages. Carol Reed, Alexander Korda, David Lean, Alan
Parker, Tim Burton and Guy Ritchie made ground-breaking
and highly memorable films at Pinewood working with
actors including John Mills, Johnny Depp, Daniel Craig,
Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, Kevin Spacey, Judi Dench and Anthony
Hopkins. Along with many classic dramas such as the
Oscar-winning Black Narcissus and Great Expectations
there are the comedies – the Doctor series that
made Dirk Bogarde and Kenneth More household names;
and the fabulous and enduring Carry On films, through
which many more British stars were born – Barbara
Windsor and Kenneth Williams to name a couple.
Not content to rest on its laurels, Pinewood today is
going from strength to strength, with the very latest
in cutting-edge technology and production standards.
This fabulous celebration of its first 70 years pays
fitting tribute to the past but also looks towards what
the future promises for this renowned film institution.
- A fascinating look at Britain’s most famous
film-making studio and the movies, stars and directors
that built its reputation
- An unparalleled selection of over 500 photographs
from the Pinewood archive – featuring many previously
unseen shots
- An entertaining and evocative commentary written
by a film industry insider that takes the reader behind
the scenes and talks to many top actors and directors
who have worked at Pinewood
- An illustrated timeline for easy reference to major
events in the studio’s history
- Interviews with many “backroom” legends
from the film world – from stuntmen and special
effects wizards to cameramen and dressers
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