Working Title

1. Who were the co-founders of Working Title?
Working Title Films was co-founded by producers Tim Bevan and Sarah Radclyffe.
2. When was the company founded?
1983.
3. Where is Working Title based?
Working Title Films is a British film production company, based in London, UK.
4. Who are the co-chairpersons of WT now?
Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner
5. What awards have Working Title won?
Six Oscars, 26 Baftas and prizes at Cannes and Berlin.
6. How many full time staff does WT employ?
42 full time staff
7. What is Working Title’s philosophy?
The Working Title philosophy has always been to make films for an audience - by that I mean play in a multiplex.
8. List 5 box-office hits that Working Title have made.
- Four Weddings and a Funeral
- Bean
- Notting Hill
- Bridget Jones's Diary
- Elizabeth
9. List 5 flops that Working Title has made.
- Captain Corelli's Mandolin
- Thunderbirds
- The Boat That Rocked
- A Serious Man
- Green Zone
10. What is Richard Curtis’ relationship with Working Title?
New Zealand-born British screenwriter, music producer, actor and film director, known primarily for romantic comedy films such as Four Weddings and a Funeral, Bridget Jones's Diary, Notting Hill, Love Actually and The Girl in the Café, as well as the hit sitcoms Blackadder, Mr. Bean and The Vicar of Dibley.
11. List 2 famous directors that Working Title have worked?
Richard Curtis and Nick Moore.
12. What is Hugh Grant’s relationship with Working Title?
Hugh Grant once remarked that, while most British production companies are run by awfully nice chaps who once worked for the BBC, there’s a level of professionalism about Working Title which sets it apart. ”Tim and Eric are the definition of real producers,” said Co-Chairman of Universal Pictures Donna Langley. “They stay close to the process and maintain their ability to hand pick and produce each of their films in a very individual way. Their unique vision and taste has been key to their success.”
13. Find out about the Coen Brothers (films, genres, status) and what do they have to do with Working Title?
Joel David Coen born November 29, 1954 and Ethan Jesse Coen born September 21, 1957 known together professionally as the Coen brothers; are American filmmakers. Their films include Blood Simple, Fargo, The Big Lebowski, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, No Country for Old Men, and True Grit. Their films combine dry humour with sharp irony and shocking visuals, most often in moving camera shots. The brothers write, direct and produce their films jointly, although until recently Joel received sole credit for directing and Ethan for producing.
14. Who owns 67% of Working Title films? When did this happen? Why did this happen?
Universal Studios owns 67%. In 2004 Working Title made a profit of £17.8 million, and as of 2007 all its films were being distrubuted by Universal Studios (which owns 67% stake in the company)
15. List two of Working Title big blockbuster films and find out their budgets.
1994's Four Weddings and a Funeral - Budget $4.4 million, Box office $245,700,832.
1999’s Notting Hill - Budget $43 million, Box office $363,889,700.
16. What genre of films is Working Title most famous for?
Working title films produces and details with various genres from comedy to family films, which cater for a large target audience from U rated moves to 18 rated movies.
17. What other genres do Working Title films like to make? romantic, comedy and family - any range of film genres.
18. Find out as much as you can about WT2?
In 1999, Bevan and Fellner launched a subsidiary company named Working Title 2 Productions, commonly known as WT2. The company is an independent film production arm run by Natascha Wharton, and has produced films that include Billy Elliot, Shaun of the Dead and The Calcium Kid.
19. What information can you find out about Working Title through their web page?
You can find out news and upcoming trailers, highlights and films. Also theatre news too.