Working Title

1. Who were the co-founders of Working Title? -  The company was founded by Tim Bevam and Sarah Radcyffe.2. When was the company founded? - Working Title films was founded in 1983.3. Where is working title based? -The company is based in London but has other offices located in Ireland and Los Angeles.4. Who are the co-chairpersons of working title now? - Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner are now joint owners of the Working Title.5. What awards have Working Title won? - Working Title have won two Academy awards for, "Atonement" and "Elizabeth: The Golden Age".6. How many full time staff does Working Title employ? - Working Titlt currently employ 42 full time working staff.7. What is Working Title's philosophy? - They aim to make european films feature to a worldwide audience.8. List 5 box office hits that Working Title have made. - Shaun of the dead, Tinker tailor soldier spy, Johnny English reborn and Hot Fuzz.9. List 5 flops that Working Title have made - Thunderbirds, Green Zone, Captain Corelli's Mandolin, The Boat That Rocked, Wimbledon.10.  What is Richard Curtis’ relationship with Working Title? - He has directed many of Working Title's films that have been produced and became a success.11.  List 2 famous directors that Working Title have worked with? - Kirk Jones and Richard Curtis.12.  What is Hugh Grant’s relationship with Working Title? - He has worked with Working Title on numerous occasions and starred in many of their films, mainly romcom's, as he believes there is something about the company that sets it apart from all others.13.   Find out about the Coen Brothers (films, genres, status) and what do they have to do withWorking Title? - The Coen brothers are American filmmakers. They write, direct, and produce their films that are known for their dry humour and amazing visuals. They have worked with Working Title on numerous occasions, on their films.14. Who owns 67% of Working Title films? When did this happen? Why did this happen? - Universal Studio's own 67% of Working Title, as PolyGram films was merged and sold to Universal Studios in 1999.15.   List two of Working Title big blockbuster films and find out their budgets. - Notting Hill - £46 million. Bridget Jones' Diary £26 million.16.  What genre of films is Working Title most famous for? - most famous for comedy films.17.  What other genres do Working Title films like to make? - family, romantic, action, comedy.18.  Find out as much as you can about WT2? (when established, films made, budgets, awards) - WT2 is a subsidiary company to deal with low budget titles, and since 1999 has been run by Natasha Wharton and has made films such as Billy Elliot and Ali G In Da House.19.   What information can you find out about Working Title through their web page? - you can find out various information such as their upcoming movies and their trailers, and news.20.  Find out one other interesting fact about Working Title that you would like to share with the class. - working title have a budget of £35 million to work with, if they need more they have to ask universal for it.