Working Title - 20 Questions

1. Who were the co-founders of Working Title?
Working Title Films was co-founded by the producers Tim Bevan and Sarah Radclyffe in 1983.
2. When was the comapny founded?In the year 1983.
3. Where is Working Title based?
The headquarters of Working Title is situated in London, in the affluent inner-city area of Central London.
4. Who are the co-chairpersons of WT now?
Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan are now the co-owners of the company.
5. What awards have Working Title won?
Working Title have won 6 academy awards, 26 BAFTA's, 4 Oscar's and loads more.
6. How many full time staff does WT employ?
In total, there are only 42 full time staff employed at Working Title altogether.
7. What is Working Title's philosophy?
Their philosophy is to make films for an audience and played in a multiplex.
8. List 5 box office hits that Working Title have made. 
Paul, Shaun of the Dead, Johnny English Reborn, Hot Fuzz, Notting Hill.
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.
Richard Curtis and Kirk Jones.
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 with Working Title?
Joel David Coen and Ethan Jesse Coen 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. 
Bridget Jones' Diary had a budget of £26 million. Notting Hill had a budget of £46 million.
16. What genre of films is Working Title most famous for?
Working Title produce films with various genres ranging from comedy to family films, which cater for a large target audience from U rated to 18 rated movies.
17. What other genres do Working Title like to make?
A range of films - Comedy, family, romantic comedy's etc.
18. Find out as much as you can about WT2. (When established, films made, budgets, awards)
This 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 WT through their web page?
Using 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 has a budget of $35 million, before having to consult their parent company, Universal.