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Burke & Hare Trailer hits

Yes- we know you've been waiting for it very patiently and we finally have it here for your viewing pleasure!  It's the trailer to our latest movie- Burke & Hare directed by John Landis and starring Simon Pegg, Andy Serkis, Isla Fisher, Tom Wilkinson, Tim Curry, Ronnie Corbett, Hugh Bonneville, Michael Smiley, Sir Christopher Lee and many many more!



So sit back an enjoy!  B&H is out in the UK on October 29th.

Ealing Studios TV Launches

Welcome to Ealing Studios TV. Our new channel will be taking you behind the scenes at the Studio with special features on all our films, old and new. There will be exclusive interviews with directors and stars, revealing some of the secrets of their craft and looking back on their favourite movies.




Check out the first entry with Julian Fellowes talking about working with Maggie Smith.

From Time to Time Release Schedule

Ealing Studios Distribution are proud to announce the limited release of their film 'From Time to Time' written and directed by Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park) and starring Maggie Smith, Timothy Spall, Hugh Bonneville and Alex Etel.

From Time to Time will open on September 24th in select cinemas however special preview screenings will be taking place from the 14th September at Athlehampton House in Dorset where the movie was shot.

Visit the official website to keep up to date on the screening dates and also to check out the trailer!

http://www.fromtimetotimemovie.com/

See the current screening list after the jump.

Dench & Sondheim at the Proms

Stephen Sondheim one of the world's greatest composers and lyricists turned 80 this year and to commemorate this there have been special events all around the globe.  The UK got its turn on Saturday when a night of the Proms was dedicated to the iconic musical composer.

Dame Judi Dench (The Importance of Being Earnest) performed a show-stopping rendition of Send in the Clowns from A Little Night Music which she famously starred in during its original West End run.

If you missed the show you can catch up on iPlayer right here

Dench is also going to be voicing the Giant in the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's production of Sondheim's Into the Woods which starts previewing this week.

Happy Birthday Stephen!

First look at Serkis in Rise of the Apes

Who wants a sneaky peak at Andy in his new role in Rise of the Apes?


Well head on over to LiveForFilms.com for a couple of shots of the Burke & hare star with James Franco filming some motion-capture in the Canadian woods.

Ealing Comedies to Screen at Museum of London

Good news for all you Ealing Classic fans from the 29th of August you will be able to see some of the most famous Ealing Comedies for free on the big screen.

The Museum of London Docklands will be showing five films over the next 6 months in a tribute to the Ealing Greats.

Here's the list of dates- just turn up on the day and enjoy!

Hue and Cry (1947), U
Sunday, 29 August, 14.00 - 15.30

Passport to Pimlico (1949), U
Sunday, 26 September, 14.00 - 15.30

Burning an Illusion (1981), 15
Sunday, 31 October, 14.00 - 15.45

The Ladykillers (1955), U
Sunday, 28 November, 14.00 - 15.30

The Lavender Hill Mob (1951), U
Sunday, 30 January, 14.00 - 15.30

Visit Museum of London Docklands for more information!

Ealing Classic of the Week

The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953)


Two clips from the delightful 1953 Ealing comedy "The Titfield Thunderbolt" in which English villagers, chagrined that the government railway is about to close their branch line, decide to take it on themselves. But first they must find someone to finance it and who better than a rich fellow who likes to drink and is "very adaptable" to bars that might be a half inch lower but do happen to open at 13 minutes to 9 in the morning!?


That's Stanley Holloway who would go on to win an Oscar playing Eliza Doolittle's father in "My Fair Lady."

The Head of the Studio has something to say

Barnaby Thompson - Head of Ealing Studios has this comment about the abolition of the UK Film Council.  It was published in Tuesday's Evening Standard.

It is no coincidence that British Film Industry has enjoyed its greatest period of sustained growth since the inception of the UK Film Council. It is an organisation filled with passionate, hard working individuals who have achieved amazing things on a very limited budget. They have campaigned for all that is good in British Film, and have always been innovative in their support of an ever changing industry.

Do such organisations grow fat over the years? Of course, but the UKFC had recently addressed that by cutting its overheads by some 25% (a saving that, I am sure, the current minister will claim as his own).

And, most importantly, who will replace them? It seems a tragic waste of resources to close down an organisation that has built up over the years an acute understanding of what is a very singular and complex business which combines both art and commerce, and has such a huge impact on our cultural life.

Ealing Studios supports the UK Film Council 100% and encourages you to sign the petition below.

Government to SHUT UK FILM COUNCIL!

Yesterday it was announced that the UK Coalition Government have decided to close the UK Film Council in the next 18 months.  This is devastating news for the UK film industry as the UKFC provide funding and assistance across the industry from Ealing's St Trinian's to a micro-wave first time feature.

In 10 years the UK Film Council funded 900 films which have entertained over 200 million people and helped generate over £700 million.

The UKFC has been criticised in the past for assisting films that have not performed at the box-office but what they have helped happen is to provide jobs to hundreds of people across the industry- regardless if the final film made money or not.

It is a sad day for the British film industry but with enough support we may be able to make a difference.  Social networking groups were set up immediately on Facebook/Twitter/MySpace and countless others.  Please find below links to these groups if you would like to show your support.

UK Filmmakers need to stand up now to make sure that these changes have the possibility of being reversed.

FACEBOOK     GO PETITION     TWITTER

Scott Pilgrim vs. Lucas Lee

It's nearly upon us- the new Edgar Wright film Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World! Can't wait! It had rave reviews at Comicon and looks like it's going to be the smash hit of the summer!

Here's a new clip that just hit the net showing Scott go up against evil ex number 2 (and his stunt team!). August can't come quickly enough!

Rupert Everett looks into his past

Tonight  Rupert Everett takes part in the new series of the acclaimed Who Do You Think You Are?  The St Trinian's actor explores his family history with facinating results.  He describes his rollercoaster journey to Africa and back like an Ealing Comedy.  You can see the programme at 9pm BBC1.

Rupert is also currently appearing as Professor Higgins in Pygmalion at the Chichester Theatre.

The most violent, hilarious, over-the-top and downright entertaining as hell horror film

Could there have every been a better pre-review for this movie?  It just makes us want to see it even more!  Bring on the carnage!  Read the full report from Comicon here thanks to IGN, but beware of spoilers (and killer CGI fish!).

Out in the UK on August 20th released by Entertainment Film Distributors.

Who is Paul?

A new image from Comic-Con has surfaced from Simon Pegg's new movie- Paul!  We still don't really know what it's about or what Paul himself will look like but the Nick Frost and Simon combo is always a winner!

Thanks to Empire for the link to the pic!

Ghosts Come to Ealing

Bend It Like Beckham's Gurinder Chadha steps into horror comedy territory with this caper detailing the murderous lengths a mother goes to while trying to find her daughter a husband. It's A Wonderful Afterlife hits DVD next month check out this Ealing shot comedy and see if you can spot any of the local landmarks.

Pre-Order your copy here.

You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger

Woody Allen's latest movie finally has its first trailer.  This one looks really good- finishing up Woody's London trilogy.  Shot at Ealing Studios and around the Capital the Antonio Bandaras, Lucy Punch, Anthony Hopkins and Naomi Watts starring comedy/drama is released later this year.

Calling all Tallulah Riley and R-Pattz Fans

The Summer House- a new short film starring St Trinian's own Head Girl - Talulah Riley and Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson is now available to download from iTunes.  The film only last's 13 minutes but tells the tale of a young girl who retreats to her aunt's house after having her heart broken.  Here's the trailer and you can download the movie here.

Ealing Classic of the Week

The Man in the White Suit is possibly one of the most famous yet less seen of the Ealing Classics.  We've all seen the poster but I bet a lot o you haven't seen the movie.  So here's the trailer to whet your appetite it's the story of a young scientist invents a material that is indestructible and repels dirt. He soon finds himself caught between the moguls of the textile industry and the trade unions, all equally determined that his invention never sees the light of day.


Check it out it's great!

Simon Pegg has a Mission Impossible

First of all- sorry bloggers for the lack of updates the last week lots of stuff was hushed up and we weren't allowed to tell you but now we're free!  Whoo!

So news item 1!  Simon Pegg is in talks to return to his role of Benji the scientist in Mission: Impossible IV.  Rumours have been circulating for a while that the new movie will go ahead- the earlier incarnation of the film was stopped in its tracks when Tom Cruise broke away from Paramount and caused an almighty Hollywood rift- but that seems to be all over now and M:I 4 is definitely going to happen.

Simon stands a pretty good chance of having a meatier role in the sequel with J.J Abrams on board to executive produce (and maybe direct) J.J is notoriously loyal to his actor mates and cast Pegg in his rebooted Star Trek after his turn in M:I3.

Watch this space for more info on the spy franchise and also updates on Simon's next film - Ealing's Burke & Hare!

We've got our own Olympic Pin

Check this out!  Ealing Studios has been honoured as 1 of the 33 boroughs to receive a pin for the Olympic Games in 2012.  The public of each area of London decides on a local landmark to award the pin to and we got it!  Very exciting and cool! Here's the design and we'll let you know when they become available to buy!