1.     Who were the co-founders of Working Title?

Producers Tim Bevan, and Sarah Radclyffe.

2.     When was the company founded?

1983.

3.     Where is Working Title based?

In Marylebone, London, United Kingdom.

4.     Who are the co-chairpersons of WT now?

Eric Fellner, and Bevan.

5.     What awards have Working Title won?

Working Title have won 6 academy awards, 26 BAFTA'S, 4 Oscars and many more.

6.     How many full time staff does WT employ?

Just 42.

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.

Notting Hill; Hot Fuzz; Nanny McPhee; Bridget Jones' Diary; Love Actually.

9.     List 5 flops that Working Title has made.

The Shape of Things; Fargo; The Guru; Thunderbirds; O Brother, Where Art Thou?

10.  What is Richard Curtis’ relationship with Working Title?

He became a success in directing many of the films Working Title have produced.

11.  List 2 famous directors that Working Title have worked?

Kirk Jones and Richard Curtis.

12.  What is Hugh Grant’s relationship with Working Title?

As he believes that there is something about the company that sets it apart from all of the rest, he has worked with Working Title on many occasions and has starred in many of their films (mostly romantic comedy's).

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 who write, direct and produce films that are known for their amazing visuals and dry humour.They have both worked with Working Title on numerous occasions.

14. Who owns 67% of Working Title films? When did this happen? Why did this happen?

Universal Studios own 67% of Working Title films. This happened in 1999, when PolyGram films was merged and sold to them.

15.   List two of Working Title big blockbuster films and find out their budgets.

Love Actually had a budget of £30,000,000 and Nanny McPhee had a budget of £25,000,000. 

16.  What genre of films is Working Title most famous for?

Working Title have made a lot of comedy films, and so I would that this is their most famous genre.

17.  What other genres do Working Title films like to make?

They make a range of films from romantic comedy's to thrillers and horrors.

18.  Find out as much as you can about WT2? (when established, films made, budgets, awards)

In 1999, Bevan and Fellner launched a subsidiary company named Working Title 2 Productions, which is more commonly known as WT2.Run by Natascha Wharton, the company has produced films that include Billy Elliot, Shaun of the Dead and The Calcium Kid, and is an independant film production arm.

19.   What information can you find out about Working Title through their web page?

Their webpage has information on the following pages: Films; Trailers; News; Features; Theatre; Action; and TV.

20.  Find out one other interesting fact about Working Title that you would like to share with the class.

In 1991, Working Title was involved in a bid for the London weekend ITV licence.