I-spy a familiar setting
27th August 2011 - Cambridge Evening News
Bill Nighy and Rachel Weisz thriller filmed in Cambridge and Saffron Walden set to air on BBC.
TV viewers tuning in to an all-star spy thriller tomorrow will find it has a familiar ring as much of it was shot in Cambridge and Saffron Walden.
Page Eight, screened on BBC2 at 9pm, tells the story of an MI5 agent's attempts to investigae a threat to the stability of the country's security services, after his boss and best friend dies suddenly. He is forced to walk out of his job, and then out of his identity, to find out the truth.
Harry Potter in the Leighton Buzzard Observer
Eagle-eyed Harry Potter fans watching the finale of the blockbuster film series will spot some familiar scenes, with Ivinghoe Beacon and Ashridge doubling up for magical locations during the making of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. Click on the pdf below to download the full story.
Harry Potter returns to Leighton Buzzard Observer land
EM Media welcomes East of England Board MembersRoger Morris, MD Elstree Studios,
Lucy Ward, Director of Norwich-based Wavelength Films and
Bill Thompson, Chair of the Cambridge Film Trust have been co-opted to EM-Media's board in an advisory capacity to ensure full representation from the East of England.
EM-Media is the screen agency for the East Midlands. The appointments follow the expansion of their geographical remit since the demise of Screen East in 2010. Film Link works in close partnership with EM-Media and Screen South to deliver locations services for the East. Full story on
EM-Media's website.
Elstree Studios celebrates 85th anniversary and four Oscars for The King’s Speech.
Roger Morris, MD of Elstree Studios, pays tribute to the studios past history and current success. "The King’s Speech is the most awarded and nominated film in Elstree studios’ illustrious eighty five year history. It's great for Elstree and film production in the UK."
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King’s Speech success marks a first for Elstree Studios on UK Wired, London Wired, Manchester Wired and Birmingham Wired
Elstree Studios celebrates its 85th anniversary as four Oscars have been awarded to British film The King’s Speech.
Kerry Ixer, formerly of Screen East locations department and now director of Film Link which was launched in January 2011 at Elstree Studios, supported the production of the King’s Speech while it was filmed on location at three properties in the region.
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Knebworth House in the King's Speech on Heart FM
Knebworth House doubles for Balmoral and Windsor!
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Film Link in the Watford ObserverAn organisation, formed with Leavesden Studios, is launching this month to replace regional agency Screen East, which went into liquidation last year.
An organisation, formed with Leavesden Studios, is launching this month to replace regional agency Screen East, which went into liquidation last year.
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Film Link on the BBCA new organisation, formed with two major film studios, is being set up to replace the regional agency Screen East which went into liquidation.
The new body Film Link is due to start operations in January.
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here
Film Link on Hertsmere JournalElstree Studios is joining forces with Film Link, a new film commission launching in January 2011. The commission will provide full support for film-makers on location by promoting locations, crew and businesses in the east of England. Based at Elstree Studios, Borehamwood,
Film Link will replace the locations services offered by Screen East.
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Film Link in the Borehamwood TimesELSTREE Studios will join forces with a new film commission next year to provide support for film-makers in the area following the demise of film institution Screen East.
Film Link will promote locations, crew and businesses in the same area as Screen East and will be based at the studios from January.
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