When was Twickenham Film Studios established and by whom?
Twickenham Film Studios was established in 1913 by Ralph Jupp on the site of a former ice rink in St Margarets, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. At the time of its construction, it was the largest film studio in the United Kingdom.
Which Beatles films were made at Twickenham Film Studios?
A Hard Day's Night (1964) and Help! (1965) were both made at Twickenham Film Studios. The studio also hosted the promotional film for "Hey Jude" in 1968 and served as the rehearsal location for sessions related to the Let It Be album, footage from which appeared in a three-part documentary directed by Peter Jackson.
What happened to Twickenham Film Studios in 2012?
In February 2012, Twickenham Film Studios went into administration and faced closure before June of that year. A new owner acquired the studio in August 2012, saving it from permanent closure just before its centenary year.
Who owns Twickenham Film Studios today?
The Creative District Improvement Co. acquired Twickenham Film Studios in February 2020, with backing from British Airways Pension Fund. TIME + SPACE Studios operates the facility under a long lease.
What notable films were shot at Twickenham Film Studios in the 1980s?
Twickenham Film Studios hosted An American Werewolf in London (1981), Blade Runner (1982), and A Fish Called Wanda (1988) during the 1980s, in addition to The Mirror Crack'd (1980).
Who was Julius Hagen and what was his role at Twickenham Film Studios?
Julius Hagen ran Twickenham Film Studios during the 1930s, building his business on Quota quickies produced for major American studios. He invested £100,000 rebuilding the studios and later shifted to more ambitious productions, but his company went bankrupt in 1937 as part of a wider slump in British filmmaking that year.