SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

A two-part unit of five programmes which exploits the appeal of box office hits to deliver ingredients for serious media analysis. The first three programmes which form part 1 go behind the scenes of the 19th James Bond film THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH. The 4th and 5th programmes feature the work of Baz Luhrmann.
1: Follows much of the early work, including scripts, finance, the director’s role, location hunting, casting, design and storyboarding.
2: Concentrates on a few significant scenes, illustrating camerawork, costumes and design, lighting, stunt work, special effects, and the pressures of filming on location.
3: Covers editing, sound, music, and the marketing campaign.
4: Looks at Baz Luhrmann’s early work and how he developed his particular vision in STRICTLY BALLROOM.
5: Focuses on Luhrmann’s WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S ROMEO + JULIET.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television; Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

1 Jan 2004 at 10:45 (Channel: Channel Four)

Duration

45 mins

Availability

Sale

Credits

Contributor

Baz Luhrmann

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Subjects

Media studies

Keywords

film and television production; Luhrmann, Baz; marketing; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Related items

William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo + Juliet’

Notes

Notes

The episode featuring Baz Luhrmann’s WILLAM SHAKESPEARE’S ROMEO + JULIET was first transmitted 11 May 2004.

Documentation

Programme notes at URL: http://www.channel4.com/school/netnotes

Uses

Secondary schools.

Sections

Title

Making of a blockbuster, The: pre-production

Synopsis

1: Follows much of the early work, including scripts, finance, the director’s role, location hunting, casting, design and storyboarding.

Title

Making of a blockbuster, The production

Synopsis

2: Concentrates on a few significant scenes, illustrating camerawork, costumes and design, lighting, stunt work, special effects, and the pressures of filming on location.

Title

Making of a blockbuster, The: postproduction

Synopsis

3: Covers editing, sound, music, and the marketing campaign.

Title

Director’s masterclass 1, The

Synopsis

4: Looks at Baz Luhrmann’s early work and how he developed his particular vision in STRICTLY BALLROOM.

Title

Director’s masterclass 2, The

Synopsis

5: Focuses on Luhrmann’s mould-breaking ROMEO AND JULIET.

Production Company

Name

Double Exposure

Sponsor

Name

Channel Four Television

Phone

071-396 4444

Address

LONDON
SW1P 2TX

Distributor (Sale)

Name

4 Learning

Notes

Channel 4 Learning has now closed. This used to be the educational broadcasting arm of Channel 4. The online shop sold educational DVDs and CD-ROMs for use in primary and secondary schools.