A filmmaker’s biggest bane is often the governments of their native isles. No surprise then, that Pinewood’s lavish new plans to build a film studio of epic proportions have been shot dead in their tracks. However, I am a little surprised at the rueful ill-timing of this blow, only weeks after the government’s hot air on and around the state of the British film industry.

The studio, where the James Bond cash-cows were shot, had planned to build a complex on the 105 acres that adjoin its site. It would have offered 1,400 homes for those working on films, and permanent locations from 17 cities around the world for shooting movies.

The project had been supported by Ridley Scott, film producer Lord Puttnam, Sir Martin Sorrell and Lord Lloyd Webber. But, now, hopes to lift British cinema out of its insipid financial gloom seem as dashed, trodden-over and marginalised as ever.

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It’s great to see an original video production appear from a company not known for the most creative of advertising concepts. Center Parcs adverts historically have been rather earnest efforts, focused on wholesome family time and the peace and relaxation that can be attained by visiting the resorts.

The latest set of commercials from the holiday resorts are superb though and although unfortunately will only be airing in the Netherlands and parts of Belgium for now we bring them to you via the magic of web video.

The concept of both ads are great but we’ll show you the “Neighbour” web video as it is a perfect example of a brilliantly shot advert which also subverts some advertising conventions which are decidedly dull these days.

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Ok, so imagine vintage swing music, ra-ra dresses and top hats; the lot. Now mix in some electro beats and a touch of drum n bass and the result should be very similar to what The Correspondents produce. The all-white Studio 3 played host to director Henry YP Ho and Monkiki. Obviously a well capable director judging from the finished product and the diverse way he utilised the studio space.

The song is ‘Cheating With You’  and the video depicts the evolution of a relationship with Mr Bruce desperate to keep up with his ever more domineering and sophisticated partner played by the glorious Agent Lynch. The frontman, who goes by the name of Mr Bruce is certainly the star of his own show. Even if the idea of hip-hop/electro/swing does not tickle your fancy - then this man certainly will. The vocalist’s movements are unlike anything you have ever seen and appear to be some kind of modern expressive dancing at its best. If you click on the link below, you will what I mean about his dancing moves on the video.

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Imagine a crowd-sourced video production that remakes the whole two hours-plus of Star Wars in dozens and dozens of 15-second fan-directed snippets. Would take quite a long time to produce and put together, right?

Well, that is indeed correct, but one thing the makers of Star Wars Uncut would appear to have on their hands is time – plus oodles of lo-fi creativity too. Okay, so that’s two things. But whatever! With production having commenced way back in the distant mists of 2009, this Star Wars remake is now finally finished, and ready to be viewed by the YouTubing multitude.  

With the news coming from Hollywood last week that George Lucas was considering calling time on his own blockbuster career, owing to a lack of enthusiasm for his new WWII airplane flick Red Tails, the filmmaker to step into his huge shoes (he has fat feet, no?) could be Casey Pugh, the man who has corralled a huge range of creative talents in the service of Star Wars Uncut.  

An epic achievement, the full two hours and three minutes of Star Wars Uncut has now been uploaded to YouTube, where this blockbuster video production like one other in particular can be devoured in its eclectic, eccentric entirety.  

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Spectrecom’s very own film studio plays host to some of the most exciting video productions in the UK, and with this in mind we are looking forward to the IVCA Awards, which are back this year, even bigger and better than before. With the entry deadline now passed, it is up to the selecting committee to decide which films are nominated, and which will eventually triumph. 

During the actual event, there will be themed computer generated images (CGI) and a graphical showcase which will be projected onto the overhead screen. It was at Waterloo Film Studios green screen Studio 4, where Jack Morton shot some of the visuals to be used in the projection. From the footage so far, it looks like the visual display for the award ceremony will be particularly captivating this year.   

Check out the IVCA website and keep checking the Waterloo Film Studios blog page for any updates!