News from Borehamwood, Elstree, Radlett, Shenley, Aldenham and Letchmore Heath

Metro Goldwyn Mayors? Chain gang tours studios

10:57am Tuesday 30th April 2013

A group of mayors got a glimpse of life on a film set when they were given an exclusive tour around Elstree Studios.

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'He was larger than life and over the top - but that is what you need sometimes'

4:28pm Monday 21st January 2013

Despite claiming Elstree Studios was a “series of tin sheds off the A1”, the late film producer Michael Winner still supported a campaign to save it from closure.

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Former child-drug addict to hold film competition

12:42pm Monday 21st January 2013

A child drug addict who turned his life around by becoming a film producer is hoping his story will inspire others.

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Top Gear-style charity rally to make pit-stop at Elstree Studios

3:10pm Tuesday 8th January 2013

Old bangers will be passing through Borehamwood this week to raise cash for a cancer charity.

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Letter shows director Stanley Kubrick feared legal action over 2001: A Space Odyssey

2:56pm Monday 7th January 2013

If the psychotic computer in 2001: A Space Odyssey had you rethinking your relationship with your pocket calculator, spare a thought for director Stanley Kubrick who feared the storyline would get him sued. 

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Pamela Anderson spotted in Starbucks

9:21am Friday 4th January 2013

You would expect to see Hollywood stars strutting their stuff down Rodeo Drive or sunbathing on a beach on Los Angeles.

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Multi-million pound deal to expand Elstree Studios

10:02am Tuesday 20th November 2012

Multi-million pound plans to expand Elstree Studios and provide an economic boost in Hertsmere have taken a major step forward.

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Panels highlighting film history unveiled

9:13am Monday 19th November 2012

Panels highlighting the film history in the borough were unveiled on Friday.

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Comedy scriptwriters recall studio's heyday

8:30am Thursday 4th October 2012

Elstree Studios has produced some of the industry’s most famous films and television series since it opened in 1914. Borehamwood Times reporter Anna Slater dropped in to meet two of its most acclaimed writers.

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Film's 40th prompts search for cast and crew

9:10am Wednesday 28th September 2011

CAST and crew of 1971 film The Go Between are being sought for the 40th anniversary release celebrations in aid of charity.

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