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 Facts about topic: (Shepperton Studios)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Film history began at Shepperton Studios in 1931, when Norman Loudon, a dynamic Scottish (The dialect of English used in Scotland) businessman, bought Littleton Park with its surrounding 60 acre (240,000 m²) grounds, which included a beautiful stretch of the River Ash at Shepperton (additional info and facts about Shepperton).
One of the earliest films made at Shepperton under the new regime was an adaptation of Oscar Wilde (Irish writer and wit (1854-1900)) 's An Ideal Husband (additional info and facts about An Ideal Husband) (1947), produced and directed by Alexander Korda.
The films made at Shepperton in the 1950s (The decade from 1950 to 1959) and 1960s (The decade from 1960 to 1969) reflected the influence of the strong independent producers and directors who used the studios, rather than the paternal dominance of former head Alexander Korda.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/sh/shepperton_studios.htm   (1040 words)

  
 Shepperton University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Shepperton University has not applied for any accreditation that would be recognized by the US Department of Education.
Shepperton University has an open enrollment policy, which means students are enrolling and graduating on a daily basis.
Shepperton University utilizes an open enrollment policy, allowing students to work at their own pace without the stringent guidelines presented by the traditional academic year.
www.sheppertonu.org.uk /faq.html   (1106 words)

  
 Shepperton University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Shepperton University's advanced academic evaluation process measures knowledge attained through ALL types of education, whether learned in a classroom, or through career, independent study/research, mentor, family, or other sources.
Shepperton University has expanded that process into the graduate level to meet the needs of both the future employers and the students in a world that is putting more emphasis on competency as a means for selecting employees.
Shepperton University gives those who have gained college level or higher education levels an opportunity that is virtually impossible to obtain without enrolling full time in a traditional school.
www.sheppertonu.org.uk /general.html   (1093 words)

  
 Newly Installed Euphonix System 5-F Used to Mix ‘Troy’ at Shepperton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Shepperton Studios, part of the Pinewood/Shepperton Group, Europe's leading film studio, recently installed a 380-channel Euphonix System 5-F digital audio mixing console in its prestigious Korda Theatre.
Shepperton Studios, which dates back to the 30’s, is situated in a former country park, 15 miles up river from London.
The Korda Theatre, named after the Korda brothers, is one of eight re-recording theatres on the Shepperton lot, with another three at Pinewood making this one of the largest film audio post-production facilities in the world.
www.euphonix.com /news/news2004/041404_shepperton.htm   (345 words)

  
 Kayak & Canoe News, Spots, UK, England, London, River Thames, Shepperton Weir
Shepperton is a safe weir, with little floating debris compared to other weirs in a a similar flooded state.
The weir is often paddled in late spring by Shepperton Slalom club and they use the side gates to create flow for their slalom gate practice.
Shepperton offers extremely good access to the weir, with a public footpath going over the weir gates themselves, as well as viewing platforms either side and easy bank access.
playak.com /article.php?sid=94   (1114 words)

  
 Pinewood and shepperton - Regulatory Announcement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Notes to Editors: The Facilities Pinewood Shepperton is the leading European provider of studio and related services to the film and television industries encompassing 34 stages, 2 digital television studios, 14 sound theatres, production offices, workshops, an outdoor paddock tank, an underwater filming stage and four backlots for set building.
These businesses are generally media related and view Pinewood Shepperton as a media community, providing them with a readily accessible market for their businesses.
In the year, Pinewood Shepperton provided facilities to 21 features, 54 commercials and pop promos and 26 TV dramas or specials, such as Strictly Ice Dancing.
production.investis.com /pws/news/rns/rnsitem?id=1111388524nRNSU9776J   (2878 words)

  
 Top UK Film Studio Group, Pinewood Shepperton Selects Euphonix   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Outside of Pinewood Shepperton's Korda Theater in Middlesex, U.K. Shepperton Studios part of Pinewood Shepperton film group, Europe's leading Film Studio has recently purchased a 300+ channel Euphonix System 5-F digital audio console.
With scores of awards and nominations to their credit and films such as, Shakespeare in Love, Harry Potter and Love Actually, Shepperton has the expertise to judge new and ground breaking technologies - knowing when they can be used to advantage, or when to rely on tried and trusted methods.
Robin O'Donoghue, head of post-production sound at Shepperton stated, "We needed a console that would facilitate the mixing of a large number of channels as the request seems to be never ending for more.
www.euphonix.com /news/news2003/121503_pinewood_shepperton.htm   (377 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Business | Shepperton studios to get revamp
TV and film studios Pinewood Shepperton are set to revamp their facilities as part of a drive to lure more business.
"Shepperton Studios has a long history of hosting acclaimed media productions but has recently been constrained by the age and scale of some of the original facilities," said chief executive Ivan Dunleavy.
He added the approval for the plans at Shepperton, as well as those gained for the revamp of Pinewood in Buckinghamshire earlier this year, represented "a further significant step" to ensuring the success of the business.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/1/hi/business/4159430.stm   (293 words)

  
 Pinewood and shepperton - Regulatory Announcement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Pinewood Shepperton has acquired the assets, staff and name of Teddington Studios, as well as assuming the lease of the Teddington Studios site and certain liabilities for a total cost of £2.6m.
In addition, it is anticipated that Pinewood Shepperton will incur reorganisation and transaction costs of approximately £1.3m that are expected to be expensed in 2005 as an exceptional item.
Ivan Dunleavy, Chief Executive of Pinewood Shepperton plc, said: "This is an exciting opportunity for Pinewood Shepperton and is in line with our long term strategy to diversify our revenue streams in our integrated media businesses.
production.investis.com /pws/news/rns/rnsitem?id=1112335266nRNSA4554K   (292 words)

  
 Rêal Shepperton: The Official Site
Rêal Shepperton is a new born football team.
Most of the boys go to Thamesmead School In shepperton.
It is run by Ian Wynnes who used to run the unders 16's but he has moved on to let other boys play football.
www.freewebs.com /shepperton   (150 words)

  
 Shepperton CC - Play-Cricket - Home Page
Founded in 1893 we play cricket as it should be played in a setting that oozes cricket.
Shepperton CC is also proud to host a very strong and thriving ladies section founded in 1979.
If you are involved in the Club then apply for on-line membership and then you can enjoy all the member only areas and functions on the site.
shepperton.play-cricket.com /home/home.asp   (316 words)

  
 shepperton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
- The Parish of Shepperton is in the West Area of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster.
It serves the needs of Catholics in the Shepperton, Laleham and Halliford area.
- Bed and breakfast accommodation on the hotel barge Dudley Thomas in Shepperton on the river Thames.
www.town100.co.uk /surrey/surrey1002/shepperton.html   (496 words)

  
 BBC - BBC Four - Cinema - Shepperton Babylon
A secret history of British cinema's golden age, telling how the rise of the talkie went hand-in-hand with a new interest in celebrity gossip.
We'll reveal what was going on away from the prying eyes of the press, with tales from the casting couches at Elstree Studios to the high-society drinking clubs where film stars went to buy wraps of cocaine.
Shepperton Babylon is based on Matthew Sweet's eponymous book and the documentary is narrated by Charlie Higson.
www.bbc.co.uk /bbcfour/cinema/features/shep-bab.shtml   (369 words)

  
 Shepperton - UK Shop Search > Shepperton
This is a completely free resource for Shepperton and the surrounding area, now also with information of events in...
Roman Catholic Parish Of Shepperton - The Parish of Shepperton is in the West...
In 1979, Shepperton Cricket Club, on the banks of the river Thames in Surrey and one of the most picturesque...
www.infospot.com /searchdirectory/shops/Shepperton.html   (335 words)

  
 Britmovie | Shepperton Studios Biography - Page 1
Film history began at Shepperton in 1931, when Norman Loudon, a dynamic Scottish businessman, bought Littleton Park with its surrounding 60-acre grounds, which included a beautiful stretch of the River Ash at Shepperton.
After the nearby factory was hit, the Ministry of Defence immediately requisitioned Shepperton Studios, and put the skills of its craftsmen to good use creating replicas of aircraft that were to be used in the Middle East as decoys, plus fake guns and landing strips.
One of the earliest films made at Shepperton under the new regime was an adaptation of Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband (1947), produced and directed by Alexander Korda.
www.britmovie.co.uk /studios/shepperton/biog00.html   (529 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Shepperton Studios: Collector's Limited Edition: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Shepperton has been described as being a 'maverick and independent studio for independent producers.
In 2005, Shepperton celebrates its 75th year and there will be considerable media coverage to acknowledge this.
When so many studios have been forced to close, Shepperton has managed to survive and now alongside Pinewood, offers some of the best facilities available to the film industry.
www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/190491506X   (479 words)

  
 Squires Garden Centres
Shepperton Garden Centre is located adjacent to our a rose nurseries which regularly exhibit at the Hampton Court and Chelsea Flower shows.
Other attractions include a children's play area, the Orangery tearooms, Cornhill conservatories, and concessions selling farm produce, craft materials, mowers, fish and aquatic supplies, knitting yarns and artists materials.
The tearooms at Shepperton are located in a delightful orangery style building where a delicious selection of hot and cold dishes, baked potatoes, sandwiches, cakes and gateaux are served.
www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk /shepp.asp   (125 words)

  
 The Damned : Live at Shepperton 1980 - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
Originally released as the fourth side of the double vinyl Black Album, Shepperton got its own identity and a few extra tracks along the way a couple of years later.
For a band that's produced a fair share of live releases over the years, it has to be said that most of them are pretty good, and this is no exception.
Not that the band's original songwriter was chopped liver, but Sensible can and does essay everything from balladic strumming to full on nuclear attack, as the performance of both parts of "Smash It Up" shows.
www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,72446,00.html   (464 words)

  
 Shepperton Information Online - Local and national news for Shepperton, UK
If you have any news or information related to Shepperton or would like an article to be published in Shepperton Information Online, fill in a simple form or send it to us and we will do the rest.
Shepperton Information Online is part of the UK information network.
Shepperton Information Online is an independent site and is not affiliated with, or officially sponsored by any local authority or tourist information centre based in Shepperton.
www.britinfo.net /fp-J-CVA.htm   (118 words)

  
 Round Your Way (Shepperton)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Greeno Centre is in Shepperton but we have a total of four day centres within the borough, each offering a wide range of activities, social outings and holidays to help you make te most of your retirement.
 In the Shepperton area there is one football pitch for hire at Bishop Duppas Park.
Spelthorne has a well-deserved reputation for the quality and horticultural excellence of its many parks, recreation grounds and open spaces which offer a variety of activities, many of which are set in grounds boasting fine floral displays, natural landscapes or both.
www.spelthorne.gov.uk /contrast/how_do_i/council_services_faq_s/faq_roundyourway_shepperton.htm   (789 words)

  
 SomWan v Shepperton- Sunday, May 11th 2003
Somerset Wanderers won the toss and elected to bat, on a firm and dry wicket.
It was decided Shepperton would need 116 runs in a rain-restricted match that was reduced to 27 overs.
Wickets began to fall regularly with all the bowlers chipping in.
www.bathcricket.com /Fixtures/Results2003/SomWan1105.htm   (139 words)

  
 Property to rent in Shepperton
Large extended family home in good location for schools and station with a short walk into Shepperton village.
A beautiful spacious older style semi detached house situated in a convenient location close to Shepperton village and the station.
We are delighted to offer to the rental market this superb detached bungalow situated on the banks of the river Thames with the benefit of direct river moorings and is within easy reach of Shepperton village.
www.rightmove.co.uk /property-to-let-in--shepperton--middlesex.rsp   (316 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited Film | News | Willy Wonka and wizards conjure up profits for studios
The Goblet of Fire and Roald Dahl's children's tale, both being made at the company's facilities on the outskirts of London, are among several large productions that have helped to lift studio facility sales in the past six months.
The results are the first since the group, which owns Shepperton studios in Staines and Pinewood studios in Slough, floated on the stock exchange in May.
Pinewood Shepperton was formed after a management team led by chairman Michael Grade bought Pinewood studios from the Rank Group in 2000 and then purchased rival Shepperton studios in February 2001.
film.guardian.co.uk /news/story/0,12589,1290607,00.html   (282 words)

  
 Pinewood Shepperton profits warning   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
LONDON -- Pinewood Shepperton, the London Stock Market-listed studio facilities company, issued a profits warning here Monday on the back of poor current and future trading prospects.
The group, which owns and operates several studio complexes in and around London including both Pinewood and Shepperton, said it will not declare an interim dividend in respect of the current financial year.
The board will also consider whether or not it is appropriate to pay a final dividend for the full year 2005 in light of the results achieved.
www.hollywoodreporter.com /thr/film/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000964705   (310 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | Shepperton Road Guide | Shepperton Road London, BR5, England, UK | London Streets by Street | London ...
Shepperton Road is located in the borough of Bromley
Below we present a selection of upcoming events, local attractions and great places to eat and shop.
The nearest underground station to Shepperton Road is 'New Cross ' which is about 237 minutes to the North West.
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/shepperton_road_c94.html   (114 words)

  
 Did you know - in Shepperton Village   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Pharoah's Island, just past Shepperton Lock, was given to him as a sign of appreciation, following his success at the Battle of the Nile and that he used it as a fishing base while living at Merton.
Shepperton Studios also produced the acclaimed TV series Inspector Morse.
Shepperton Lock - a great place for watching boats go by - was featured in Jerome K Jerome's story of Three Men In A Boat?
www.s2do.co.uk /scc/diduno.html   (314 words)

  
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One of the features of Shepperton prior to the building of the M3 motorway was the rural aspect of the area between Shepperton and Littleton / Charlton.
The Watersplash at Charlton road was cut by the M3, and that at Watersplash road was subsequently blocked with posts.
There is also a comprehensive service from Shepperton station to London, Waterloo and many other destinations.
members.lycos.co.uk /malcolmshaw/shepperton.html   (266 words)

  
 Child Care Shepperton, Middlesex TW17 0QD, Toad Hall Nursery Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Shepperton Film Studios, Studios Road, Shepperton, Middlesex TW17 0QD
It is located within the grounds of Shepperton Film Studios.
The building is attractive and brightly decorated, with a variety of rooms and a large garden.
www.toadhall-nursery.co.uk /profile-locations-shepperton.shtml   (162 words)

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