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A series of unique features on the film production process, with advice from some of cinema's most innovative producers, directors, crew and actors.
Russell Crowe in Master And CommanderHollywood's Finest Re-Writes
Never let the facts stand in the way of a good story!
The villain of Peter Weir's swashbuckling, seafaring adventure Master And Commander should have been American, but ended up as French. Could Hollywood not stomach the idea of a bad guy being one of their own? Check out our favourite examples of Hollywood bending the facts to suit its own ends...
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The League Of Extraordinary GentlemenTop Ten Gruelling Film Shoots
How not to make a movie!
Sir Sean has admitted that all was not well on the set of The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen. The sets flooded and he clashed persistently with director Stephen Norrington. We say, "Cheer up Sean! Just be thankful you weren't involved with any of this lot".
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HotelHotel
Welcome to Venice!
David Schwimmer, pigeons, Salma Hayek, gondolas, Max Beesley, murder, music, Rhys Ifans, flamenco, bad pasta, The Duchess of Malfi, Saffron Burrows, blatant nudity, puzzles & games, beautiful Italian women and dirty canal water... Enjoy your stay at Mike Figgis' Hotel.
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Battlefield EarthThe Biggest Movie Flops Of All Time
Welcome to cinema's top turkeys
Check out our special feature on the top ten flops in the history of cinema - why they were made, how much they cost (and lost!), who was responsible, and whose careers they knocked for six. Enjoy the worst that film has to offer!
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Harvey WeinsteinHollywood Players: Top Ten Producers

To coincide with the release of The Kid Stays In The Picture, celebrating the roller-coaster career of producer Robert Evans, we pay tribute to the Hollywood heavyweights. Without them, your classic will never get made.
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Vertigo posterThe World's Coolest Film Posters

Step inside the world of movie poster design and find out just what it takes to create a classic film image. We ask the UK's three leading poster design agencies to list their all time top ten best posters, plus we've got the lowdown on the creation of two cult favourites: Trainspotting and Monsoon Wedding.
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VIROHow To Make Viral Films: VIRO

Watch specially commissioned ultra short films, find out about the history of viral films, learn to make them and submit them to the site!
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This Filthy EarthHow To Make A Feature Film: This Filthy Earth

Dead pigs falling out of trees, bulls with unfeasibly large testicles and the director sleeping in the boot of his Volvo. We get under the skin of This Filthy Earth.
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DishHow To Make A Short Film: Dish

Follow the scene by scene progess from script to screen in Meloni Poole's short film about love, lust and cake...
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Shane MeadowsHow To Make A DV Short: Shane's World

Shane Meadows - King of Mini DV - invites you to share his secret formulae for movie-making success. Watch his shorts, crib from his tips and relax in the commercial breaks.
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VeroniqueOrange FilmFour Prize For Short Film

The official site for the Orange FilmFour Prize For Short Film 2001/2002 is packed with useful advice for anyone wanting to make a successful short film. Plus, watch all the shortlisted films, read the screenplays and enjoy interviews with the winner and runners-up.
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