Elizabeth The Golden Age (Original title)The Golden Age (Working title)Elizabeth Das Goldene Königreich (Alternative title)Elizabeth L'âge D'or (Alternative title)
Dates: 2007 (Copyright), 02 November 2007 (Release)Countries: USA, Germany, United Kingdom, FranceDirected by: Shekhar Kapur
Synopsis: Period sequel. In 1585, Queen Elizabeth I has to contend with her feelings for explorer Sir Walter Raleigh, a Catholic assassination plot, and the threat of invasion by the Spanish armada.
Genres: Biopic, Historical drama
Subject: Elizabeth I (1533-1603)
Releases
Date: 12 October 2007Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 115 mins Length: 10321 FeetDialogue (original): English
Title: Ruffs and fumblesAuthor: JAYS, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: With the release of The OTHER BOLEYN GIRL discusses the enduring fascination with Tudor costume dramas; analyses the iconography of the films and characterisations of both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I in particular.
In: Sight and Sound v18 n2 February 2008 Page: 104
Title: Additions & correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Additional filmographic data.
In: Screen International vSuppl nBAFTA Special Jan 08 Pages: 9-12
Title: Best of BritishAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Previews and discusses the chances of BAFTA Award success in 2008 for a number of British films.
In: Screen International n1601 29 Jun 2007 Page: 5
Title: News digest: Toronto ushers in Golden AgeArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of some of the screenings due to take place du ring the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival, including the world premiere of Shekhar Kapur's GOLDEN AGE.
In: Empire n212 February 2007 Pages: 67-84
Title: Prime suspectsAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: A report from the production of TRANSFORMERS and previews of the films expected to be the main blockbusters of 2007.
In: Sight and Sound v17 n12 December 2007 Pages: 60-61
Title: Reviews: Elizabeth: The Golden AgeAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1612 21 Sep 2007 Page: 25
Title: Reviews: Elizabeth: The Golden AgeAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n222 December 2007 Pages: 156-159
Title: "I like things to be tough."Author: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of Cate Blanchett's career as she discusses why she prefers playing challenging film roles. With particular reference to her role as Elizabeth I in ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE.
In: Empire n222 December 2007 Page: 237
Title: At home: Soundtracks: Elizabeth: The Golden AgeAuthor: GRAYDON, Danny Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n222 December 2007 Page: 62
Title: In cinemas: Elizabeth: The Golden AgeAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n215 May 2007 Pages: 16-17
Title: News etc.: The Golden AgeArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n220 October 2007 Page: 90
Title: Empire's greatest winter preview ever!: Elizabeth: The...Author: RICHARDS, Olly Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Golden Age". Part of a preview of films being released in winter 2007.
In: Variety 17 Sep 2007 Page: 39
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v88 n10 October 2007 Pages: 60-68,70-71
Title: Palace intrigueAuthor: HOPE-JONES, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Remi Adefarasin discusses the techincal and creative challenges he experienced whilst filming ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE.
In: Screen Finance v19 n9 17 May 2006 Page: 3,6
Title: Just one feature starts shooting in AprilAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of UK-produced features which started shooting in February, March and April: TREASURE ISLAND, BECOMING JANE, HOT FUZZ, ENEMY OF THE UNSEEN, BATHORY, SHROOMS, MAX AND CO, PUFFBALL, PUMPKINHEAD III, The WALKER and The GOLDEN AGE.
In: Screen International n1493 18 Mar 2005 Page: 9
Title: Return of the Golden girlAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Pre-production details of Shekhar Kapur's The GOLDEN AGE, a follow-up to his 1998 historical drama ELIZABETH.
Author: Minier, Márta Pages: x, 234 pages
Dates: 2007 (Copyright), 02 November 2007 (Release)Countries: USA, Germany, United Kingdom, FranceDirected by: Shekhar Kapur
Synopsis: Period sequel. In 1585, Queen Elizabeth I has to contend with her feelings for explorer Sir Walter Raleigh, a Catholic assassination plot, and the threat of invasion by the Spanish armada.
Genres: Biopic, Historical drama
Subject: Elizabeth I (1533-1603)
Releases
Date: 12 October 2007Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 115 mins Length: 10321 FeetDialogue (original): English
Credits
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©: Universal Studios, Motion Picture Zeta Produktions Gesellschaft mbH, Production Company: Working Title Films, Presented by: Universal Pictures Limited, StudioCanal, Presented in association with: Motion Picture Zeta Produktions Gesellschaft mbH, Production Services by: Scion Films, Executive Producer: Debra Hayward, Executive Producer: Liza Chasin, Executive Producer: Michael Hirst, Produced by: Tim Bevan, Produced by: Eric Fellner, Jonathan Cavendish, Co-producer: Mary Richards, For WT (Chief Operating Officer): Angela Morrison, For WT (Executive in Charge of Prod'n): Michelle Wright, For WT (Production Executive): Sarah-Jane Robinson, For WT (Executive Co-ordinator): Ann Lynch, For WT (Music Co-ordinator): Vicki Williams, Unit Manager: Terry Blyther, Unit Manager: Duncan Flower, Tom Forsyth, Unit Manager (Scotland Unit): Robbie Kirkpatrick, Production Manager: Mark Mostyn, Production Manager (Scotland Unit): Claire Hughes, Production Co-ordinator: Samantha Black, Production Co-ordinator (Scotland Unit): Michael Wilson, Financial Controller: Michele Tandy, Location Manager: Nicholas Daubeny, Location Manager: Manus Home, Location Manager (2nd Unit): Alex Gladstone, Location Manager (Sea Plate Unit): Manus Hingerty, Post-production Supervisor: Tania Blunden, Post-production Co-ordinator: Aisha Bicknell, Faye Stevens, 2nd Unit Directed by: Alan Stewart, Assistant Director (1st): Tommy Gormley, Assistant Director (2nd): Mark Layton, Assistant Director (Co-2nd): Chloe Chesterton, Assistant Director (Crowd 2nd): Candy Marlowe, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 1st): William Booker, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 2nd): Richard Graysmark, Assistant Director (Scotland Unit 1st): Alan J. Wands, Assistant Director (Scotland Unit 2nd): Alison Goring, Script Supervisor: Angela Noakes-Wharton, Script Supervisor (2nd Unit): Karen Fryer, Casting: Fiona Weir, Casting (Associate): Lucy Bevan, Casting (Assistant): Alice Searby, Casting (Crowd Children's): Ann Koska, Sally King Ltd, Casting (Voice): Brendan Donnison, Vanessa Baker, Written by: William Nicholson, Michael Hirst, Director of Photography: Remi Adefarasin, 2nd Unit Photographed by: Alan Stewart, 2nd Unit Additional Photography: David Katznelson, Underwater Unit Cameraman: Mark Silk, Camera Operator (A): Simon Finney, Ben Wilson, Camera Operator (B): David Worley, Camera Operator (2nd Unit): Mark Milsome, Steadicam Operator: Roger Tooley, Steadicam Operator: Alf Tramontin, 1st Assistant Camera (A): David Cozens, 1st Assistant Camera (B): John Adefarasin, 1st Assistant Camera (2nd Unit): Iain Struthers, 2nd Assistant Camera (A): René Adefarasin, 2nd Assistant Camera (B): Chris Clarke, 2nd Assistant Camera (2nd Unit): Toby Eedy, Focus Puller (Sea Plate Unit): Paddy Blake, Camera Focus Puller (Scotland Unit): Julie Bills, Clapper Loader (Sea Plate Unit): Anthony Meade, Camera Loader (Scotland Unit): Anna Benbow, Gaffer: Jimmy Wilson, Gaffer (2nd Unit): Brian Beaumont, Gaffer (Underwater Unit): Bernie Prentice, Video Co-ordinator: Andy Haddock, Video Operator (2nd Unit): David Kirman, Stills Photographer: Laurie Sparham, Visual Effects Supervisor: Richard Stammers, Co-visual Effects Supervisor: Guy Hendrix Dyas, Visual Effects by: The Moving Picture Company, MPC (Visual Effects Producer): Michelle Corney, Victoria Mowlam, MPC (CG Supervisor): Ian Ward, MPC (Visual Effects Editor): Paul Alexiou, Aled Robinson, Additional Visual Effects by: Machine, Special Effects Supervisor: Mike Dawson, Special Effects Floor Supervisor: Terry Flowers, Special Effects Consultant: Joss Williams, Graphics Artist: Alan Payne, Editor: Jill Bilcock, Assistant Editor (1st): Billy Browne, Assistant Editor (2nd): Helen Paszyn, Production Designer: Guy Hendrix Dyas, Supervising Art Director: Frank Walsh, Senior Art Director: David Allday, Art Director: Christian Huband, Art Director: Jason Knox-johnston, Art Director: Phil Sims, Art Director: Andy Thomson, Standby Art Director: Dean Clegg, Assistant Art Director: Helen Xenopoulos, Art Department Co-ordinator: Anna Skrein, Set Decorator: Richard Roberts, Illustrator: Kim Pope, Scenic Artist: Rohan Harris, Scenic Artist: James Gemmel, Scenic Artist: Steve Mitchell, Storyboard Artist: Douglas Ingram, Storyboard Artist: Dan Maslen, Production Buyer: John O'Shaughnessy, Property Master: David Balfour, Location Property Master: John Wells, Props Co-ordinator: Kelly Neary, Construction Manager: Malcolm Roberts, Costume Designer: Alexandra Byrne, Assistant Costume Designer: Sharon Long, Jeremy Turner, Costume Supervisor: Suzi Turnbull, Costume Supervisor (Scotland Unit): Dee Walsh, Make-up/Hair Designer: Jenny Shircore, Cate Blanchett's Make-up/Hair: Morag Ross, Clive Owen's Make-up/Hair: Dorka Nieradzik, Make-up Artist: Joe Hopker, Susan Howard, Chief Crowd Make-up/Hair Artist: Julia Vernon, Crowd Make-up/Hair Artist: Beatrix Archer, Crowd Make-up/Hair Artist: Anita Brolly, Crowd Make-up/Hair Artist: Nicola Buck, Crowd Make-up/Hair Artist: Sharon Colley, Crowd Make-up/Hair Artist: Charmaine Fuller, Crowd Make-up/Hair Artist: Julie Kendrick, Crowd Make-up/Hair Artist: Uxue Laguardia, Crowd Make-up/Hair Artist: Elizabeth Lawson, Crowd Make-up/Hair Artist: Mayuree Layton, Crowd Make-up/Hair Artist: Liz Michie, Crowd Make-up/Hair Artist: Louise Nockles, Crowd Make-up/Hair Artist: Kath Rayner, Crowd Make-up/Hair Artist: Christine Whitney, Rosemary Warder, Orrery Make-up/Hair Co-ordinator: Liz Murray, Make-up/Hair (Scotland Unit): Marion McCormack, Hairdresser: Jon Henry Gordon, Loulia Sheppard, Front Title Sequence: Cato Purnell Partners, End Titles: VooDooDog, Negative Cutting: Cutting Edge, Logo: Kodak Motion Picture Film, Colour by: DeLuxe, Laboratory Contact: Clive Noakes, Music by: Craig Armstrong, A.R. Rahman, Historical Music Arr'ment/Composition: William Lyons, Programming by: David Donaldson, Additional Programming by: Kazimir Boyle, Krishna Chethan, Orchestra Leader: Perry Montague-Mason, Choir: Metro Voices, Solo Soprano by: Catherine Bott, Sarah Eyden, Solo Vocal by: Catherine O'Halloran, Solo Violin by: Clio Gould, Solo Cello by: Anthony Pleeth, Acoustic Spanish Guitar by: John Parricelli, Ethnic Woodwind by: Andy Findon, Ethnic Percussion by: Paul Clarvis, Duduk by: Martin Robertson, Dilruba by: Saroja, Additional Vocal by: Mariyam Toller, Conducted by: Cecilia Weston, Orchestrated by: Matt Dunkley, Craig Armstrong, Additional Orchestration: Kazimir Boyle, Additional Arrangements by: David Donaldson, Additional Arrangement: Kazimir Boyle, Music Supervisor: Nick Angel, Score Supervisor: Emma Ford, Orchestra Contractor: Isobel Griffiths, Choirmaster: Jenny O'Grady, Executive in Charge of Music for UP: Kathy Nelson, Music Editor: Tony Lewis, [Music] Recorded/Mixed by: Geoff Foster, Score Recorded/Mixed at: AIR Studios (London), Music Consultant (Right Music Limited): Kirsten Lane, Charles Lane, Choreographer: Jane Gibson, Production Sound Mixer: David Stephenson, Sound Mixer (2nd Unit): John Casali, Colin Codner, Supervising Re-recording Mixer: Tim Cavagin, Re-recording Mixer: Steve Single, Sound Re-recorded at: Twickenham Film Studios, Supervising Sound Editor: Mark Auguste, Sound Editor: Paul Apted, Dialogue Editor: Sam Auguste, ADR Recordist: Mark Appleby, ADR Recordist: Andy Thompson, ADR Editor: Tim Hands, Foley Artist: Mario Vaccaro, Foley Recordist: Jason Mannell, Foley Recordist: Blair Slater, Foley (Recorded at): Soundfirm (Sydney), Foley Editor: Andrew Neil, Stunt Co-ordinator: Greg Powell, Assistant Stunt Co-ordinator: Rowley Irlam, Underwater Unit Action Director: Greg Powell, Stunt Performer: David Anders, Stunt Performer: Nick Chopping, Stunt Performer: George Cottle, Stunt Performer: Danny De Freitas, Stunt Performer: Ben Dimmock, Stunt Performer: Rick English, Stunt Performer: Bradley Farmer, Stunt Performer: Dave Fisher, Stunt Performer: Peter Ford, Stunt Performer: Andy Godbold, Stunt Performer: Paul Herbert, Stunt Performer: Gary Hoptrough, Stunt Performer: Rob Inch, Stunt Performer: John Kearney, Stunt Performer: Paul Kennington, Stunt Performer: Marc Mailley, Stunt Performer: Peter Miles, Stunt Performer: Mark Mottram, Stunt Performer: Daniel Naprous, Stunt Performer: Ray Nicholas, Stunt Performer: Peter Pedrero, Stunt Performer: Dominic Preece, Stunt Performer: Gordon Seed, Andy Smart, Stunt Double for Cate Blanchett: Abbi Collins, Stunt Double for Clive Owen: James Grogan, Stand-in for Cate Blanchett: Colette Appleby, Stand-in for Geoffrey Rush: Steve Morphew, Stand-in for Clive Owen: Roy Borrett, Translation Consultant: Stephanie Pollard, Historical Researcher: Justin D. Pollard, Dialect Coach to Cate Blanchett: Penny Dyer, Dialect Coach to Samantha Morton/Cast: Penny Dyer, Dialect Coach to Clive Owen: Jill McCullough, Personal Dialogue Coach to Geoffrey Rush: Barbara Berkery, Weapons Supplied by: Bapty & Co., Supervising Armourer: Damian Mitchell, Animals Supplied by: Action Stunt Dogs, Unit Publicist: Stacy Mann, EPK: Special Treats, Filmed at: Shepperton Studios
Cast
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Cate Blanchett (Queen Elizabeth), Geoffrey Rush (Sir Francis Walsingham), Clive Owen (Sir Walter Raleigh), Rhys Ifans (Robert Reston), Jordi Mollà (King Philip II of Spain), Abbie Cornish (Bess Throckmorton), Samantha Morton (Mary Stuart), Tom Hollander (Sir Amyas Paulet), Adam Godley (William Walsingham), David Threlfall (Dr John Dee), Eddie Redmayne (Thomas Babington), John Shrapnel (Lord Howard), Laurence Fox (Sir Christopher Hatton), Adrian Scarborough (Calley), Steven Robertson (Francis Throckmorton), Aimee King (Infanta), Susan Lynch (Annette), Elise McCave (laundry woman), Penelope Mcghie (Margaret), Stuart Mclouglin (Savage), Robert Styles (palace doorkeeper), William Houston (Don Guerau de Spes), Coral Beed (1st court lady), Rosalind Halstead (2nd court lady), Steven Loton (Manteo), Martin Baron (Wanchese), David Armand (Walsingham's agent), Jeremy Barker (Ramsey), George Innes (Burton), Kirstin Coulter Smith (Mary Walsingham), Kelly Hunter (Ursula Walsingham), Christian Brassington (Archduke Charles), Robert Cambrinus (Count Georg von Helfenstein), Sam Spruell (torturer), Tim Preece (old Throckmorton), Vidal Sancho (Spanish minister), Benjamin May (dance master), David Sterne (cellarman), Kate Fleetwood (woman with baby), Glenn Doherty (royal servant), Chris Brailsford (Dean of Peterborough), Dave Legeno (executioner), Antony Carrick (Spanish archbishop), John Atterbury (marriage priest), David Robb (Admiral Sir William Winter), Alex Giannini (1st Spanish officer), Joe Ferrera (2nd Spanish officer), Jonathan Bailey, Alexander Barnes, Charles Bruce, Jeremy Cracknell, Benedict Green, Adam Smith, Simon Stratton, Crispin Swayne (courtier), Kitty Fox, Kate Lindesay, Katherine Templar (Mary Stuart's lady in waiting), Hayley Burroughs, Kirsty Mckay, Lucia Ruck Keene, Lucienne Venisse-Back (Queen Elizabeth's lady in waiting)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Sight and Sound v18 n3 March 2008 Pages: 36-39Title: Ruffs and fumblesAuthor: JAYS, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: With the release of The OTHER BOLEYN GIRL discusses the enduring fascination with Tudor costume dramas; analyses the iconography of the films and characterisations of both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I in particular.
In: Sight and Sound v18 n2 February 2008 Page: 104
Title: Additions & correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Additional filmographic data.
In: Screen International vSuppl nBAFTA Special Jan 08 Pages: 9-12
Title: Best of BritishAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Previews and discusses the chances of BAFTA Award success in 2008 for a number of British films.
In: Screen International n1601 29 Jun 2007 Page: 5
Title: News digest: Toronto ushers in Golden AgeArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of some of the screenings due to take place du ring the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival, including the world premiere of Shekhar Kapur's GOLDEN AGE.
In: Empire n212 February 2007 Pages: 67-84
Title: Prime suspectsAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: A report from the production of TRANSFORMERS and previews of the films expected to be the main blockbusters of 2007.
In: Sight and Sound v17 n12 December 2007 Pages: 60-61
Title: Reviews: Elizabeth: The Golden AgeAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1612 21 Sep 2007 Page: 25
Title: Reviews: Elizabeth: The Golden AgeAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n222 December 2007 Pages: 156-159
Title: "I like things to be tough."Author: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of Cate Blanchett's career as she discusses why she prefers playing challenging film roles. With particular reference to her role as Elizabeth I in ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE.
In: Empire n222 December 2007 Page: 237
Title: At home: Soundtracks: Elizabeth: The Golden AgeAuthor: GRAYDON, Danny Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n222 December 2007 Page: 62
Title: In cinemas: Elizabeth: The Golden AgeAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n215 May 2007 Pages: 16-17
Title: News etc.: The Golden AgeArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n220 October 2007 Page: 90
Title: Empire's greatest winter preview ever!: Elizabeth: The...Author: RICHARDS, Olly Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Golden Age". Part of a preview of films being released in winter 2007.
In: Variety 17 Sep 2007 Page: 39
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v88 n10 October 2007 Pages: 60-68,70-71
Title: Palace intrigueAuthor: HOPE-JONES, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Remi Adefarasin discusses the techincal and creative challenges he experienced whilst filming ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE.
In: Screen Finance v19 n9 17 May 2006 Page: 3,6
Title: Just one feature starts shooting in AprilAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of UK-produced features which started shooting in February, March and April: TREASURE ISLAND, BECOMING JANE, HOT FUZZ, ENEMY OF THE UNSEEN, BATHORY, SHROOMS, MAX AND CO, PUFFBALL, PUMPKINHEAD III, The WALKER and The GOLDEN AGE.
In: Screen International n1493 18 Mar 2005 Page: 9
Title: Return of the Golden girlAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Pre-production details of Shekhar Kapur's The GOLDEN AGE, a follow-up to his 1998 historical drama ELIZABETH.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
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Title: Adaptation, intermediality and the British celebrity biopicAuthor: Minier, Márta Pages: x, 234 pages