In new releases from PGGB Members and Partners this week, we're highlighting the World War II epic Blitz, written and directed by Academy and BAFTA Award-winner Steve McQueen.
A tale of resilience and humanity in the face of adversity, the story follows newcomer Elliott Heffernan as 9-year-old George who alights the train when sent to the safety of the countryside determind to go back to his home in London. His mother Rita, played by Saoirse Ronan, is left distraught as she desperately searches for her missing son.
The world premiere of the film opened this year's BFI London Film Festival and is in select cinemas from today, before it arrives on Apple TV+ 22nd November.
Also released this week is the return of political drama The Diplomat. Series two picks up right where the first series left off, with US Ambassador to the UK Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) trying to pull the threads on the conspiracy that could have made her a widow.
Find out who survived the major finale explosion and where Kate’s relationships go from here on Netflix now.
Finally, in television is a moving story about 74-year-old Barry, an exuberant Hackney personality known for his dapper taste. Now in his final chapter, the closeted family man wants to end his marriage and live with his best friend Morris, with whom he has been having an affair for almost sixty years.
Adapted from the novel of the same name, Mr Loverman is available to watch on BBC One and all episodes can be streamed via BBC iPlayer.
Take an in-depth look at which Members and Partners worked on these productions below.
BLITZ
Apple Studios; Lammas Park; Working Title Films; New Regency Productions
PGGB Members:
Andrew Hill – Financial Controller
Sheerin Khosrowshahi-Miandoab – Production Supervisor
Ross Monaghan – Covid Supervising Production Manager
Liz Tucker – Construction Accountant
Sofia Guiotto – Production Co-ordinator
Phillip Chambrin – Production Co-ordinator (Additional Photography)
PGGB Affiliates and Partners:
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden – shot on lot across multiple soundstages, pop up stages and studio backlot.
Warner Bros. Set Lighting & Rigging – provided lighting and rigging
Warner Bros. De Lane Lea – provided sound mixing services
Gallagher Entertainment – provided insurance services
Film London – shot extensively in the area, Film London supported key logistics in East London
Liverpool Film Office – shooting on location in Liverpool city region
Mission Digital – provided DIT services
Entertainment Partners – provided Casting Portal services
Panavision – serviced the production
Location Collective & OMA Studio Group – provided location services
THE DIPLOMAT (SERIES 2)
Netflix Studios
PGGB Members:
Pam Roberts – Producer
EJ Richards – Supervising Location Manager
Louise Marie Smith – Regional Sustainability Advisor
Jenny Whiteley – AP Accountant
Des Michael – Payroll Accountant
PGGB Affiliates and Partners:
Facilities by ADF – Supplied facility vehicles
CallTime Company Recruitment Ltd – Supplied Production crew
London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames – Supported locations and unit base parking
Team Engine – Provided digital onboarding, timecard and Diversity & Inclusion systems for Netflix Studios
Audiolink – Supplied walkie talkies and cellular equipment
Sara Putt Associates – Supplied talent:
Pam Roberts – Co-Producer
Alastair Widgery – Production Sound Mixer
Get Set Hire – Provided equipment
Supply 2 Location Group – Provided equipment & logistics services
Pholex Ltd – Provided temporary power solutions on location
Location One – Plant hire services
ARRI Rental – Supplied camera & grip equipment
Chapters – Supplied talent:
James Hollingworth – Production Supervisor
Ashley Gadsby Crowd – PA/Lock Off PA (Dailies)
BCD Media & Entertainment – Travel/accommodation services
Global Travel Collection – Michael Dovey managed travel and accommodation logistics
Entertainment Partners – Casting Portal
Aggreko – Provided location power – x2 100kVA Stage V Load on Demand for main unit base & 90/120kW battery for additional power usage for set and catering at Wrotham Park
Digital Orchard – Supplied talent:
Iain Thomson – DIT
Aeneas Macdonald – Data Manager
Jake Williams – Splinter Unit/ 2nd Unit DIT
Daniel Saffer – 2nd Unit DIT
Orchard Crew’s James Wade – Video Operator
TPH Global – Production Accounting & Payroll Software
MR LOVERMAN
BBC Studios; Fable Pictures
PGGB Members:
Claire Campbell – Head of Production
Paul Tomlinson – Supervising Location Manager
Amaka Ugwunkwo – Production Manager
Amelia Southgate – Production Co-ordinator
Tim Jolly – Assistant Location Manager
Rachela Oanda Dumitru – Payroll Accountant/1st Assistant Accountant
