In new releases this week, we’re highlighting the A24 war action film Warfare. Set during the Iraq War in November 2006, the film follows a platoon of Navy SEALs embarking on a dangerous mission. Written and directed by Alex Garland (Civil War, 28 Days Later) and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and starring D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis and Joseph Quinn, the combat movie was filmed at Bovingdon Airfield Studios in Hertfordshire near London.
PGGB Members Rachel Rosser (Production Manager) and Francesca Budd (Production Coordinator) were involved in the production, alongside PGGB Partners and Affiliates Warner Bros. De Lane Lea, Above The Line Set Assistance & Security, Audiolink, Universal Production Services, Panavision, Sargent-Disc and CineArk.
Also new in film this week is the comedy-drama The Penguin Lessons, starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan as a British teacher working in Argentina who rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach.
PGGB Member Andy Noble worked on the production as Producer, alongside PGGB Partner Media Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Coming out on Disney+ this week is the five-part psychological drama series The Stolen Girl, revolving around a young girl who never returns from a sleepover with a new school friend.
Filmed in Manchester, PGGB Member Lisa Corkill-McIntyre worked on the production as Line Producer, alongside PGGB Partners and Affiliates TPH Global, Team Engine and Film Offices UK: Kent Film Office.
Finally, new in TV this week is the second season of the post-apocalyptic drama series The Last of Us starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as survivors of a global pandemic that caused the collapse of society.
PGGB Member Kenneth Statham worked on the production as 1st Assistant Accountant, alongside PGGB Partner ARRI Rental.
WARFARE
A24, DNA Films
PGGB Members:
Rachel Rosser – Production Manager
Francesca Budd – Production Coordinator
PGGB Partners and Affiliates:
Warner Bros. De Lane Lea – Provided Digital Dailies and Digital Intermediate
Above The Line Set Assistance & Security – Provided security
Audiolink – Supplied walkie-talkie rentals and cellular rentals
Universal Production Services – Provided the set lighting and rigging at Bovingdon Studios
Panavision – Provided services
Sargent-Disc – Provided Payroll, Crewstart, DPO & PSL+ services
CineArk – Provided DIT, Data Management, QTAKE Video playback, Eagle Transmitters and Network Infrastructure Packages
THE PENGUIN LESSONS
42, Intake Films & more
PGGB Members:
Andy Noble – Producer
PGGB Partners and Affiliates:
Media Insurance Brokers Ltd – Arranged insurances
THE STOLEN GIRL
Disney+, Quay Street Productions & more
PGGB Members:
Lisa Corkill-McIntyre – Line Producer
PGGB Partners and Affiliates:
TPH Global – Provided services
Team Engine – Provided Digital Onboarding solutions
Film Offices UK: Kent Film Office – The Kent Film Office permitted their filming on the public highway adjacent to the Port of Dover.
THE LAST OF US (SERIES 2)
HBO, Sony Pictures Television & more
PGGB Members:
Kenneth Statham – 1st Assistant Accountant
PGGB Partners and Affiliates:
ARRI Rental – Provided camera equipment
