John Richardson
Biography: John Richardson (born 1946 in England) is a British special effects supervisor. He is best known for his work on the James Bond film series (at least Casino Royale, Moonraker, Octopussy, A View to a Kill and Die Another Day), all the Harry Potter film series (2001-2011), A Bridge Too Far (1977) and Aliens (1986). For the latter, he won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects at the 1987 ceremony.[1] He won the BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects for his work on the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011), for which he was also nominated for an Academy Award at the 2012 ceremony. In 2019, he published the book "Making Movie Magic" which detailed his career in film.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 10, 1946
Deathday: N/A
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When Harry Left Hogwarts
2011-11-11
When Harry Left Hogwarts
Overview: BAFTA award-winning filmmaker Morgan Matthews was given unprecedented access to the behind-the-scenes of the final days of the final two Harry Potter films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 1 and 2. Hear the personal stories of the faces we know, and those we don't, as we come to the end of one of the most successful eras in cinema history. Special feature on select editions of Deathly Hallows 1 & 2.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-11
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Inside 'Moonraker'
2000-05-16
Inside 'Moonraker'
Overview: Documentary looking at the production of the James Bond movie 'Moonraker'. Narated by Patrick Macnee.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-05-16
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Inside 'Octopussy'
2000-01-25
Inside 'Octopussy'
Overview: Documentary looking at the production of the James Bond movie 'Octopussy'. Narrated by Patrick Macnee.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-01-25
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Inside 'The Living Daylights'
2000-10-17
Inside 'The Living Daylights'
Overview: A behind the scenes look at the James Bond film "The Living Daylights"
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-17
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Inside 'Licence to Kill'
2000-10-17
Inside 'Licence to Kill'
Overview: A behind the scenes look at the James Bond film 'Licence to Kill'.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-17
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Highly Classified: The World of 007
1998-01-01
Highly Classified: The World of 007
Overview: His world is full of glamour, mystery and intrigue and now you get to be a part of it! Let gadget wizard Q (Desmond Llewelyn) be your guide to the ubiquitous lifestyle and thrilling adventures of the world's most notorious secret agent. The undercover team will take you behind-the-scenes as they infiltrate the highly classified worlds of the man everyone knows as Bond -- James Bond. Hosted by Desmond Llewelyn who plays Secret Service gadget master Q. Boasts rare behind-the-scenes footage of spectacular stunts and explosive action sequences. Reveals the special effects magic behind the remotely-driven BMW, the rooftop motorcycle chase and death-defying skysrcaper jump. Interviews with Tomorrow Never Dies' director Roger Spottiswoode and stars Pierce Brosnan, Jonathan Pryce, Michelle Yeoh, Teri Hatcher and Judi Dench.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-01-01
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Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
2002-11-20
Die Another Day: From Script to Screen
Overview: A documentary about Die Another Day.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-20
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Lost in Space: Nicolas Roeg's Flash Gordon
2020-08-10
Lost in Space: Nicolas Roeg's Flash Gordon
Overview: A look at Nicolas Roeg's proposed film of Flash Gordon for Dino De Laurentiis, covered in original interviews with writer Michael Allin, costume designer John Bloomfield, and special effects supervisor John Richardson.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-08-10
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