Spitting Image Productions Limited (TV/Film Production Company) (1981-) (United Kingdom)
Dates
- Existence: 1981-
Places
- United Kingdom (nation) (Associated Country)
Found in 593 Collections and/or Records:
Krazy Kat, c 1995-1996
Four plasticine models relating to the production of a 1996 pilot episode for a stop-motion animation series, based upon American cartoonist George Herriman's comic strip, Krazy Kat. This was a joint project between Spitting Image Productions Limited, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and Hearst Entertainment.
Krazy Kat, 1990 - 2018
Krazy Kat Model, c 1995-1996
A plasticine model for the title character of Krazy Kat, which was made by the Spitting Image Workshop. This model was created as part of the production of a short, stop-motion animated pilot episode.
This is the first of two Krazy Kat character models in the archive; the larger of the two.
Krazy Kat Model, c 1995-1996
A plasticine model for the title character of Krazy Kat, which was made by the Spitting Image Workshop. This model was created as part of the production of a short, stop-motion animated pilot episode.
This is the second of two Krazy Kat character models in the archive; the smaller of the two.
Large and Mounted Photographs, 1986-c early 2000s
Large Transparencies, 1987 - 1997
LBS Traumhaus Top 5 Award, not dated
A LBS Traumhaus Top 5 certificate, awarded to Spitting Image. This certificate does not state which category this award concerns. However, there are four gold stars on the certificate, which suggests that Spitting Image came in 4th position in the unidentified award category.
Le Festival International du Film Publicitaire, 1988
Leeds Postcards, 1992
Legal Documents, 2001
Two legal documents, one terminating a consultancy agreement between Spitting Image Productions Limited, Tooth'N Claw Limited and Funday Limited; and the other hiring the Director of Spitting Image Production Limited, Richard Bennett, as an executive producer for the first series of the British satirical animated television programme, 2DTV.
Letters File, c 1987-1991
Lists and Card Indexes, 1990s, 2000 - 2001
A range of lists and card indexes relating to puppets produced by the Spitting Image Workshop for use on the British satirical television series, Spitting Image, and in other Spitting Image Productions Limited activities. Items present include: lists of puppets produced by the workshop, puppet neck size-related material, and lists containing head and teeth mould information.
London International Advertising Awards, 1989 - 1991
An award statue and a finalist certificate, presented to Spitting Image Productions Limited, by the London International Advertising Awards.
Luck & Flaw's Illustrated Guide to Caricature, c 1985
M to Z Puppet Neck Size Card Index, c early - c mid-1990s
A box containing a partial card index that documents the neck sizes of Spitting Image puppets, whose names/surnames begin with the letters 'M' to 'Z.' The cards come in three colours: white cards for large puppets; pink cards for generic puppets; and blue cards for small puppets. Some of these cards also provide information on a puppet's costume.
Magazines, 1984 - 1997
British and international magazines, journals and other publications, which contain articles, interviews and images relating to Spitting Image, Spitting Image Productions Limited's other productions and activities, and on Roger Law and Peter Fluck. There are also a few articles written by Law.
Also present are a small amount of accompanying material with some of these publications, such as ephemera, faxes, and photographic items.
Making Sense Exhibition Catalogue, 1995
A catalogue for the exhibition, 'Making Sense,' which was displayed at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery in Exeter, in 1995. The catalogue contains short paragraphs from a number of contributors, including Roger Law. Law's passage comments on the work of those involved in Spitting Image, and how everything a viewer sees during an episode is made by hand. Accompanying the catalogue is a small acknowledgement slip.
Margaret Thatcher 10th Anniversary Toby Jug, 1989
A Margaret Thatcher 10-year anniversary toby jug, commemorating her prime ministership, which also features Denis Thatcher as the handle (SI/1228). The jug was modelled by Pablo Bach at the Spitting Image Workshop, and manufactured by the pottery company, Glazed Expressions. The base of the jug is signed 'J Mick.'
Margaret Thatcher and Neil Kinnock Slippers, 1988
A large pair of Margaret Thatcher and Neil Kinnock 'Sleeping Partners' slippers, designed by Spitting Image Production Limited's David Stoten, and made by Linden Cards and Gifts Limited (SI/440). Each slipper resembles a bed, with a plastic head of Thatcher residing on the end of one slipper and the head of Kinnock on the other.
Margaret Thatcher Mould, c 1984-c early 1990s
A plaster mould for the Spitting Image puppet head of the former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher (P141). This is one of three Thatcher plaster moulds present in the archive.
Margaret Thatcher Mould, c 1984-c early 1990s
A plaster mould for the Spitting Image puppet head of the former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher (P329). This is one of three Thatcher plaster moulds present in the archive.
Margaret Thatcher Mould, c 1984-c early 1990s
A plaster mould for the Spitting Image puppet head of the former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher (P906). This is one of three Thatcher plaster moulds present in the archive.
Margaret Thatcher Mould, c 1984-c early 1990s
A fibreglass mould for the Spitting Image puppet head of the former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher (F505).
Margaret Thatcher Puppet Head, c mid-1980s-c early 1990s
A Spitting Image puppet head with glass eyes of the former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher. This particular version is bald.