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Spitting Image Productions Limited (TV/Film Production Company) (1981-) (United Kingdom)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1981-

Places

Found in 520 Collections and/or Records:

 File

Private Eye, 1986 - 1987, 1992

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/2/5
Scope and Contents Four issues of the British satirical and current affairs magazine, Private Eye. The following editions are present:1. Christmas 1986 (No. 652) - the front cover features a plasticine model, dressed in Christmas attire. There is also an advertisement for the Spitting Image album, Spit in Your Ears, on page 31.2. Friday 10 July 1987 (No. 667) - page 17 bears a black and white photograph of a...
Dates: Publication: 1986 - 1987; Publication: 1992
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / External Publications, Posters and Advertisements / Magazines
 Item

Production Agreement Between Central Television and Spitting Image Productions Limited, 1990

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/3/3/1
Scope and Contents

A photocopy of an unsigned version of a production agreement between Central Independent Television and Spitting Image Productions Limited, relating to the television puppet series, Winjin' Pom. The original document was prepared by Central and is dated 6 September 1990.

Dates: 1990
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Productions Files / Winjin' Pom / Distribution and Production Agreements
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Production Correspondence and Documentation, 1990 - 1997

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/4/2
Scope and Contents Two files containing a variety of material relating to the production of a pilot episode for a stop-motion animation version of George Herriman's comic strip, Krazy Kat. There are also papers concerning the proposed production of a BBC Arena documentary on Herriman, and later attempts to have the pilot screened in a cinema in order to qualify for a potential Academy Awards' nomination.Items present in the files include, but are...
Dates: 1990 - 1997
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Productions Files / Krazy Kat
 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series

Production Material, 1992

 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/8/3
Scope and Contents

Material relating to the physical production of the Roger Law/Spitting Image Productions Limited publication, A Nasty Piece of Work: The Art and Graft of Spitting Image. This includes, but is not limited to: photocopies and other items containing images of photographs and press-clippings used to decorate the interior pages; paste-ups for the interior pages and dust jacket; and an annotated proof.

Dates: 1992
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Merchandise / Publications / A Nasty Piece of Work: The Art and Graft of Spitting Image
 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series

Production Material, 1993

 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/10/1
Scope and Contents

Paste-ups and page proofs relating to the production of the Spitting Image Productions Limited merchandise publication, Thatcha! The Real Maggie Memoirs.

Dates: 1993
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Merchandise / Publications / Thatcha! The Real Maggie Memoirs
 Series

Productions Files, 1983 - 1997, 2002

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2
Scope and Contents Material relating to the production of television shows, direct-to-video live shows, and animated short films, either produced by Spitting Image Productions Limited or involving their services to television networks and other organisations. There is a range of documentation found in this series, including, but not limited to: contracts for writers and other personnel involved in productions; correspondence; production agreements between SIPL, television channels, and others; proposals; and...
Dates: 1983 - 1997; 2002
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited
 Item

Promotional Book Stand and Bin, 1985

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/1/2
Scope and Contents

A cardboard promotional stand and book bin for the publication, The Appalling Disrespectful Spitting Image Book. The stand features the Michael Heseltine 'Action Mad Man' puppet illustration, which depicts Heseltine in military gear and accompanied by a wolverine with a studded collar (SI/218 (a)). The photographic image of the Heseltine illustration was taken by Mark Westwood.

The stand and book bin come in four parts.

Dates: 1985
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Merchandise / Publications / The Appallingly Disrespectful Spitting Image Book
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Promotional Cards, 1995

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/7/1/2/2
Scope and Contents A file containing five examples of a promotional postcard for the Screwball Films' short animation film, The Big Story (SI/595). All postcards have the same design on the front, which feature the title of the production, along with credits, and an image of a Kirk Douglas claymation model. On the rear of two of the postcards, there is text informing the recipient that the short film has been nominated for an Academy Award, and has been selected to support Quentin...
Dates: Publication: 1995
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Company and Productions Promotion, and Media and Public Relations / Television and Short-Film Productions Promotion / The Big Story Short Film
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Promotional Material, 1989

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/5/3/2
Scope and Contents

A file containing two examples of a promotional leaflet, along with a proof for an advert in The Sunday Times Magazine, relating to a Margaret Thatcher 10-year anniversary toby jug, which commemorated her first 10 years as prime minister. The leaflet was produced by the manufacturer of the jug, Glazed Expressions, and features photographs taken by John Lawrence Jones and Andy de Emmony, including an image of the jug's modeller, Pablo Bach.

Dates: 1989
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Merchandise / Ceramics / Glazed Expressions
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Promotional Posters, c 1994-1995

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/7/1/2/1
Scope and Contents

Four promotional posters for the Screwball Films' short animation film, The Big Story (SI/595). Two of the posters are a medium/large size, while the other two posters are a small/medium size. All have the same artwork design, which features the title of the production, along with credits, and an image of a Kirk Douglas claymation model.

Dates: Publication: c 1994-1995
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Company and Productions Promotion, and Media and Public Relations / Television and Short-Film Productions Promotion / The Big Story Short Film
 Sub-Sub-Series

Proposal Artwork for Attractions, 1989-c early 1990s

 Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/5
Scope and Contents

Original artwork produced by the Spitting Image Workshop, which were used as part of proposal/feasibility documentation for proposed attractions involving Spitting Image Productions Limited, including: Spitting Image-themed attractions in London and Blackpool, and a naval-themed attraction based at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.

Dates: 1989-c early 1990s
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Spitting Image Workshop / Artwork
 Sub-Sub-Series

Proposal Artwork for Television Productions, c 1989-1995

 Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/6
Scope and Contents

Original artwork produced by the Spitting Image Workshop and by freelance artists for proposed Spitting Image Productions Limited television series, which never went beyond the development stage. The following proposed productions are represented: Gulliver's Travels, Astérix, Rubber News, Hoffnung, and The Dumps.

Dates: c 1989-1995
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Spitting Image Workshop / Artwork
 Sub-Series

Proposed Attractions, c 1987-1995

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/6/2
Scope and Contents Material relating to proposed public attractions involving Spitting Image Productions Limited and/or its subsidiary, Spitting Image Engineering, established in c 1987. Spitting Image Engineering would go on to form a joint venture with Funday Limited, known as Spitting Image Projects, which created the Spitting Image London-based attraction, Rubberworks, which opened in December 1990. Spitting Image Projects later became a wholly owned subsidairy of...
Dates: c 1987-1995
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Business Activities
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Proposed Australian University Puppet Making Course, 1996

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/22
Scope and Contents

A file containing photographic transparencies and 35mm slides, along with some documentation, relating to a proposed university course on puppet making. During a trip to Australia in 1996, Roger Law visited at least one university to discuss a potential course on puppet making, which he would teach, in partnership with the organisation, International Specialised Skills. The photographic material present appears to be part of that proposal.

Dates: 1996
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Photographic Material
 Sub-Series

Proposed Television and Film Productions, 1987 - 1997

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/6/1
Scope and Contents

Material relating to Spitting Image Productions Limited's television and short-film activities, which never went beyond initials talks between potential collaborators or past the development stage. These projects ranged from children's television programmes to comedy sketch shows. There is also documentation relating to a proposed SIPL/BBC Arena documentary on the various international Spitting Image franchises.

Dates: 1987 - 1997
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Business Activities
 Sub-Series

Publications, 1983 - 1995

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8
Scope and Contents Material relating to merchandise publications that were produced by Spitting Image Productions Limited, in collaboration with other companies and individuals. Also represented is a publication that is not a SIPL product, but the company was commissioned to provide puppet illustrations to adorn the cover and some of the interior pages. There is also an item for an abandoned SIPL publication.This section not only provides examples of the publications that the company released or...
Dates: 1983 - 1995
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Merchandise
 Sub-Sub-Series

Publications Artwork, 1986 - 1993, 2000 - 2001

 Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/2
Scope and Contents

Original artwork produced by the Spitting Image Workshop for the following Spitting Image Productions Limited merchandise publications: The Giant Komic Book, Goodbye!, and Thatcha! The Real Maggie Memoirs.

Dates: 1986 - 1993; 2000 - 2001
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Spitting Image Workshop / Artwork
 Sub-Sub-Series

Puppet Documentation, c 1985-c 1999, 2000 - 2001

 Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/5
Scope and Contents

Paperwork and photographic material documenting the production and storage of puppets made by the Spitting Image Workshop.

Dates: c 1985-c 1999; 2000 - 2001
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Spitting Image Workshop / Puppets, Moulds, Associated Equipment and Documentation
 File

Puppet Headshots, c 1986-c 1990

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/5/1/2
Scope and Contents

A box containing numerous pieces of paper that hold multiple colour photographs upon them, which feature headshots of Spitting Image puppets. These headshots are in alphabetical order, going from 'A' to 'L' [there are no headshots for puppets whose names start with 'M' to 'Z']. There are also headshots for 'generic' and animal puppets. These photographs appear to have been taken for identification purposes.

Dates: c 1986-c 1990
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Spitting Image Workshop / Puppets, Moulds, Associated Equipment and Documentation / Puppet Documentation / Photographic Documentation
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Puppet Identification Boards, c late 1980s-c mid 1990s

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/5/1/5
Scope and Contents

A large portfolio containing 12 boards, each holding numerous colour photographs featuring headshots of Spitting Image puppets. These photographs are labelled underneath with a puppet's name. These boards have been produced for identification purposes.

Dates: c late 1980s-c mid 1990s
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Spitting Image Workshop / Puppets, Moulds, Associated Equipment and Documentation / Puppet Documentation / Photographic Documentation
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Puppet Identification Boards, c late 1980s-c mid 1990s

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/5/1/6
Scope and Contents

A portfolio containing nine boards, each holding numerous colour photographs featuring headshots of Spitting Image puppets, done for identification purposes. There are: four boards of adult male headshots, in alphabetical order; a board of adult female headshots; a board of male and female 'ethnic' headshots; a board of male and female 'elderly' headshots; a board of male and female 'kids' headshots; and a board of 'additional' puppet headshots.

Dates: c late 1980s-c mid 1990s
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Spitting Image Workshop / Puppets, Moulds, Associated Equipment and Documentation / Puppet Documentation / Photographic Documentation
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Puppet Lists, 1990 - 1996, 2000 - 2001

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/5/2/1
Scope and Contents Two files that hold a number of lists relating to Spitting Image puppets. The first folder contains the following: a list of available puppets for use, dated 18 June 1990; a list of available puppets for use, as of 15 January 1992, which is marked 'Rubber News Check List;' a list of generic puppets, dated 3 March 1992; and a list of puppets, dated 4 June 1992. The second folder holds the following: an annotated list of available puppets, as of 4 June 1992; a list...
Dates: 1990 - 1996; 2000 - 2001
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Spitting Image Workshop / Puppets, Moulds, Associated Equipment and Documentation / Puppet Documentation / Lists and Card Indexes
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Puppet Modelling and Workshop Photographic Material, c 1985-1989

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/5/1/1
Scope and Contents

A box containing a mixture of photographs, contact prints and negatives relating to the clay modelling of Spitting Image puppet heads, along with some items that depict the Spitting Image Workshop.

Dates: c 1985-1989
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Spitting Image Workshop / Puppets, Moulds, Associated Equipment and Documentation / Puppet Documentation / Photographic Documentation
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Puppet Mould Lists, c 1990s

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/5/2/4
Scope and Contents Two files containing an assortment of lists relating to head and teeth moulds, in connection to Spitting Image puppets and those created for other Spitting Image Productions Limited activities. The first file holds the following: a word-processed list that is in alphabetical order and documents head and teeth mould numbers, along with stating the category of puppet and other information; and a similar list that has been written in hand. The second file holds: a...
Dates: c 1990s
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Spitting Image Workshop / Puppets, Moulds, Associated Equipment and Documentation / Puppet Documentation / Lists and Card Indexes
 Sub-Sub-Sub-Sub-Series

Puppet Neck Size Documents, c early-c mid-1990s

 Sub-Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/5/2/2
Scope and Contents

A partial card index and a list that provides information on the neck sizes of Spitting Image puppets, along with puppets made for other Spitting Image Productions Limited activities.

Dates: c early-c mid-1990s
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Spitting Image Workshop / Puppets, Moulds, Associated Equipment and Documentation / Puppet Documentation / Lists and Card Indexes

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