TCM ANNOUNCES AN EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY

GONE WITH THE WIND – THE MAKING OF THE MUSICAL

Following announcements that the classic 1936 Margaret Mitchell novel and one of the most commercially successful films of all time, Gone with the Wind, is to undergo a theatre musical adaptation for the West End stage – Film Channel TCM (Turner Classic Movies) is pleased to reveal that all the behind the scenes preparation will be documented by a TCM camera crew shadowing the production with exclusive access right up until the opening night at the New London Theatre on 22nd April.

Gone with the Wind – The Making of the Musical follows one of the most exciting theatrical projects of recent years in a production led by acclaimed British director Sir Trevor Nunn. This honest and realistic documentary will see the cast and crew go through the hard work, joy and excitement that is involved in such a large and ambitious production. The making of the much anticipated show will also include interviews with Sir Trevor Nunn, Darius Danesh who has been cast as Rhett Butler, and Jill Paice who will play Scarlett O’Hara. Other members of the cast and crew will also be talking to camera about their experience and involvement whilst viewers will also get a look into the rehearsals. TCM delves even further behind the scenes, filming the office buzz, the marketing campaign meetings and the photo shoots.

TCM VP & Channel Manager, Alan Musa said, “Gone with the Wind continues to be one of TCM’s most popular films and the stage production further emphasises its appeal to audiences today. We are thrilled to have this unique opportunity to give our viewers an insight into such a major production.”

The UK television premiere of Gone with the Wind – The Making of the Musical will be on 20th April at 1pm on TCM, preceded by the film at 9am.  Repeated: 24th April at 8pm.

Notes to the Editor:

For images of the documentary or the 1939 film please contact:

Ann Rosen                        Tel: +44 (0) 20 7693 1117        Email: ann.rosen@turner.com             

Catherine Hayes               Tel: +44 (0) 20 7693 0648        Email: catherine.hayes@turner.com   

For further information about Gone with the Wind the stage production:

Janine Shalom              Tel: +44 (0) 20 7292 8330        Email: Janine.shalom@premierpr.com                                                                          

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