This week has brought news that a comeback is on the horizon courtesy of the producer Brian Baker, who has been engaged in a lengthy legal battle with ITV, which owns the franchise, and who has finally been granted permission to fund a new movie. It's by no means the first time a reboot has been proposed.

Who owns the copyright to the Carry-on films?

Carry On Films Ltd contended that the rights to the mark CARRY ON belonged to Mr Peter Rogers (the late producer of the “Carry On” films) who had assigned the rights in the mark to Mr Brian Baker (a director of Carry On Films Ltd, a film producer and close friend of Mr Rogers).

Who owns the rights to Carry On?

I knew that the Carry On films were rebranded around 2003 and that this coincided with the new DVD releases, packed with special features, by Carlton Home Entertainment/Granada Ventures for the Carry On films that they had the rights to (the rights to the others being owned by Studio Canal and the rights of the ...

How much was Kenneth Williams paid for Carry On films?

He was quick to find fault with his own work, and also that of others. Despite this, he spoke fondly of the Carry Ons in interviews. Peter Rogers, producer of the series, recollected, "Kenneth was worth taking care of because, while he cost very little—£5,000 a film, he made a great deal of money for the franchise."

What was the last Carry On film ever made?

Emmannuelle marked the end of an era; not only was it the last film for fourteen years, but it was also the last film of the series to star Peter Butterworth, Kenneth Williams, Kenneth Connor and Joan Sims.

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What was the first Carry On film ever made?

After using National Service as a backdrop for the first entry, Carry On Sergeant (1958), Rogers , Thomas and writer Norman Hudis moved on to other recognisable institutions in the various follow-ups, including the medical profession in Carry On Nurse (1959), the police force in Carry On Constable (1959) and education ...

How much did Carry On actors get paid?

The cast were poorly paid—around £5,000 per film for a principal performer. In his diaries Kenneth Williams lamented this, and criticised several of the movies despite his declared fondness for the series as a whole.

Who was the highest paid Carry On star?

Phil Silvers was paid £30,000 for his role, making him by far, the highest paid star in the history of the series, which provoked a great deal of animosity among the regular Carry On team. The location filming took three weeks, the longest in Carry On history.

Are there any living cast members of Carry On movies?

The final surviving regular actor who had a lead role in the films is Jim Dale. Now aged 87, Dale - who is also a singer, comedian, narrator, and author - made his first appearance in 1963's Carry on Cabby.

Who made money from Carry On films?

His biggest stars, Kenneth Williams and Sid James, took home a maximum of £5,000 a film, while the women, including Barbara Windsor, got half of that. Now, more than 50 years after the first Carry On film, Mr Rogers appears to have finally made amends . . .

Who appeared in the most carry-on films?

What state has the loosest gun laws?

Mississippi. Mississippi has the weakest gun laws in the country and the highest gun death rate.

How many carry-on films were actually made?

From that initial outing to the dreadful Carry on Columbus in 1992, 31 films were produced in total, raking in a ton of money from limited budgets, turning its core “Carry On Team” into national treasures and, most importantly, making a lot of people laugh along the way.

How many carry-on films was Jim Dale in?

Jim Dale appeared in 11 Carry On films, but he was convinced he'd ruined his prospects before he'd even started. Dale had a tiny role in Raising the Wind, which isn't officially part of the Carry On series but features many of its stars, including Kenneth Williams.

Why was Charles Hawtrey dropped from the Carry On films?

Charles Hawtrey's alcoholism had become so severe (it had worsened from the alcohol antics in Carry on Cowboy (1965)) that Peter Rogers recalled having to sober him up with black coffee every time he was due in front of the camera. Hawtrey was fired from the series after this film, as the crew's patience had run out.

How many carry-on films did Sid James do?

Sid James appeared in 20 of the 31 Carry On films, 4 episodes of Carry On Laughing and 3 Christmas specials.

How old was Sid James in Carry On Camping?

James and Sims are ridiculously old for their roles as a courting couple still trying to get to first base (he was fifty-five, she thirty-eight), as is Barbara Windsor as a naughty schoolgirl (she was thirty-one!).

Will Carry On become a movie?

Carry-On is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and written by T.J. Fixman and Michael Green. The film stars Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman. Carry-On is scheduled to be released on Netflix in 2024.

Who was the little old lady in the Carry On movies?

Esma Cannon(1905-1972)

Without her appearances in many a 'Carry On..' film in the 1960s, her career would have probably been forgotten today. Arguably her most famous performance was as the lonely but happy spinster in Carry on Cruising (1962).

How many Carry On stars are left?

The final surviving regular actor who had a lead role in the films is Jim Dale. Now aged 87, Dale - who is also a singer, comedian, narrator, and author - made his first appearance in 1963's Carry on Cabby.

Why wasn't Sid James in Carry On Follow That Camel?

In 1967, James was intending to play Sergeant Nocker in Follow That Camel, but was already committed to recording the TV series George and the Dragon (1966–1968) for ATV, then one of the ITV contractors. James was replaced in Follow That Camel by the American comic actor Phil Silvers.

What beach was Carry On Follow That Camel filmed?

Location work was shot during the early months of 1967 when scenes set in the Sahara were filmed at Camber Sands near Rye, East Sussex, England. Shooting had to be halted several times because there was snow on the sands. Other shots occurred at Birkdale beach near Southport, Lancashire.

Where did they film Carry On movies?

Renowned for being low-budget, the producers didn't venture too far from Pinewood Studios with many of the locations being situated in Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead and other areas close to the world-famous studio.

Where was Carry on Screaming filmed?

Production. Production of the film ran from 10 January 1966 to 25 February 1966; it was filmed at Pinewood Studios and on location in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Carry On Screaming was the second film in the series to have a sung main title theme.

Do actors pay for flights?

Can actors claim business travel expenses? Absolutely, as long as the expenses are business-related. For example, you can claim a percentage of your monthly Oyster / MetroCard, plane tickets, cab fares, and vehicle expenses when traveling to and from auditions, classes, rehearsals, performances, and more.