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LIPSYNC TO PROVIDE FINANCE AND POST SERVICES TO 'UNITED'

December 14, 2010 14:20

LipSync Productions, the investment and equity services company, and LipSync Post, the leading post-production facility, will provide their respective expertise to the forthcoming BBC Two drama, United, about the aftermath of the Munich Air Crash of 1958 that killed many of the Manchester United football squad known as the 'Busby Babes'.

LipSync's post-production division will provide full post on the drama, including the extensive VFX that will be required to recreate the scene of the crash, as well as converting stadium shots into the correct historical period.

The drama, starring David Tennant and Dougray Scott, will be broadcast on BBC Two and released theatrically around the world. It is written by Chris Chibnall (Law & Order: UK, Camelot) and directed by James Strong (Doctor Who, Hustle). The film is produced by Julia Stannard and executive produced by World Productions' Simon Heath and Polly Hill for the BBC. United is funded by LipSync Productions, Northern Film & Media, World Productions, Content Films, BBC North and the BBC.

Peter Hampden, Managing Director of LipSync said, "The excellent script deals respectfully with the appalling human tragedy arising from the crash. We are honoured to be involved in this film which depicts a key event in English sporting history."