Sky Studios Elstree, the large-scale film and TV production facility being developed by Comcast’s European pay-TV operator Sky, sister company NBCUniversal, and finance firm Legal & Gener…
, and finance firm Legal & General, has received the green light to proceed with construction following a decision late Wednesday by the local government, Hertsmere Borough Council.
The final design for the facility sees 12 sound stages on site, with the ability to merge together and sub-divide sound stages to accommodate productions of all sizes, Sky said. This means that the biggest sound stages on site can now increase to cover 60,000 sq. ft. if needed, or reduce to much smaller segregated studios, an important consideration in the post-COVID-19 era. The production facilities and digital suites on site will also be set up to facilitate remote working.
Secretary of State for Culture and Member of Parliament for Hertsmere, Oliver Dowden, said: “The film and TV industry plays a vital role in the U.K.’s economy, with its programming keeping us informed, entertained and connected over the past few months. Sky Studios Elstree will become home to the best-loved films and TV shows of the future, championing British creativity on the global stage.”in response to a boom in production there and a shortage of stage space.
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