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18/02/2014
Pinewood To Set Up New Studios In Cardiff
Pinewood Studios have announced that they will open a new facility in Cardiff at the former Energy Centre building in Wentloog.
First Minister Carwyn Jones and Pinewood Shepperton chief executive Ivan Dunleavy made the announcement.
The Welsh government hopes the 180,000 sq ft complex will generate an estimated £90m for the economy.
Mr Jones said: "This high-profile investment is of significant economic value to Wales while the partnership between the Welsh government and Pinewood offers a priceless opportunity to promote Wales as a world-class location for film and television production."
Pinewood and Shepperton Studios has created more than 1,500 films in more than 75 years.
The announcement has been welcomed by actor Michael Sheen who said that it was a great opportunity for Welsh talent.
(CVS/MH)
First Minister Carwyn Jones and Pinewood Shepperton chief executive Ivan Dunleavy made the announcement.
The Welsh government hopes the 180,000 sq ft complex will generate an estimated £90m for the economy.
Mr Jones said: "This high-profile investment is of significant economic value to Wales while the partnership between the Welsh government and Pinewood offers a priceless opportunity to promote Wales as a world-class location for film and television production."
Pinewood and Shepperton Studios has created more than 1,500 films in more than 75 years.
The announcement has been welcomed by actor Michael Sheen who said that it was a great opportunity for Welsh talent.
(CVS/MH)
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