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.css-14iz86j-BoldText{font-weight:bold;}The film studio used for the filming of the James Bond and Star Wars franchises has announced plans for a major new visitor attraction.
Pinewood Studios wants to invest in a £450m expansion to its current site, close to Iver Heath in Buckinghamshire, and create about 3,500 jobs.
Screen Hub UK will include the Pinewood Studios Experience, a 350,000 sq ft (32,500 sq m) film-inspired attraction.
The company said it is the “right moment” for a visitor experience.
Films, TV series, adverts and pop promos have been made at Pinewood Studios for more than 80 years.
Blockbusters and much-loved classics have been filmed at the site – from Oliver Twist and the Carry On series, to thriller Alien and several of the Marvel movies.
image copyrightAP Photo/LucasfilmThe Pinewood Group said Screen Hub UK will be a “screen industries global growth hub” based on a 77-acre site to the south and adjacent to the existing world famous studios.
As well as the visitor attraction it will include new film production facilities with “live” links to the experience. Planning is in the very early stages but this might include visits onto a working set, the company said.
A training and skills hub and a creative industries business growth hub are also planned.
It is estimated that it is likely to generate £230m for the economy and £125m for the tourism industry per year.
image copyrightGetty ImagesChairman Paul Golding said its plan was a response to the government and the Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) recognition of the studios as a “major economic asset”.
“We have been looking at a visitor experience for some time and feel that now is the right moment to bring it forward,” Mr Golding said.
“The project will strengthen UK film and bring much needed jobs and spending.”
He added that the company hoped that its planning application, which is currently being prepared, would “receive widespread support”.
Consultations with the local community and wider stakeholders will begin next week, the group said.
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