Sky is to develop a major new UK studio for TV and film productions at Elstree with the backing of its parent company Comcast. The cost of the investment was not disclosed. The British broadcaster …
will also make films out of the new facility, while NBCUniversal Content Studios will use the site for TV shows.
Sky Studios Elstree will be situated in the borough of Hertsmere, just north of London. Legal & General is in the process of finalizing a design and formal planning applications will be made in early 2020. Sky estimates that the studio will create 2,000 jobs and generate £3BN of additional investment in the UK creative economy.
Sky CEO Jeremy Darroch said: “Sky Studios Elstree will play a pivotal role in bringing the wealth of UK and European talent and creativity to the world. We know our customers love our award-winning Sky Originals likeand our investment in Sky Studios Elstree will enable us to bring more unique stories to more viewers.”
Elstree Studios managing director Roger Morris added: “Sky Studios Elstree will be of immense importance to the UK Film and Television industry – it will not only boost the local economy of Hertsmere and Hertfordshire, but will also have a major impact on the UK’s creative sector as a whole.”
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