It seems the big screen is about to get a little bigger as Pinewood Studios set their sights on a new studio in Cardiff
Pinewood Studios Wales will be based at the former Energy Centre building in Wentloog and will form part of the company’s global network. The deal was announced on Monday by First Minister Carwyn Jones and Pinewood Shepperton chief executive Ivan Dunleavy. The Welsh government hopes the 180,000 sq ft complex will generate an estimated £90m for the economy.
“Attracting such an iconic global brand as Pinewood is wonderful news for Wales,” 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.”