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| Pinewood film company to set up studios in Cardiff | Pinewood film company to set up studios in Cardiff |
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| The famous film company Pinewood is to set up 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. | 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 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. | 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. | "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." | "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 have created more than 1,500 films in more than 75 years, including the James Bond franchise and the Carry On series. | Pinewood and Shepperton Studios have created more than 1,500 films in more than 75 years, including the James Bond franchise and the Carry On series. |
| The announcement has been welcomed by Welsh Hollywood star Michael Sheen, who described the deal as great news. | The announcement has been welcomed by Welsh Hollywood star Michael Sheen, who described the deal as great news. |
| "This is a logical next step, building upon the huge success of the revitalised Welsh entertainment industry," he said. | "This is a logical next step, building upon the huge success of the revitalised Welsh entertainment industry," he said. |
| "It's always a precarious business to attempt such a large undertaking, but it points to the confidence, the expertise and the creative spirit of the people of Wales and I hope it can help the country come closer to realising its hopes for the future." | "It's always a precarious business to attempt such a large undertaking, but it points to the confidence, the expertise and the creative spirit of the people of Wales and I hope it can help the country come closer to realising its hopes for the future." |
| Brothers and Sisters star Matthew Rhys, from Whitchurch, Cardiff, said it was an opportunity for Welsh talent. | |
| "This is more good news for Wales, and recognition of our place on the world stage as a destination for film and television drama production," he said. | |
| "Pinewood is a massive name in film and it's great that more of the many talented people in Wales will now have a chance to ply their trade at home. Having a studio like this on their doorstep will also inspire a new generation of actors and film-makers from Wales." | |
| The sentiment was echoed by award-winning production designer Ed Thomas, whose credits include Da Vinci's Demons, Doctor Who and Torchwood. | The sentiment was echoed by award-winning production designer Ed Thomas, whose credits include Da Vinci's Demons, Doctor Who and Torchwood. |
| "As someone who actively promotes and works in the industry here, I am continually surprised when I meet producers from around the world who still have no idea of our country's contribution to film and television," he said. | "As someone who actively promotes and works in the industry here, I am continually surprised when I meet producers from around the world who still have no idea of our country's contribution to film and television," he said. |
| "Pinewood will provide much-needed attention on promoting Wales at the highest level so I welcome the decision greatly." | "Pinewood will provide much-needed attention on promoting Wales at the highest level so I welcome the decision greatly." |
| Wales' Economy Minister Edwina Hart, who visited Los Angeles, California, said: "Pinewood is synonymous with British film. | |
| "The Welsh government will invest up to £30m into projects brought forward by Pinewood and aimed at increasing film and TV production in Wales." | |
| In 2008, the multi-million pound Valleywood film studios in Rhondda Cynon Taf was partly mothballed after promising to put Wales at the heart of the UK film industry. | |
| Only one film, Ironclad was shot at the site. |