Sky Studios Elstree`s design includes 12 flexible soundstages that can be merged and divided together to provide flexibility and scalability for productions of all sizes. This means that larger soundstages can now cover 60,000 square feet or be reduced to smaller, separate studios. This means that the largest on-site soundstages can be scaled up to 60,000 square feet or scaled down to much smaller separate studios if needed, making Sky Studios and NBCUniversal COVID-19 future-ready at the same time. On-site production facilities and digital suites will also be set up to facilitate remote work. Cécile Frot-Coutaz, CEO of Sky Studios, said: “Sky Studios Elstree is a significant investment in the UK creative industry and represents the commitment of Sky, NBCUniversal and Comcast to produce world-class films and TV shows here in the UK. The new studios will allow us to offer more original content to our clients while supporting the next generation of talent through skills and training. As the world focuses on COP26 and the urgent need to address the climate crisis, we are also proud of our goal of building the world`s most sustainable film and television studio. The new studio space will also host major film productions from Universal Pictures, Focus Features and Working Title, as well as television series from NBCUniversal Content Studios. It will also have the capacity to accommodate productions from third-party producers. Women are more vulnerable to cost-of-living crises, according to a new report Bijle said there will be opportunities for people to see plans and comment on proposals once a formal building request has been submitted. As part of the design process, companies actively explored all sustainability options, with the project to use reduced carbon emissions in construction.
Sky Studios Elstree should be able to generate 20% of its own energy on site through solar energy. No gas or fossil fuels will be used for day-to-day operations, and Sky will also collect rainwater for on-site use. “It will also bring investment, jobs and opportunities to the people of Hertsmere and cement Elstree & Borehamwood`s reputation as `British Hollywood`.” The project is a joint venture between Sky, NBCUniversal and Legal & General. Subject to planning permission, the 32-acre development is expected to open in 2022 and can accommodate the simultaneous production of multiple films and TV shows, each of the 14 soundstages covering more than 20,000 square feet. Once completed, the site will include state-of-the-art production offices, a set workshop, a cinema, and state-of-the-art post-production and digital facilities. Caroline Cooper, CFO of Sky Studios, commented: “Even in challenging economic times, Sky Studios Elstree represents Sky`s continued commitment to the UK`s cultural industries and our ambition to recruit, train and develop the best creative talent of tomorrow. The construction phase of the construction will contribute £230 million to the UK`s GDP over the period 2020-2021. Oliver Dowden, Member of Parliament for Hertsmere, said: “Sky Studios Elstree is a huge investment in our creative industries and helps boost the economy both locally and nationally. In and around Hertsmere, we are creating a home for film and television productions that build on the region`s strong film heritage, and it`s great to see Sky advancing the training and support of the next generation of local talent. Sky Studios will not allow single-use plastics in Sky`s operations and has planned how the cast and crew will use the studio on a daily basis, including green spaces and landscaping on site. We are grateful to Secretary of State, Oliver Dowden MP, Cllr.
Morris Bright MBE and Hertsmere Borough Council for supporting the project, providing helpful advice and feedback to ensure the project continues to boost the local economy and celebrates the best of British and international creativity. “This program would provide significant employment opportunities for the region and bring Elstree firmly to the world stage while enhancing our local film tourism.” Brollywood: The booming British television and film industry. Legal & General will finance and develop the project, which is located in the Hertsmere district of North London. Work to clean up the site, which is ready for construction, will begin this month. “Sky Studios Elstree will host the most popular films and TV shows of the future, fostering British creativity on the world stage. Together with our colleagues at NBCUniversal and our partners at Legal & General, we will create a leading production studio that will accelerate Sky Studios` plans to develop even more award-winning Sky Originals for our clients,” said Caroline Cooper, CFO of Sky Studios. “We would like to thank Foreign Secretary Oliver Dowden, MP Cllr. Morris Bright MBE and Hertsmere City Council for their support of the project, providing helpful advice and feedback to ensure the project continues to boost the local economy and celebrate the best of British and international creativity. In 2006, Sky became the world`s first carbon-neutral media company and Sky Studios Elstree became a cornerstone of the company`s goal of achieving net-zero carbon within a decade. It will be the world`s most sustainable film and television production facility when it opens in 2022, with the ability to generate 20% of its own electricity locally through solar energy without using fossil fuels for day-to-day operations. In addition, no single-use plastics are allowed in Sky`s operation. The last steel mill was installed on the 60,000 m² soundstage of the world`s most sustainable television and film studio.
“As a global leader, Sky attracts and retains top talent, strengthening the UK`s entertainment sector while driving job creation and economic growth. On-site production facilities and digital suites will also be set up to facilitate remote work. Nigel Wilson, CEO of Legal & General Group, said: “The UK is a great place to invest. Our creative industries, which are growing twice as fast as the economy as a whole and creating more than two million jobs, are a key part of Britain`s bright future. This investment fits perfectly with our pension promises in the UK. Sky, NBCUniversal and Comcast are global entertainment leaders who will make the most of Britain`s incredible talent pool. L&G is delighted to play a supporting role in this major production. The UK is the world`s busiest film and television production hub, and in 2019 spending on premium TV and film production reached £3.6 billion and the release of globally acclaimed films, from Avengers: Endgame and The Lion King to Downton Abbey and The Favourite.
Legal & General is supporting this great UK success story by working with partners to develop the country`s last state-of-the-art film and television studio. “Together, we share a common vision to create a world-class manufacturing capability that will support the creation of thousands of jobs in the creative sector. We can`t wait to get started. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of television news and entertainment networks, a leading film company, major television production operations, a leading broadcast group, world-class theme parks and a number of leading Internet companies. NBCUniversal is a division of Comcast Corporation. With 24 million customers in seven countries, Sky is Europe`s leading media and entertainment company and is proud to be part of the Comcast Group. Our 32,000 employees help our customers find the best in entertainment, sports, news, art and our own local and original content. Jeremy Darroch, Chief Executive of the Sky Group, said: “Sky Studios Elstree will play a crucial role in bringing the wealth of British and European talent and creativity to the world. We know our customers love our award-winning Sky Originals like Chernobyl and our investment in Sky Studios Elstree will allow us to bring more unique stories to more viewers. We are proud to work with our colleagues at NBCUniversal and Comcast, as well as our partners Hertsmere Borough Council and L&G, to bring this project to life.
Together, we share a common vision to create a world-class manufacturing capability that will support the creation of thousands of jobs in the creative sector. We can`t wait to get started. READ ALSO: Sky announces new studio investment in Elstree Sky, NBCUniversal and Legal & General have been given the green light by Hertsmere City Council for the Sky Studios Elstree programme, the UK`s new 32-hectare state-of-the-art television and film studio in Elstree, Hertfordshire. We also believe that a company of our size has a responsibility that goes beyond our business and reaches the community. We recently announced a number of commitments to address racial injustice and improve diversity and inclusion. To ensure commitments are met, Sky will invest £10 million a year in its markets over each of the next three years. We are committed to being the first net-zero carbon entertainment company in Europe by 2030 – two decades before we had to – and we are an inclusive employer, recognised by The Times and Stonewall for its commitment to diversity.