Pinewood Toronto: The Largest Studio In North America...
Click image to enlarge... The UK's Pinewood Shepperton plc, has concluded a comprehensive sales and marketing agreement for Toronto’s largest studio operation, formerly known as Filmport Studios and now renamed Pinewood Toronto Studios. “The Pinewood name is synonymous with quality and experience in the film and television industry," said Paul Bronfman, Chairman of the new consortium. "We believe Pinewood’s international network and connections will take the existing studios to the next business level." The new investor group comprises Comweb Corporation, ROI Capital, the City of Toronto Economic Development Corporation (TEDCO) and Castlepoint Realty Partners. Pinewood, partly owned by directors Ridley and Tony Scott, operates three major studios in the UK, where it is the leading European provider of studio/related services to the worldwide screen industries. "Toronto has robust film and television infrastructure, excellent technicians and fine talent",” s