With studio space in high demand, a sizable new film and TV complex has been proposed for Leeds, the city in northern England that is fast becoming a major U.K. media hub outside of London. It has already been selected as the base for Channel 4’s new national headquarters, and companies such as pay-tv giant Sky and sports streamer Dazn have operations there.
A site at an old printworks, 15 minutes from Channel 4’s new base, has been identified as the spot for the new Leeds studio, which will have up to six stages.
The proposals involve the local council taking a lease on the site. It would then sublet the space to a third-party studio operator, Versa Studios, which in turn would team with local player Prime Studios to manage the complex.
Series including “The ABC Murders” were filmed in Leeds, and “Victoria” and the upcoming “All Creatures...
A site at an old printworks, 15 minutes from Channel 4’s new base, has been identified as the spot for the new Leeds studio, which will have up to six stages.
The proposals involve the local council taking a lease on the site. It would then sublet the space to a third-party studio operator, Versa Studios, which in turn would team with local player Prime Studios to manage the complex.
Series including “The ABC Murders” were filmed in Leeds, and “Victoria” and the upcoming “All Creatures...
- 7/17/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
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