Pinewood Studios and Studio Hamburg Announce a Joint Venture to Encourage More International Feature Film Production in Germany

Pinewood Studios and Studio Hamburg Announce a Joint Venture to Encourage More International Feature Film Production in Germany

BERLIN and LONDON, February 17, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Pinewood Studios and Studio Hamburg are today launching a Joint Venture
that will allow European and International filmmakers to take advantage of
their joint infrastructure and skills when producing feature films in
Germany. The newly created "Pinewood Studio Berlin Film Services" will allow
filmmakers to benefit from Studio Hamburg's production and studio services in
Berlin and Hamburg, as well as from Pinewood Studios' extensive experience
gained by being at the forefront of the creative industries for nearly 75
years.

Dr. Robin Houcken, managing director of Studio Hamburg said: "The joint
venture offers international film producers new and cost effective solutions
for filming in Germany."

Ivan Dunleavy, CEO, Pinewood Studios Group, added: "Studio Hamburg's
excellent stages in Berlin, coupled with Pinewood's expertise and reputation
in the film industry, will undoubtedly be an attractive offering to many
European and International producers that favour the excellent skills base,
varied locations and incentives available."

Pinewood Studios Group is the leading European provider of studio and
related services to the worldwide film and television industries. Synonymous
with world class British and international productions, the impressive
heritage of its UK-based Pinewood, Shepperton and Teddington Studios date
back to the early 20th Century and are home to some of the most successful
features films and TV shows ever made (Slumdog Millionaire; Harry Potter and
the Half Blood Prince; James Bond).

Studio Hamburg Group will offer filmmakers the most modern, designated,
open-plan film studios in Europe. The Group also incorporates Studio Hamburg
Post Production and Studio Hamburg Filmtechnik (Film technology), as well as
the Studio Hamburg Media Consult International (MCI) workshops. Studio
Hamburg's offering will give producers easy access to a range of world class
services including post production, set construction and scenography.

Press contact:

UK
Andrew M Smith
Group Director Corporate Affairs, Pinewood Studios,
andrew.smith@pinewoodgroup.com
+44-1753656732

Germany
Ingrid Meyer-Bosse
Director Corporate Communication, Studio Hamburg,
imeyer-bosse@studio-hamburg.de
+49-40-66882240

http://www.pinewoodstudioberlin.com
http://www.pinewoodgroup.com
http://www.studio-hamburg.de

Source: Studio Hamburg GmbH

Press contact: UK: Andrew M Smith, Group Director Corporate Affairs, Pinewood Studios, andrew.smith@pinewoodgroup.com, +44-1753656732; Germany: Ingrid Meyer-Bosse, Director Corporate Communication, Studio Hamburg, imeyer-bosse@studio-hamburg.de, +49-40-66882240

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