Editing Pinewood Studios (section)

== Stages, studios and locations ==
[[File:007 Stage.JPG|thumb|right|The 007 stage at Pinewood Studios in March 2006, before the July fire and rebuilding]]
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The 007 Stage was originally built for the Bond film ''[[The Spy Who Loved Me (film)|The Spy Who Loved Me]]'' (1977) and featured one of the largest water tanks in Europe.<ref>{{Cite book |last= Frayling |first= Christopher |year= 2005 |title= Ken Adam and the Art of Production Design |publisher= [[Macmillan Publishers]] |location= London/New York City |isbn= 978-0-571-22057-1 |page= [https://archive.org/details/kenadamartofprod00fray/page/179 179] |url-access= registration |url= https://archive.org/details/kenadamartofprod00fray/page/179 }}</ref> The stage was destroyed by fire in 1984; it was rebuilt four months later and renamed [[Albert R. Broccoli]]'s 007 Stage in time for filming to commence on ''[[A View to a Kill]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://commanderbond.net/article/2792 |title=This month in Bond History |access-date=8 September 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926231016/http://commanderbond.net/article/2792 |archive-date=26 September 2007 }}</ref> Another fire on 30 July 2006 seriously damaged the stage, causing the roof to partly collapse.<ref name="bbc20060730">{{cite news | title = Fire wrecks James Bond film stage|work=BBC News|date= 30 July 2006| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/5228794.stm| access-date =30 July 2006}}</ref><ref name="rebuilt">{{cite news | title = Bond film stage 'will be rebuilt'|work=BBC News|date= 31 July 2006| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5231392.stm| access-date =31 July 2006}}</ref> Construction of a new stage began on 18 September and was completed in under six months.<ref>{{cite news| title = 007 Stage construction completed| publisher = Pinewood Studios| url = http://www.007stage.com| access-date = 10 April 2007| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110930160508/http://www.007stage.com/| archive-date = 30 September 2011| url-status = dead}}</ref> Since then, the stage has accommodated large productions including ''[[Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (film)|Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time]]'' (2010), ''[[Quantum of Solace]]'' (2008). The whole fishing village from ''[[Mamma Mia! (film)|Mamma Mia!]]'' (2008) was built on the stage.

As well as the 007 Stage, which is the largest stage at any of the studios under The Pinewood Studios Group at {{Convert|5500|m2|0|abbr=on}}, the studio has fifteen other stages ranging from just {{Convert|160|m2|0|abbr=on}}, to cater for productions of all sizes. One of those studios, the T Stage, is a specialist stage for both television and film productions and the Studios second largest stage at {{Convert|2800|m2|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web| title = PLANS FOR A NEW 30,000 SQ FT STAGE AT PINEWOOD STUDIOS| publisher = The Pinewood Studios Group| url = http://www.pinewoodgroup.com/about-us/news/plans-new-30000-sq-ft-stage-pinewood-studios| access-date = 23 September 2011| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111127112053/http://www.pinewoodgroup.com/about-us/news/plans-new-30000-sq-ft-stage-pinewood-studios| archive-date = 27 November 2011| url-status = dead| df = dmy-all}}</ref>

Pinewood Studios paid tribute to [[Richard Attenborough]]'s body of work by naming a purpose-built film and television stage after him. The Richard Attenborough Stage has an area of {{Convert|2800|m2|0|abbr=on}}. In his absence because of illness, [[David Puttnam|Lord Puttnam]] and Pinewood chairman [[Michael Grade|Lord Grade]] officially unveiled the stage on 23 April 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pinewoodgroup.com/our-studios/uk/news/richard-attenborough-stage-opens-business-pinewood-studios |title=The Richard Attenborough Stage opens for business at Pinewood Studios |publisher=pinewoodgroup.com |date=23 April 2012 |access-date=23 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120428085611/http://www.pinewoodgroup.com/our-studios/uk/news/richard-attenborough-stage-opens-business-pinewood-studios |archive-date=28 April 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Opposite it, is a post-production block named in honour of [[Stanley Kubrick]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pinewoodgroup.com/our-studios/uk/pinewood-studios/pinewood-studios-map|title=Pinewood Studios Map|work=pinewoodgroup.com}}</ref>

The studio also has two specialist TV studios, named TV One and TV Two, complete with integral galleries, TV studio floors, TV lighting grids and SD or HD facilities. Both studios stand at just under {{Convert|835|m2|0|abbr=on}}.

Pinewood is situated on the old estate of Heatherden Hall which still stands today. The mansion, its gardens and other parts of the studios have been used in various productions over the years. ''[[Peeping Tom (1960 film)|Peeping Tom]]'' (1960) shows people driving out through the main gate and has various shots in the studios (showing things behind the camera), offices and corridors.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}} ''[[The Edge of the World|Return to the Edge of the World]]'' (1978) includes shots of director [[Michael Powell]] driving into the studio.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}} The main gate (no longer used due to the construction of a purpose-built security entrance {{Convert|500|m|abbr=on}} further along the road) also features in ''[[My Week with Marilyn]]'' (2011) when [[Eddie Redmayne]] greets [[Judi Dench]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}} This film also contains many shots of the dressing-room corridors in the main make-up block. Heatherden Hall (converted to production offices) has appeared in several films: it was made to look fire-damaged and derelict for the children's film ''[[The Amazing Mr Blunden]]'' (1972) and also appeared as the Indian residence of Governor Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond in ''[[Carry On Up the Khyber]]'' (1969).{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}

The studios have acres of backlots where large sets have been built, from castles to whole villages including the Baker Street set built for Billy Wilder's  ''[[The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes]]'' and Godric's Hollow from the [[Harry Potter (film series)|''Harry Potter'' film series]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}

===Burnham Beeches and Black Park===
The proximity of the ancient woodland [[Burnham Beeches]] and [[Black Park]] to Pinewood (as well as to [[Shepperton Studios|Shepperton]] and [[Bray Studios (UK)|Bray]] studios) made Burnham Beeches a desirable filming location for productions being filmed at Pinewood. Burnham Beeches was used for ''[[Robin Hood Prince of Thieves]]'', ''[[First Knight]]'', ''[[Goldfinger (film)|Goldfinger]]'', ''[[The Princess Bride (film)|The Princess Bride]]'' and ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]], [[Fahrenheit 451 (1966 film)|Fahrenheit 451]]'' at Black Park.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}

===Former===
====Pinewood Atlanta Studios====
{{main|Trilith Studios}}

The studios announced in April 2013 that its first film production facility in the United States would be located south of [[Atlanta]] at a complex consisting of {{convert|280|ha|abbr=on}} in [[Fayette County, Georgia]]. Pinewood Atlanta is a joint venture between Pinewood and River's Rock LLC, an independently managed trust of the [[S. Truett Cathy|Cathy family]], founders of the [[Chick-fil-A]] fast-food chain.<ref name="atlanta">B. Goldsmith and David Beasley '''''(29 April 2013)'''. James Bond's UK film studio launches mission to the U.S.'' [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pinewood-usa-idUSBRE93S0NJ20130429 Reuters]<br /></ref>

In August 2019, Pinewood sold their shares in the Atlanta location.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/pinewood-sells-stake-atlanta-studios-1233510/|title=Pinewood Sells Stake in Atlanta Studios|first1=Georg|last1=Szalai|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=21 August 2019}}</ref> The studio officially ended its relationship with the location in October 2020 with the renaming of the studio to Trilith.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/10/pinewood-atlanta-rebrands-trilith-completes-separation-from-uk-expands-studio-adjacent-planned-community-1234592816/|title=Pinewood Atlanta Rebrands As 'Trilith', Completes Separation From UK, Expands Studio & Adjacent Planned Community|first1=Jill|last1=Goldsmith|date=7 October 2020}}</ref>

====Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios====
[[Iskandar Malaysia Studios|Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios]] is a studio complex located at a {{Convert|20|ha|abbr=on}} site in [[Iskandar Puteri]], Johor, managed by The Pinewood Studios Group. It targets the Asia-Pacific region. Pinewood Shepperton plc entered into a strategic agreement with [[Khazanah Nasional Berhad]], the investment holding arm of the Government of Malaysia in connection with the development of a new film and television studio facility in [[Iskandar Malaysia]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}

Construction began towards the end of 2010, with completion expected by the end of 2012. The facilities being built as part of the studio complex include {{Convert|9300|m2|abbr=on}} of film stages, ranging from {{Convert|1400|m2|abbr=on}} to {{Convert|2800|m2|abbr=on}}. The first two at {{Convert|1400|m2|abbr=on}} while the other two at {{Convert|1900|m2|abbr=on}}. The biggest stage at {{Convert|2800|m2|abbr=on}} will have a water tank for productions that require work on or under water.[1] There are 2 TV studios, each at {{Convert|1100|m2|abbr=on}}.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}

In July 2019, Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios was rebranded to Iskandar Malaysia Studios and the affiliation with Pinewood Shepperton plc ended.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/film/news/pinewood-group-exits-iskandar-malaysia-studios-1203264550/|title=Pinewood Pulls Out of Iskandar Malaysia Studios Partnership|first1=Stewart|last1=Clarke|date=11 July 2019}}</ref>

=== Water filming ===
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Pinewood's water filming facilities include the [[Underwater Stage]], and an Exterior Tank backed with a green screen measuring {{convert|73|×|18|m|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Water |url=https://www.pinewoodgroup.com/studios/pinewood-studios/stages-facilities/water |publisher=Pinewood Studios |access-date=19 July 2018}}</ref>