A campaign has been launched to save Elstree Studios, the renowned film studios where production for the first Star Wars film took place. The studio in Herfordshire was chosen by George Lucas to shoot the first film in the franchise but faces a significant repair bill due to aging infrastructure, including asbestos and 'dangerous roofs'.
The future of studios, also used to shoot hit Netflix show The Crown, is currently under discussion, as a report suggests that repairs could cost a minimum of £150 million. Hertsmere Borough Council, which owns the Elstree Film Studios company and the site, is considering the necessary investments to ensure the studios can continue to thrive.
However, Elstree councillor Morris Bright, who has been a member of the Elstree Film Studios' board of directors for 16 years, believes that the studios remain an ideal location for high-end television production.
