Amazon MGM Studios to produce at Pinewood Toronto Studios' facilities

Amazon MGM Studios has sealed a landmark contract with Pinewood Toronto Studios for exclusive use of new production facilities at the studios in Downtown Toronto for future productions. “Pinewood Group is an industry-leader and with the Toronto region's best-in-class crews, this agreement offers us immense opportunity for the continued expansion of film and series projects in Toronto, Ontario, and Canada,” Dan Scharf, Vice President of Global Business Operations, Amazon MGM Studios said. “We are thrilled our productions will continue to have a home in Toronto for many years to come.”

The deal reflects MGM's commitment to Canada’s production industry. The announcement was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event to officially open the new studio space, attended by Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor, Olivia Chow.

The deal is the first multi-year commitment by Amazon MGM Studios to Canadian studio space and includes exclusive use of five new state-of-the-art sound stages, accompanying workshops and office accommodation, totalling approximately 160,000 square feet.

“This landmark agreement further strengthens our relationship with Amazon MGM Studios and demonstrates our joint commitment to the City of Toronto," Paul Golding, Chairman, Pinewood Group said. “We are very much looking forward to working together and welcoming many incredible productions to the Pinewood Toronto Studio lot.”