Pinewood MBS Lighting Launches

Pinewood Shepperton has launched a joint venture with MBS3, the management company behind the Los Angeles-based Manhattan Beach Studios and MBS Equipment Company.

Pinewood MBS Lighting launches at the beginning of next year and will become the exclusive provider of lighting to productions based at Pinewood and Shepperton Studios. Darren Smith has been appointed as Managing Director, and brings 17 years' experience from UK-based Panalux.
Nick Smith, Pinewood Commercial Director, said: "We're delighted to partner with MBS to present an additional service for clients coming to our UK studios. With their wealth of experience MBS lighting are not only a great fit for Pinewood, but also for our clients who can expect great service and innovative new equipment as demonstrated by our partnership at Pinewood Atlanta Studios."
Richard Nelson, President of MBS3, commented: "We could not be happier to have a partner like Pinewood Studios. After a successful launch in Atlanta, this seemed like a perfect way to elevate our partnership to the next level. We work with many of the same key clients, so to be able to combine the forces of UK's premier studio facility and the unparalleled service of MBS, under the leadership of our UK Managing Director, Darren Smith, productions will be able to have the best of both worlds."

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