• MOORE PLEADS FOR 'CARING' BUYER FOR ELSTREE STUDIOS

by **Sunny** on Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:55 am

MOORE PLEADS FOR 'CARING' BUYER FOR ELSTREE STUDIOS
Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network (http://www.wenn.com)
2006-11-15

Acting veteran SIR ROGER MOORE has issued a plea for a "caring" buyer to come forward and save London's world famous Elstree Film Studios.
The famous studios - where STAR WARS and the INDIANA JONES trilogy were shot - have been put up for sale by Hertsmere Borough Council, and a large cash injection is required to return Elstree to its former glory.
Former JAMES BOND Moore - who filmed 118 episodes of his iconic TV series THE SAINT at Elstree - says, "Hertsmere Council extended it a lifeline when it needed it most, and invested heavily.
"Now that they are seeking to pass on the ownership, I hope that an equally passionate and caring owner can be found, and help take the studio into one of the most exciting periods of film and new media production."

by **Amber** on Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:05 pm

I do hope the new owners of the studios can carry on the traditions of its original use. Apparantly, part of the complex has already been turned into a supermarket, which is a great shame. Anyone know if this is true?

I read too that the British version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" is actually filmed in the same studio used for "The Saint."

by **Connie** on Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:08 pm

It would be great if Roger is successful in his plea for Elstree studios. Good luck to him!