Versa Studios Manchester, formerly the home of Granada Television’s studios, has officially opened its doors after an extensive refurbishment.
The modernisation includes the installation of two new 4K-enabled TV galleries, VR/AR studios, and TV, film and motion capture facilities. In total, the studios offer 200,000ft2 of production space.
Versa Studios Manchester also has dressing rooms, green rooms, event areas, and the Versa Club Lounge, providing a “home away from home” for productions.
It is already home to BBC’s Morning Live, The Crystal Maze, and Cloud Imperium Games’ Star Citizen and Squadron 42. The studios have also hosted productions for Sky, Amazon, ITV, Paramount, BBC and Netflix.
Granada Studios previously served as the birthplace of some of British television’s most iconic series, from Coronation Street to Brideshead Revisited and The Jewel in the Crown.
Charlie Ingall, Founder and Executive Director of VERSA Studios, commented: “Versa Manchester Studios is built to be the leading destination for television, while also providing a first-class environment for film and creative productions. With world-class facilities, cutting-edge technology, and a location at the heart of the industry, we’re here to support broadcasters, filmmakers, and content creators in bringing their projects to life.”
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