Witnesses reported seeing a fire erupted at Pinewood Studios in Hollywood this afternoon. The cast of Snow White’s live-action move, Snow White Live Action, was also rushing to safety.
Images depict the flames raging throughout the set of film, which includes a thatched cottage as well as other equipment.
As smoke rose through the air, a dozen fire engines responded to the call in Buckinghamshire.
A source told the Sun: ‘A set made up of a lot of wood, and trees etc was currently being built in the Richard Attenborough stage.
Rumours spread from one part of the set to the other. Some members of the crew were evacuated from the scene without any injuries.
Iver Heath’s film studio has become the UK’s equivalent to Hollywood, producing many of the most iconic films in film history.
There are many blockbusters shot there, including Superman and Harry Potter.
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service stated that 12 apparatus and crews were on the scene along with five officers and a Control Unit (from Maidenhead)
Four sets of breathing apparatus are used by firefighters, including a hose reel, jet and a hose-reel.
The spokesperson said that the Thames Valley Police and South Central Ambulance Service were also present to support the multi-agency response.
Pinewood was the location where Bond’s cameras first started rolling in 1962 on Bond’s initial mission. It also served as the backdrop for many of the agent’s many adventures.
More than twelve main stages are located at this location. The 007 stage was rebuilt in the aftermath of its destruction in 1984.
A second blaze broke out at the completion of Casino Royale in 2006.
Another inferno destroyed a commercial workshop less than 4 months ago.
Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire has been hit with a fire during production of Snow White: Live Action Movie.
Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire has been hit with a fire during production of Snow White: Live Action Movie.
Witnesses reported hearing ‘explosions’. Currently, 12 fire engines are on site.
The Richard Attenborough stage of Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire emits smoke
On November 18, the massive firestorm raged in the single-storey 245ft by65ft warehouse.
Firefighters raced to the scene at around 8.45pm. It was under control by 11.20pm. A portion of an adjoining building also suffered damage.
The studios, which opened in 1936, have been home to more than 1,500 movies including the James Bond films Skyfall, Casino Royale and No Time To Die.
There were two other films shot there: Les Miserables, Lara Croft, Tomb Raider. It has also hosted actors such as Angelina Jolie and Daniel Craig, along with directors like Alfred Hitchcock.
Disney has cast Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as a remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Rachel Zegler, West Side Story’s breakout star in the leading role.
However, it has been the subject of controversy in recent weeks amid discussions about whether the studio’s live-action production – which is in its third year of development – should be cancelled to avoid reinforcing stereotypes.
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones’ star, criticized Disney for making the 1937 movie again. The film shows the comical dwarf characters living together in a cave. He asked: “Have you done anything to help the cause? I guess I’m not loud enough.’
In response, the American company said it is ‘taking a different approach’ with Snow White’s seven companions and has been consulting with members of the dwarfism community throughout the early stages of production.
Paralympic swimmer Will Perry – who has a common form of dwarfism called achondroplasia – said he welcomes Disney’s consultation, and admitted certain aspects of the film, such as its name and the little people’s home could be tweaked, but insisted the ‘much loved fairy tale’ shouldn’t be ‘cancelled’.
He appeared on GMB earlier this year alongside Fats Timbo, a TikTok sensation, comedian and model, who was born with dwarfism but prefers the term ‘little people’.
Even the title was inappropriate, she said. She added that dwarfs (the name for dwarfs) is a medical term and is called a mythical creature. People don’t know the difference.
Perry however, who was representing Great Britain in the Paralympic Games last year, stated that he opposed cancel culture and wokeism.
Diseny said it is ‘taking a different approach’ with Snow White’s seven companions (pictured in the original) and has been consulting with members of the dwarfism community throughout the early stages of production
Peter Dinklage (left), expressed dismay at Disney’s remake of their 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. While he criticized Disney for making the film again, he praised the casting of West Side Story star Rachel Zegler as Snow White.
Disney claimed that the film will include cultural consultants. This is similar to its remakes of Mulan and Aladdin, which are still many years away.
Also, the studio claims to have been involved in reimagining dwarf characters ever since it was first produced.
It was also criticised for depicting dwarfs of lower intelligence, and Snow White as seeing them as children.
Gal Gadot and Zegler star together in the role of Evil Queen, with Marc Webb acting as director from Greta Gerwig’s script.
Marc Platt (Oscar-nominated Producer) will produce the film. He also produced Disney’s animated version of The Little Mermaid.