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Shanghai group to buy into Harry Potter studio

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2016-11-05 09:22China Daily Editor: Mo Hong'e ECNS App Download

A Chinese company is close to completing a deal for a 75 percent stake in an Oscar-winning British special effects company, which worked on films such as Doctor Strange and the Harry Potter franchise.

London-based firm Framestore, which also worked on Superman Returns and Gravity, has agreed a deal with Cultural Investment Holdings Co that values the UK business at 150 million pounds, according to its founder.

Sir William Sargent told China Daily that partnering with CIH was a very exciting prospect.

"The world is very much evolving and that's why we looked east for our next partner," he said.

Sir William will retain a 10 percent stake in the company.

He explained that Framestore was more than a special effects company for feature films. It was also involved in theme park design, including one project underway in China.

  

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