Film-making giant Lucasfilm Singapore opened its new regional headquarters building at Fusionopolis View this morning, as its president Kathleen Kennedy noted Singapore’s rapid progress in the digital media space. Gracing the opening, together with filmmaking legend George Lucas, Ms Kennedy said: “When we first opened our Singapore studio in 2005, the local digital production landscape looked very different. It was relatively small, with a limited talent pool and virtually no visual effects work being done. By investing in local talent, we’ve been able to significantly grow our Singapore studio into a world-class digital production facility.” The new facility, which will continue its animation and visual effects work to support major movies, including the upcoming Star Wars movies, will also be the regional headquarters for The Walt Disney Company (SEA) – which owns Lucasfilm – and sports TV network ESPN APAC. Located at Fusionopolis View, the glass façade building spans 22,500 sqm, and has seven floors of office space, with a 100-seat theatre. Staff from its former quarters at Changi Business Park have all moved in, according to Lucasfilm.... Continue Reading