Creative Technology wins Pinewood role for CoSTAR National Lab
Creative Technology has been appointed as the main studio technology supplier for the CoSTAR National Lab, a new R&D facility opening at Pinewood Studios later in 2026. The lab will integrate advanced computing, creative tools, and production technologies to support AI-driven screen and live performance in the UK, with Creative Technology providing audio-visual and technical services, including a fully IP-native media production system featuring a modular LED wall, projection mapping, motion tracking, and SMPTE ST 2110 media networking.
Key Takeaways
- CoSTAR National Lab will open at Pinewood Studios later in 2026 as the flagship Convergent Media Production National Lab.
- Creative Technology will provide audio-visual and technical services for a fully IP-native media production system.
- The CoSTAR Stage will include a modular LED wall and floor, high-end projection mapping and advanced motion tracking.
- The system will use SMPTE ST 2110 media networking, private 5G connectivity and AI edge compute.
- The lab is designed for academic researchers, production teams, technology partners and content creators.
Why It Matters
This gives CoSTAR a named systems-integration partner for a facility built around IP-native production, AI compute and a modular LED stage. The setup combines SMPTE ST 2110, private 5G and motion tracking in one R&D environment, which matters for teams testing future screen and live-performance workflows. It also positions Pinewood as the home of a national lab meant to serve film, television, immersive media and gaming. The next concrete signal to watch is the lab’s opening later in 2026 and the first projects using the CoSTAR Stage.
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