Pinewood Studios, which earlier this year signed a deal with Limerick’s Troy Studios, more than doubled its annual profits in the year to March 2016 with the help of new Star Wars and James Bond releases.

Pinewood Studios, linked with lucrative film franchises such as Star Wars and James Bond, has agreed a worldwide marketing deal with the new studios about to open in Limerick.

Pinewood Studios – home to the James Bond and Star Wars films - could be sold as the company looks to “maximise value” for shareholders.