A new version of the hit 1980s fantasy film Willow is being made in Wales.
In a boost to Wales' growing creative industries sector, the mini-series for channel Disney + is being made by Lucasfilm.
As first revealed by BusinessLive Wales last year, the Willow production win for Wales comes after several years of negotiations between the Welsh Government and Lucasflm, which is owned by Disney.
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Pembrokeshire-born Lucasfilm executive Lynwen Brennan played a key role in negotiations with the Welsh Government.
Creative industries is one of Wales' fastest growing sectors, with an annual turnover of more than £2bn. It employs more than 58,000 people, which is 52% more than 10 years ago
The Welsh Government would not disclose the value of support it is providing the project.
The 1988 released Willow film followed the journey of dwarf Willow Ufgood (played by Warkick Davis) and his task of protecting a baby named Elora Danan from an evil queen (Jean Marsh).
Davis is returning to the role for the new Willow project, as well as producer of the original Ron Howard. The original film, whose cast also included Joanne Whalley and Val Kilmer, was partly filmed in Dinorwig Quarry in North Wales.
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The film was conceived by Star Wars creator and founder of Lucasfilm George Lucas. Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012 in a $4bn deal..
The possibility of a Willow TV series was first mooted by Lucas and Davis in 2005.
In a statement the Welsh Government said "We are also hugely excited to welcome Lucasfilm to Wales. Lucasfilm will be shooting Willow an epic fantasy adventure series which will debut on Disney + in 2022.
"The series continues the spirit of adventure, heroics, and humour of Ron Howard’s 1988 feature film which was shot in Llanberis in Gwynedd.
"Lynwen Brennan, executive vice president and general manager of Lucasfilm is a native of Tenby, and facilitated the introduction between Welsh Government and Lucasfilm.
"Securing this project is a culmination of three years of dialogue with the company and will bring significant spend in Wales and excellent training opportunities."
Filming will take place this year in Wales with Lucasfilm having yet to provide a filming schedule, including locations and studio space it will utilise.