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The detailed financials reveal how the costs accumulated. A significant portion was spent on physical production: approximately £247 million (about $362 million USD). Of this, roughly £211 million came from the sale of UK film rights, which funded part of the production process and granted Disney invaluable tax credits.
The production was primarily based in the UK to exploit favorable tax incentives. Disney's UK Film Production Company deployed separate entities for each project, such as "Blue Stockings Limited" for "The Acolyte," allowing precise financial tracking of each film's costs. These entities enable Disney to maximize tax advantages while managing expenses meticulously.