EXHIBIT 23.1



                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 No. 333-88921) pertaining to the Panavision Inc. Stock Option Plan of
our report dated March 27, 2003, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements of Panavision Inc. included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the
year ended December 31, 2002.


/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Los Angeles, California
March 27, 2003