Live Nation Entertainment has announced the construction of a 50,000-seat stadium in north Toronto, set to become a major venue for global music acts. The stadium, to be named Rogers Stadium, will be built on the former Downsview Airport lands, where a film studio was originally planned. However, the film studio project has been scrapped […]
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China’s China Movie Metropolis (CMM) in Qingdao is positioning itself as a major player in the global film industry. The $8 billion facility, often referred to as “Hollywood in the East,” is doubling down on its ambitions to attract international productions, co-productions, and long-term partnerships. With its recently added soundstages and cutting-edge facilities, CMM is […]
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Two more Oscar-nominated actors are heading to Winnipeg to shoot a movie this fall. This has already been a very good year for stars heading to Manitoba to shoot films, including Bob Odenkirk, Sharon Stone, Christopher Lloyd, Connie Nielsen and Colin Hanks in Nobody 2. The sequel just wrapped on Tuesday, but Odenkirk will return to Manitoba for […]
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July marked a major milestone for Texas’ production industry as Trilogy Studios unveiled their new virtual production facility in Dallas, further cementing Texas’ transformation into a major production hub in the United States. At the heart of Trilogy Studios’ new venture are three state-of-the-art virtual production stages, totaling more than 30,000 square feet, making it […]
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Competitive tax incentives are proving to be a powerful driver of film production, and the Basque Country in Spain is the latest region to reputably step into this arena. Already recognized for its attractive financial perks, the region of Bizkaia has now upped the ante, offering some of the most competitive tax breaks in Spain […]
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A number of prospective buyers have registered their interest in purchasing a world-renowned TV and film studio, the owners have confirmed. UK’s Bristol City Council, which owns The Bottle Yard Studios in Hengrove, is looking at options to sell the site due to changes in the film & TV market. Councillors voted 5-3 in favor […]
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Indigenous stories are increasingly prevalent in film, and one of Oklahoma’s tribes just made an addition its officials believe will contribute to — and hopefully, lead — the movement. The Cherokee Nation on Wednesday opened its new 10,000-square-foot sound stage on its film studio grounds in Owasso. The facility has a main soundproof filming room […]
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Stirling Council has agreed to set aside $6.7m (£6million) towards the refurbishment of Stirling’s former military base as it gets set to become Scotland’s biggest TV and film studio. A $6.7m building contract has been approved to go towards the redevelopment of Forthside and the Stirling Studios project there.The funds will be used at the city’s former […]
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In a bold move that extends his influence beyond the soccer pitch, global sports icon Lionel Messi is launching his own production company, 525 Rosario, named after his childhood address in Argentina. This venture, set to operate out of both Miami and Los Angeles, marks a significant step for the football superstar as he dives […]
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The fate of Holyport Studios, one of the biggest soundstage project in the UK is set to be debated over ten days in November. The local government has refused to grant planning permission citing its impact on the local community and infrastructure. The studio site is located in the village of Holyport, about 50 miles […]
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