Shinfield Studios, a premier production hub in Berkshire, southern England, is entering a new chapter as Managing Directors Nick Smith and Ian Johnson announce their retirement at the end of the year. Together, Smith and Johnson transformed Shinfield into a state-of-the-art facility, delivering 18 sound stages and setting the stage for blockbuster productions. The studio, […]
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Australia’s screen industry hit a rough patch this year, with Screen Australia’s 2023/24 Drama Report revealing a 29% drop in investment for scripted content, marking a sharp decline in both international and domestic productions. Spending fell to $1.7 billion, with $929 million dedicated to Australian stories—a notable 18% dip compared to last year. While high-budget […]
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Orange County, Florida, home to Orlando’s world-famous theme parks, is taking steps to bring film and television production back to the region with a proposed local film incentive program. Once a thriving production hub, Central Florida has seen a significant decline in filming activity since the expiration of the state’s film tax credit in 2016. […]
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Canada’s largest movie backlot, located in Pickering, Ontario, is asking for a significant rent reduction from the City of Pickering to weather the ongoing slowdown in film and television production. Operated by Sunbelt Rentals of Canada Inc. (formerly William F. White International), the 23-acre backlot, which has been instrumental in branding Pickering as “Hollywood Northeast,” […]
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San Diego County is taking a bold step to attract major film and media productions with the launch of a state-of-the-art entertainment hub in Chula Vista. The Chula Vista City Council recently approved a letter of intent to build the Chula Vista Entertainment Complex (CVEC) within the city’s new Millenia Library, marking a significant investment […]
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British Columbia is stepping up its game in the competitive film and television production landscape by announcing a significant increase in its tax incentives. Premier David Eby revealed that the Production Services Tax Credit for international productions will rise from 28% to 36%, while the domestic credit will increase from 35% to 36%. This move, […]
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The entertainment industry welcomes a major new player with the launch of Prologue Entertainment, an independent production studio founded by Lloyd Braun, Sarah Bremner, and Noah Oppenheim. With financial backing from media titan Jeff Zucker and RedBird Capital, Prologue is set to produce premium scripted series and films, blending star power with compelling, real-world-inspired storytelling. […]
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The Czech Republic is making bold moves to attract more Hollywood projects and international productions by revamping its production incentives, a decision expected to give the country’s film industry a significant boost. With new amendments to its Audiovisual Act set to take effect in January, the Czech Republic aims to position itself as a top […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Neom Media hub and Hakawati Entertainment have announced a groundbreaking partnership poised to elevate the Kingdom’s position in the global film and media industry. This collaboration aims to produce up to nine feature films while establishing a state-of-the-art production services unit, leveraging Hollywood-level talent and significant financial investments. Together, these efforts promise to […]
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Spring may be just around the corner in Princeton, Massachusetts, but inside a beloved local restaurant, it still feels like Christmas. Twinkling holiday lights, garlands, and festive trees adorn the eatery, serving as the backdrop for A Very Vermont Christmas, the latest holiday rom-com by local filmmaker John Stimpson. Known as the “king of holiday […]
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