The film and television industry in Greater Los Angeles is facing significant shifts, as highlighted by FilmLA’s latest Scripted Content Study. Production in L.A. has fallen nearly 20%, driven by dual labor strikes and broader changes in the entertainment landscape. As FilmLA’s report notes, 2023 saw a 19.7% decline, with only 183 projects compared to […]
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Pinewood Studios is set to expand its footprint with the launch of its Indie Film Hub in the summer of 2025. This new initiative is designed to cater specifically to independent filmmakers, providing them with access to sound stages, production offices, and workshops. The facility aims to support UK filmmakers who will benefit from the […]
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Inside the ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Misstep: How Todd Phillips Chose to Film in Los Angeles Over London
On September 30, the streets of Hollywood saw Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix on the red carpet at the TCL Chinese Theatre, marking the highly anticipated premiere of Joker: Folie à Deux. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav joined the celebration at the Sunset Tower after-party, mingling with the film’s A-list leads. Despite the glittering […]
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West Orange, the birthplace of modern filmmaking thanks to Thomas Edison’s Black Maria, is set to make a major return to the spotlight. The West Orange Township Council has approved Matrix Development Group’s purchase of a 12-acre tract of land behind the historic Thomas Edison National Historical Park, marking a significant step toward the construction […]
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StageRunner is thrilled to spotlight the recent completion of Gran Canaria Studios, a new facility that is set to become one of the largest virtual production stages in Europe. This new state-of-the-art studio offers unparalleled opportunities for both independent filmmakers and major international productions looking to take advantage of Gran Canaria’s competitive film location incentives. […]
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The Greek government has announced a delay in reopening its highly sought-after 40% tax rebate program for international film and TV productions, pushing the date to January 2025. Originally slated to resume on October 1, 2024, the program has been paused since May 1 due to a backlog in funding and the need to finalize […]
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EFD Studios, a leader in advanced tech rentals, is making waves with the announcement of its latest expansion: the largest virtual set in Europe. This state-of-the-art facility will be located just outside Madrid, in Boadilla del Monte, and is expected to transform the landscape of virtual production in Europe. The set will cover an impressive […]
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Fall in Chicago means cooler temperatures, the changing leaves, and, of course, the familiar sight of film crews setting up around town. With its iconic skyline, diverse neighborhoods, and rich history, Chicago continues to be a favorite for filmmakers across genres. But it’s not just the city’s aesthetic appeal drawing these productions—Illinois offers one of […]
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The recent closure of the TV production arm at Pinewood Studios, one of the most iconic names in the global entertainment industry, has sparked concerns about the future of a proposed studio complex in Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire. With Pinewood’s decision signaling a potential shift in the UK’s production landscape, locals are questioning whether the multi-million-pound […]
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When Frank Vacek first set foot on Sable Ranch in the 1970s, nestled within the chaparral hills of the Angeles National Forest, he saw more than just a piece of land—he saw potential. A visionary who had fled Czechoslovakia decades earlier, Vacek had already found success by launching a camera shop in downtown Los Angeles. […]
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