DALLAS-FORT WORTH – Trilogy Studios announces the commencement of construction in April on three state-of-the-art virtual production stages in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas market. These stages, the first in a multi-city plan, will cater to the growing demand for premium virtual production facilities in the film, television, and commercial markets. All three stages, set to open […]
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A former Mississippi department store could be transformed into a hub for shooting television shows and training up-and-coming filmmakers. On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council approved selling the former Dillard’s department store for approximately $360,000. According to city documents, the city began advertising the sale of the building last year. Just one bid was submitted, […]
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Vancouver-based studio facility Martini Film Studios is expanding its focus on original and service production with the majority acquisition of Lighthouse Pictures, the prodco founded by industry veterans Jamie Goehring and Shawn Williamson. The production company, also based in Vancouver, specialises in genre and small to medium budget television and film projects. It has produced […]
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Jeremy Gold will depart his role as Blumhouse Television’s president of production, TheWrap has learned. Gold, who has been at the studio for eight years, is set to conclude his executive responsibilities as he shifts to a production deal with Blumhouse TV for his new Gold Company. The former exec will remain on as an […]
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When state Rep. Scott Fetgatter was working on new film incentive legislation to present this session, he found inspiration in country music — or at least in the genre’s Tennessee epicenter. “It’s the Nashville approach. Nashville couldn’t compete with New York or California in music. So, they took a niche, and they carved it out called country music. And they steal […]
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Co-founder Rachel Cannon is stepping down as CEO of downtown Oklahoma City’s Prairie Surf Studios, which has emerged in the past few years as a major force in the state’s burgeoning film industry. “Earlier this week I tendered my resignation as CEO of Prairie Surf Studios. Three years ago, coming off six seasons of ABC’s ‘Fresh Off the Boat,’ I paused my […]
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Winnersh Film Studios, a UK film and TV complex that most recently housed the production of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, has entered administration over what management described as “cash flow” problems due to last year’s labor strikes. Irish-based consultancy firm Interpath Advisory was appointed as administrator of Winnersh Film Studios Limited and its parent company, Stage Fifty, on April […]
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Amazon’s Fallout series has picked up a $25 million tax credit offer from the California Film Commission to practically assure a second season and relocate production from New York State to Los Angeles. Set in the future post-apocalyptic Los Angeles and world of Fallout, the series from Amazon MGM Studios is projected by the California Film Commission to contribute $153 […]
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“Ginny & Georgia” exec producer Holly A. Hines has partnered with Eric Jarboe, former COO of the Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA), to launch new L.A.-based film and TV studio Happy Accidents. The studio will work with international partners to produce and distribute a wide range of original content including films, scripted and unscripted […]
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Spain’s film and TV industries are in their second wave as standout content providers for global streamers. Some of the country’s most intriguing titles will take the international stage this weekend at MipTV in Cannes. Built on a foundation of hits such as “The Red Band Society,” “Grand Hotel,” “Velvet” and “Locked Up,” a new era of […]
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