London just got a major upgrade in its production landscape with the grand opening of Eastbrook Studios, one of the city’s largest film and TV studio complex. Spanning 21.5 acres, the brand-new facility delivers 12 state-of-the-art soundstages, ranging from 16,000 to 32,000 square feet, with 50-foot clear heights and interconnecting walls for seamless production flexibility. […]
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Hungary has long been a major player in global cinema, but with the expansion of the National Film Institute’s studio complex in Fót, the country is doubling down on its position as a premier filmmaking destination. At the grand opening, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reflected on Hungary’s deep cinematic roots, emphasizing the nation’s early contributions […]
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Pinewood Group has unveiled revised expansion plans for its Buckinghamshire site, incorporating additional soundstages, production facilities, and a data center in response to shifting market dynamics. The studio, long considered the “spiritual home of the British film industry,” will hold a public consultation from February 25-27 to discuss the updates. The decision to integrate a […]
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The UK’s film and TV industry is at a pivotal moment, and Culture Minister Sir Chris Bryant is pushing for the BBC’s licence fee to remain a cornerstone of the sector’s success. Speaking at the Culture, Media, and Sport Committee’s inquiry into British film and high-end television, Bryant emphasized the need for a “massive production […]
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Could the next Pinewood Studios rise on the famed White Cliffs of Dover in southern England? Entrepreneur David de Min is betting on it. The 33-year-old visionary is on the hunt for investors to help him transform The Citadel, a 33-acre historic fortress overlooking the English Channel, into a world-class destination for film production, tourism, […]
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Space Film Studios, located on the Hertfordshire-Buckinghamshire border in Bovingdon, has entered an exclusive agreement with Locations London to manage its expansive backlot and potential build space. This 180-acre site is already primed for productions and offers a range of unique features that make it a standout destination for film and TV projects. The property […]
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Irving, Texas, is positioning itself to join the growing list of cities capitalizing on the Media Production Development Zone (MPDZ) Act, a strategic initiative to drive film and television production through tax exemptions. This designation, established in 2009 and administered by the Texas Film Commission, allows for sales and use tax exemptions to develop, maintain, […]
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Los Angeles, CA — Stagerunner, the fast-growing global soundstage marketplace and production news platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Cheddar to produce and distribute exclusive Entertainment Business News content. The partnership represents a significant step for Stagerunner, which has quickly become the leader in breaking production news content across social platforms. With a daily […]
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A clash between private business and government interests is unfolding in Monmouth County, New Jersey, where the owner of Monmouth Executive Airport alleges an ambitious Netflix studio project is driving officials to seize his property. Alan Antaki, the airport’s owner since 2013, has faced multiple purchase offers over the years but has repeatedly refused to […]
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As production numbers dwindle and competition intensifies, New York is stepping up its game to reclaim its position as a top-tier destination for film and television production. Governor Kathy Hochul announced a robust expansion of the state’s film and TV tax incentive program, designed to attract big-budget productions and support independent filmmakers, while giving New […]
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