As Los Angeles navigates its post-strike rebound and the entertainment industry enters a new phase of hybrid production and AI integration, the future of studio infrastructure is up for debate—and redesign. On Thursday, May 29, leaders from across the entertainment and commercial real estate sectors will converge at East End Studios’ Glendale campus for the […]
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At the Cannes Film Festival this week, South Africa’s long-anticipated Cradle Film Studios took a major step forward, officially entering the financing stage after securing investment from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). The announcement, made by Joel Chikapa Phiri, executive chairman of Known Associates Group, marks a significant milestone for what is being billed as […]
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Zachary Levi, known for his roles in Chuck and Shazam!, has embarked on an ambitious venture with Wyldwood Studios, a creative hub situated near Austin, Texas. Established in 2020, Wyldwood is envisioned as more than just a film studio; it’s a multifaceted community aimed at fostering creativity, culture, and connection. The Inception: The Statement Wyldwood […]
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A groundbreaking digital replica of Auschwitz has been unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival, giving filmmakers an unprecedented new tool to accurately depict one of history’s most harrowing locations—without setting foot inside the actual memorial grounds. Titled “Picture From Auschwitz,” the 1:1 virtual reconstruction of the Auschwitz I camp (part of the larger Auschwitz-Birkenau complex) […]
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In a move aimed at fighting runaway production and reasserting Los Angeles as the capital of global filmmaking, Mayor Karen Bass has signed an executive directive to cut red tape and streamline city services for film and television crews. The directive, announced Tuesday, instructs departments to reduce permitting costs, simplify access to iconic filming locations […]
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At today’s Google I/O conference, the company unveiled Flow, a new generative video tool designed for filmmakers, content creators, and visual storytellers. Powered by Google’s latest AI models, Veo 3 and Imagen 4, Flow offers users the ability to design and iterate cinematic scenes with control over camera movement, shot composition, lighting, lens selection—and even […]
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SP Media Group, the production and entertainment company led by veteran producer Paul Reitzin and advised by Jon Voight, has officially acquired Avenue Six Studios in Van Nuys, California—a strategic move that positions the facility as a fully integrated basecamp for filmmakers in Los Angeles. Originally founded in 2009, Avenue Six has long been a […]
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At a time when the race to attract international production has never been more competitive, Les Studios de Paris is thinking beyond soundstages—and positioning itself as a full-service command center for global shoots. Just outside the French capital, nestled within the striking nave of La Cité du Cinéma, Les Studios de Paris has already hosted […]
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The sound of a wrecking ball smashing through a decommissioned military building in Eatontown, New Jersey, might not seem like a milestone moment in Hollywood history. But it is. Because with that symbolic swing, Netflix officially broke ground on its new East Coast production hub: Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth. What was once an abandoned Army […]
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In an industry that thrives on momentum and reinvention, Saudi Arabia has emerged as one of global cinema’s most unexpected success stories. It wasn’t long ago—just six years, in fact—that the kingdom had no commercial cinemas and no meaningful screen sector to speak of. Today, with more than 800 cinema screens and a growing slate […]
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