The £700 million (approximately $890 million USD) Sunset Waltham Cross Studios project, once poised to be the largest film production facility in the UK, has officially been scrapped. The ambitious 91-acre development, backed by Blackstone and Hudson Pacific Properties, was intended to bolster the UK’s position as a global production hub. However, after years of […]
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Wildflower Studios, the Robert De Niro-backed, $1 billion production facility in Astoria, Queens, has been recognized as one of the world’s most groundbreaking commercial developments. At this year’s MIPIM Awards—one of the most prestigious real estate honors globally—the facility took home the top prize in the Industrial and Logistics category, making it the only U.S. […]
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Micro dramas—vertically shot, fast-paced soap operas broken into 90-second episodes—are dominating mobile entertainment, pulling in $7 billion globally and outpacing Hollywood blockbusters Traditional TV and streaming services have long relied on big-budget productions, marquee talent, and expansive marketing campaigns to attract audiences. But a new wave of bite-sized, binge-worthy scripted entertainment is shaking up […]
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In an effort to keep productions from fleeing to more generous tax havens, California has awarded tax credits to a record-breaking 51 film projects—the largest single-round allocation in the state’s history. With Hollywood still recovering from last year’s strikes and facing stiff competition from states like Georgia and international hubs like the U.K., this latest […]
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A historic London landmark is about to get a blockbuster makeover. The Gillette Factory in Isleworth, a striking piece of West London’s industrial past, has been approved for redevelopment into a state-of-the-art film and virtual production facility. Hounslow Council’s Planning Committee officially greenlit the project, which will introduce six brand-new soundstages, alongside production offices, workshops, […]
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The Lumberyard film production facility in Catskill, New York, is back on the market with a major price cut, signaling a unique opportunity for film and TV producers looking to expand in the region. Originally listed at $11.5 million, the 20,000-square-foot soundstage and its surrounding buildings are now up for auction with a reserve price […]
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Dubformer, an Amsterdam-based startup, is making waves in the film industry with its innovative AI dubbing technology, recently securing a $3.6 million seed investment. Led by Almaz Capital and joined by notable investors like Arul Menezes, founder of Microsoft Translator, and Funa Maduka, former Head of International Original Film at Netflix, this funding aims to […]
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Seth Rogen’s latest project, The Studio, isn’t just another Hollywood satire—it’s an inside-out, brutally funny, and all-too-real look at what it takes to run a film studio in an era where art and commerce are constantly at odds. As much a love letter to the industry as it is a biting critique, the Apple TV+ […]
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Greenfields Development Company, led by Australian billionaires Tony and Ron Perich, has unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art film and television production studio in Oran Park, a suburb approximately 35 miles southwest of Sydney’s central business district. This ambitious project aims to bolster Sydney’s capacity to host large-scale film and television productions, addressing a pressing shortage […]
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In the evolving landscape of filmmaking, Israeli-U.S. startup Voia is pioneering an innovative approach that blends artificial intelligence with traditional cinematography. Unlike the emerging trend of AI-generated content, Voia emphasizes the irreplaceable value of human actors, using AI to enhance the environments around them. This method allows for the creation of Hollywood-grade visuals using minimal […]
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