Montreal is already one of the world’s most beautiful and elegant cities. The culture. The architecture. The green parks. With so much already as its disposal, why not add a world class studio to a world class city to transform it into an international film hub? Enter MELS Studios. The campus features 20 soundstages, ranging […]
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In a groundbreaking move, Comcast has announced plans to spin off most of its linear cable networks into a new company, SpinCo, marking a bold step to adapt to a rapidly evolving media landscape. The spinoff excludes Bravo, NBC, and Peacock, which will remain integral to Comcast’s core offerings alongside its broadband business, theme parks, […]
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Located just 10 miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Camel Rock Studios is rewriting the narrative for the film industry as the first fully owned and operated Native film studio in the United States. Nestled in the scenic Tesuque Pueblo, the studio is blending Indigenous heritage with cutting-edge production capabilities to create a world-class […]
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The future of filmmaking is unfolding now, and Promise, a content studio backed by Hollywood heavyweights like ex-News Corp President Peter Chernin and venture firm Andreessen Horowitz, is poised to lead the charge. By merging generative AI with traditional film and TV production, Promise is not just entering the game—it’s redefining it. Launched by industry […]
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Long hailed as “Hollywood East” for its rich filmmaking history, North Carolina is proving it still has the star power to rival Tinseltown. On November 14, Dark Horse Stages unveiled two brand-new purpose-built soundstages in a grand opening event worthy of a blockbuster premiere, attended by over 550 industry leaders, local officials, and film professionals. The expansion […]
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In a pivotal move, the Louisiana Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee has voted to restore the state’s essential film and television production tax credit, albeit with reductions to its annual cap. This decision provides a lifeline for the industry, which faced existential threats after two House bills initially proposed abolishing the credit altogether. The […]
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, could soon welcome a transformative addition to its growing film and television industry. Mesa Film Studios is set to present updated plans to the city’s Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) this Thursday, aiming to secure approval for a sprawling production hub west of the city near Double Eagle II Airport and the iconic […]
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The halls of the Louisiana State Capitol brimmed with energy and urgency as hundreds of film industry professionals gathered Sunday to advocate for the preservation of the state’s Motion Picture Production Tax Credit Program. This initiative, often credited with transforming Louisiana into “Hollywood South,” faces a critical threat under proposed tax reforms championed by Governor […]
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Walt Disney Co. has bounced back with a quarter that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by the explosive success of Deadpool & Wolverine, the summer’s hit R-rated Marvel blockbuster. This performance, paired with a forward-looking strategy, suggests the entertainment giant is firmly regaining its footing under CEO Bob Iger. Disney’s shares surged 7.4% in premarket […]
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The Pennsylvania film industry is poised for a major boost, with 11 new TV and film projects set to generate more than $36.7 million in economic impact and create nearly 2,200 jobs across the Commonwealth. This impressive growth comes as the Pennsylvania Film Office, under the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), awards $9.2 […]
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