At the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival, industry heavyweights unveiled a sweeping—and government-backed—initiative to breathe new life into martial arts cinema using artificial intelligence. Dubbed the “Kung Fu Movie Heritage Project,” this bold effort aims to digitally restore and reimagine 100 classic films starring legends like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li . Under […]
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Apple TV+ is doubling down on prestige cinema, inking a multi-year, first-look deal with Chernin Entertainment—the powerhouse production banner behind Ford v Ferrari, The Planet of the Apes franchise, Hidden Figures, and The Greatest Showman. The agreement, announced Friday, aligns Apple with one of the most theatrically-minded producers in the streaming era, and comes as […]
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The internet is buzzing this week with a striking new wave of AI-generated franchise vlogs, and the most explosive among them is “A Stormtrooper Vlog | The Adventures of Dave and Greg”. This immersive helmet-cam POV follows troopers Greg and Dave through everything from Imperial coffee runs to TIE‑fighter mishaps—earning millions of views just nine days after […]
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A bold new chapter in Northern Ireland’s production landscape begins this week with the official opening of Studio Ulster—a state-of-the-art virtual production facility designed to compete on a global stage and unlock storytelling once considered out of reach. Backed by a partnership between Belfast Harbour, Ulster University, and NI Screen, the $91 million (£72 million) […]
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As lawmakers weigh a $750 million expansion to California’s tax credit program, insiders argue the clock is running out on the state’s production future. On June 11, a cross-section of Hollywood creatives and below-the-line workers descended on Sacramento not for a red carpet, but for a high-stakes lobbying effort aimed at preserving California’s role […]
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The longest-operating film studio in Los Angeles is now for sale—offering not just a rare slice of industry real estate, but a stark test of the current demand for production space in Hollywood’s post-strike reset. Occidental Studios, a 3-acre gated campus nestled in Echo Park, is being listed for $45 million. The storied lot—originally built […]
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In response to a dramatic slowdown in scripted television production across Los Angeles, major soundstage owner Hackman Capital Partners is taking a bold new direction — opening facilities to social media creators. The landmark Television City in Fairfax has teamed with Interwoven Studios to transform its soundstages into creator-ready production spaces. The move comes amid a sharp […]
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In a significant move that further cements Georgia’s status as a film and television production powerhouse, the Georgia Film Academy (GFA) has announced a new partnership with Assembly Studios that will give students and early-career professionals unprecedented access to one of the state’s most advanced production campuses. Set to launch August 18, the partnership will […]
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High-volume drama, rapid production, and local filming set the series apart As streaming giants recalibrate for a post-peak TV era, Max’s The Pitt has quietly established itself as a prototype for a new kind of series: a high-volume, network-style procedural engineered for efficiency, creative sustainability, and economic sensibility. Now deep into production on Season 2, […]
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Paramount’s ‘Y: Marshals’ Leads $57M Production Wave in the Beehive State A wave of fresh productions is heading to Utah, as the state doubles down on its film incentive strategy. Among the newly approved projects receiving tax credits is Y: Marshals, a spinoff of the blockbuster Yellowstone franchise, set to star Luke Grimes reprising his […]
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