After a turbulent 2023 that saw production slow to a crawl due to the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes, the U.K. film and TV industry has come roaring back in 2024, hitting its highest spending levels since before the pandemic. According to new data from the British Film Institute (BFI), total spending on film and […]
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At the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and North Formosa Avenue in West Hollywood sits a storied landmark with nearly every brick echoing Hollywood history. The Lot at Formosa is more than a production facility—it’s a living, breathing chronicle of cinema, a place where the past and future of entertainment meet in continuous evolution. From […]
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Wilmington, NC – YouTube megastar MrBeast has officially become the first major production to shoot at Dark Horse Stages’ newly unveiled Stages 3 and 4, marking a major milestone for North Carolina’s rapidly expanding production industry. The addition of these two 20,000 square foot stages bring the total Dark Horse Campus to over 125,000 square […]
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Connecticut has spent years building a reputation as a premier destination for film, television, and digital media production. The state’s 30% tax credit has been a powerful incentive, drawing major productions and fueling a thriving ecosystem of independent filmmakers, studio projects, and industry professionals. But now, Governor Ned Lamont is proposing a 5% reduction—a move […]
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Hollywood’s long-standing relationship with Canada, a key production hub for major studios and streamers, is facing potential turbulence as President Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican exports to the U.S. raise concerns about the industry’s future north of the border. While the threat of a trade war could jeopardize access to lucrative […]
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The Kansas City Chiefs are taking their legacy beyond the gridiron and into the world of entertainment with the launch of Foolish Club Studios, a new production venture dedicated to scripted and unscripted storytelling. As the back-to-back Super Bowl champions gear up for another title run, their latest play isn’t just about football—it’s about storytelling […]
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In a significant boost to Detroit’s burgeoning film industry, a collective of 13 local filmmakers has unveiled The Collective Studios in Southfield, Michigan. This nearly 12,000-square-foot facility offers an array of meticulously designed sets, including a restaurant, church, hospital, courtroom, and even an airport terminal with a plane interior. The grand opening is scheduled for […]
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A new ProdPro report has confirmed what many in the industry feared: studio executives are increasingly choosing to film outside of the United States. According to a survey of more than 150 executives, the top five most preferred production locations are Toronto, the U.K., Vancouver, Central Europe, and Australia. The highest-ranking U.S. location—California—came in sixth, […]
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New York’s production landscape is getting a major upgrade as Sunset Pier 94 Studios officially breaks ground in Hell’s Kitchen. Located off 52nd Street, this state-of-the-art 200,000-square-foot facility will deliver six purpose-built soundstages, modern office space, and dedicated park and event areas—a first of its kind for Manhattan. Backed by Vornado Realty Trust, Hudson Pacific […]
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Australia continues to cement its status as a global production powerhouse, with Netflix’s upcoming thriller Apex choosing New South Wales as its primary filming location. The high-stakes thriller, starring Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, and Eric Bana, is expected to generate over 460 local jobs and pump $56.5 million into the state’s economy. With filming set […]
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