Fall in Chicago means cooler temperatures, the changing leaves, and, of course, the familiar sight of film crews setting up around town. With its iconic skyline, diverse neighborhoods, and rich history, Chicago continues to be a favorite for filmmakers across genres. But it’s not just the city’s aesthetic appeal drawing these productions—Illinois offers one of […]
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The recent closure of the TV production arm at Pinewood Studios, one of the most iconic names in the global entertainment industry, has sparked concerns about the future of a proposed studio complex in Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire. With Pinewood’s decision signaling a potential shift in the UK’s production landscape, locals are questioning whether the multi-million-pound […]
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When Frank Vacek first set foot on Sable Ranch in the 1970s, nestled within the chaparral hills of the Angeles National Forest, he saw more than just a piece of land—he saw potential. A visionary who had fled Czechoslovakia decades earlier, Vacek had already found success by launching a camera shop in downtown Los Angeles. […]
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In a significant turn of events for the Canadian film and TV industry, Aeon Studio Group and the City of Hamilton, Ontario have mutually decided to end their plan to transform Hamilton’s West Harbour into a creative industry hub. This decision halts a project that aimed to position Hamilton as a key production center in […]
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The city of Yonkers, New York, already home to several prominent film and TV production facilities, is on track to further cement its status as a key player in the industry with the proposed construction of Warburton Studios North LLC. This new development, spearheaded by National Resources in partnership with Great Point Studios—helmed by Robert […]
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White Owl Film Studios, a 20,000-square-foot soundstage in partnership with Los Angeles-based production company Volume Global, opens this month in Capreol, Ontario, Canada, in a move further demonstrating Canada’s growing foothold on the film production industry. “We are excited to partner with Volume Global in developing the first soundstage of its kind and the […]
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Developer Capital&Centric has received the green light to move ahead with its ambitious plan to transform Liverpool’s iconic former Littlewoods building into a world-class film and TV production campus. This long-awaited project, set to boost the UK’s creative industries, is finally taking shape. Initial enabling works on the historic 1930s Edge Lane building have been […]
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The Irish government has rolled out a series of tax incentives in its 2025 budget aimed at nurturing homegrown film and TV talent, setting the stage for further growth in the country’s already thriving production landscape. Dublin announced a new 40% tax incentive for films with lower to mid-range budgets led by Irish creative talent, […]
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Live Nation Entertainment has announced the construction of a 50,000-seat stadium in north Toronto, set to become a major venue for global music acts. The stadium, to be named Rogers Stadium, will be built on the former Downsview Airport lands, where a film studio was originally planned. However, the film studio project has been scrapped […]
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China’s China Movie Metropolis (CMM) in Qingdao is positioning itself as a major player in the global film industry. The $8 billion facility, often referred to as “Hollywood in the East,” is doubling down on its ambitions to attract international productions, co-productions, and long-term partnerships. With its recently added soundstages and cutting-edge facilities, CMM is […]
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