BBC Studios Productions Australia has acquired Melbourne, Australia-based Werner Film Productions, the production firm behind such drama series as The Newsreader, which airs on Australian broadcaster ABC and the BBC, and Netflix’s Surviving Summer. Financial terms weren’t disclosed, but it is the latest takeover of a production company by BBC Studios. “The deal marks a significant investment by BBC […]
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Albuquerque’s scenic West Mesa could soon be home to a major film and television production hub. The Mesa Film Studios (MFS) development site is on City-owned property along Atrisco Vista Blvd. The first phase of the project has an estimated capital investment of $57 million on a 60-acre site. In the first year of operations, […]
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The prestigious 80-year-old Al-Ahram Studio in Cairo‘s Giza district has been destroyed in a fire early on Saturday morning that took six hours to extinguish. Countless Egyptian films and television series were produced there. The fire burned everything inside and spread to nearby buildings. The fire broke out hours after the filming for Al-Moalem, a Ramadan television series, […]
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In a pivotal moment for Asian filmmaking, Iskandar Malaysia Studios (IMS) has joined forces with leading virtual production company Oceanus Media Global (OMG) to unveil Southeast Asia’s largest Virtual Production Studio. This groundbreaking collaboration represents a major leap forward in digital storytelling capabilities, empowering filmmakers with an unparalleled creative canvas. Imagine conjuring sprawling landscapes, bustling […]
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The virtual production market is poised for impressive growth, with forecasts projecting a robust 19.98% CAGR, soaring from US$1.99 billion in 2022 to an expected US$7.13 billion by the end of 2029. This surge epitomizes the burgeoning integration of innovative technologies in filmmaking and content creation across the globe. Advancements in Real-Time Rendering Spearhead Industry […]
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It’s been nearly 40 years since “This Is Spinal Tap” unleashed its indelible brand of bumbling metal mayhem on the world, but fear not, fans – a sequel is finally cranking the amps up to eleven and is now in production! Director Rob Reiner is back at the helm, bringing his signature mockumentary style to […]
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The Georgia House has just approved HB1180, legislation closely followed by the entertainment industry since it alters a key element of the transferable tax credit that’s drawn film and television production to the Peach State — capping the amount that can be transferred in any one year. The change would only impact companies or producers that don’t […]
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Rupert Murdoch’s Fox is pressing ahead with plans to redevelop its 50-acre Fox Studio Lot in Century City. The New York-based entertainment giant run by Rupert’s son Lachlan Murdoch has applied for state environmental approvals to add 2 million square feet of soundstages, new production facilities and offices at 10201 West Pico Boulevard, CoStar News reported, […]
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Dublin Calling: A robust support system, stunning landscapes, and a wave of homegrown talent propel Ireland’s film industry to new heights. “You can literally film anything you want here,” declares veteran Irish producer Tristan Orpen Lynch with a wink. “Okay, maybe desert scenes are a stretch, but we’d give it a go!” This lighthearted quip […]
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Alibaba, China’s e-commerce and entertainment conglomerate, said Monday that it is committing HK$5 billion ($640 million) over five years to the development of Hong Kong’s film and TV industries. The move was announced on the first day of FilMart, the annual rights market for the Asian industries, at an event attended by Fan Luyuan, chairman […]
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