Los Angeles is losing another piece of its production history. Faux Library Studio Props, a North Hollywood institution that has supplied film and TV productions with antique furniture, décor, and its signature faux books for over two decades, is closing its doors for good. The 90,000-square-foot prop house is shutting down amid the ongoing struggles […]
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Kathleen Kennedy, the longtime president of Lucasfilm, is expected to step down at the end of 2025, marking the end of an era for the studio behind Star Wars and Indiana Jones. While reports suggest she plans to retire once her current contract expires, sources close to Kennedy have dismissed the speculation as premature, stating […]
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Pinewood Studios, one of the world’s most renowned film production hubs, is rethinking its ambitious £800 million ($1 billion) expansion plan due to a slowdown in global content production, rising construction costs, and increased business rates. Originally, the UK-based studio had planned to build 21 new soundstages, a training hub, and a publicly accessible nature […]
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions have solidified their partnership with Disney by signing a first-look television deal with 20th Television, a division of Disney TV Studios. This agreement, reported by Deadline, enables Seven Bucks Productions to develop and executive produce a diverse range of content—including comedy, drama, adult animation, limited […]
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Utah is doubling down on its reputation as a prime filming destination, with five new productions securing state film incentives—bringing an estimated $12.6 million in economic impact and over 400 new jobs to the region. The latest round of approvals will see productions shooting in Grand, Salt Lake, San Juan, Summit, and Wasatch counties, reinforcing […]
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The visual effects world is bracing for a seismic shift as Technicolor Group, the parent company of leading VFX studios MPC, The Mill, Mikros Animation, and Technicolor Games, faces imminent shutdown due to “severe financial challenges.” On Friday, Technicolor issued a WARN notice to U.S. employees, warning that operations could cease as early as February […]
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For over six decades, the Broccoli family has held an iron grip on everything 007, from his drink of choice to the very actors who’ve embodied him. That era is now coming to an end. In a landmark deal with Amazon MGM, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have ceded creative control of one of […]
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Louisville is about to get a major production upgrade. The long-awaited $70 million transformation of the historic Louisville Gardens into a state-of-the-art film and TV production facility is set to break ground later this year, turning a century-old entertainment venue into a modern soundstage hub. As part of the agreement, Louisville Metro Government is contributing […]
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Netflix is doubling down on Mexico, announcing a massive $1 billion investment in local productions over the next four years. The commitment, revealed by Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos alongside Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, reinforces the country’s growing status as a key player in the global content market. As part of this initiative, Netflix will also […]
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Los Angeles is once again at the center of a high-stakes battle over studio space, but this time, the drama isn’t unfolding on screen—it’s happening in court. The long-awaited $1 billion redevelopment of Television City, backed by Hackman Capital Partners, has hit a legal roadblock as Rick Caruso’s The Grove moves to block the project, […]
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