In a groundbreaking collaboration, WPP, Boston Dynamics, and Canon are redefining the landscape of content production by integrating advanced robotics into filmmaking. This partnership showcases the potential of humanoid robots, particularly Boston Dynamics’ Atlas, to perform complex and repeatable camera operations, thereby enhancing creative possibilities and ensuring safety in hazardous environments. Traditionally recognized for its […]
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In a headline-making alliance between sport and cinema, global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo and action auteur Matthew Vaughn have launched UR•Marv, a new independent film studio aiming to shake up traditional production models with high-octane storytelling and cutting-edge technology. The venture—quietly in motion behind the scenes—is already in full stride. UR•Marv has completed two feature […]
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The UK’s standing as a world-class destination for film and television production is under serious threat, according to two new reports from the British Parliament’s Culture, Media & Sport Committee (CMSC). With long-standing funding gaps at the British Film Institute (BFI), increasing delays in tax credit certifications, and the near collapse of the UK’s independent […]
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Production is officially underway on Season 2 of Landman, Taylor Sheridan’s modern-day oil drama for Paramount+ that made waves with its breakout first season last fall. Filming has resumed in Texas, where the story of wildcat billionaires and roughneck rig workers will continue to unfold across the state’s real-life boomtowns. Billy Bob Thornton returns as […]
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California is back in the game—or at least it’s trying to be. A newly amended version of Senate Bill 630 is proposing a major revamp of the state’s Film and TV Tax Credit Program, with a headline-grabbing 35% credit on in-state production costs, and the possibility of an additional 5% kicker for shooting outside of […]
Read MoreIn an effort to keep productions from fleeing to more generous tax havens, California has awarded tax credits to a record-breaking 51 film projects—the largest single-round allocation in the state’s history. With Hollywood still recovering from last year’s strikes and facing stiff competition from states like Georgia and international hubs like the U.K., this latest […]
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John Gaeta, the visionary behind The Matrix’s groundbreaking visual effects, is once again leading the charge into the future of entertainment with Escape.ai, a next-generation content distribution platform and creator marketplace. Launched in beta, Escape.ai is designed to empower filmmakers, digital artists, and game creators using generative AI, game engines, and cutting-edge production technologies. The […]
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A historic London landmark is about to get a blockbuster makeover. The Gillette Factory in Isleworth, a striking piece of West London’s industrial past, has been approved for redevelopment into a state-of-the-art film and virtual production facility. Hounslow Council’s Planning Committee officially greenlit the project, which will introduce six brand-new soundstages, alongside production offices, workshops, […]
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Seth Rogen’s latest project, The Studio, isn’t just another Hollywood satire—it’s an inside-out, brutally funny, and all-too-real look at what it takes to run a film studio in an era where art and commerce are constantly at odds. As much a love letter to the industry as it is a biting critique, the Apple TV+ […]
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Staircase Studios AI, founded by veteran producer Pouya Shahbazian, is hoping to revolutionize the entertainment industry by integrating advanced artificial intelligence into film, television, and gaming production. The studio plans to deliver near-major-studio-quality content at budgets under $500,000, aiming to produce over 30 projects in the next three to four years. Central to Staircase’s approach […]
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