The Lone Star State just raised the stakes. Texas lawmakers have officially approved Senate Bill 22—a bold $500 million commitment every two years through 2035—to transform Texas into one of the most competitive film and television production markets in the country. The bipartisan vote marks a seismic shift for the state’s film economy and has […]
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The actor-director says it’s time for California to stop taking Hollywood for granted. Ben Affleck has a message for Sacramento: California is losing its grip on the film industry it helped build—and incremental fixes won’t be enough to stop the bleeding. Speaking at the premiere of The Accountant 2 in Hollywood last week, Affleck didn’t […]
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In a significant move that signals both franchise revival and strategic IP play, Amazon MGM Studios has teamed up with Legendary Television to develop a live-action Pacific Rim series for Prime Video. The project is now officially in development, with Eric Heisserer (Shadow and Bone, Arrival) attached as writer and executive producer under his Chronology […]
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Dimension Studio, the U.K.-based real-time production powerhouse behind Masters of the Air and I Wanna Dance With Somebody, has officially unveiled a new AI-powered content pipeline designed to help filmmakers and creators move faster—without sacrificing control or creativity. The new toolset, built in-house by Dimension Futures, was quietly tested on Mara & Milo: Magic & […]
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Samsung has officially entered the U.K. virtual production arms race, partnering with Twickenham Film Studios and VP specialists Quite Brilliant to build one of the largest permanent LED stages in Britain. The new installation, set inside Twickenham’s iconic Stage 3, will feature a massive 24-meter-wide back wall, a 105-square-meter LED ceiling, and a flexible system […]
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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 […]
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