A new Film Studio in Carteret just got a financial boost from New Jersey through a $4.7 million state grant. It’s part of a $1 billion, 10-acre redevelopment project, according to Carteret Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. The project includes a 1.2 million-square-foot movie production studio complex called “Carteret Stages.” Five grants totaling $9.5 million were […]
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A new film and TV studio funded via a portion of a £24M ($30M) government investment has become the latest to launch in the UK. Stirling Studios will generate more than 4,000 jobs across several industries in 25 years, according to an independent economic impact assessment. The founders are calling Stirling “among the biggest film studio […]
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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Expands His Empire with G-Unit Studios Launch The bustling streets of Shreveport are abuzz with excitement as the legendary rapper, entrepreneur, actor, and producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson sets his sights on the city. On Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 4 p.m., a ceremonial press conference will take place at […]
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Hollywood has returned to St. Marys, years after the coastal Georgia community played supporting roles in some major film and TV productions. The historic city on the Florida-Georgia border has doubled as The Hamptons in one major film, was seen in a Disney film, and survived filming of part of a Stephen King horror flick. […]
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Riot Games’ president of publishing Ryan Crosby has been named the next CEO of the World Surf League, effective May 13, as reported by Variety‘s sister site Sportico. Crosby joined Riot, the developer of League of Legends and Valorant, in 2021, after previous stops at Activision, Netflix and Hulu. Atop the WSL, Crosby will be responsible for continuing to grow its […]
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DALLAS-FORT WORTH – Trilogy Studios announces the commencement of construction in April on three state-of-the-art virtual production stages in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas market. These stages, the first in a multi-city plan, will cater to the growing demand for premium virtual production facilities in the film, television, and commercial markets. All three stages, set to open […]
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A former Mississippi department store could be transformed into a hub for shooting television shows and training up-and-coming filmmakers. On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council approved selling the former Dillard’s department store for approximately $360,000. According to city documents, the city began advertising the sale of the building last year. Just one bid was submitted, […]
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Vancouver-based studio facility Martini Film Studios is expanding its focus on original and service production with the majority acquisition of Lighthouse Pictures, the prodco founded by industry veterans Jamie Goehring and Shawn Williamson. The production company, also based in Vancouver, specialises in genre and small to medium budget television and film projects. It has produced […]
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Jeremy Gold will depart his role as Blumhouse Television’s president of production, TheWrap has learned. Gold, who has been at the studio for eight years, is set to conclude his executive responsibilities as he shifts to a production deal with Blumhouse TV for his new Gold Company. The former exec will remain on as an […]
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When state Rep. Scott Fetgatter was working on new film incentive legislation to present this session, he found inspiration in country music — or at least in the genre’s Tennessee epicenter. “It’s the Nashville approach. Nashville couldn’t compete with New York or California in music. So, they took a niche, and they carved it out called country music. And they steal […]
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