In a significant turn of events for the Canadian film and TV industry, Aeon Studio Group and the City of Hamilton, Ontario have mutually decided to end their plan to transform Hamilton’s West Harbour into a creative industry hub. This decision halts a project that aimed to position Hamilton as a key production center in […]
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The Irish government has rolled out a series of tax incentives in its 2025 budget aimed at nurturing homegrown film and TV talent, setting the stage for further growth in the country’s already thriving production landscape. Dublin announced a new 40% tax incentive for films with lower to mid-range budgets led by Irish creative talent, […]
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Two more Oscar-nominated actors are heading to Winnipeg to shoot a movie this fall. This has already been a very good year for stars heading to Manitoba to shoot films, including Bob Odenkirk, Sharon Stone, Christopher Lloyd, Connie Nielsen and Colin Hanks in Nobody 2. The sequel just wrapped on Tuesday, but Odenkirk will return to Manitoba for […]
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July marked a major milestone for Texas’ production industry as Trilogy Studios unveiled their new virtual production facility in Dallas, further cementing Texas’ transformation into a major production hub in the United States. At the heart of Trilogy Studios’ new venture are three state-of-the-art virtual production stages, totaling more than 30,000 square feet, making it […]
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Competitive tax incentives are proving to be a powerful driver of film production, and the Basque Country in Spain is the latest region to reputably step into this arena. Already recognized for its attractive financial perks, the region of Bizkaia has now upped the ante, offering some of the most competitive tax breaks in Spain […]
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In a bold move that extends his influence beyond the soccer pitch, global sports icon Lionel Messi is launching his own production company, 525 Rosario, named after his childhood address in Argentina. This venture, set to operate out of both Miami and Los Angeles, marks a significant step for the football superstar as he dives […]
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After four years of operations, Upriver Studios in Saugerties, New York has officially closed its doors. Co-founded by Actor and Producer Mary Stuart Masterson and Media Strategist and Filmmaker Beth Davenport in 2020, their mission was to attract Hollywood to upstate New York and establish a thriving industry hub in the region, but they soon […]
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Angel Studios, the audience-driven entertainment company, revealed on Wednesday that the company would public via a merger with blank check firm Southport Acquisition Corporation in a deal valued at $1.6 billion, in a move that is sure to raise curiosity within the industry. Founded in 2013 by CEO Neal Harmon, Angel Studios is a values-oriented distribution company […]
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It seems “Suits: L.A.” had 12 million reasons to make the jump from Vancouver to the actual City of Angels. On Tuesday, the California Film Commission (CFC) announced the 19 new projects that will benefit from a collective $51.6 million in tax credits, enticing productions to set up shop in the Golden State. Among them, […]
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Eastern Canada’s film and television industry is ready to roar back to life, fueled by the arrival of Amazon MGM Studios at Pinewood Toronto. In January 2024, the streaming giant secured a major deal, leasing five new soundstages and office space at the iconic studio, spanning 160,000 square feet. It’s a clear signal: The province […]
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