The film and television industry in Greater Los Angeles is facing significant shifts, as highlighted by FilmLA’s latest Scripted Content Study. Production in L.A. has fallen nearly 20%, driven by dual labor strikes and broader changes in the entertainment landscape. As FilmLA’s report notes, 2023 saw a 19.7% decline, with only 183 projects compared to […]
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Pinewood Studios is set to expand its footprint with the launch of its Indie Film Hub in the summer of 2025. This new initiative is designed to cater specifically to independent filmmakers, providing them with access to sound stages, production offices, and workshops. The facility aims to support UK filmmakers who will benefit from the […]
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Inside the ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Misstep: How Todd Phillips Chose to Film in Los Angeles Over London
On September 30, the streets of Hollywood saw Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix on the red carpet at the TCL Chinese Theatre, marking the highly anticipated premiere of Joker: Folie à Deux. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav joined the celebration at the Sunset Tower after-party, mingling with the film’s A-list leads. Despite the glittering […]
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The Greek government has announced a delay in reopening its highly sought-after 40% tax rebate program for international film and TV productions, pushing the date to January 2025. Originally slated to resume on October 1, 2024, the program has been paused since May 1 due to a backlog in funding and the need to finalize […]
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Fall in Chicago means cooler temperatures, the changing leaves, and, of course, the familiar sight of film crews setting up around town. With its iconic skyline, diverse neighborhoods, and rich history, Chicago continues to be a favorite for filmmakers across genres. But it’s not just the city’s aesthetic appeal drawing these productions—Illinois offers one of […]
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The recent closure of the TV production arm at Pinewood Studios, one of the most iconic names in the global entertainment industry, has sparked concerns about the future of a proposed studio complex in Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire. With Pinewood’s decision signaling a potential shift in the UK’s production landscape, locals are questioning whether the multi-million-pound […]
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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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