Manitoba’s screen industry just added a new production destination to its map. On Friday, Juliette Hagopian and her team cut the ribbon on Jette Studios, a brand-new 25,200-square-foot soundstage in the town of Niverville—located just 30 minutes south of Winnipeg. Designed with 40-foot ceilings and built from the ground up in under six months, the […]
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The £700 million (approximately $890 million USD) Sunset Waltham Cross Studios project, once poised to be the largest film production facility in the UK, has officially been scrapped. The ambitious 91-acre development, backed by Blackstone and Hudson Pacific Properties, was intended to bolster the UK’s position as a global production hub. However, after years of […]
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Wildflower Studios, the Robert De Niro-backed, $1 billion production facility in Astoria, Queens, has been recognized as one of the world’s most groundbreaking commercial developments. At this year’s MIPIM Awards—one of the most prestigious real estate honors globally—the facility took home the top prize in the Industrial and Logistics category, making it the only U.S. […]
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Micro dramas—vertically shot, fast-paced soap operas broken into 90-second episodes—are dominating mobile entertainment, pulling in $7 billion globally and outpacing Hollywood blockbusters Traditional TV and streaming services have long relied on big-budget productions, marquee talent, and expansive marketing campaigns to attract audiences. But a new wave of bite-sized, binge-worthy scripted entertainment is shaking up […]
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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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Oklahoma is making a bold play to cement itself as a major player in the film and television industry, building on the success of its $30 million annual rebate program. With a growing roster of productions—from Hollywood blockbusters to independent features—state officials are pushing to expand incentives, ensuring that Oklahoma continues to attract top-tier talent […]
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Spain has officially entered the global virtual production race with the launch of Coruña Immersive Studio (CEI), the country’s largest and most advanced LED volume. Featuring a 92-foot-wide LED wall, a 1,076-square-foot LED ceiling, and two movable LED totems, this state-of-the-art facility in A Coruña, Galicia is set to become a premier destination for film, […]
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Pennsylvania’s film industry is making a strong case for expansion as it continues to attract major productions, bolster local economies, and provide thousands of jobs. With high-profile projects like Mayor of Kingstown pumping millions into the state, industry leaders are urging lawmakers to triple Pennsylvania’s film tax credit to remain competitive with neighboring states. The […]
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Hollywood’s production output continues to see significant contraction, with new data confirming a sharp drop in total TV episodes, hours, and series produced in 2023 and 2024. While streamers and studios recalibrate their content strategies post-Peak TV, theatrical releases have ticked upward, reflecting a shifting industry dynamic. The Decline of TV Content According to a […]
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Las Vegas is gearing up to become Hollywood 2.0, with Mark Wahlberg, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Howard Hughes Holdings leading the charge on a $1.8 billion film studio project in Summerlin South. If approved, Nevada’s Assembly Bill 238 (AB 238) would unlock $80 million per year in film tax credits, fueling the construction of Summerlin […]
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