Hungary has long been a major player in global cinema, but with the expansion of the National Film Institute’s studio complex in Fót, the country is doubling down on its position as a premier filmmaking destination. At the grand opening, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reflected on Hungary’s deep cinematic roots, emphasizing the nation’s early contributions […]
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Pinewood Group has unveiled revised expansion plans for its Buckinghamshire site, incorporating additional soundstages, production facilities, and a data center in response to shifting market dynamics. The studio, long considered the “spiritual home of the British film industry,” will hold a public consultation from February 25-27 to discuss the updates. The decision to integrate a […]
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Could the next Pinewood Studios rise on the famed White Cliffs of Dover in southern England? Entrepreneur David de Min is betting on it. The 33-year-old visionary is on the hunt for investors to help him transform The Citadel, a 33-acre historic fortress overlooking the English Channel, into a world-class destination for film production, tourism, […]
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Space Film Studios, located on the Hertfordshire-Buckinghamshire border in Bovingdon, has entered an exclusive agreement with Locations London to manage its expansive backlot and potential build space. This 180-acre site is already primed for productions and offers a range of unique features that make it a standout destination for film and TV projects. The property […]
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Irving, Texas, is positioning itself to join the growing list of cities capitalizing on the Media Production Development Zone (MPDZ) Act, a strategic initiative to drive film and television production through tax exemptions. This designation, established in 2009 and administered by the Texas Film Commission, allows for sales and use tax exemptions to develop, maintain, […]
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Los Angeles, CA — Stagerunner, the fast-growing global soundstage marketplace and production news platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Cheddar to produce and distribute exclusive Entertainment Business News content. The partnership represents a significant step for Stagerunner, which has quickly become the leader in breaking production news content across social platforms. With a daily […]
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A clash between private business and government interests is unfolding in Monmouth County, New Jersey, where the owner of Monmouth Executive Airport alleges an ambitious Netflix studio project is driving officials to seize his property. Alan Antaki, the airport’s owner since 2013, has faced multiple purchase offers over the years but has repeatedly refused to […]
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The battle over the proposed Marlow Film Studios is heating up, as the Planning Inspectorate begins reviewing Buckinghamshire Council’s rejection of plans for the multi-million-pound development. This decision comes amid rising demand for UK studio space and a growing debate about the use of green belt land. Advocates and opponents alike are making their cases, […]
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Taylor Sheridan, the creative visionary behind Yellowstone and its spinoffs, has become the face of Texas’ burgeoning film and television industry. As the Lone Star State continues to expand its footprint in the entertainment world, Sheridan’s impassioned advocacy for robust state incentives and his commitment to filming in Texas are sparking a cinematic renaissance. With […]
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Warner Bros. Discovery’s ambitious plans to build a $8.5 billion studio complex in Nevada, touted as a transformative project for the state’s film and television production landscape, have hit a significant setback. The studio confirmed it has ended its partnership with Birtcher Development, the original developer for the project, though it remains committed to creating […]
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