On January 7, Los Angeles was hit with a devastating one-two punch: two massive wildfires that tore through the city, displacing thousands, destroying homes, and causing an estimated $60 billion in economic losses. It was a catastrophic blow, one that landed squarely on an already struggling film and television industry—an industry that, after years of […]
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The magic is back. Warner Bros. Discovery’s highly anticipated Harry Potter television series is set to start filming in summer 2025 at WB Leavesden Studios in London, marking the franchise’s biggest return since the original films wrapped over a decade ago. While casting is still underway, the series is already assembling a top-tier creative team. Oscar-winning […]
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Kansas remains one of the few states in the U.S. without film production incentives, a missed opportunity that industry leaders argue is costing the state both economic growth and local talent. While nearby states like Oklahoma and Missouri have attracted productions with competitive tax credits, Kansas has yet to implement a program that could generate […]
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Dallas is stepping up its game in the film industry, and new Film Commissioner Katie Schuck is leading the charge to position the city as a premier destination for film and TV production. With strong infrastructure, unique architecture, and a world-class food scene, Dallas has all the makings of a top-tier filming hub—and Schuck is […]
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After a challenging year that saw Canada’s production industry grind to a halt amid the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes, the country is now seeing a resurgence. Productions are returning, soundstages are filling up, and international producers are once again eyeing Canada as a top destination for filming. The numbers speak for themselves—Ontario and British […]
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After a turbulent 2023 that saw production slow to a crawl due to the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes, the U.K. film and TV industry has come roaring back in 2024, hitting its highest spending levels since before the pandemic. According to new data from the British Film Institute (BFI), total spending on film and […]
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Wilmington, NC – YouTube megastar MrBeast has officially become the first major production to shoot at Dark Horse Stages’ newly unveiled Stages 3 and 4, marking a major milestone for North Carolina’s rapidly expanding production industry. The addition of these two 20,000 square foot stages bring the total Dark Horse Campus to over 125,000 square […]
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Connecticut has spent years building a reputation as a premier destination for film, television, and digital media production. The state’s 30% tax credit has been a powerful incentive, drawing major productions and fueling a thriving ecosystem of independent filmmakers, studio projects, and industry professionals. But now, Governor Ned Lamont is proposing a 5% reduction—a move […]
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In a significant boost to Detroit’s burgeoning film industry, a collective of 13 local filmmakers has unveiled The Collective Studios in Southfield, Michigan. This nearly 12,000-square-foot facility offers an array of meticulously designed sets, including a restaurant, church, hospital, courtroom, and even an airport terminal with a plane interior. The grand opening is scheduled for […]
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A new ProdPro report has confirmed what many in the industry feared: studio executives are increasingly choosing to film outside of the United States. According to a survey of more than 150 executives, the top five most preferred production locations are Toronto, the U.K., Vancouver, Central Europe, and Australia. The highest-ranking U.S. location—California—came in sixth, […]
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