The iconic Production Park Studio Campus in Wakefield, Yorkshire, is poised for a transformative expansion starting early next year, adding 145,000 square feet of state-of-the-art studio space. This development cements the campus’s position as a premier destination for TV, film, commercial production, and live music rehearsals in the UK. The phased expansion will see the […]
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In a significant win for California’s push to retain film and TV productions, Apple TV+’s Bad Monkey is relocating its second season from Florida to California, thanks to a $20.6 million tax credit under the state’s film incentive program. Based on Carl Hiaasen’s Florida-centric novel and set in the picturesque Florida Keys, the series made […]
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Wycombe Film Studios, a growing hub for film and TV production in Buckinghamshire, England, is expanding its vision with a new proposal: data centers. Wycombe Park Ltd—formerly known as Wycombe Film Studios—has submitted revised plans to Buckinghamshire Council, introducing data warehouses that could reach up to 77 feet (23.5 meters) high alongside their previously approved […]
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Shinfield Studios, a premier production hub in Berkshire, southern England, is entering a new chapter as Managing Directors Nick Smith and Ian Johnson announce their retirement at the end of the year. Together, Smith and Johnson transformed Shinfield into a state-of-the-art facility, delivering 18 sound stages and setting the stage for blockbuster productions. The studio, […]
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Canada’s largest movie backlot, located in Pickering, Ontario, is asking for a significant rent reduction from the City of Pickering to weather the ongoing slowdown in film and television production. Operated by Sunbelt Rentals of Canada Inc. (formerly William F. White International), the 23-acre backlot, which has been instrumental in branding Pickering as “Hollywood Northeast,” […]
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San Diego County is taking a bold step to attract major film and media productions with the launch of a state-of-the-art entertainment hub in Chula Vista. The Chula Vista City Council recently approved a letter of intent to build the Chula Vista Entertainment Complex (CVEC) within the city’s new Millenia Library, marking a significant investment […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Neom Media hub and Hakawati Entertainment have announced a groundbreaking partnership poised to elevate the Kingdom’s position in the global film and media industry. This collaboration aims to produce up to nine feature films while establishing a state-of-the-art production services unit, leveraging Hollywood-level talent and significant financial investments. Together, these efforts promise to […]
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Screen Queensland’s latest addition to its studio portfolio is making waves in the film industry, and not just because of its stunning locale. The new Cairns studio officially opened in April 2024, offering an 11,517-square-foot state-of-the-art soundstage to meet the surging demand from Australian and international productions. It’s more than just another filming facility; Cairns, […]
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The magical world of Harry Potter is returning to its roots, as Warner Bros. has announced that production for the highly anticipated HBO Original Series: Harry Potter will begin in the summer of 2025 at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in Hertfordshire, the very same studio where the original eight Harry Potter films were brought to […]
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The evolution of virtual production technology continues to redefine what’s possible in filmmaking, and Albuquerque is now firmly on the map with its newest studio: ABQ Castle Studios. Located in northern Albuquerque, this state-of-the-art facility is one of the first virtual production studios in New Mexico, offering a fresh toolkit for filmmakers and TV producers […]
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