Nova Scotia is stepping onto the global production stage with a major milestone: its first-ever purpose-built film and television soundstage. Backed by $8 million in provincial funding and spearheaded by Screen Nova Scotia, the new facility in Mount Uniacke is set to open later this year—marking a major leap forward for a region that’s been […]
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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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The Lumberyard film production facility in Catskill, New York, is back on the market with a major price cut, signaling a unique opportunity for film and TV producers looking to expand in the region. Originally listed at $11.5 million, the 20,000-square-foot soundstage and its surrounding buildings are now up for auction with a reserve price […]
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Greenfields Development Company, led by Australian billionaires Tony and Ron Perich, has unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art film and television production studio in Oran Park, a suburb approximately 35 miles southwest of Sydney’s central business district. This ambitious project aims to bolster Sydney’s capacity to host large-scale film and television productions, addressing a pressing shortage […]
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Pinewood Studios, a cornerstone of the UK’s film production landscape, has unveiled revised expansion plans that reflect the evolving dynamics of the entertainment industry. Originally approved in 2023 for a 1.4 million square foot expansion dedicated entirely to film production—including 21 new sound stages, a backlot, and an education hub—the studio has now adapted its […]
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Northern Ontario just got a production boost with the opening of White Owl Film Studios, a state-of-the-art facility that stands as the largest Indigenous-led film studio in Canada. Located on Wahnapitae First Nation land near Sudbury, this 20,000-square-foot facility with 64-foot ceilings is designed to accommodate high-end productions, providing a much-needed year-round shooting space for […]
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In a significant move for London’s production landscape, Garden Studios has unveiled four new sound stages, effectively doubling its capacity and solidifying its position as one of the largest production campus in central London. This expansion brings the facility’s total to eight stages, encompassing 98,000 square feet of stage space, complemented by 90,000 square feet […]
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