China’s China Movie Metropolis (CMM) in Qingdao is positioning itself as a major player in the global film industry. The $8 billion facility, often referred to as “Hollywood in the East,” is doubling down on its ambitions to attract international productions, co-productions, and long-term partnerships. With its recently added soundstages and cutting-edge facilities, CMM is […]
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July marked a major milestone for Texas’ production industry as Trilogy Studios unveiled their new virtual production facility in Dallas, further cementing Texas’ transformation into a major production hub in the United States. At the heart of Trilogy Studios’ new venture are three state-of-the-art virtual production stages, totaling more than 30,000 square feet, making it […]
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Competitive tax incentives are proving to be a powerful driver of film production, and the Basque Country in Spain is the latest region to reputably step into this arena. Already recognized for its attractive financial perks, the region of Bizkaia has now upped the ante, offering some of the most competitive tax breaks in Spain […]
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A number of prospective buyers have registered their interest in purchasing a world-renowned TV and film studio, the owners have confirmed. UK’s Bristol City Council, which owns The Bottle Yard Studios in Hengrove, is looking at options to sell the site due to changes in the film & TV market. Councillors voted 5-3 in favor […]
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Indigenous stories are increasingly prevalent in film, and one of Oklahoma’s tribes just made an addition its officials believe will contribute to — and hopefully, lead — the movement. The Cherokee Nation on Wednesday opened its new 10,000-square-foot sound stage on its film studio grounds in Owasso. The facility has a main soundproof filming room […]
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Stirling Council has agreed to set aside $6.7m (£6million) towards the refurbishment of Stirling’s former military base as it gets set to become Scotland’s biggest TV and film studio. A $6.7m building contract has been approved to go towards the redevelopment of Forthside and the Stirling Studios project there.The funds will be used at the city’s former […]
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The fate of Holyport Studios, one of the biggest soundstage project in the UK is set to be debated over ten days in November. The local government has refused to grant planning permission citing its impact on the local community and infrastructure. The studio site is located in the village of Holyport, about 50 miles […]
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BlueStar Studios, a metro Atlanta filming campus on the site of the former Fort Gillem, is marketing itself for sale in a bid to either find fresh investors or new ownership amid a slow period of production in Georgia. The campus, which includes six buildings, was listed on commercial property marketplace LoopNet in late August. […]
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Albuquerque, New Mexico city councilors have unanimously greenlit a $1 million funding package for the highly anticipated Mesa Film Studios Project. This ambitious venture will transform 56 acres of land near Double Eagle II Airport into a state-of-the-art production hub, featuring six brand-new sound stages totaling 121,500 square feet, a backlot, production office space, and […]
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Pinewood Toronto Studios has promoted general counsel Sarah Farrell to become the new General Manager of the city’s downtown mega-studio. Farrell, who joined film studio as legal counsel in 2013, had been overseeing legal, HR and client relations. She replaces Geoff Grant, who left Pinewood Toronto Studios as general manager in Sept. 2023. That followed […]
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