Film and television production company Amazon MGM Studios has entered into an agreement with Toronto’s Pinewood Studios for exclusive use of its facilities in future productions. In a Jan. 17 news conference, the production giant confirmed its multi-year commitment to the Canadian studio space, including the use of five new sound stages with accompanying workshops […]
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A contingent from Calgary, including the mayor, travelled to Los Angeles last week to further develop the city’s relationship with several major film and television studios and streamers in Hollywood. Mayor Jyoti Gondek was in California on Thursday and Friday, along with representatives from Calgary Economic Development (CED) and members of unions and guilds representing […]
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The latest season of HBO hit “True Detective” is set in Alaska, leaning into its tagline “Night Country” to explore the depths of a dark, frigid winter in the northernmost points of the state. The series takes place in Ennis, Alaska, a fictionalized amalgam of northern villages Kotzebue, Utqiagvik and Nome, according to creator Issa […]
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Chris Cado, a construction supervisor, and his team bustling away on Electric Entertainment’s Elmwood sound stage is a sign that the Louisiana film and television industry is slowly emerging from one of the longest production droughts in its history. The Writers Guild of America strike last year, together with industrial action by the SAG-AFTRA actors […]
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Mallorca is seeking a leading role in the film industry with plans announced to build a giant movie studio in Marratxi. The project is supported by the City Council of Mallorca with the support of the Mallorca Film Commission. Not only will the film studio be built on a 5,000 square meter site, but it […]
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A new report that looked at the state of the film and TV industry across West London including Ealing has revealed that the area is firmly established as a go to destination creating opportunities both for those working in the industry as well as those supplying associated products and services to the industry. The report, […]
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Where do you film a TV series when your cast and production team live in the northern most city in Canada? Why not use the local Curling Rink? Netflix has picked up a new comedy series and they plan on shooting at the home of the Iqaluit Curling Club. Iqaluit, a tiny town in Northern […]
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ATLANTA – Production of The Color Purple – a reimagined, bold new take on the classic novel and award-winning Broadway musical – was an economic engine for Georgia, according to new data released by Warner Bros. Pictures. The data was released at a screening of the upcoming film in Atlanta on Monday night co-hosted by the studio and […]
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The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the list of nine productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Jan. 8 – Sunday, Jan. 14. “White Vinigga” – Feature “CSI Vegas” – Television “NCIS” – Television “S.W.A.T.” – Television “Callback” – Television “Cesar Millan: Better Human, Better Dog” – […]
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Sunderland residents are being invited to share their views on major plans for a film studio development on the banks of the River Wear on the east coast of England. FulwellCain – a joint venture between global entertainment company Fulwell 73 and Cain International – and Sunderland City Council are spearheading a bid to pave […]
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