WATCH FULL VIDEO BELOW Texas is making a bold statement in the film industry with the release of True to Texas, a promotional video aimed at showcasing the state as a premier production hub. Featuring Texas-born legends Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Billy Bob Thornton, Renée Zellweger, Dennis Quaid, and more, the spot is both a […]
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Brad Pitt’s upcoming Formula 1 film, F1, is the latest blockbuster to feature Abu Dhabi as a prime filming location. The highly anticipated Apple Original production, directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, shot key scenes during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in December, marking another high-profile collaboration for […]
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The UK’s high-end TV sector faces mounting financial challenges, and Jane Featherstone, co-founder of Sister (Chernobyl, Black Doves), believes the solution lies in aligning its tax incentives with those enjoyed by independent films. Speaking at a UK parliamentary Culture, Media, and Sport (CMS) Committee inquiry, Featherstone highlighted the growing pressures on high-end TV production, citing […]
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Despite facing economic pressures, production slowdowns, and growing competition from tax-incentivized regions, Southern California is doubling down on its role as the global hub of entertainment. Developers, city officials, and industry leaders are banking on a strong rebound in 2025, committing billions of dollars to modernize and expand the region’s soundstage infrastructure. From historic revivals […]
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Scotland has firmly established itself as a global hotspot for film and television production, attracting a diverse slate of high-profile projects from across the entertainment industry. With its unparalleled landscapes, versatile urban architecture, and modern studio facilities, the country continues to play host to some of the most notable productions of the past decade. Glasgow […]
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The UK’s screen industry has long been a global leader in visual effects (VFX), known for its innovation and creativity. Now, with improved tax incentives, the sector is poised for additional growth. The UK Screen Alliance’s advocacy has paid off, as the new uplift to the Audio Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) allows VFX spending to […]
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It’s lights, camera, action for the highly anticipated Dublin Fields movie studio, a state-of-the-art film and television production facility in South Dublin set to create 2,800 on-site jobs and thousands more indirectly. With South Dublin County Council granting a 10-year planning permission to Lens Media Ltd, this groundbreaking development will more than double Ireland’s soundstage […]
Read MoreAbu Dhabi is doubling down on its efforts to become a premier production destination, unveiling a new incentive program offering up to 50% rebates on qualified production spend starting January. The enhanced rebate is designed to attract a broader range of international productions to the United Arab Emirates’ capital, building on its decade-long success as […]
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The Canadian film industry is turning a potential economic challenge into an opportunity as the declining value of the Canadian dollar positions the country as an attractive destination for U.S. film and TV productions. With the loonie hovering around $0.70 USD, Canadian industry insiders are optimistic about luring Hollywood projects north of the border, capitalizing […]
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Streaming giant Netflix is making headlines again with its ambitious plans to develop a $1.21 billion flagship studio complex at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. The nearly 300-acre site, a former military base located in Monmouth County, has been awarded up to $387 million in tax credits under New Jersey’s Aspire Program, further solidifying the Garden […]
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