Warner Bros. Discovery’s ambitious plans to build a $8.5 billion studio complex in Nevada, touted as a transformative project for the state’s film and television production landscape, have hit a significant setback. The studio confirmed it has ended its partnership with Birtcher Development, the original developer for the project, though it remains committed to creating […]
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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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On May 1, 2025, the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford will transform into the epicenter of the East Coast production world as it hosts the inaugural New Jersey Film & TV Expo. Organized by the Screen Alliance of New Jersey (SANJ) and supported by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC) and the […]
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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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