The visual effects world is bracing for a seismic shift as Technicolor Group, the parent company of leading VFX studios MPC, The Mill, Mikros Animation, and Technicolor Games, faces imminent shutdown due to “severe financial challenges.” On Friday, Technicolor issued a WARN notice to U.S. employees, warning that operations could cease as early as February […]
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Spain has officially entered the global virtual production race with the launch of Coruña Immersive Studio (CEI), the country’s largest and most advanced LED volume. Featuring a 92-foot-wide LED wall, a 1,076-square-foot LED ceiling, and two movable LED totems, this state-of-the-art facility in A Coruña, Galicia is set to become a premier destination for film, […]
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Hungary has just taken a big step forward in the world of virtual production. United Illusions, a 21,500-square-foot (2,000-square-meter) facility, has officially opened in Fót, just outside Budapest, making it Central Europe’s largest virtual production studio. Built to cater to both local and international productions, this high-tech facility is set to reshape Hungary’s already booming […]
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Taylor Sheridan, the creative visionary behind Yellowstone and its spinoffs, has become the face of Texas’ burgeoning film and television industry. As the Lone Star State continues to expand its footprint in the entertainment world, Sheridan’s impassioned advocacy for robust state incentives and his commitment to filming in Texas are sparking a cinematic renaissance. With […]
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Shadowbox Studios in Atlanta has taken a bold leap into the future of filmmaking with the launch of its cutting-edge Virtual LED Wall on Stage 2, developed in collaboration with NEP Sweetwater. This groundbreaking technology places Atlanta at the forefront of virtual production, offering filmmakers, commercial creators, and music video producers an unparalleled opportunity to […]
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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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Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) continues to position itself as a leader in cultivating industry-ready talent with the unveiling of the second phase of its state-of-the-art film studio backlot in Georgia. The 11-acre, multi-phase expansion now includes cutting-edge production facilities, an LED volume stage for virtual productions, advanced costume design labs, and a […]
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The evolution of virtual production technology continues to redefine what’s possible in filmmaking, and Albuquerque is now firmly on the map with its newest studio: ABQ Castle Studios. Located in northern Albuquerque, this state-of-the-art facility is one of the first virtual production studios in New Mexico, offering a fresh toolkit for filmmakers and TV producers […]
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Montreal is already one of the world’s most beautiful and elegant cities. The culture. The architecture. The green parks. With so much already as its disposal, why not add a world class studio to a world class city to transform it into an international film hub? Enter MELS Studios. The campus features 20 soundstages, ranging […]
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The Universal Studios Lot is one of the most iconic properties in the entertainment industry and has long been a beacon of imagination and a symbol of dreams being fulfilled for creatives all around the world. Since its grand opening in 1915, the lot has undergone many transformations to maintain its status as the epicenter […]
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