Tyler Perry Studios is moving further into next-generation production. The Atlanta-based studio has entered into a multi-year partnership with Synapse Virtual Production to develop and operate a new virtual production-enabled soundstage on Perry’s 365-acre campus. The facility, converted from one of the studio’s existing stages, is expected to be operational by the end of 2026. […]
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Orbital Studios is bringing its virtual production operation to one of Los Angeles’ most recognizable studio lots. The company has relocated its LED walls and headquarters to Television City, the former CBS studio facility on Fairfax Avenue long associated with classic television productions including The Carol Burnett Show and The Price Is Right. The move […]
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Three years after artificial intelligence became one of the most combustible issues in Hollywood, the industry has entered a more complicated phase. The threat has not gone away. If anything, it has become more visible. Studios are striking partnerships with AI firms. Filmmakers are experimenting with AI-assisted storyboards and previsualization. Tech companies are building bespoke […]
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A24 is deepening its move into production technology, striking a new artificial intelligence research partnership with Google that will pair the indie studio with DeepMind to develop AI-powered tools for filmmakers. The pact is tied to an investment of roughly $75 million from Google, according to The Wall Street Journal, a figure in line with […]
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New Jersey’s film and TV buildout will take center stage next week as the second annual NJ Film Expo convenes industry executives, labor leaders, educators and state officials at Meadowlands Arena, with Gov. Mikie Sherrill set to deliver a keynote focused on the state’s accelerating production economy. The one-day event, organized by the Screen Alliance […]
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For years, filmmakers have known a not-so-secret truth: Florida offers a cinematic backdrop unlike anywhere else. From the turquoise waters and swaying palms of the Keys to the lush, untamed beauty of the Everglades and the Art Deco glamour of Miami, the Sunshine State boasts a unique tapestry of locations that simply can’t be replicated […]
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The U.K. isn’t hurting for virtual production facilities — London alone is stacked with LED volumes so large you could practically shoot Dune 3 inside them. But those stages come with blockbuster-size price tags, which has quietly created a new problem across the industry: the tech is evolving faster than the people trained to use […]
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RIYADH — The Saudi Film Commission (SFC) has officially unveiled a cutting-edge virtual production soundstage at JAX Film Studios in the Kingdom’s capital, representing a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s push to become a global content-creation hub. Located in the heart of Riyadh, the sprawling JAX facility is now equipped with a high-end LED volume […]
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As New York’s film, television, and creator-led content boom accelerates, Manhattan-based MCM Studios is joining forces with Looking4Larry, the creative agency founded by Emmy-winning director Mitchell Stuart and WWE Hall of Famer and producer Paul Heyman. The newly merged entity aims to become a full-service creative and production hub for studios, brands, and independent creators. […]
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Chris Williamson marked the 1,000th episode of The Chris Williamson – Modern Wisdom Podcast with a guest worthy of the milestone: Matthew McConaughey. But this wasn’t just another sit-down interview. The team behind the show partnered with Stray Vista Studios in Austin to produce an episode that blended practical set builds with cutting-edge virtual production, […]
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