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Major Fire Destroys Al-Ahram Studio In Cairo

The prestigious 80-year-old Al-Ahram Studio in Cairo‘s Giza district has been destroyed in a fire early on Saturday morning that took six hours to extinguish. Countless Egyptian films and television series were produced…

Iskandar Malaysia Studios Unveils Southeast Asia’s Largest Virtual Production Studio

In a pivotal moment for Asian ﬁlmmaking, Iskandar Malaysia Studios (IMS) has joined forces with leading virtual production company Oceanus Media Global (OMG) to unveil Southeast Asia's largest Virtual Production…

Virtual Production Market Poised For Impressive Growth in Film and TV

The virtual production market is poised for impressive growth, with forecasts projecting a robust 19.98% CAGR, soaring from US$1.99 billion in 2022 to an expected US$7.13 billion by the end…

“This is Spinal Tap” Sequel Begins Filming in New Orleans

It's been nearly 40 years since "This Is Spinal Tap" unleashed its indelible brand of bumbling metal mayhem on the world, but fear not, fans - a sequel is finally…

Georgia Bill Limiting Film & TV Production Tax Credits Sails Through House

The Georgia House has just approved HB1180, legislation closely followed by the entertainment industry since it alters a key element of the transferable tax credit that’s drawn film and television production to…

Fox Studios Lot in Century City Adding 2m Square Feet of Stages and Offices

Rupert Murdoch’s Fox is pressing ahead with plans to redevelop its 50-acre Fox Studio Lot in Century City. The New York-based entertainment giant run by Rupert’s son Lachlan Murdoch has…

Why Ireland’s Film Market is Thriving

Dublin Calling: A robust support system, stunning landscapes, and a wave of homegrown talent propel Ireland's film industry to new heights. "You can literally film anything you want here," declares…

China’s Alibaba Commits $640 Million to Hong Kong Film, TV Development

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce and entertainment conglomerate, said Monday that it is committing HK$5 billion ($640 million) over five years to the development of Hong Kong’s film and TV industries. The…

Everything You Need To Know About Netflix’s Expansion Into New Jersey

Streaming giant Netflix is doubling down on its East Coast ambitions, forging ahead with plans to construct a sprawling production facility on the hallowed grounds of a decommissioned New Jersey…

Two Film Studios in Austin Moving Forward

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin has been growing in the past few years, and along with that growth comes the boom of the film industry. Two new film studio projects are…

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