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Pinewood Studios to Launch Indie Film Hub in 2025, Strengthening the UK’s Independent Film Industry

Pinewood Studios is set to expand its footprint with the launch of its Indie Film Hub in the summer of 2025. This new initiative is designed to cater specifically to…

Inside the ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Misstep: How Todd Phillips Chose to Film in Los Angeles Over London

On September 30, the streets of Hollywood saw Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix on the red carpet at the TCL Chinese Theatre, marking the highly anticipated premiere of Joker: Folie…

West Orange Poised to Become New Jersey’s Next Film Hub with $10 Million Studio Project

West Orange, the birthplace of modern filmmaking thanks to Thomas Edison’s Black Maria, is set to make a major return to the spotlight. The West Orange Township Council has approved…

Gran Canaria Studios Completes First Phase of One of Europe’s Largest Virtual Production Stages

StageRunner is thrilled to spotlight the recent completion of Gran Canaria Studios, a new facility that is set to become one of the largest virtual production stages in Europe. This…

Greece Delays Reopening of 40% Film Tax Rebate Program Due to Budget Shortfall

The Greek government has announced a delay in reopening its highly sought-after 40% tax rebate program for international film and TV productions, pushing the date to January 2025. Originally slated…

EFD Studios to Launch Europe’s Largest Virtual Set in Madrid by 2025

EFD Studios, a leader in advanced tech rentals, is making waves with the announcement of its latest expansion: the largest virtual set in Europe. This state-of-the-art facility will be located…

What’s Filming in Chicago this Fall: A StageRunner Spotlight

Fall in Chicago means cooler temperatures, the changing leaves, and, of course, the familiar sight of film crews setting up around town. With its iconic skyline, diverse neighborhoods, and rich…

Pinewood Studios TV Unit Closure Raises Questions for Proposed Marlow Film Studios Project

The recent closure of the TV production arm at Pinewood Studios, one of the most iconic names in the global entertainment industry, has sparked concerns about the future of a…

Iconic Sable Ranch, a Hollywood Production Favorite, Listed for Sale

When Frank Vacek first set foot on Sable Ranch in the 1970s, nestled within the chaparral hills of the Angeles National Forest, he saw more than just a piece of…

Ontario Film Studio Expansion Project Scrapped Due to Market Downturn

In a significant turn of events for the Canadian film and TV industry, Aeon Studio Group and the City of Hamilton, Ontario have mutually decided to end their plan to…

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