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Montreal’s MELS Studio Strengthens Hollywood Ties with Key Hire

MELS, the Montreal-based production powerhouse, is strengthening its international reach with the appointment of Aurée Lepage as Director of International Business Development in Los Angeles. The move marks a strategic…

Quixote Closes New Orleans Facility Amid Louisiana Production Slowdown

Quixote is closing its New Orleans operations this week, StageRunner has confirmed. The decision comes as Louisiana’s film industry grapples with declining production activity, challenging its reputation as a premier…

Taylor Sheridan’s Plan to Turn Texas Into a Film Industry Giant

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…

Ballinran Entertainment Developing New Film Studio in Ontario

Ballinran Entertainment, in collaboration with a consortium of local business leaders and investors, has announced ambitious plans to transform Stratford, Ontario, into a thriving hub for film and television production.…

Los Angeles Film Production Climbs in Q4, Annual Totals Remain Down, FilmLA Says

As Los Angeles grapples with the aftermath of devastating wildfires that displaced families and disrupted lives across the city, FilmLA’s 2024 On-Location Production Report provides a snapshot of an industry…

Utah Film Studio Diversifies with Indoor Pickleball Courts Amid Industry Challenges

Pickleball enthusiasts in Park City are about to gain a unique new venue as the Park City Planning Commission has unanimously approved a plan to transform a 15,000-square-foot bay at…

Wildfires Add New Challenges to Hollywood’s Post-Strikes Recovery

As Los Angeles grapples with devastating wildfires that have claimed lives, destroyed homes, and displaced thousands, the entertainment industry finds itself navigating a complex and emotional recovery. The fires, which…

Los Angeles Gives Green Light to $1 Billion Television City Transformation

The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved the highly anticipated Television City redevelopment, marking a pivotal moment for this iconic production hub. The $1 billion project, led by Hackman…

L.A. Soundstages Remain Intact Amid Wildfires, But Challenges Persist

The devastating wildfires across Los Angeles County have scorched over 28,000 acres, destroyed more than 5,000 structures, and displaced thousands of residents. However, despite the widespread destruction, central production hubs…

How to Help Victims of the Los Angeles Wildfires: A Comprehensive Guide

The devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County have scorched over 28,000 acres, destroyed more than 2,000 structures, and forced 130,000 people to evacuate. Communities across Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena,…

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