Filmmaker David Fincher filmed his new domestic thriller Gone Girl partly on location in Cape Girardeau, south-eastern Missouri. The film stars Ben Affleck as a husband facing a growing media circus in a small Mid-West community following the disappearance of his wife.
Production company Heckler recruited stunt man Chuck Berry to film the innovative campaign 5X1NZ for Tourism New Zealand and STA Travel. The promotional spot follows Berry as he experiences five different adventure sports, one after the other, in less than an hour.
Quentin Tarantino will be given a USD 5 million filming incentive to shoot his new movie, Western drama The Hateful Eight, on location in Colorado. The filmmaker reportedly chose the state over Wyoming, where he shot scenes for his slavery drama Django Unchained.
Fantasy sequel Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass has filmed briefly on location in Gloucester, in south-west England, doubling the city’s historic docks for a period London setting of around 1850. The film will feature Johnny Depp resuming his role as Mad Hatter.
A new report has advocated a formal filming incentive programme for India and has emphasised the benefits of film tourism. The country enjoyed a recent profile boost with light comedy hit The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
A new ruling in the US has allowed six production companies to use unmanned drones for commercial filming purposes in American airspace. Officially referred to as unmanned aircraft systems, the drones can be used by these companies with far fewer restrictions.
New TV miniseries The Dovekeepers is set to film on location in Malta, doubling the Mediterranean island for ancient Israel. Based on a popular novel, the drama will tell the story of the experiences of four women during the Roman Siege of Masada in 70 AD.
The Production Guild of Great Britain has announced a series of awards to be given to British production professionals at a Hertfordshire ceremony this weekend. Location Manager Sue Quinn will be recognised for her work on Tom Cruise’s acclaimed sci-fi drama Edge of Tomorrow.