TV drama Foyle’s War films Liverpool as London and Europe
Period drama Foyle's War has filmed Liverpool as London, Southampton, Poland and France for its new series. The long-running show follows the exploits of an MI5 officer in post-war Britain.
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James Bond movie Spectre films in Austria
New James Bond movie Spectre is filming on location in Austria, continuing a shoot that’s scheduled to span seven months and at least five different countries. The new film’s title was announced at Pinewood Studios in December.
BBC to film historical miniseries War and Peace in Russia and northern Europe
The BBC will film a new miniseries of War and Peace on location in Russia, Lithuania and Latvia. Tom Harper will direct the six-part drama telling Leo Tolstoy’s story of Russian aristocrats against the backdrop of the French invasion of Russia in the early 19th century.
Kate Winslet films period Australian drama The Dressmaker in Victoria
Kate Winslet has completed production on Australian comedy feature The Dressmaker. Filming was based at Dockland Film Studios in Melbourne, Victoria, and also filmed on location across the south-east Australian state.
Pinewood Studios gets local approval for first phase of development plan
Pinewood Studios has been granted approval by a local authority for the first phase of its major new development plan. Initial work on the Pinewood Studios Development Framework will start in early 2015.
The Walking Dead spinoff series could film on location in California
A spinoff series from hit zombie drama The Walking Dead could become the first high-end TV production to shoot in California using a boosted filming incentive. California has suffered a serious runaway production problem in recent years, partly because of a limited incentive.
National Trust properties in UK prepare for BBC Wolf Hall film tourism boost
Historic National Trust properties in the UK are hoping for a film tourism boost when they appear in the BBC’s period drama Wolf Hall in 2015. Television drama Downton Abbey and movies like Tim Burton’s recent Alice in Wonderland have all boosted visits to UK stately homes.
Fall in Norwegian krone drives national 35% production cost drop
This winter is a cost-effective time to shoot in Norway as the Norwegian krone has fallen to its weakest position in more than a decade. One British pound now gives you 11.5 krone, up 35% from 8.5 krone two years ago.