ABC’s Blue Water Empire shoots on location in Far North Queensland
ABC and Lonestar Company’s upcoming series about the history of the Torres Strait Islands is filming in the location itself and throughout Far North Queensland, Australia.
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Production begins on series three of BBC's Poldark
The third series of the BBC’s highly successful period drama, Poldark has now commenced filming with scenes being shot in Cornwall, Bristol and at The Bottle Yard Studios. All of these locations have been visited by the production in the past and will be familiar to fans of the show.
Netflix’s Stranger Things doubled the state of Georgia for Indiana
Netflix’s hit sci-fi series, Stranger Things was shot almost entirely on location within the state of Georgia, with portions also filmed at Screen Gems Studios in Atlanta. The state was used as a cheat for Indiana, which is currently without a film incentive programme.
Independent film We Can Be Heroes shoots at The Bottle Yard Studios
Production has begun on the independent film, We Can Be Heroes as scenes are being shot at The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol. Up to 17 days of location filming are also expected to take place at Kings Head Park in Bishopsworth, with the Bristol Film Office providing logistical support.
Norway takes home USD24 million from major international productions
A financial report constructed by Norway’s Olsberg SPI Consultancy has revealed that the country received an overall intake of USD24 million from the two feature films, The Snowman and Downsizing that shot on location in 2016. The presence of these two production accounted for 142 new jobs with a total of USD12.7 million in payroll expenses.
HBO’s The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks filming in Atlanta
HBO’s television film, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (adapted from the non-fiction novel of the same name) has begun filming in Atlanta, Georgia with scenes shot at Buckhead church.
Transformers: The Last Knight arrives in Scotland for Isle of Skye filming
Transformers: The Last Knight, the latest instalment in Michael Bay’s long-running feature film series has begun shooting on location in the Isle of Skye. The shoot began yesterday morning and will carry on today, having set up in the areas of Quiraing, the Storr and Trotternish Ridge.
Spielberg’s Ready Player One now filming in Birmingham
Steven Spielberg’s film adaptation of Ernest Cline’s novel, Ready Player One is now filming on location in Digbeth, doubling the location for a dystopian Ohio. Footage of the shoot emerged online, showing a van speeding around the corner of Floodgate Street.