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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North Carolina downgrades filming incentive to grant programme
Written by Nick Goundry on Jan 6, 2015. Posted in Incentive News
North Carolina has downgraded its filming incentive to a grant programme worth USD 10 million a year. Drama series Under the Dome has claimed half the fund for this year, but a regional film commission says production interest in the area is declining.
The Walking Dead spinoff series could film on location in California
Written by Nick Goundry on Dec 18, 2014. Posted in On Location
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.
UK government to launch new filming incentive for children’s television
Written by Nick Goundry on Dec 3, 2014. Posted in Incentive News
The UK is set to launch a filming incentive to bring more live-action children’s TV programmes to Britain. A 25% tax credit will be launched in April 2015 to tackle a decline in children’s television programming in the UK over the past ten years.
Comic book movie Suicide Squad to film with Will Smith at Pinewood Studios Toronto
Written by Nick Goundry on Dec 3, 2014. Posted in On Location
A star ensemble cast including Will Smith, Jared Leto and Tom Hardy will film new comic book movie Suicide Squad at Pinewood Studios Toronto. The film will be released shortly after Warners' DC Comics entry Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Coen Brothers boost Los Angeles location filming with new movie Hail Caesar
Written by Nick Goundry on Nov 27, 2014. Posted in On Location
Filmmaker siblings Joel and Ethan Coen are helping boost California’s production industry by shooting their new movie Hail, Caesar! on location in Los Angeles. California’s uncompetitive filming incentive means that few features have been based in the state in recent years.
Hong Kong and Korea sign deal to boost film co-productions and creative work
Written by Nick Goundry on Nov 27, 2014. Posted in On Location
Hong Kong and Korea have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost creative collaborations. Both regions are also building their international appeal, with Hong Kong having hosted the Transformers franchise and The Avengers: Age of Ultron filmed partly in Seoul.
Avengers and Star Wars boost Pinewood Studios film production
Written by Nick Goundry on Nov 26, 2014. Posted in On Location
Pinewood Studios has revealed a 15% increase in profits from film production in the UK in the six months to the end of September. Star Wars: The Force Awakens was the biggest shoot at Pinewood and The Avengers: Age of Ultron was the largest at Shepperton.