The upcoming sequel to Marvel Studios’ sci-fi superhero film Guardians of the Galaxy is to begin filming on location in Atlanta, Georgia on February 11th. The announcement comes from Director James Gunn’s Facebook page after he uploaded a picture showing the film’s main cast in rehearsals.
Pinewood Group plc and StoryFirst PST Limited have come together to launch a brand new company called Pinewood Television. The company will provide a multitude of services that focus exclusively on television productions for an international audience.
Doctor Strange, the latest film to be produced by Marvel Studios since Ant-Man was released July 8th 2015 has begun filming on location in Nepal, after which production will move to London to film in Pinewood Studios.
After having filmed in Georgia for his latest horror blockbuster Goosebumps, director Rob Letterman has detailed his love for the state as a prime filming location.
Camera systems provider Panavision is opening a satellite office at Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Georgia. The announcement comes soon after confirmation that Thor: Ragnarok will film at the studio, which will be Marvel’s fourth Atlanta-based production.
Netflix drama Bloodline has secured two Emmy nominations ahead of scheduled second season filming in the Florida Keys. The series tells a dark story of family secrets and has qualified for state support through Florida’s now defunct filming incentive.
Marvel’s new superhero film Ant-Man shot mostly on location in Georgia, doubling the state for San Francisco and using Pinewood Atlanta Studios as a base. The movie follows a thief who uses a technologically-advanced suit to shrink himself to the size of an ant.
The company behind Moon River Studios near Savannah in eastern Georgia claims the new development is the largest studio project in the US. Atlanta remains Georgia’s production centre, but Savannah has had a profile boost in recent weeks with the release of Magic Mike XXL.