The upcoming live action adaptation of the popular Japanese manga series, Ghost in the Shell has started filming on location in Wellington, New Zealand. The project will star Scarlett Johansson as the lead protagonist Motoko Kusanagi, with Michael Pitt having just been cast as the series’ iconic villain The Laughing Man.
In conjunction with production company The Ink Factory and AMC, the BBC’s upcoming drama The Night Manager was filmed in multiple locations around the globe, including Zermatt, London, Majorca and Morocco.
When looking for possible filming locations, it is difficult to imagine that the nation of Uzbekistan would be at the top of anyone’s list and yet it has proved itself to be a viable option in some cases.
Located in the north-east of England, Newcastle may seem like an unassuming destination for location filming but in recent years the city has become an attractive area particularly for television shows. Recent productions include the upcoming ITV adaptation of Beowulf and detective series Vera.
The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) have elected their new Chairman, Kevin Jennings alongside implementing four new officers to the Board of Directors.
An agreement has been reached between the Chilean Production Companies Association and the Chilean Talent Agencies Association to bring an end to mandatory buyouts for any future productions hoping to hire regional talent within Chile.
The airline company JetBlue have announced plans to open up a direct flight from Buffalo, New York to LAX. While the company currently offers a variety of flights from Buffalo to parts of California, this new transport link is expected to have a major impact on both the Californian and New York film industry.
The third Wolverine-centric spin-off film is to begin filming in New Orleans and New Mexico, with principal photography commencing April 25th. The film will be directed by James Mangold (The Wolverine) and will see Hugh Jackman return to the titular role alongside co-star Patrick Stewart.