A major expansion plan at Pinewood Studios in the UK has been halted. ‘Project Pinewood’ would have included a 100-acre set, but planning permission has been refused. The development would have included permanent sets for cities like New York, Venice and New Orleans.
One of our most popular stories this week has been news of HBO TV show Game of Thrones filming on location in Iceland for its second season. Over in the US New Mexico has finally secured location filming for The Lone Ranger, while North Carolina may be on target to become a major production centre.
Patrick studied film at Montana State University, before moving west to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the industry because, as he says, "that’s what you did”. He talks to TLG about his career, how the industry has changed over the last 20 years, and what it’s like to work with Eastwood.
A selection of classic Subaru vehicles has been treated to a transformative car wash experience by Revolver in New South Wales, Australia. The spot shows old Subarus racing across a dry lake bed into a car wash on wheels, with the brand’s newest model emerging on the other side.
[slideshow id=231]Christian was born and raised in Stockholm. Exploring his hometown and its surroundings as a youngster set the groundwork for his current knowledge, together with his great interest in design and architecture.
North Carolina and its EUE/Screen Gem Studios are likely to have a strong 2012 given the state’s 2011 success. Figures from the North Carolina Film Office show the state almost tripled its annual takings from direct production spend, making some USD220 million.
The warning signs have been around for a while, but Eastman Kodak has finally filed for bankruptcy protection. Over the past few weeks and months the iconic photographic products company has been trying to sell its patents portfolio, but clearly this has not been enough.
The AFCI (Association of Film Commissioners International) Locations Show 2012 will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on 15th and 16th June. AFCI head Martin Cuff is looking forward to a show where a major theme will be the supply of relevant information for film companies.