The new James Bond film has abandoned plans to film on location in India, with South Africa being the likely replacement. India was on the verge of being confirmed for the franchise for the first time in nearly 30 years, but permitting delays might have been a factor in scuppering the plans.
[slideshow id=152]Hamish has been with the Glasgow Film Office for 13 years. Following a restructuring in 2008, he is now responsible for dealing with all location and production enquiries for the office.
The remake of Schwarzenegger sci-fi classic Total Recall has wrapped in Toronto with stars Colin Farrell and Jessica Biel. The major shoot at one point shut down central arterial road Lake Shore Boulevard for nearly a full working week, according to the Toronto Star.
Huntington Beach in Orange County, California, has opened a film commission. It will offer free assistance in helping film crews find anything from filming locations through to on-set catering and accommodation. It will also be responsible for marketing the seaside city.
Guinness re-asserted itself as a brand this week with an epic rain-soaked battle shot in Hungary. South Africa and New Zealand formed a co-production agreement that could boost both of these global production hubs, and there was news from two of the biggest studio features shooting right now.
[slideshow id=155]Film tourism has become a way for countries to benefit from a high-profile production for years after the crews have wrapped. A few months ahead of of David Fincher’s version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, a report is considering the film tourism legacy of the Swedish Millennium Trilogy.
A special iPhone app has been launched to track the charity riders taking part in the Fireflies West cycle ride, which starts today, and to encourage donations. Advertising industry professionals are among those taking part in the ride to raise money for leukaemia research and treatment.
A low-budget feature called Dogman has been awarded incentive support in Michigan. It will spend just over USD380,000 and get a payment of slightly more than USD155,000. Inspired by Michigan folklore, the film tells the story of a wolf-like animal said to appear in the seventh year of each decade.