Cinecitta Studios to be 100% privately owned
The Italian government is selling its stake in Rome's Cinecitta Studios thereby completing the privatisation of the historic facilities.
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Tourism Australia enlists Baz Luhrmann for ad campaign
Tourism Australia's global marketing campaign is being led by a TV commercial created by film director Baz Luhrmann.
Traube stays at Film France
Nicolas Traube has been re-elected as president of Film France. The board has also decided that treasurer David Kodsi and secretary Olivier Meneux will also stay in their posts.
Abu Dhabi media zone to be ready by January
Abu Dhabi's new media zone, the latest step in the city's push to be taken seriously by the international film industry, is due to be up and running by January 2009.
Paris fire shuts Travolta vehicle
A fire on the set of From Paris With Love, a EuropaCorp production starring John Travolta, has resulted in the film being shut down.
Seminar calls for more Asian incentives
Bill Bowling, former worldwide locations executive for Warner Bros, has urged Asian film commissions and government officials to step up attempts to offer attractive film incentives.
Japan to launch central film commission
The deputy director of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Yasushi Nozawa, has revealed further details about the planned Japan Film Commission.
Florida assesses impact of film industry
The second installment of the Florida Film and Entertainment Industry Economic Assessment has been released. The report states that the estimated economic impact of the Florida film and entertainment industry cluster grew from nearly USD27 billion in 2003 to USD29.2 billion in 2007.