HBO’s television film, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (adapted from the non-fiction novel of the same name) has begun filming in Atlanta, Georgia with scenes shot at Buckhead church.
The latest instalment in a series of Netflix-exclusive films produced by Adam Sandler is now filming on location in Griffith Park, Los Angeles. Sandy Wexler is the third entry in a four film contract that Sandler’s production company, Happy Madison signed with Netflix in October 2014.
Netflix’s upcoming drama series Ozarks will begin filming today at the former Little River Grill restaurant by Lake Allatoona, Georgia. The once closed restaurant has now been purchased by Netflix to be used in the show which stars Jason Bateman (Arrested Development) and Laura Linney (Sully).
A new piece of legislation could have major implications for New York’s film incentive programme, asking that USD5 million of the fund’s overall USD420 million be allocated specifically to projects that employ women and minorities in lead writing and directing roles.
Director Greg McLean’s upcoming film Jungle, has finished filming on location in Colombia. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jungle is based on the true story of one Yossi Ghinsberg who ventured out on a trip through the Amazon jungle and lived to tell the tale. The production has qualified to receive Colombia’s 40% cash rebate incentive for feature films, made-for-television features and documentaries.
The Nice Guys, starring Ryan Gosling (The Big Short) and Russell Crowe (Noah) descended upon Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles and Northyards Boulevard in Atlanta to film on location. The production also visited California’s Covina Bowl which has retained its retro aesthetic and fits the film’s period setting perfectly.
After receiving three Academy Awards and three Golden Globes, The Revenant’s incredibly successful awards period continued this weekend at the Location Managers Guild International Awards, taking home the award for Outstanding Locations in a Period Film. Portions of the film were shot on location in Alberta, Canada but the production later moved to Tierra del Fuego in search of more snow.
Ahead of the AFCI Locations Show, The Location Guide will be dedicating its news section from April 11th to 15th entirely to articles about filming in the West Coast of America. Senior Vice President Perry Husman, one of Warner’s key decision makers, spoke exclusively to TLG about the studio’s creative process.