Global Search: Nordic States
Latest News (364)
Cash rebate incentive inbound for Ukraine
Ukraine is set to install its own system of film incentives after the draft law, “On State Support of Cinematography in Ukraine” was passed by the country’s government on January 28th. The incentive is expected to be a 25% cash…
Kansas City Council to consider implementing film incentives
The Kansas City Council will meet today to discuss a proposal regarding the implementation of a film incentive programme. The incentive, which will take the form of a rebate has been proposed after concerns from professionals within the film industry…
Apple commissions first scripted series with Dr. Dre biopic
Technology company Apple have begun filming its first scripted series, Vital Signs. The show will be a semi-autobiographical drama about the life of hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Dr. Dre (real name Andre Young), who rose to stardom as part of…
TLG talks to Location Manager Ken Haber about the impact of incentives and working on Thelma and Louise
Ken Haber, aside from being a good friend of TLG is also one of the most well known Location Managers in the industry. Ken’s resume includes work on a number of classic Hollywood films such as Thelma and Louise and…
Third Wolverine film to be shot in New Orleans and New Mexico
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…
Is Star Wars: Episode VIII eyeing Croatia as a potential filming location?
While an official announcement has yet to be made, multiple sources are reporting that the eighth instalment in the Star Wars episodic film series will be filmed partially in Croatia. Principal photography on the production has already begun at Pinewood…
TLG speaks to Production Executive Markus Bensch about filming Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies and Oscar nominations
From working as a Location Scout, a Location Manager and now more recently becoming a Production Executive for locations, it’s fair to say that Markus Bensch knows his way around the industry. His breadth of work includes The Bourne Supremacy,…
Pinewood and StoryFirst unveil joint venture, Pinewood Television
Pinewood Group plc and StoryFirst PST Limited have come together to launch a brand new company called Pinewood Television. The company will provide a multitude of services that focus exclusively on television productions for an international audience. Pinewood Television will…
Governor Chris Christie vetoes plans for New Jersey film incentive
Governor to the state of New Jersey, Chris Christie has vetoed a proposed motion to install a new system of filming incentives within the state. In 2011 Christie similarly halted a USD420,000 tax credit made available for the first season…
The next Fast and Furious film is eyeing Cuba as a filming location
The eight instalment in the popular Fast and Furious film franchise will be shot on location in Cuba if preproduction negotiations are successful. The film’s Director, F. Gary Gray recently scouted the country for possible locations, with paperwork now being…