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Historical miniseries Hannibal could film in North Africa or Mediterranean
A new historical miniseries focussing on the legendary general Hannibal Barca could consider filming locations in North Africa or the Mediterranean. Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry is producing the project with History Channel, which based its first scripted drama Vikings in…
High-end TV: How the small screen became big business
Business is booming for television production and countries around the world are clamouring for a piece of the action. High-end television shows with movie-scale production values are commanding large audiences, but what impact does this have on local industries and…
AFCI announces 2014 Board of Directors
The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) has announced its Board of Directors for 2014. The AFCI is the professional global organisation for film commissioners assisting filming productions, with George David as President. Pam Haynes (West Virginia Film Office) has…
Ireland expands filming incentives to cover non-EU talent salaries
Ireland has expanded its generous filming incentive package to cover salaries from talent originating outside the European Union (EU), which will include US star salaries. The move will help the country compete with the UK and could help attract more…
Yosemite National Park filming suffers as US government shutdown continues
Yosemite National Park in California is one of the popular American filming locations suffering as a result of the continued US government shutdown. Politicians in Washington, DC, have failed to agree a new budget, meaning federally-owned land across the US…
Entertainment firm plans new film studio for upstate New York
A California firm has announced plans to develop a film studio in the town of Schenectady in upstate New York. Pacifica Ventures wants to spend nearly USD70 million on filming facilities on a site formerly used by the American Locomotive…
Serial killer drama Dexter ends after years filming California as Miami
Serial killer drama Dexter is coming to an end after years spent filming Long Beach in California as South Florida. The show told the story of Dexter Morgan, a Miami-based police forensics expert who spent his free time secretly tracking…
Disney wins latest approval for major California film studio expansion
Disney’s plan for major film studio expansion in southern California has won the crucial approval of Los Angeles County Supervisors. The Golden Oak Movie Ranch in Santa Clarita will have more than 500,000 square feet of new facilities, including sound…
Dracula Year Zero films on location in Roe Valley in Northern Ireland
Universal’s new horror movie Dracula Year Zero is filming on location in Roe Valley Country Park in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The two days of shooting in the park are scheduled as part of three months of filming throughout the…
Dolphin Tale sequel to film in Florida
A sequel to hit 2011 family film Dolphin Tale will return to film on location in Florida this autumn. The first film told the true story of injured dolphin Winter, who was nursed back to health in a Florida aquarium…