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Corey Rich Productions uses miniature helicopters on Pakistan peaks for Mammut
Corey Rich Productions used miniature RC (remote-controlled) helicopters to film a climbing expedition in the remote peaks of Pakistan for alpine clothing brand Mammut. Corey Rich directed the trip in the Karakoram mountain range. Climbers David Lama and Peter Ortner…
Lebanon minister reacts angrily to Homeland’s portrayal of Beirut
Lebanon’s Tourism Minister has reacted angrily over the portrayal of Beirut in TV thriller Homeland. The production filmed on location in Israel, doubling for the Lebanese capital, but Minister Faddy Abboud has said his capital is nothing like the on-screen…
Google Maps partners with The Catlin Seaview Survey for underwater images
Google Maps has partnered with a specialist marine organisation to expand its imaging to selected underwater environments. The Catlin Seaview Survey has been documenting the health of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef using a specially-designed underwater camera. Underwater Earth runs The…
Sonny/Premiere Heure stage 007 action on location in Prague for Coke Zero
Prague is the setting for 007-inspired stunt action in a new spot for Coke Zero from Premiere Heure and Sonny. Unlock The 007 In You shows a young man harnessing the spirit of James Bond as he chases a bored…
Filming on location at Universal Studios
Jeff Berry is Executive Director of Production Services and Virtual Effects at Universal Studios in California. He oversees the rental of sound stages and back lot locations for Universal, as well as the production services representative team that co-ordinates with…
Filming in Texas with Location Scout Bo Svensson
Bo started out in the industry in 1999 as a set PA and tried his hand at various different jobs before moving to Locations. With half his family based in Sweden he was a regular tour guide for them on…
Samsara: Filming a 65mm visual epic on location across 25 countries
Samsara is the new feature from Producer Mark Magidson and Director/Cinematographer Ron Fricke. It was shot in 25 countries over a five-year period and its UK release date is August 31st 2012. The film has a non-narrative structure – ‘samsara’…
Los Angeles County loses majority of upcoming TV dramas
The exodus of television projects from Los Angeles County seems set to continue for another year. Just two of the 23 new drama productions being launched by US networks in the coming months will film in Los Angeles. Most of…
Supply&Demand drives Fiat fleet into the sea in Italian adventure
A fleet of Fiats takes an underwater trip from Italy to the US in a new spot by Supply&Demand. A drive through the picturesque towns of Italy’s west coast ends with carefree drives into the ocean, before the Fiats emerge…
Filming in Tucson and southern Arizona with Tim Flood
Tim is a native of Tucson, Arizona. He spent a few years in Los Angeles in the early 80s learning the production ropes before returning to his home state. Tim has been involved with dozens of commercials, documentaries and theatrical…