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I Am Number Four prepares for 13-week shoot in Pittsburgh
Sci-fi drama I Am Number Four is to begin up to 13 weeks of shooting in Pittsburgh in mid-May, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The film will tell the story of an alien hiding on Earth in human form following…
Continental Airlines ad doubles Buenos Aires for major international cities
Major commercial carrier Continental Airlines has doubled Buenos Aires for London, New York, Shanghai and Paris for its latest advert. Seamless follows a businessman as he walks across a busy urban street to a newsstand before meeting colleagues in the…
Tax credits in US state of Georgia increase filming production by 400% in two years
Filming production throughout the state of Georgia in the US has risen by 400% over the course of the last two years, according to figures from the Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.…
Valhalla Rising doubles Scotland for Canada
New Viking drama Valhalla Rising has shot in previously un-filmed parts of Scotland and has also used the country to double for Canada. The film is set in 1100AD and tells the story of a mute warrior who escapes from…
Green Zone uses Spain, Morocco and the UK for film locations
Paul Greengrass’ Green Zone, which puts Matt Damon back where he belongs at the heart of another action-packed thriller, has opened globally to excellent reviews. The film, shot in Greengrass’ trademark verite style, is set in a chaotic, claustrophobic Baghdad,…
Chile tackles global perceptions after earthquake
Chile is facing the tricky task of tackling international ideas of what it can safely deliver in the aftermath of the February 27th earthquake. Concepcion in the southern part of the country was worst-affected. However, Chile has since contended with…
Amsterdam as a location for filming
Amsterdam is famous the world over for its crazy nightlife and tolerant attitude, but there’s a lot more to it. Beyond the infamous red light district and the 'coffee shops' packed with tourists lies a city crammed with history, art…
Underwater filming equipment explored
Specialist underwater filming equipment can produce outstanding and atmospheric sub-aqua images, whether this is for use in wildlife documentaries or for fleeting shots of a character taking a swim in a TV or film production. There are no cameras designed…
Italy booming after new incentive
Since new EC Treaty state aid rules kicked in fully in the summer of 2009, Italy has been in the middle of a production frenzy, as producers get wise to both national and regional incentives available for their pictures. The…
Cinespace Film Studios plans new Toronto facility
Cinespace Film Studios has bought more than 20 acres of property in Toronto and plans to develop a series of studios, production offices and car parking space. The property is the former Consumers Glass Factory at Etobicoke and Steve Mirkopoulos,…