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Twilight star Kristen Stewart films on location in Wales for Snow White and the Huntsman
Wales has become a bit of a go-to beach filming location in the UK. Kristen Stewart’s been at Marloes Sands near Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire for several days filming Snow White and the Huntsman. A several-hundred-strong crew is involved, along…
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It’s been a busy week for pre-production news in the features industry, with both the James Bond and Iron Man franchises altering their location filming plans. GM-owned vehicle manufacturer Opel has come out with an ambitious shoot in Spain, and…
New Jersey Governor refuses location filming tax credit for MTV's Jersey Shore
If the Governor of New Jersey has his way, MTV’s ‘reality’ show Jersey Shore won’t be receiving the filming tax credits it’s eligible for. Governor Chris Christie has blocked the USD420,000 the show can claim for filming in the state,…
Hawaiian island of Maui considers its location filming future
Hawaiians on the island of Maui are looking into ways to improve their appeal as a filming location. Over 150 people gathered at a meeting earlier this week held by the Maui Film Office, according to MauiNow.com. New studios and…
Paulo Miranda brings strategising experience to Film Planet in São Paulo
Paulo Miranda has moved from FilmBrazil to Film Planet in São Paulo. At FilmBrazil, Paulo improved international perceptions of Brazil as a commercial production centre. He also launched FilmBrazil Experience, which invites advertising professionals to spend a week exploring Brazil.…
Michigan loses Iron Man 3 to location filming incentives in North Carolina
Michigan’s bad fortunes are continuing with news that the state has lost its bid to host production of Marvel’s next Iron Man sequel, according to the Detroit Free Press. The film, which will star Robert Downey Jr, will instead film…
Ciclope Director Francisco Condorelli discusses Buenos Aires advertising festival
The second Ciclope advertising festival will take place in Buenos Aires from November 14th to 16th. Its full name is the Ciclope International Advertising Craft Festival and festival director Francisco Condorelli talked to TLG about how it celebrates the craft…
Opel films on a glacier and underwater on location in Spain for Ampera commercial
German car company Opel has filmed hot, cold and underwater on location in Spain for a new commercial for its electric Ampera vehicle. Going Further compares the car’s cutting-edge technology with the pioneering achievements of an ultra-marathoner, an alpinist and…
Mitsubishi explores outskirts of Kuala Lumpur filming on location in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur has become Mitsubishi’s playground in its new commercial for the company's latest SUV. Played as a short action film, Shopping shows a driver taking his Mitsubishi on a trip through some remote landscapes on what turns out to…
Sam Mendes’ James Bond film ditches India location filming plan
The new James Bond film has abandoned plans to film on location in India, with South Africa being the likely replacement. India was on the verge of being confirmed for the franchise for the first time in nearly 30 years,…