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Global ad spending increase in 2010 could surpass previous predictions
Increases in global advertising spending for 2010 was predicted at 2.2% earlier this year, but the figure could actually be as high as 3.5%, according to media services company ZenithOptimedia. North America could see the most dramatic regional turnaround with…
Film co-production agreement signed between China and Singapore
China and Singapore have signed a film co-production agreement in Beijing. The agreement covers feature films made for both theatrical and TV release. Official co-productions will qualify for the same funding and incentives available for national productions in each country.…
UK inward investment film production down on 2009
UK-based feature film production dipped slightly in the first half of 2010 compared to the same period last year, according to new figures from the UK Film Council. The opening six months of this year saw production on major projects…
Ubisoft shoots in Downtown LA
Computer game developer Ubisoft has filmed a new commercial for game Shaun White Skateboarding in Downtown Los Angeles. Transformation shows skateboarders performing trick shots through the city, with ramps, steps and other obstacles springing up around them. The shoot lasted…
Rushes Soho Shorts Festival starts today
Short films up to 30 minutes in length are being showcased from today at the Rushes Soho Shorts Festival in London. There are 170 different films competing in categories including Documentary, Animation, Newcomers and Music Video. Last year films were…
Foster’s doubles Portuguese beach for Australia
Beer brand Foster’s has filmed its latest series of commercials on a beach in Portugal, doubling the location for Australia. Girlfriend’s Mum, Leaner and Tattoo each show men in the UK calling a pair of Aussie men in a beach…
Specsavers shoots new ad in submarine museum
UK opticians Specsavers has filmed a new spot on a real submarine in the Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport. Sub shows a German World War II U-boat crew undergoing an emergency, which turns out to be a whale mistaking…
Threatened transportation strike could affect LA location shoots
A strike being threatened by Los Angeles transportation workers could affect location filming scheduled for the Californian city and even further afield. Teamsters are currently calling for a 3% annual pay rise, rather than the 2% offered by producers. The…
John Carter of Mars wraps Utah leg of shoot
Upcoming Disney/Pixar feature John Carter of Mars has wrapped the Utah leg of its shoot, according to Deseret News. It is the first Pixar co-production to involve live-action footage. The production was lured to Utah in part by the state’s…
Travelers Insurance commercial shoots in South Africa
A new Travelers Insurance commercial has been filmed in South Africa. Watering Hole shows a collection of wild animals that would normally be eating each other co-existing peacefully on the plains of South Africa. Anne Flavin, an Account Manager at…