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Conan O’Brien weaves curtains in India for American Express
Chat show host Conan O’Brien has been exploring the streets of Jaipur in north-west India for a new commercial from American Express. The spot shows him tracking down Indian silk that he weaves and dyes to use as the curtains…
Juicy Couture shoots new campaign on Icelandic lake
Fashion brand Juicy Couture built a set with wall flats up to nine metres high on a shallow lake called Hraunfjördur two hours from Reykjavik. The production scouted locations around the world, but Iceland’s geography made the decision easier for…
Australia makes AUD170 million from foreign location shoots
Productions from around the world are clearly finding Australia an appealing prospect, as foreign projects have delivered AUD170 million to the Australian economy in 2009/10. Seven overseas productions – two features and five TV programmes – chose to film Down…
Gazprom shoots action commercial in Prague with Jason Statham
Energy company Gazprom has filmed a new commercial with Jason Statham in Prague. In the new spot the actor is chased in his sports car through busy streets and an industrial warehouse by anonymous motorcyclists. Jonbi Gudmundsson, an Executive Producer…
Scubazoo films in the Malaysian jungle
Natural history and underwater specialist Scubazoo has journeyed into the lush Malaysian jungle to capture the Maliau Basin on film. The expedition was organised for an educational DVD produced for Malaysia’s Sabah Bioversity Council. The Maliau Basin is in a…
Leavesden Studios bought by Warner Bros.
Warner Brothers is to buy Leavesden Studios in the UK for UKP100 million. The facility will be substantially upgraded and a Harry Potter museum will be opened as well. Barry Meyer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Warner Brothers, said:…
USD50 million fund intended to boost filmmaking in Singapore
Singapore’s Media Development Authority and CJ Entertainment (CJE), a South Korean media giant, have announced the launch of a USD50 million fund to support Singapore filmmaking. Katharine Kim, Chief Executive Officer of CJE, said: “We believe this strategic Asian partnership…
Sevilla International Locations Expo running November 11th to 13th 2010
Producers and filmmakers from around the world will be gathering in Seville from November 11th 2010 for the Sevilla International Locations Expo (SILE). The event is a leading trade fair that specialises in promoting global filming locations. The Location Guide…
Jamiroquai films new music videos in Spain’s Almeria Desert
British band Jamiroquai has filmed two new music videos back-to-back in the Almeria Desert in Spain. White Knuckle Ride shows singer Jay Kay chasing a Porsche along a winding desert road in a helicopter. In Blue Skies he swaps the…
Pfister doubles Croatia for southern Italy
Swiss home furnishings supplier Pfister has filmed a new commercial in Croatia, doubling the country for southern Italy. Journey shows a young man in a rural town of the 1940s/50s saying goodbye to his family and friends as he sets…