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Pinewood Studios annual report reiterates need for expansion
Pinewood Studios has reiterated the need for expansion in its annual report. The Pinewood Studios Development Framework plan was refused planning permission by local authorities a few weeks ago and a Public Inquiry has been scheduled for mid-November 2013. The…
Nevada announces location filming incentive of up to 19% for 2014
Nevada has announced a location filming incentive worth up to 19% of local expenditure and the programme will become available in January 2014. Productions will need to film at least 60% of their project in-state and spend a minimum of…
Pinewood Studios appeals against expansion plan development refusal
Pinewood Studios has appealed against a decision to refuse planning permission for its expansion plan. Local authority South Bucks District Council rejected the GBP200 million Pinewood Studios Development Framework earlier this month after staunch local opposition. “In relation to this…
Texas triples location filming incentive fund
Authorities in Texas have tripled the size of their location filming incentive fund, broadening the state’s production appeal. The move means Texas will offer USD95 million for the next two years, a massive increase on the USD32 million that was…
Michigan may keep location filming fund at $50m for another year
Michigan is likely to keep its location filming fund at USD50 million for the next year. The northern-US state is hosting several high-profile productions in 2013, including Michael Bay’s Transformers 4 and Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut How to Catch a…
Bonnie and Clyde TV miniseries films gangster tale on location in Louisiana
A new TV miniseries telling the story of infamous Great Depression gangsters Bonnie and Clyde has filmed on location in Louisiana. Bonnie and Clyde: Dead and Alive also doubled the state for various Mid-West locations, including Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri and…
Saturday Night Live veteran films New Jersey-set story in New York
Actress Kristen Wiig, a veteran of comedy show Saturday Night Live, has filmed her new feature largely on location in New York, doubling for New Jersey. New Jersey lacks funds for its filming incentive and local authorities know this is…
Pinewood warns of James Bond filming loss without studio expansion
Pinewood Studios has warned that without permission to expand its facilities, the James Bond franchise could decide to film future instalments in studios outside the UK. Local authorities will decide this week whether Pinewood can go ahead with a GBP200…
Location Manager John Latenser: Filming on location in Washington DC
Washington, DC, remains a popular story setting. Most recently it has inspired drama series House of Cards and hit comedy Veep, although neither show actually shoots in the city. Location Manager John Latenser discusses the practicalities of filming the US…
Los Angeles lowers cost of Grand Park location filming
Los Angeles County authorities have agreed to reduce the cost of location filming permits at the recently-opened Grand Park on a short-term basis. Prices have been lowered from USD20,000 a day per block of park space to USD5,000 a day,…