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Filming for Alice in Wonderland sequel doubles Gloucester for London docks
Fantasy sequel Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass has filmed briefly on location in Gloucester, in south-west England, doubling the city’s historic docks for a period London setting of around 1850. The film will feature Johnny Depp resuming his…
India report makes case for filming incentives to boost international production
A new report has advocated a formal filming incentive programme for India and has emphasised the benefits of film tourism. The country enjoyed a recent profile boost with light comedy hit The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. The report, by the…
Production Guild Awards announce individual filming prize recipients
The Production Guild of Great Britain has announced a series of awards to be given to British production professionals at a Hertfordshire ceremony this weekend. Location Manager Sue Quinn will be recognised for her work on Tom Cruise’s acclaimed sci-fi…
Crime drama Hinterland filming on location in Aberystwyth in Wales
Welsh crime drama Hinterland is filming its second series on location in the Aberystwyth region of western Wales. The show’s dark tone is inspired by popular Scandinavian dramas like The Killing and it is filmed in both English and Welsh.…
Studio Center film facility in Detroit plans refurbishment for 2015
Michigan’s Studio Center filming facility in Detroit is to be refurbished and rebranded to boost its profile from 2015. In recent years the facility has hosted scenes for George Clooney’s political drama The Ides of March, while Michigan is currently…
Vacation movie reboot to film on location at Atlanta Film Studios in Georgia
A reboot of the Vacation comedy movies of the 80s is set to film on location at Atlanta Film Studios (AFS) Paulding County, in Georgia. Atlanta is among the most popular production cities in the US, partly because of its…
Cape Town Film Studios considers expansion as international demand rises
Cape Town Film Studios head Niko Dekker has announced a need for an expansion of the South Africa facility in response to surging international demand. The studio is home to pirate drama series Black Sails and has also hosted Northmen:…
Australian version of reality game show I’m A Celebrity to film in Africa
An Australian version of the UK reality show I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! will film in a jungle location in Africa. The format puts minor celebrities in a ‘remote’ jungle camp where they complete trials for privileges…
South Africa film professionals to hold government talks over work visa changes
The Cape Film Commission in South Africa will meet with the government later this month to discuss concerns about planned work visa changes. A new visa system is scheduled to be formally launched in October that could cause complications for…
Sylvester Stallone to return to Louisiana to film new Rambo movie
Actor and filmmaker Sylvester Stallone is set to return to Louisiana to film the fifth movie in his Rambo action franchise. It will be the first entry to shoot in the state, although Stallone himself has worked there extensively on…