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New film studio and theme park planned for development in Shanghai
A new film studio is being planned for construction in Shanghai through a deal between Beijing Enlight Media and Seven Stars Media. Hengdian World Studios is already established five hours’ drive from Shanghai, offering expansive sets and a replica of…
Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios officially opens for filming in South-East Asia
Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios (PIMS) has officially opened for filming in Johor, Malaysia. The new GBP100 million facility spans 50 acres near Singapore and offers world-class film and TV stages, as well as office space, post-production resources and a 30-acre…
Michael Bay sought ‘new experience’ filming Transformers 4 on location in China
Filmmaker Michael Bay chose to shoot action movie follow-up Transformers: Age of Extinction partly on location in China to chase a “new experience” as a director. The new movie shot partly in Hong Kong, but also built a Hong Kong…
The Location Beach Lounge Partner 2014: CrossWind Advertising
CrossWind Advertising is partnering with The Location Guide for our Location Beach Lounge at Cannes Lions. The Lounge will be on Plage Goeland from 16-20 June. CrossWind Advertising is a service network that operates throughout Latin America, South-East Asia and…
Calgary confirms site for Alberta film studio
Authorities in Calgary, Alberta, have confirmed the site for the province’s first purpose-built film studio. The Calgary Film Centre will be built in the east of the city and could help Alberta attract more high-profile productions like crime series Fargo…
US drama co-production Dig starts filming on location in Jerusalem
American drama co-production Dig has started shooting in Jerusalem and could help boost Israel’s profile as an international filming location. The series tells the story of an FBI agent uncovering a conspiracy while investigating the murder of an archaeologist in…
BBC films period drama Poldark in Bath
The BBC has filmed scenes for its new period drama Poldark on location in Bath in the west of England. Production is based at The Bottle Yard Studios in nearby Bristol, which was also the long-term home of Channel’s period…
Cannes Lions Soiree Partner 2014: Fresco Film Services
Fresco Film Services has joined The Location Guide as a partner for our Soiree at the Cannes Lions Festival. Fresco dates back to 1972 and became Fresco Film Services in 2006, working primarily in commercials and features in Spain and…
Location Report: Filming on location in Tanzania in East Africa
I am on my way to Tanzania to explore why this East African country is experiencing an increasing number of incoming productions and not just to film the wildlife. I board a KLM flight in Amsterdam and find my seat.…
Queensland launches Reel Scout app to boost regional filming location library
Queensland in north-eastern Australia has launched Reel Scout, a new mobile app designed to boost the region’s library of filming locations. Ordinary citizens are being encouraged to register their homes and properties to expand available shooting options for producers. “Reel…