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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…
Comedy series Trollied returns to film fourth season on location in Bristol
Hit Sky 1 comedy Trollied is returning to shoot a fourth season on location in Bristol. Set in a supermarket in Warrington in north-west England, the series films on a purpose-built supermarket set at The Bottle Yard Studios. “We’re very…
VIP Luncheon to mark ‘Team Brazil Warm-Up’ at Cannes Lions
A VIP Luncheon will mark a ‘Team Brazil Warm-Up’ at the Cannes Lions advertising festival this week. The event will be held tomorrow (Wednesday 18 June) at Pierre Cardin’s Bubble House from 1-5pm. The luncheon will be hosted by ABEDESIGN…
Elstree Studios in London consults industry over use for new back lot space
Elstree Studios in north London is consulting with the production industry over use of its new back lot space. The studio, which has hosted recent productions like dance comedy Cuban Fury, has cleared some of its disused land and is…
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…
Commercial country: Brazil welcomes the World Cup’s global spotlight
It’s finally here! As international football fever descends on Brazil for the FIFA World Cup, fans around the world are gathering around their TV screens to enjoy the nail-biting drama. Brazil plans to make a global impact far beyond the…
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…
New York half-year location filming surpasses record for whole of 2013
Location filming in New York in the first five months of the year has already surpassed production levels for the whole of 2013. Figures from Empire State Development show that New York has already hosted 23 TV pilot shoots, the…
Homeland location filming in South Africa delayed by new visa regulations
Cape Town filming for the fourth season of US terrorism drama Homeland has been rescheduled because of delays caused by new work visa regulations. Foreign talent and crew coming into South Africa must now make visa applications in person in…
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.…