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Spectrum Films partners with Box Films to open production base in Chile
Spectrum Films, based in Mexico City, has opened a new production base in Chile. The company has partnered with Box Films in Santiago and the base will be run by Daniel de la Vega of Sahara Films and Carolina Guarachi…
Gerard Butler’s Machine Gun Preacher doubles South Africa for Sudan
A worthy story hiding behind a B-movie heading, Machine Gun Preacher filmed partly on location in South Africa, doubling the country for what was then southern Sudan. It tells the true story of Sam Childers, a reformed US biker who…
Sam Mendes’ James Bond film to shoot on location in Istanbul
The new James Bond film, starring Daniel Craig and directed by Sam Mendes, will be filming scenes in Istanbul, according to the Anatolia news agency. The popular tourist area of Sultanahmet is likely to be the focus, but other parts…
Editor's Weekly
It’s been a busy week for pre-production news in the features industry, with both the James Bond and Iron Man franchises altering their location filming plans. GM-owned vehicle manufacturer Opel has come out with an ambitious shoot in Spain, and…
Sam Mendes’ James Bond film ditches India location filming plan
The new James Bond film has abandoned plans to film on location in India, with South Africa being the likely replacement. India was on the verge of being confirmed for the franchise for the first time in nearly 30 years,…
Editor's Weekly
Guinness re-asserted itself as a brand this week with an epic rain-soaked battle shot in Hungary. South Africa and New Zealand formed a co-production agreement that could boost both of these global production hubs, and there was news from two…
Special iPhone app launched to track Fireflies West charity riders in California
A special iPhone app has been launched to track the charity riders taking part in the Fireflies West cycle ride, which starts today, and to encourage donations. Advertising industry professionals are among those taking part in the ride to raise…
Fireflies West cycling tour in California to benefit leukaemia research
Friday sees the start of the 4th annual Fireflies West cycling tour in California to raise money for leukaemia research. Advertising industry professionals will be taking part in the 550-mile, six-day ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Riders will…
New Zealand and South Africa sign location filming co-production deal
New Zealand has signed a co-production deal with South Africa. It means New Zealand productions qualifying as official co-productions can access incentive schemes in South Africa, while qualifying South African projects will get the same treatment in New Zealand. Authorities…
From the Editor: Week in Review
One of our popular stories this week has been news that the second series of Game of Thrones will be filmed partly in Croatia, which is great for the eastern European country. In other news production has started at Fox…