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US drama Dig to recreate Jerusalem interiors filming on location in New Mexico
The US drama series Dig is to start filming first unit interior scenes in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the city given a profile boost by Breaking Bad. Much of the show’s first series has been shot in Jerusalem, but producers decided…
Scotland anticipates film tourism boost as Outlander launch approaches
Scotland is anticipating a film tourism boost as the launch date approaches for TV miniseries Outlander. Based on novels by Diana Gabaldon, the show filmed on location near Glasgow and tells a time-travelling story that flits between World War II…
Dwayne Johnson brings ancient history to Hungary filming Hercules
Action star Dwayne Johnson filmed his new, big-budget version of Hercules on location in Hungary. Production was based at Origo Film Studio in Budapest, a facility that offers eight separate sound stages. “The Hercules production used four of our sound…
Star Wars filming on location off County Kerry in south-west Ireland
A short location shoot for Star Wars: Episode VII reportedly starts today on the island of Skellig Michael off the coast of County Kerry in south-western Ireland. The island became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996 and is home…
Chris Froome cycles the Eurotunnel filming new spot with Jaguar and Team Sky
Cyclist Chris Froome, winner of the 2013 Tour de France with Team Sky, has become the first person to cycle the Eurotunnel. In a stunt organised by Jaguar – who provides Team Sky’s support vehicles – Froome cycled through a…
China partners with Cannes for planned Film City and festival near Shanghai
China is developing plans for a new Film City in Anji, near Shanghai. Working through a partnership with authorities in Cannes, three Chinese entities want to develop a special zone inspired by the French city’s cultural impact that will provide…
JAMPRO looks to Jamaica's future as Carole Beckford becomes new Film Commissioner
JAMPRO, the Jamaican Film Commission, is looking to the future with the appointment of Carole Beckford as the organisation’s new Film Commissioner. In her new position, Beckford will oversee all of Jamaica’s cultural industries. Beckford has a background in journalism…
Sam Worthington to film Hunter’s Prayer on location in Hungary and Yorkshire
Australian actor Sam Worthington, star of James Cameron’s Avatar, is set to film new feature Hunter’s Prayer on location in Hungary and in Yorkshire, in north-east England. The movie will tell the story of a lone assassin protecting a small…
Joshua Tree films off-road in southern India for new Tata Safari commercial
Joshua Tree filmed off-road in the southern Indian state of Karnataka for a new campaign for the Tata Safari. The lifestyle piece shows a group of friends enjoying themselves as they take a leisurely drive through the Indian countryside. The…
Dwayne Johnson films scenes for disaster movie San Andreas in San Francisco
Action star Dwayne Johnson is filming scenes for his upcoming earthquake disaster movie San Andreas on location in San Francisco. The city is in fact a relatively minor pit-stop for the film, which is not eligible for filming incentive support…