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ITV to close London studios after 40+ years of operation
ITV have announced that their London-based film studio, which has hosted television content for over 40 years, is set to close. The South Bank building, which also serves as ITV’s headquarters, will be redeveloped to expand its capabilities as an…
Governor Jim Justice proposes dismantling the West Virginia film incentive
The Governor of West Virginia, Jim Justice, has called for the local film incentive programme to be dismantled under the new state budget. In addition to scrapping the incentive, USD341,000 will also be deducted from the West Virginia Film Office…
Love Actually sequel begins on location shoot in London
Filming has begun on a short sequel to Richard Curtis’s 2003 ensemble comedy, Love Actually. The first day of principal photography took place along London’s South Bank yesterday, as the project returned to an iconic location that was featured in…
Paramount Pictures feature film scores biggest California tax credit to date
The California Film Commission has recently distributed USD100 million in tax credits across 22 different projects, one of which received USD22.4 million, the largest payout to date. Paramount Pictures received the record-breaking sum for an untitled feature film. Bradley Cooper’s…
I, Daniel Blake named Outstanding British Film at the BAFTAs
As many predicted, after being awarded the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, I, Daniel Blake was crowned as this year’s Outstanding British Film during Sunday night’s BAFTA ceremony. Filmed entirely in Newcastle upon Tyne, Ken Loach’s scathing drama…
Louisiana attracts Marvel’s new Cloak and Dagger TV series
Filming has begun on Marvel’s upcoming TV series, Cloak and Dagger, with principal photography taking place in New Orleans. The new series will be the first collaboration between Marvel and Freeform (previously ABC Family), subsequently targeted at a young teenage…
84 Lumber’s controversial Super Bowl commercial filmed in Mexico, serviced by La Casa Films
84 Lumber’s infamous Super Bowl commercial, The Journey Begins, is one of the year’s most talked about advertising spots after having amassed over 10 million views online. The commercial was serviced by La Casa Films, whose previous credits include shoots…
Malta’s production industry could change under new legislation
Malta Film Commission has unveiled plans for new legislation that will apply significant changes to the local production industry. One of the bill’s most notable aspects, the introduction of a skill-based film register, will require local servicing companies to publically…
The stakes are raised as Sharknado 5 heads for global shoot
The fifth instalment of SyFy’s Sharknado series has now entered into production, filming on location in Bulgaria. After the Bulgarian shoot is complete, the project will travel to the UK, Australia and two other countries that have yet to be…
Paul Thomas Anderson and Daniel Day-Lewis reunite in Yorkshire for new film
Production has commenced on Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, with scenes being shot in Lythe, North Yorkshire. The current untitled film marks Anderson’s first project since 2014’s Inherent Vice and the first time that the Director has worked with Daniel…