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Valhalla Rising doubles Scotland for Canada
New Viking drama Valhalla Rising has shot in previously un-filmed parts of Scotland and has also used the country to double for Canada. The film is set in 1100AD and tells the story of a mute warrior who escapes from…
New Joe Wright film Hanna shoots in Finland
New feature Hanna, the latest project to be directed by Joe Wright, has shot near Kuusamo in Finland with Cate Blanchett, Eric Bana and Saoirse Ronan among the main players. Ronan plays the titular character, raised in Finland as a…
30% foreign film tax credit launched by Manitoba
The central Canadian province of Manitoba has launched a 30% all-spend foreign film tax credit in a bid to attract a greater number of productions. Manitoba’s offer is now worth 5% more than rival credits available in Ontario and Quebec.…
Chile tackles global perceptions after earthquake
Chile is facing the tricky task of tackling international ideas of what it can safely deliver in the aftermath of the February 27th earthquake. Concepcion in the southern part of the country was worst-affected. However, Chile has since contended with…
Amsterdam as a location for filming
Amsterdam is famous the world over for its crazy nightlife and tolerant attitude, but there’s a lot more to it. Beyond the infamous red light district and the 'coffee shops' packed with tourists lies a city crammed with history, art…
Serbia plans 15% filming incentive
Serbia may introduce a 15% filming incentive within the next eight weeks in a bid to encourage more production companies to film in the country. There are no details available yet as to what productions could be eligible for the…
New Julia Roberts feature finishes Bali leg of shoot
Julia Roberts’ new feature, Eat Pray Love, has completed the Bali leg of a shoot that’s also encompassing locations in Italy, India and the USA. Based on a true story, the film follows a woman who sets off on a…
Game of Thrones to film in and around Belfast
Belfast and various locations throughout Northern Ireland are to be used for the production of dark fantasy adventure Game of Thrones, which could be the biggest TV production ever to film in Europe. Major US cable network HBO has ordered…
Pinewood-Hamburg Joint Venture aims to benefit UK and German industries
The UK production industry could find it has the benefit of “more options” as a result of the recently-announced Joint Venture between Pinewood Studios and Studio Hamburg. Through the venture, UK crews will be more involved with European productions. Mark…
Cuba doubles for 1960s French Riviera in Stella Artois ad
Stella Artois has used Cuba to double for the French Riviera of the 1960s. Runaway Piano shows a delivery man morphing into a suave musician in three stages as he chases a stray piano down a hill. Sonny, London filmed…