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Imaginary Forces films ancient Greece in California for God of War game trailer
Production company Imaginary Forces created ancient Greece on location in California in the trailer for videogame God of War: Ascension – From Ashes. The spot shows ancient warriors rallying in a valley before hero Kratos finds himself in a world…
State-of-the-art underwater camera films giant squid south of Japan
A new state-of-the-art underwater camera has been used to film the first-ever footage of a giant squid in its natural habitat in deep water south of Japan. Medusa is a remote-operated camera craft designed to film unobstrusively in deep-sea environments.…
Australia courts Disney’s 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea with bigger filming incentive
Australia is courting Disney’s big-budget remake 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea: Captain Nemo by doubling its location filming offset for a one-off payment. Disney has scouted filming locations in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales for the shoot that David…
Cardiff Film Unit set up as demand rises for location filming in Welsh capital
Cardiff council has set up a dedicated film unit to handle the rise in demand for location filming in the Welsh capital. The new unit will manage location filming in council-owned buildings and on city roads, and will also promote…
Stephen Poliakoff drama Dancing on the Edge films London and West Midlands
Stephen Poliakoff’s miniseries Dancing on the Edge filmed on location across London and West Midlands. Location Manager Harriet Lawrence talks to TLG about the practical challenges of shooting the tale of a young journalist promoting a black jazz band in…
Cutting Edge Pictures films on location in Indian Himalayas for Tata Motors
Cutting Edge Pictures filmed on location in and around the Himalayan town of Manali in northern India for a spot for Indian vehicle brand Tata Motors. The commercial shows off the Tata Safari Storme's ability to navigate adventurous and remote…
Maine location filming incentive plan causes controversy in north-east US
A plan to launch a location filming incentive in the state of Maine in the north-eastern US is proving controversial. One local politician wants to offer a production rebate for feature films, but he’s battling suggestions that the economic benefits…
Les Miserables recreates 19th Century France on location in southern England
Tom Hooper’s grandiose Oscar-nominated production of Les Miserables filmed across southern England, using Pinewood Studios as a base. Key locations including Greenwich in London, Chatham in Kent and Winchester College in Hampshire were turned into France of the early 19th…
Location Manager Michael John Meehan: Making water work on film
Michael John Meehan got his break as Location Manager on Peter Weir's Witness in 1985. Over the years his areas of expertise have become more specialised. He talks to TLG about the challenges of working with water in film production.…
New report: UK studios may need to expand to see off global competition
A new report has indicated that the UK’s major studios may need to expand if they’re to stay globally competitive. The study for Pinewood Studios and Creative England suggests Britain will need to continue developing state-of-the-art facilities as international production…