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The Mummy kicks off Universal’s Dark Universe franchise with Namibia and London locations
The first instalment in Universal Pictures’ Dark Universe series, The Mummy, was shot on location in Namibia, London and Surrey. The film’s opening scenes were shot in and around the coastal city of Swakopmund, which was doubled for Egypt and…
Interview with Matthew Earl Jones, Head of The Arizona Film and Media Office, and Shelli Hall of the Tucson Film Office
Despite having a successful history with film and television for almost a century, Arizona’s production industry is definitely moving into new territory. Along with a new USD20 million studio facility, the state has brought back its film commission, now titled…
Moroccan Government approves new filming incentive for 2016
The Moroccan Government has approved a 20% cash rebate for international productions, set to be implemented March 31st 2016 as part of a bill known as the 2016 Finance Law. The required minimum expenditure for the rebate will be MAD20…
Talking with Rock the Kasbah's Location Manager, Souheil Hallaoui
To say that Location Manager Souheil Halloui is a master of Morocco would be an understatement. On his resume you will find some of the biggest films and TV shows to have shot in the country over the last 15…
Santa Clarita again defies California trend as filming figures increase
Santa Clarita, north of Los Angeles, has continued to defy the overall California trend by again posting a year-on-year increase in location filming days. The city is popular for both film and TV, and has been boosted in the past…
Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq confirmed as first Amazon Original Movie
Spike Lee’s new film Chi-Raq will be the first Amazon Original Movie. Shot in Chicago, the film explores the black-on-black violence endemic in parts of the city. Chicago is a popular filming location and currently hosts Chicago Fire and Chicago…
New series of BBC contemporary war drama Our Girl to be set in Kenya
A second season of the BBC’s modern war drama Our Girl will be set in Kenya. The series follows a female soldier in the British Army and is relocating the story to Kenya after the first season used South Africa…
Jordan targets stronger filming incentives as Ridley Scott’s The Martian approaches
Authorities in Jordan are working towards offering stronger filming incentives to help the country compete with its international rivals. Ridley Scott’s upcoming sci-fi movie The Martian used Jordan as a stand-in for Mars and features Matt Damon as a stranded…
Spike Lee starts filming crime feature Chiraq on location in Chicago
Filmmaker Spike Lee has started filming his new movie, crime feature Chiraq, in Chicago. The city is a popular filming location and, particularly for television. Cinespace Chicago Film Studios has recently expanded and hosts several hit dramas, including the breakout…
Spike Lee facing filming incentive issue in Chicago with new movie Chiraq
Director Spike Lee could face problems securing filming incentive support for a planned Chicago shoot for his new black-on-black gang movie Chiraq. Authorities are unhappy with the title, which is a word being used in rap lyrics comparing Chicago’s gang…
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