Apple Studios Palm Royale made its much anticipated debut on 20 March. Available for streaming on Apple TV+, the series follows Maxine Simmons as she attempts to break into Palm Beach high society. Loosely based on the Juliet McDaniel novel Mr and Mrs American Pie, the series is written, executive produced and show-run by Abe Sylvia.
Whist the web slinging superhero has no confirmed date for his return to screen, the franchises comic book counterparts are taking over in the meantime. With Madame Web’s release at the beginning of the year, Kraven The Hunter set for a summer splash and Venom: The Last Dance bringing the third installation of the symbiote anti-hero’s story, the Sony spinoffs are taking to centre stage.
While many believe that human creativity will always prevail over AI in the script (programming) process, experts and writers are divided on how and whether the tech will be controlled.
The British Arrows have announced the winners of their 48th gala. Celebrating the greatest talents in moving image advertising, the ceremony saw more than 240 entrants awarded bronze, silver and gold trophies. Amongst the awardees, APA chief executive Steve Davies took home the coveted Fellowship Award for his 25 years of leadership. The night of celebration was hosted by television personality Rylan and held at Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
An entertainment oasis in the heart of the Mojave desert, Las Vegas is making strides in the US filming landscape. Contributing to a slate of projects including Prime Video series Fallout, Mark Wahlberg starrer The Family Plan, and recently announced as the new destination for the American Film Market, The Silver State’s bustling city is ready to make its mark.
Location Collective, one of the UK’s largest studio owner-operator behind projects such as Loki and Napoleon, announced today the opening of their Hertfordshire based studio. The OMA V Film Studios’ launch comes on the heels of the UK Spring Budgets investment into the local screen industry, including a 40% tax credits for UK based studios. The new facility will provide a purpose made space for high-end TV shows and feature films on the five acre site.
The Location Managers Guild International announced today the opening of their submissions for the 11th annual awards show. Set for 24 August 2024, the ceremony will once again spotlight the importance of filming locations for the overall setting, character and narrative focuses in film, as well as the film commissions facilitating the scouting, pre-production and general production of projects. Submissions will close 6 May 2024.
Oscar nominee and Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel makes his directing debut with action thriller Monkey Man. Revealing the trailer at SXSW 2024, the feature follows a man’s quest for vengeance after the murder of his mother and the systemic brutality against the poor and powerless. Jordan Peele joins Patel as producer for the upcoming internationally shot feature.