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Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg reunite for Apple TV+ project Masters of the Air

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg reunite for Apple TV+ project Masters of the Air

Written by Kianna Best on Jan 31, 2024. Posted in On Location / Production News

Apple TV+’s  Masters of the Air, starring Austin Butler and Callum Turner, reunites  Band of Brothers collaborators Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks once again for the World War II set series. Written by John Orloff, the book adaptation tells the story of the men of the 100th Bomb Group. The drama series filmed across UK based locations including Hemel Hempstead and Bovingdon Airfield Studios orchestrated with the help of supervising location manager Emma Pill.

Lancôme travels to Chile for commercial filming

Lancôme travels to Chile for commercial filming

Written by Kianna Best on Jul 12, 2023. Posted in On Location

In a dramatic display of horse riding across stretches of desert lands and snowy landscapes, Lancôme’s recent Idôle commercial sees brand face and actress Zendaya in their Chile set production. Serviced by Jacaranda Films, director Jessy Moussallem takes to the helm of the project for Publicis Luxe.

NBC's Vampire Academy films in Portugal

NBC's Vampire Academy films in Portugal

Written by Kianna Best on Jan 3, 2023. Posted in On Location / Production News

Travelling to the traditional and captivating landscapes of Lisbon, NBC Universal shot 2 episodes of the first season of fantasy drama Vampire Academy in a number of locations across the city. Filming in 12 locations in just over 7 days, the production included backdrops such as Alfama, Carmo Convent and Queluz Place.

The Inspiration Tour brings international showrunners to Côte d’Azur

The Inspiration Tour brings international showrunners to Côte d’Azur

Written by Kianna Best on Oct 10, 2022. Posted in On Location

From 20 to 23 September, a roster of global guests gathered on the Côte d’Azur for an “inspiration tour”, to discover the wonders of the county, from lanscapes to talent. With representatives from the USA, Israel and nations across Europe, attendees included showrunners from critically acclaimed projects such as Westworld, Mad Men and Insecure.

Danny Boyle’s new Sex Pistols series shoots across London

Danny Boyle’s new Sex Pistols series shoots across London

Written by Joe Jackson on Jun 1, 2022. Posted in On Location

A new Disney+ series about British punk band Sex Pistols features a wide range of London locations. Pistol is the story of a group of spotty, noisy kids who challenged the establishment with their countercultural way of life. The show is based on Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol, the memoir of guitarist Steve Jones. Location experts FilmFixer were on hand to help, bringing director Danny Boyle’s vision to life across the English capital.

FOCUS connection leads to Sri Lankan-Israeli co-production

FOCUS connection leads to Sri Lankan-Israeli co-production

Written by The Location Guide on May 27, 2022. Posted in On Location

United Channel Movies (UCM) is shooting its latest feature film in Sri Lanka. UCM – a film production house from Israel – will create the project alongside Sri Lanka-based company Frames TV & Film Production, Sri Lanka Tourism and the Israel Film Commission. Named after a prominent beach area in Sri Lanka’s eastern region, Arugam Bay will also shoot in Tel Aviv, Israel. This collaboration was arranged after Frames TV & Film Productions attended FOCUS, The Location Guide’s annual trade conference in London.

Greek locations in Crimes of the Future: A conversation with production supervisor Elena Priovolou

Greek locations in Crimes of the Future: A conversation with production supervisor Elena Priovolou

Written by Joe Jackson on May 25, 2022. Posted in On Location

The Location Guide caught up with production supervisor Elena Priovolou. We discussed how key locations across Greece were used for the new David Cronenberg horror film Crimes of the Future, which premiered at Cannes Film Festival’s 75th Anniversary. The film is a co-production between Serendipity Point Films and Argonauts Productions.

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