Peru saw one its highest moment in production with the filming of Transformers: The Rise of the Beast in 2021. But whilst its release this year keeps that light alive, some things still stand in the way of the country’s feature film potential. With Paddington in Peru barely stepping foot in the beloved characters home, and a hesitation to commit to an incentive, APU Productions executive producer Bruno Canale sheds light on the local sentiments.
Following the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, New York City’s film and television industry has stepped back into action. With a visit from the mayor on Wednesday to East End Studios, currently in construction, the slew of late night talk shows returning to their usual spots, and other dramatised projects in production, New York city is positioning itself for business as usual.
The Road Trip, based on the best-selling book by Beth O’Leary, is coming to Paramount+. Directed by China Moo-Young, the series follows the success of O’Leary’s adaptation of The Flatshare. Written and executive produced by Ryan O’Sullivan and Matilda Wnek, both known for their work on Vigil 2, The Road Trip is set for filming in Bristol and Grand Canaria, for the border crossing adventure. Produced by 42, the series will star Emma Appleton, Laurie Davidson and David Jonsson.
Apple are pulling on heartstrings this holiday season with their Fuzzy Feelings festive commercial. Together with TBWA\Media Arts Lab and director Luci Aniello, the tech company capture the life of an office worker, who tries to balance her office job with her stop animation passion.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes resurrected the much loved franchise once again on 17 November. With a box office debut of USD 44 million domestically and USD 54.5 million in 87 international markets. Directed by Francis Lawrence, the film shot in Poland and Germany from July to November of last year.
Sri Lanka welcomed an edition of BBC Global Questions and Newsnight centred around global warming and cost of living. Line produced by Frames TV & Film Production, the project marks the largest BBC production completed in the country. BBC news presenters Zeinab Badawi and Kirsty Wark served as moderators for the programme.
John Travolta reprises his infamous Saturday Night Fever Role for Capital One’s holiday commercial…sort of. Donning a thick white beard and equally luscious locks, the actor strolls through the streets of New York, only this time, as Santa Claus. The project, orchestrated by production company Hungry Man was directed by Brian Buckley.
With a hefty roll out of Christmas commercials, Marks and Spencer are covering all bases. From food to clothing and everything in between, the supermarket chain are bringing humour to the slate of festive advert making their way to the screen. From Hannah Waddingham to Dawn French as a fairy ornament, the celebrity cameos are endless in the seasonal shorts.