A Bold New Era for Film Incentives in the Lone Star State

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 23, 2025. Posted in Incentive News

Texas SB 22 marks a game-changing moment for the state’s film and TV industry. With USD 300 million in stable, biennial funding and new incentives for rural shoots, in-state hires, and culturally aligned content, the bill positions Texas as a serious competitor to Hollywood and Georgia. While the "values clause" raises concerns about creative freedom, SB 22's potential to ignite job growth, infrastructure investment, and regional production is undeniable—making Texas a rising power in the national entertainment landscape.

When K‑Pop Meets Demon‑Slaying: A Bold New Era in Animation

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 23, 2025. Posted in Production News

K-Pop: Demon Hunters is the high-octane, genre-smashing animated feature from Netflix that fuses the electric energy of Korean pop with demon-slaying martial arts mayhem. Directed by Emmy winner Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, this visually explosive ride was brought to life by Sony Pictures Animation and a global team of animators who pushed boundaries from Seoul to LA.

Cannes Lions 2025 comes to a close

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 20, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

Engulfed in the golden summer of the French Riviera, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has once again raised the bar for the industry. With over 13,000 professionals from 90 countries converging in Cannes from 16 to 20 June, the event served as a vivid reflection of advertising's evolving tensions and triumphs—merging groundbreaking creative mastery with a renewed commitment to genuine social impact

IKEA’s The Co‑Worker Roblox Campaign Lands Bronze at Cannes Lions

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 19, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

IKEA’s groundbreaking campaign, The Co-Worker, developed by MOTHER London, has been awarded a Bronze Lion in the Entertainment Lions for Gaming category at Cannes Lions 2025. The recognition not only affirms the creative excellence behind the campaign but also highlights the growing power of gaming platforms as strategic vehicles for brand engagement and recruitment.

Jurassic World Rebirth enters new franchise era

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 19, 2025. Posted in Production News

Jurassic World Rebirth is set to ignite the summer box office with a new direction, global filming locations, and a high-stakes premise. Featuring a cast led by Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali, the film explores fresh territory in both story and setting. As it premieres worldwide on 2 July 2025, the production also highlights how international incentives are shaping blockbuster filmmaking. Filmed across Thailand, Malta, and the UK, Rebirth signals a bold cinematic evolution for the franchise.

First Winners Announced at Cannes Lions 2025

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 17, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity kicked off its 72nd edition yesterday, immediately announcing its first wave of awards across five core categories: Health & Wellness, Pharma, Outdoor, Audio & Radio, and Print & Publishing. These early recognitions set an influential tone for the week-long celebration of creativity, business impact, and social purpose.

Cannes Lions 2025 Roars to Life

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 16, 2025. Posted in Awards and Festivals

Cannes Lions 2025 kicks off with full creative force, lighting up the Croisette with the boldest ideas, biggest players, and most unforgettable conversations in the global marketing world. From Meta Beach to the Amazon Port and LBB Beach, innovation is breaking beyond Palais walls. Whether you are here to connect, create, or simply soak up the insight, this year’s fringe stages are setting a new standard for the industry’s future.

Garden Studios change the script on sustainability

Written by Kianna Best on Jun 12, 2025. Posted in Interviews

Film studios may be in the business of fiction, but at Garden Studios, sustainability is the most authentic storyline of all. From its inception in 2021, this West London production hub has made environmental and social responsibility not just a feature—but the foundation.