Madrid is a city to tell great stories, which is evident if one observes its diversity of locations, from historic neighbourhoods, commercial areas with skyscrapers and avant-garde architecture, to arid areas, high mountains, lakes and castles distributed around the region, all less than an hour from the city.
The EUFCN Location Awards have announced their shortlisted entrants for the 7th edition of their celebration. Out of the five finalists selected by the jury, only one will succeed as the best use of location this year. Open for public vote, judging will run until 31 January 2024.
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.
In the sunny South of France, nestled between the sea and the mountains, there lies a place full of magic where storybook tales come to life.