The European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN) has revealed the winners of the EUFCN Location Awards 2024, honouring the best European filming locations of the year. The prestigious ceremony took place on 17 February at the Landesvertretung Sachsen-Anhalt during the European Film Market (EFM) 2025 in Berlin, drawing esteemed industry professionals, international producers, and media representatives.
In 2024, Tenerife's audiovisual sector continued an impressive trajectory, hosting 145 productions that contributed approximately EUR 65 million to the island's economy, as reported by the Tenerife Film Commission (TFC). This figure encompasses both completed projects and portions of multi-year endeavours executed within the year.
As the film industry navigates evolving audience expectations and environmental challenges, major production studios are taking bold steps to foster sustainability, inclusivity, and technological innovation in 2025. From eco-friendly productions to championing underrepresented voices, these initiatives reflect a broader commitment to social responsibility and creative excellence.
Making her return to the cinema screen, Cameron Diaz stars alongside Janie Foxx for Netflix’s Back in Action. The spy comedy released on 17 January made a splash, hitting 46.8 million views in the first three days of its arrival, the biggest opening since March 2022. As the suburban couple played by Diaz and Foxx unveil their secret spy identities, the flick takes a thrilling journey across a multitude of locations.
On 7 January, devastating wildfires erupted in Los Angeles fuelled by the Santa Ana winds. In addition to the devastation to the homes and local communities situated across the Palisades and Altadena areas, the popular entertainment city has started to feel the impact to its industry as productions come to a halt, significant events cancelled or postponed, and studios shut down operations.
International film festivals have long been a cornerstone of the global film industry, fostering creativity, innovation, and cultural exchange. In 2025, these festivals remain more significant than ever, evolving to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world while continuing to provide filmmakers with a vital platform to showcase their work.
The NAACP Image Awards are set to return for the 56th instalment of the celebration on 22 February. In the lead up to the momentous night, nominations for the coveted award were announced today across music, film, television and the overall entertainment industry. Leaders across the nominations include Ayo Edebiri, Keke Palmer, GloRilla, The Piano Lesson and Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. The two hour show will live broadcast across BET and CBS.
With Disney, Netflix, Prime Video, Tubi and many more, the streaming landscape spreads further than ever. In 2025, the competition between the platform ramps up as content offerings continue to diversify, ad-tiered services rake in greater audiences across the globe, and the big names attempt to create a seamless experience with cross service collaborations. But who will come out on top for the new year.