The Cannes Film Festival is back next week for nine days of networking and to bear witness to an international roster of awe inspiring talent. It will be a hive of activity and The Location Guide will be there with its own stand at the Marché du Film for the first time!
Hollywood star Harrison Ford reprises his role as mystery solving debonair in the upcoming release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The final instalment of the franchise shot across England, Scotland, Italy and Morocco last year, with the trailer capturing the recognisable sites of the respective locations painted with true Indy flare. Indiana […]
After negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) failed, the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) has gone on strike. The conflict pits its 11,500 members against major studios, like Universal and Paramount, as well as streamers such as Amazon, Apple and Netflix. Immediate effects will be seen in late night talk […]
18 years after the Bella, Jacob and Edward love triangle entered the lives of many fantasy novel lovers, and 15 years after their screen counterparts had teens conflicted across the world, Twilight is returning. Early development via Lionsgate Television has been announced on a series inspired by the Stephanie Meyer book series that brought the […]
On 26 February, Film AlUla kicked off their training programme in association with UK- led Creative Media Skills Institute, training an up and coming generation of filmmakers. For 10 days, attendees were taught by four industry professionals who imparted their wisdom and experiences through a series of talks and practical activities. We got to speak […]
New Zealand has opened the doors to Lane Street Studios, a new purpose built film studio in Wellington. Since finishing construction in January, the 10 acre site has welcomed a host of local and international productions. The site consists of sound-stages, workshop spaces, as well as costume, make up and design departments, providing closely accessible […]
Celebrating 20 years in the business, Los Angeles’ Riverfront Stages Inc (RSI) announced the expansion of their flagship Atwater production complex. The opening of their STAGE 4 facility will support the growing demand for content, providing 9,000 square feet and 25,000 square feet of support warehouse space.
Stephen Knight, creators of Peaky Blinders, has launched a new multi million pound film and tv studio in Digbeth, Birmingham. Bringing more production activity to Birmingham, the Digbeth Loc studio space will also be used for the upcoming Peaky Blinders film as well as BBC inspired musical drama This Town. With construction expected to be […]
A new virtual production studio is coming to central London from the partnership between Anna Valley and Green Studios. The entertainment technology company is set to bring an over 150 sq metre volume and supporting crew along with technology to the Green Studios’ London based facility. This announcement, made yesterday, follows the companies’ collaboration on […]
The Queensland Government through Screen Queensland is supporting the currently filming production of Love is in the Air, a romantic comedy starring Delta Goodrem. Produced by Bisbane-based company Jaggi Entertainment, the project is written by director Adrian Powers along with Caera Bradshaw and Katherine E. McPhee. 100% made in Queensland, Love is in the Air […]