The Bristol Film Office has released statistics relating to production activity for the 2016-17 period, indicating a total inward investment of GBP18.3 milion into the county. This figure represents an increase of 11% over the previous year which saw an overall spend of GBP16.6 million.
Paris-based Publicis Groupe, which owns Publicis, Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi and ZenithOptimedia, has announced a profit growth of 31% for 2010. The organisation’s full-year organic growth was 8.3%, with revenue just under USD7.4 billion.
Information for the state of West Virginia’s Film Industry Investment act has been added to our Benefits & Incentives site today.
Universal’s horror film Abigail hit theatres on 19 April. Reviving the vampire genre with its hints of comedy and all the necessary gore, the film stars Kathryn Newton, Melissa Barrera, and Alisha Weir as the titular character. At the helm of the project are Ready or Not and Scream VI filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler […]
Today, Climate Spring announced the return of their The Hot House development lab for scripted long-form television and feature film projects. Run in partnership with BBC Writers and Film London, this year’s initiative will incentivise screenwriters to craft engaging and relatable climate stories set in a near future without fossil fuels and polluting practices. Applications […]
Taiwan’s film industry is absolutely booming. If you’ve never considered it as a filming location, then it’s time to think again. From its stunning natural landscapes to its thriving metropolises, Taiwan offers filmmakers a treasure trove of cinematic opportunities.
Knorr’s Super Cube campaign is allowing food consumers to understand their taste palettes a bit more. Developed by Weber Shandwick in Germany, Sweden and the UK, the campaign stars a group of labelled “picky eaters” with a particular sensitivity to bitter flavours. The potential new product encourages people in Sweden to get tested for the […]
This year The Walking Dead franchise returned to screens. The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, which will see its season finale this weekend on 31 March, explores the love story between beloved characters Rick and Michonne, played by Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, changed by the apocalyptic world around them. Production set up in […]
Oscar nominee and Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel makes his directing debut with action thriller Monkey Man. Revealing the trailer at SXSW 2024, the feature follows a man’s quest for vengeance after the murder of his mother and the systemic brutality against the poor and powerless. Jordan Peele joins Patel as producer for the upcoming […]
Milly Bobby-Brown starrer Damsel has arrived at Netflix today. A tale of twists and turns, the fairy-tale subversive flick took to London and Portugal for the filming of the staggering scenes and explosive battle sequences. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Juan Carlos Fresnadillo takes the lead on the project from scriptwriter Dan Mazeau.