On 1 September 2022, Screen Auckland made the announcement of Matthew Horrocks to be appointed as the new manager of Screen Auckland. Horrocks takes over from previous manager Jasmine Millet.
Following the premiere of the House of the Dragon on 21 August 2022, a viral TikTok captured a New York apartment full of dedicated fans. The series is a prequel to the award-winning Game of Thrones HBO series that arrived on screens in 2011. 10 million US viewers tuned in to return to the mythical […]
California-based production company 828 will be opening its headquarters in Las Cruces, New Mexico. New Mexico’s Governor Lujan Grisham made the announcement on Wednesday 17 August 2022. Plans for further land development and film studio openings are scheduled for the near future. The company join Netflix and NBC Universal as New Mexico’s third largest film […]
Video games company Embracer group have been sold the rights to J.R.R Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit franchises. The intellectual property has been acquired from previous California based owners The Saul Zaentz Company. A purchase price for the deal will not be disclosed.
Iconic basketball brand Jordan have produced a four part film series celebrating Parisian basketball culture. The cinematic approach to the brand’s promotion makes use of grainy muted tones providing a nostalgic quality reminiscent of old home videos. Production company Smuggler are at the helm of the campaign.
Five new projects announced by North Carolina Governor Roy Copper on 7 July 2022 are contributing to the state’s status as a hive of production activity. Offering a 25% cash rebate, North Carolina is garnering significant attention for its location versatility and cost efficiency.
We had a conversation with NM Production’s director Brett Danton about his views on the rise of virtual production in the audio-visual sector, the impact it has had on his approach to content creation, and whether technology could ever dominate the traditional processes of the industry.
Disney+ announced the cast for new show Last Days of the Space Age 25 July 2022. The Australian original is an eight-part dramedy series from writer and creator David Chidlow. A release date is yet to be confirmed for 2023.
As the 2022 UEFA Women’s Euros are well underway, advertising campaigns surrounding the sporting event are continuing to portray a new perspective of women and sports. From fans to players, women are shown as passionate and persevering in the broadcasted commercials across television and social media. Brands such as EE, Nike and Heineken are taking […]
The location guide caught up with Jasmine Millet, manager of Screen Auckland. From the past, through the pandemic, and up to now, she, along with additional expert opinions, lets us know the secret behind the unwavering success of the New Zealand film making industry, and what is yet to come.