Timothy Spall to film The Magpie Murders
Timothy Spall has joined Lesley Manville to head the cast of The Magpie Murders, an adaptation of Anthony Horowitz’s best-selling crime novel that begins production next week, 8 March, in Suffolk and Ireland.
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Tom Hanks films Disney's Pinocchio in UK
Disney’s latest live-action remake from its canon of animated classics is Pinocchio, now in pre-production at Pinewood.
KFTV Talk – lively debate on filming in Iceland
From Game of Thrones stories to local logistics and expertise, leading production experts discussed filming in Iceland during the KFTV Zoom webinar on 3 March.
Production support extended to December
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has extended the government’s Film and TV Production Restart scheme for six months, to 31 December 2021.
Dracula producers to make The Devil’s Hour for Amazon
Hartswood Films, producers of Dracula and Sherlock, is working on a ghostly thriller for Amazon Prime Video, The Devil’s Hour.
In The News
- Timothy Spall to film The Magpie Murders
- Tom Hanks films Disney's Pinocchio in UK
- KFTV Talk – lively debate on filming in Iceland
- Production support extended to December
- Dracula producers to make The Devil’s Hour for Amazon
- Netflix sci-fi drama The One filmed in Bristol
- Felix Dexter Bursary open for BAME writers
- Cottontail to shoot UK and Japan
- KFTV Talk: Spotlight on Iceland
- PACT hires to drive N & R growth
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Don’t miss out – take a look at PI!
Although 2020 has been a heavily disrupted – and sometimes stagnant - year in terms of filming, Production Intelligence (PI) has continued to publish vital news on projects at all stages of development. Read More »
KFTV Report: Alternative studios around the UK
From old forts, manor houses, schools and airports to medieval theme parks, old breweries and underground theatres, a huge variety of large spaces in the UK are being taken over by film and TV productions to accommodate Covid protocols and social distancing on set. Read More »
Spotlight on Wales Part II
Following our recent feature highlighting production activity in Wales over the last year or so, we can now bring you the second part. Read More »
Spotlight on Wales
Wales has a long-established reputation as a film-friendly production hub, with hig-profile inward investment projects such as Brave New World among the recent high-profile projects to have filmed there. Read More »
Professor Lyndsay Duthie on the skills shortage
Professor Lyndsay Duthie is Head of School for Film, Media and Performing Arts, University for the Creative Arts. Read More »
Composer Dan McGrath talks to The Knowledge
Composer Dan McGrath – together with his composing partner Josh Phillips – have written the title themes and incidental music for a wide range of high-profile shows. Read More »
Film office boosts Yorkshire's production profile
Screen Yorkshire has revealed stats illustrating the film-friendly profile of the region, boosted by the presence of its year-old dedicated film office. Read More »
A guide to filming with animals
The old adage about never filming with children or animals should not be dismissed out of hand – but with a few careful checks and balances, filming with animals can be an interesting and even fun experience. Read More »
Production Intelligence - news breaks and exclusives
It’s been a super-busy year for the film and TV industry, as inward investment projects continue to boost the sector’s UK revenue to a record high. Read More »
Production Intelligence highlights - Part II
Following our recent round-up of Production Intelligence (PI) highlights of the year so far, here we bring you Part II. Read More »
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