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Hunt for Gollum Begins Filming as Serkis Directs and Reprises Gollum
film8 hours ago

Hunt for Gollum Begins Filming as Serkis Directs and Reprises Gollum

Production has officially begun on The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, with Andy Serkis directing and reprising his role as Gollum; first on-set footage shows Serkis in motion-capture gear on location in New Zealand as the team works toward a December 17, 2027 release, reuniting Serkis with Peter Jackson and the original Middle-earth team alongside cast members like Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Lee Pace and new stars Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan, Leo Woodall and Anya Taylor-Joy.

via Variety|
#andy-serkis#film#film-production
Studio Tug-of-War Shaped Supergirl’s Theatrical Run
movies10 days ago

Studio Tug-of-War Shaped Supergirl’s Theatrical Run

THR reports that Supergirl’s rocky release stemmed from creative clashes between director Craig Gillespie and James Gunn, plus post-production tweaks and two competing cuts; Warner Bros. released Gunn’s version after a test that favored it overall, while Gillespie’s longer cut wasn’t re-tested. The result contributed to a disappointing opening, and DC Studios is adjusting its slate with projects like Clayface and Man of Tomorrow, while Gunn’s influence persists through spin-offs such as DC Crime and Mr. Terrific.

via Gizmodo|
#craig-gillespie#dc-studios#film-production
Hollywood Production Drifts Abroad as LA Costs Rise
business28 days ago

Hollywood Production Drifts Abroad as LA Costs Rise

Hollywood’s status as the global hub for film and TV is being tested as production exits Los Angeles due to higher costs, labor rules, and permitting hurdles. Global and domestic competitors—Britain, Canada, Romania, and U.S. states like Georgia—offer more generous incentives, prompting a long-running shift in where movies and shows are made. Lawmakers are weighing federal subsidies to keep U.S. projects from moving overseas, while California struggles to modernize its incentives and reduce costs in a bid to preserve its industry. Despite the pressures, LA remains the largest production center, with some high-profile shows still choosing to shoot there when talent and arrangements justify the expense.

via Variety|
#business#film-production#hollywood
Mirren Backs Tom Hardy, Dismisses MobLand Set Drama
entertainment1 month ago

Mirren Backs Tom Hardy, Dismisses MobLand Set Drama

In a Variety interview, Helen Mirren says she’d absolutely work with Tom Hardy again on MobLand, calling him an amazing actor and a very special person, and downplaying earlier set tension. She notes that different actors have different processes and that what ends up on screen matters most, expressing genuine support and optimism for their collaboration.

via AV Club|
#entertainment#entertainment-news#film-production
How Top Gun Took Flight: The 40-Year Making of a Blockbuster
entertainment1 month ago

How Top Gun Took Flight: The 40-Year Making of a Blockbuster

Forty years after its 1986 release, Top Gun’s creation is recapped: producers bought the rights after a Star Wars-on-Earth magazine feature, won Pentagon backing for real flights, cast Tom Cruise after a Blue Angels ride, and built Maverick around internal rivalry and Goose’s death, balancing breathtaking aerial sequences with an emotional core; the film boosted Cruise’s stardom and Navy recruitment, spawned a 2022 sequel, and set the stage for a third installment.

via The Guardian|
#1986#entertainment#film-production
LA City Council Approves Broad Reforms to Speed Film and TV Production
business4 months ago

LA City Council Approves Broad Reforms to Speed Film and TV Production

Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved seven measures to streamline film and TV production, covering permitting, fee structures, public-facility access, and oversight of FilmLA, including a free micro-shoot permit. Phase 1 aims to cut red tape and address bottlenecks, with a second phase planned to boost incentives to attract more production. Implementation is expected within 45 to 180 days.

via Deadline|
#business#film-production#filmla
Rob Lowe Urges a LA Film Comeback, Blaming Tax-Credit Gaps
entertainment5 months ago

Rob Lowe Urges a LA Film Comeback, Blaming Tax-Credit Gaps

Rob Lowe says it’s “criminal” that Los Angeles has ceded much of film and TV production to other states and countries, blaming the lack of above-the-line tax credits that reward salaries for actors, writers and directors. He notes other places offer incentives that attract big shows, though California has begun improving its incentives. Lowe was able to stay in LA to shoot his Sundance-released film The Musical, illustrating how incentives influence where filming happens.

via Variety|
#entertainment#film-production#los-angeles
entertainment6 months ago

Sigourney Weaver Clashed with James Cameron Over On-Set Tensions in 'Aliens'

Sigourney Weaver revealed she once stood up to James Cameron on the set of 'Aliens' in 1986, defending a young actress from Cameron's yelling. She noted that Cameron has since mellowed and reflected on his tough directing style during the challenging production of 'The Abyss.' Despite past difficulties, Weaver continues to work with Cameron on the 'Avatar' franchise.

via Variety|
#aliens#entertainment#film-production
entertainment6 months ago

Director Tom Gormican Reveals Last-Minute 'Anaconda' Franchise Cameo

Tom Gormican, director of the 2025 film 'Anaconda,' explains how a last-minute cameo by Jennifer Lopez was achieved through late-stage reshoots and the film's meta, genre-blending approach, which reimagines the 1997 snake movie with humor and horror elements. The film features surprise appearances from legacy actors and reflects on the industry's reliance on IP and reboots, with Gormican expressing hope for more original filmmaking in the future.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#anaconda#entertainment#film-production