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The creators of the HBO series Heated Rivalry posted an Instagram message asking fans to give the cast and crew space as Season 2 begins filming in Toronto, with leads Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie tightening security and limiting fan interactions after the strong reception to Season 1; Season 2 is expected to premiere in April 2027.
LA shoot days fell about 12–13% in April–June versus a year earlier, with overall production roughly 36% below the five-year average. TV production rose 34% in the quarter, but features (-20%) and commercials (-22%) declined. California’s tax-credit program aided statewide spend, which rose 5% to $1.33 billion as 170 projects earned credits, with subsidized titles accounting for about a third of feature shoot days. Mayor Karen Bass is pushing for an uncapped tax credit and broader eligible categories to revive LA’s production economy.
Filming has begun on The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, with Andy Serkis directing and starring; Peter Jackson is producing. The film appears set before The Fellowship of the Ring, bringing back Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, and Lee Pace, with Jamie Dornan stepping in as Aragorn and new cast members Kate Winslet and Anya Taylor-Joy; the movie is slated for a December 17, 2027 release.
Filming on The Pitt Season 3 has begun at HBO Max, with a four-month jump to November and a 15-episode run aimed for a January 2027 premiere; the teaser confirms the return of Noah Wyle and others like Sepideh Moafi, Katherine LaNasa, and Shawn Hatosy as production gets underway.
Megan Lawless explains the making of Sarah's brutal death in Obsession: Inde Navarrette used a helmeted wig to break through the glass, Lawless had to bash her head into brick for the close-up, and the crew later swapped in a doll for the final shots. The sequence required two takes and even drew a cheering reaction at TIFF, with Lawless noting the scene’s iconic status and discussing whether Sarah or Nikki could have had a happier ending.
Two men were arrested after entering a zoo monkey enclosure in Ichikawa, Japan, to film a stunt; they did not approach the animals and were quickly stopped by staff. The zoo is tightening viewing restrictions and halting filming requests around the macaque enclosure, noting the incident comes amid other viral‑fueled trespasses, including a recent case in Thailand involving a pygmy hippo.
The Baywatch reboot will continue filming in Venice Beach for the 2026-27 season on Fox after LA Mayor Karen Bass confirmed production will proceed, aided by $21 million in city tax credits. Filming will take place at Venice Beach (outside the Lifeguard Headquarters) and across Los Angeles-area locations including Marina del Rey, Redondo Beach, and Fox’s Century City lot, with Matt Nix as showrunner and a cast led by Stephen Amell.
Olivia Munn recalled a tense on-set moment in which a male co-star wouldn’t let her character save him, causing filming to pause for about 45 minutes. She suggested switching the save to her character, the actor agreed, and the scene proceeded with no actual change. The anecdote comes as Munn promotes Season 2 of Your Friends & Neighbors, streaming Fridays on Apple TV+.
Deadline’s gallery captures the Baywatch reboot cast filming on a Marina del Rey beach, with Stephen Amell and stars like Brooks Nader, Shay Mitchell, Hassie Harrison, Noah Beck and Livvy Dunne in red swimsuits as production begins.
The United Arab Emirates has charged 21 people under cybercrime laws for filming and sharing videos of Iranian missile and drone attacks, including a 60-year-old British tourist. UAE authorities say reposting or even commenting on such footage can lead to criminal charges, with penalties of at least two years in prison and fines around $54,000. Detained in Dubai notes authorities are arresting people seen filming attacks, and officials warn against circulating footage that could incite panic. Other related arrests were reported (an Indian student; two French nationals) with some individuals released without charges.
Starz’s Outlander wraps with an eighth and final season that blends remaining book material with an original TV ending; four endings were written and filmed, with author Diana Gabaldon kept in the loop to guide the finale as showrunner Matthew B. Roberts shapes the ending. Balfe and Heughan reflect on a sweeping journey, fan culture, and the secretive process as Claire and Jamie face the Revolutionary War and the series concludes after more than a decade.
The White Lotus Season 4 will be filmed at the Château de la Messardière, a luxury hotel in Saint-Tropez, with filming scheduled from April to October, featuring multiple locations along the French Riviera and possibly the Cannes Film Festival, with new cast members including Alexander Ludwig and AJ Michalka.
Taylor Sheridan is filming his projects 'Lioness' and a 'Yellowstone' spinoff across North Texas, with casting calls available for those interested in being extras.
A 60 Minutes crew, including correspondent Cecilia Vega, undertook a challenging 10-day ascent to Everest Base Camp to film a story, facing extreme physical and environmental challenges, including altitude sickness, avalanches, and the need for extensive preparation and local support.
A news crew, including correspondent Cecilia Vega and producer Jacqueline Williams, trained for months to reach Everest Base Camp to film, with Vega describing the ascent as the hardest physical challenge she's faced.