Yusuf Mehdi, senior vice president of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business, just sat down alongside Nancy Tellem, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft LA Studios, to kick off this year's rendition of D:Dive Into Media here in Dana Point, Calif. The first session of the evening is being piloted by AllThingsD's Peter Kafka, and naturally, … [Read more...]
Microsoft talks plans for premium content production, details Xbox 360’s transition to an ‘entertainment console’
February 19, 2013 by
“The Raid” Sequel Begins Production
February 1, 2013 by
Welsh filmmaker Gareth Evans surprised everyone back in late 2011 when the Indonesian martial arts movie "The Raid" premiered at the Toronto Film Festival to rave reviews. Now, production has begun on the nearly fourth month shoot on the upcoming follow-up entry with Iko Uwais reprising his role as Rama. The first stills have arrived, along with … [Read more...]
“Last Vegas” Begins Production
November 5, 2012 by
LAS VEGAS – November 5, 2012 – Save the date because film legends Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline will be coming to a theater near you next Holiday Season straight from fabulous LAST VEGAS! The film, which will be released on December 20th, 2013, marks the first time ever these four Hollywood icons, who have … [Read more...]
Revenge Tale “Motor City” Halts Production
September 4, 2012 by
Production has been abruptly shut down on Albert Hughes' revenge drama "Motor City" at Warner Bros. Pictures. Crew members have been advised to return home says Deadline. Shooting was to kick off on September 17th with Gerard Butler, Mickey Rourke and Adrien Brody starring in the story of man who gets out of prison and is bent on revenge against … [Read more...]
“Serena” Begins Production, First Photo
April 11, 2012 by
Production has commenced in Prague on Susanne Bier's "Serena" from 2929 and Studiocanal Productions. An adaptation of Ron Rash’s acclaimed novel of the same name, the film follows newlyweds George (Bradley Cooper) and Serena Pemberton (Jennifer Lawrence) who travel from Boston to the mountains of North Carolina where they begin to build a timber … [Read more...]
Production resumes at Anooraq mine in SAfrica
February 20, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Anooraq Resources Corp. (TSXV:ARQ) says safety stoppage ordered at its Bokoni platinum mines in South Africa following the death of a worker early last week has been lifted; production resumes. Local … [Read more...]
Samsung looks to borrow $1 billion to expand production capacity in Austin, Texas
January 17, 2012 by
When you're producing chips for the iPad and iPhone, you need a serious facility to meet those demands. And evidently, Samsung's not foreseeing its legal battles with Apple to cause any wrinkles in said plans. In fact, Bloomberg is reporting that Sammy has "sent requests for proposals to banks to borrow as much as $ 1 billion to expand production … [Read more...]
“Dredd” Director Forced Off Production?
October 7, 2011 by
In a rather bizarre twist, "Dredd" director Pete Travis has apparently been "removed" from the upcoming comic book adaptation right in the midst of post-production reports The L.A. Times. According to the report the decision was made after filming was complete and Travis got into "creative disagreements" with the producers. Those in charge of the … [Read more...]
Ron Howard’s “Rush” Begins Production
September 12, 2011 by
Production kicked off today on "Rush", Ron Howard’s Formula 1 film which is being co-produced by Cross Creek Pictures, Exclusive Media Group, Imagine Entertainment, Working Title and Revolution Films. Set against the 1970’s golden age of Formula 1 racing, RUSH portrays the fast-paced and exhilarating true story of two of the greatest rivalries the … [Read more...]
Production of next Superman film moves to B.C. in September
August 19, 2011 by
Production of the next Superman film, Man of Steel, will move to British Columbia beginning September 21, with shooting scheduled to continue until January 20, 2012 in the Vancouver area and on Vancouver Island. The Globe and Mail - British Columbia RSS feed … [Read more...]
