Film Production

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon shaking hands with Netflix executives over a multi-year streaming deal contract, with company logos and 'The Rip' film imagery in the background.

Artists Equity signs multi-year streaming deal with Netflix

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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's production company, Artists Equity, has entered a multi-year first-look streaming, production, and distribution agreement with Netflix. The deal positions Artists Equity as the lead studio for its films on the platform, following the success of their recent release 'The Rip.' This partnership builds on an existing theatrical arrangement with Sony Pictures.

Nina Gold joins next James Bond film as casting director

Nina Gold has closed a deal to serve as casting director for the next James Bond film. She will collaborate with director Denis Villeneuve and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman to select the next actor to play the MI6 spy.

Culver City enhances production incentives to attract film shoots

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Culver City has expanded its incentives for movie and television productions by waiving additional fees and easing requirements. The changes took effect on May 11 and build on a package approved last year. Officials aim to boost local filming activity in the area known as the Heart of Screenland.

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Project Hail Mary director clarifies: no green screens, but 2,018 VFX shots

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Daniel Craig to film prison drama in Greece

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Lily Collins cast as Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s film

Lily Collins cast as Audrey Hepburn in film about Breakfast at Tiffany's

Lily Collins will portray Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming movie exploring the production of the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany's. The project, based on Sam Wasson's 2010 book Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M., has been in development for nearly a decade, with Collins also serving as producer. Alena Smith, creator of the Apple TV series Dickinson, is writing the script.

David Kaplan discusses 'Josephine' production and sequel plans

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Producer David Kaplan shared insights into the challenges and triumphs of making Beth de Araújo’s Sundance-winning film 'Josephine' during a fireside chat at the European Film Market in Berlin. The film, which secured a U.S. distribution deal with Sumerian Pictures, explores a family's response to a child's trauma. Kaplan also updated on his company's development of an 'It Follows' sequel.

Court documents unseal complaints against Justin Baldoni on 'It Ends With Us' set

Unsealed court records from Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni reveal multiple allegations of inappropriate behavior during the production of 'It Ends With Us.' Castmates including Jenny Slate and Isabela Ferrer detailed uncomfortable experiences with Baldoni, the film's director and co-star. The documents highlight creative clashes that led Lively to produce her own version of the movie.

New Jersey and Illinois gain in film and TV production as California loses ground

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New Jersey and Illinois have seen major gains in film and television production, while California experiences a decline. In the fourth quarter of 2025, California reported a 20 percent decrease in movie and TV projects filming in the state compared to the previous year.

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