Original Songs By Pharrell, Robbie Williams and More Take Center Stage in Oscar Race
This year’s original-song competition features something for everyone: tunes from live-action musicals, animated features, dramas and documentaries, plus the annual entry from 15-time nominee Diane Warren. The big-screen adaptation of “Wicked” unfortunately, contains no new songs (songwriter Stephen Schwartz will have two in next year’s conclusion of the Broadway-to-film “Wizard of Oz” prequel, however). The […]
Box Office: ‘Moana 2’ Keeps Making Waves With Biggest Black Friday Ever
The big splash continues for Disney’s “Moana 2,” which earned a massive $54.5 million on Black Friday from 4,200 locations, shattering the $34.1 million record that was notched by “Frozen II” in 2019. Not only that, but the film has now earned $140 million and already surged past the five-day holiday weekend record by “Frozen […]
How Hungary’s Versatile Locations, World-Class Artisans and 30% Tax Incentive Brought ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘Maria,’ ‘Dune 2’ and Other Oscar Contenders to Life
The hero of Brady Corbet’s Oscar contender “The Brutalist”— the fictional, Hungarian-born Jewish architect László Toth — journeys from Budapest to the U.S. to rebuild his life after fleeing a concentration camp and the ravages of post-war Europe. But while Toth’s travels cut across a wide swath of the mid-century world, Corbet’s production had a […]
How Globe-Trotting Locations and Foreign Tax Incentives Helped Propel ‘Dune 2,’ ‘Queer,’ ‘Maria’ and Other Contenders Into the Oscar Race
This year’s Academy Award contenders take audiences on journeys across space and time, from the Colosseum of ancient Rome to the drug dens of mid-century Mexico City, from the cramped confines of a network TV studio to the infinite sandscapes of a far-off planet. Making these Oscar hopefuls took a variety of factors, including peerless […]
‘Maria,’ ‘Brutalist,’ ‘Dune: Part Two’ Are Among the Award Contenders to Benefit From European Incentives and Crew
As countries improve tax incentives and develop larger numbers of qualified crews and state-of-the-art facilities, Europe has become a buzzing international production hub for film and TV. With a wealth of options to choose from, how are line producers deciding where to shoot? And how are service providers attracting clients? “It doesn’t take a lot […]
Big Rebates Lure International Shoots to Iceland as Productions Contend With Active Volcanoes
In the middle of a lava field on the Southern Peninsula of Iceland, the crew of “The Fires” is setting up the next shot. In the production village, producer Grímar Jónsson and other crew members are taking a coffee and pastry break in an RV near a picture car on a truck bed in what […]
Production Biz Powwow Focus Returns to London With Key Format Changes
Focus, the end-of-year meeting place for the international production community, returns Dec. 10 to 11 in London. The 10th edition remains free to attend for industry professionals and gathers thousands of attendees across film, TV, advertising, animation, games and XR. “Last year was our biggest event by quite a margin,” says Jean-Frederic Garcia, managing director […]
How to WWE Survivor Series: WarGames Live Online
The WWE goes to “Terminal City” for Survivor Series: WarGames 2024. This year’s pro wrestling event features three matchups, including a World Heavyweight Championship title bout, on Saturday, Nov. 30. The main event features the Men’s WarGames match with Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa leading two teams going head-to-head for victory. Want to watch Survivor […]
How to Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
After a fire shuttered the beloved Gothic landmark for five years, visitor demand is expected to be high once the doors reopen Dec. 8. Here’s how to plan your visit and what to expect.
Our Favorite Travel Destinations in 2024
From France’s Cap Ferret to Japan’s Kagoshima, T looks back at some of this year’s most enticing getaways.