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The article discusses the state of Georgia which has overtook California as the top location for production of feature films wherein 17 of the top 100 grossing movies were filmed in the state. It states that film studios and sound stages are sprouting up or planning expansions in Metro Atlanta and at other parts of the state.

The article focuses on Great American Country (GAC) cable network in Nashville, Tennessee. The E.W. Scripps Co. Networks-owned network moved in Music Row building and installed two sound-dampening doors to overcome noise problems. It became the first full-service television studio and first HD-ready television facility to accommodate the country music industry in the Row. It features a studio dedicated to the GAC Nights syndicated radio show and equipped with high end digital film studio gears.

An interview with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is presented. He talks about the effects of the state's film and television tax incentive program in the state's competitiveness. He explains the benefits of building permanent facilities like studios in attracting more television and film companies. He cites his programs to educate young people about the career opportunities in cultural industries.

The article offers information on the works of movie producer Dino de Laurentiis for the Italian film industry. It highlights de Laurenttis' new 11 million dollar studio, which is located in Rome, that has four immense sound stages. It mentions that he won a scholarship at a motion picture school when he was 16 years old, ducked out of his family's spaghetti-making business, and came to Rome.

The article features the work done to a 16,000-square-foot Production Company movie studio in Los Angeles, California by Joey Shimoda of the Shimoda Design Group, and Andy Waisler, which involved joining two industrial buildings with a walkway, the installation of walnut shelves and an alfresco lounge with a putting green, photographs of which are included.

The article reports on the balloting made by the town council to approve the construction of the $400 million Plymouth Rock film studio in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The move not only settled months of negotiations between the town and studio executives but it paved the way for the development of sustainable, green practices and design standards. Before the event took place, the firm announced that it had registered its entire development project with the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and would be pursuing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The studio is scheduled to open in 2010 and will be the world's first totally green movie studio.

The article reports on the plan by Firefly Productions to construct a major studio complex and start several productions in Serbia in 2020.

The article reports on the plan of Twentieth-Century Fox to build a film studio near London, England that is expected to finish within 18 months.

The article focuses on a plan announced by El Rancho Vegas Hotel owner Wilbur Clark to construct a movie studio that will costs 2,000,000 U.S. dollars and will produce four movies a year in Las Vegas, Nevada in March 1945.

The article focuses on Steve Johnson's XFX studio in Los Angeles, California. Designed by Beckson Design Associates, the building includes an entry space where three dimensional creatures float, make-up and computer lab, and a creature shop and offices in the mezzanine. Johnston states that the new office provides healthier working conditions, and has spaces where people can relax, think and be creative.

The article focuses on the digital animation studio of Nickelodeon in Manhattan, New York City. Designed by Kapell and Kostow, the new studio occupies 33,200 sq. ft. of floor space, that is loft-like to accommodate the preferences of the animation staff. Focus was given to the technical and ergonomic design that facilitates the creative process and aesthetics that featured natural materials, exposed ceilings and soft lighting.

The article focuses on the post-production studio of 20th Century Fox in California. Designed by the Gensler team led by Kaz Baba, the studio was completed in 1999, and is considered the first all-digital post-production studio in the West Coast. The design preserved the 1928 exterior facade, but features technically advanced equipment and modern facilities specific to post-production processes.

The article reports on the construction of several film and television studios in Great Britain in response to a boom in production and a shortage of stage space. Topics covered include a 16 percent annual increase in the total expenditure on movie and high-end television production in 2019, several sites being developed and an estimate on the number of jobs they will create, and a partnership formed by Creative District Improvement Co. and Quinn Estates to construction a studio.

The article reports on the plan by Italian entrepreneur Antonio Albanese and partners Silvio Maselli and Daniele Basilio to construct a studio complex to be called Apulia Studios in Italy's Apulia region.

The article presents a review of prototype of Woodland Scenics Theater from model scenery manufacturing company Woodland Scenics.

The article reports on the construction of a full-service, full-size motion picture studio in Park City, Utah. The construction project will be entirely privately financed, with no money coming from the federal or state government, and will amount between $300 and $500 million to complete. According to Michael Bay, president of Bay Entertainment & Media, the studio complement other motion picture industry events and programs in the state.

The article discusses the litigation process on the establishment of River Studios & FilmPort at Studio City Louisiana. It is a proposed $495 million state-of-the-art film, television and digital media complex in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Entertainment attorney of the project Michele LeBlanc filed complains about the delays in issuing $11.3 million tax credits earned by Studio City. LeBlanc filed a writ of mandamus in the court against the Office of Film and Television Department.

The article discusses the issue related to economic development in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It reports that John T. Sweeney plans to build a movie studio/ film school in the said location. The project dubbed as Armada Studios. The studio will have three parts as Sweeney envisions it and one of these is a film school. Moreover, Sweeney claims that the project has partnered with a film finance company to finance independent producers.

The article focuses on the planned construction of Cogent Investment Research LLC's film studio in Norwalk, Connecticut. The company is in the process of raising $600 million in financing more than 30 movies. The new law provides that producers can take a tax credit equal to 30 percent of incurred expenses. However, one of its problems is its general inability to sell the tax credits.

Reports on the construction of the Los Angeles Center Studios in California designed by Bastien and Associates. Cost of the project; Features.

The article focuses an increase in video streaming services at Saudi Arabian Peninsula under deprivation of theaters. Topics discussed include introduction of the 10th YouTube Space incubator film studio at Dubai, United Arab Emirates by video sharing firm YouTube; description of the video "Hwages" by directed by Majed al-Essa regarding female empowerment; expansion of the beIN Media Group with development of pay television; and increment in subscription video on demand (SVOD) services.

The article discusses the renovation of film studio Cinecittà in Rome, Italy under the leadership of studio chief Roberto Cicutto.

The article offers information about Hollywood-inspired film studio Dakar Studios. Topics discussed include acquisition of property at Rockside Road for the studio project by Dakar Productions LLC which is owned by Wisconsin holding company; views of Mark Schildhouse on sales closing date; and the building project included large pool for shooting ocean scenes of film and TV productions.

Reports on the construction of the first studio in Culver City, California, in 78 years, to be designed by RoTo Architects and developed by LuxCore LLC. What the facility will include; Details on the construction of the studio.

The article focuses on the plans of Melissa Wallentine, vice president at construction company Sahara Inc. to design and build the Park City Film Studios project in Park City, Utah which will include 374,000 square feet of building featuring sound stages and a full-service equipment department.

The article reports that Park City Film Studios has started construction of its new 125 million U.S. dollars movie studio at Quinn's Junction in Park City to be built on 30 acres of property at the intersection of U.S. 40 and Highway 248.

The article offers information on the failure of businessman Jimmy Lifton's proposal to open a motion picture studio in Allen Park, Michigan. It is mentioned that following the global financial crises, Lifton proposed to build a motion picture studio in Allen Park which could result in generating around 3000 jobs in the city. Also, the city council voted in favor of opening the studio, however, the plan failed to get mature and left many people jobless again.

The article reports on the redevelopment of the former U.S. Army Engine Plant into a film studio in Stratford, Connecticut. It says that after developer Bob Harmann was rejected by the Federal General Services Administration in his proposed mixed use of hotel and studio, two developers are planning to redevelop the plant. It mentions that developer Allen Christopher plans to push through in creating a site at a Stratford plant for Dogstar Studios.

The article reports that Canadian architects launched an eleventh-hour bid on March 22, 2008, to stop plans to redevelop a major film studio on Toronto, Ontario's waterfront into a big box site anchored by a Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Critics contend that the loss of the Toronto Films Studios will further complicate a chronic shortage of quality sound stages in Toronto. Among those who are opposing the idea are architects Daniel Libeskind, Jack Diamond, and Ken Greenberg.

The article focuses on the plan of the M.K. International Inc. to construct a film studio at Elmwood Industrial Park in Louisiana. For the plan to materialize, the Jefferson Parish Council should first authorize an agreement with the Korean developer. The agreement with M.K. International specifies that parish officials will choose the studio designer. The Council is required to request bids from studio engineers and designers.

The article speculates over the prospects of the construction project of the studio Villa Muse in Austin, Texas. Information is given that this 200-acre studio will feature state-of-the-art production and postproduction facilities for film, television, and video games, including eight soundstages, a water tank, and a 70,000-seat amphitheater. However, the investors are speculating on the success of the project because of the competition by the construction of Albuquerque Studios in New Mexico.

The article offers news briefs on construction projects. It discusses the plan of hospitality company Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. to build the Disney Coronado Springs resort hotel in Kissimmee, Florida. It also discusses the plan of construction company Dockery Group LLC to build the Founders Movie Studios in Tyrone, Georgia. It also reports the development plan of the Germantown Union construction project in Nashville, Tennessee by company TPA Group.

The article reports that American award-winning film producer George Lucas has pulled back its plan to construct a new Spanish-style Lucasfilm Ltd. studio in Marin County, California due to opposition from residents and environmentalists and looks for other cities where it may build.

The article reports on the business expansion of Nu Image/Millenium Films in Shreveport, Louisiana with the construction of its 10 million dollar-facility Millennium Studios that brought a large number of well-compensated jobs and film productions in the region.

The article discusses the features of Albuquerque's Studio employed in the making of the "The Spirit" movie. Producer Deborah Del Prete says that the technical facilties, and the four quadrants for shooting, of the studio attracted them to produce their movie. The senior vice president of the facility Jeremy Hariton, seconded this statement of Del Prete. In addition, the studio has offices that serve as storage for props and customes, and an art department covered in sketches and drawings.

The article discusses the role of steel in the design and construction of a new film studio at Pinewood Studios. Nick Flexen-Cook of Bourne Steel notes that the new structure was slightly constrained, and it needed to cover the water tanks. Alan Pilling of Bourne Engineering, which completed the steel-framed structural design and three-dimensional modeling for the new studio, says the fabrication and pre-assembly of steelwork off-site helped with the overall speed of the project.

The article discusses the design of Steiner Studios, the biggest film studio east of Los Angeles, California. This is the place where production teams and editors convene to view their films. McCann Systems installed the audio film/video systems of the theater in 2006. It has a 19 feet projection screen and two 35mm projectors. The goal of McCann Systems is to ensure the close-to-cinema quality with the system. They also designed the control system and the director's console.

Reports on Tribune Co.'s plan to construct Tribune Studios, a digital movie studio in Los Angeles, California, as of February 22, 2001. Features of the planned studio compound; Background on the history of the proposed studio's location.