
Matthew McConaughey Recounts Helping Catch a Murderer
Actor Matthew McConaughey shared a story about how he once helped catch a murderer during an appearance at the Filmland festival in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he received an award.
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Actor Matthew McConaughey shared a story about how he once helped catch a murderer during an appearance at the Filmland festival in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he received an award.

Los Angeles on-location production volume experienced a slight decline in the second quarter of 2026, with shoot days for TV, film, and commercials dropping, as state tax incentives struggle to counteract industry headwinds.

FilmLA, an organization that manages production permits in Los Angeles County, has announced a new partnership with Manhattan Beach to oversee the city's film-permitting process.

Filmland S.A., a Luxembourgish film production company, is set to cease its activities on July 21 after 13 years, citing an industry crisis.

The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to streamline some film permitting procedures and seek an audit of FilmLA, the regional permitting body, as it tries to address a dramatic downturn in…
Paul Thiltges, a veteran of the film scene, expresses deep emotion over the insolvency of his company and the closure of Filmland in Kehlen, stating that little remains of his life's work.

Variety will present Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey with the Legend & Groundbreaker Award at Filmland in Little Rock, Arkansas, recognizing his barrier-breaking contributions to the industry.

Guy Daleiden, director of the Luxembourg Film Fund, expressed concern over the impending closure of Filmland S.A., stating it is a setback for attracting foreign producers. He elaborated on the challenges currently faced by film studios.
New data from permit office FilmLA finds that the average occupancy rate during the first six months of the year was 62 percent, down significantly from three years prior.

Gotham Week has revealed its 2026 programming lineup, while Filmland 2026 in Arkansas will feature Matthew McConaughey and a film about Reagan.

The Cannes Film Festival showcased a diverse range of film premieres, industry discussions, and security measures. Iranian director Asghar Farhadi notably used the platform to speak out against state violence and international conflicts.

A company in Luxembourg's film industry, dubbed "Little Hollywood," has failed due to a business model without a safety net, highlighting the precarious foundation of the country's film sector.

Los Angeles is the worldwide leader in available soundstage space, but plenty of it is going unused. FilmLA said Wednesday that its data for the first six months of 2025 shows just a 62% average occupancy rate, but the bright spot is that’s down only slightly from the 63% soundstage occupancy in 2024. But the […]