Rumours of more filming in Woodley circulate
TV crews were spotted in multiple locations for the filming of the second season of the American TV drama 'The Agency'.
The TV show, produced by local celeb George Clooney, stars multiple award-winning actors including Michael Fassbender and Richard Gere.
The Reading Chronicle visited the film set, where several Woodley residents offered up their homes for scenes in the new season of the TV show.
According to a crew member, the location scouts have chosen the Reading/Woodley area due to its proximity to Shinfield Studios.
Although unable to confirm which location, it was stated that further filming will take place in the area in the near future.
Berkshire has become a popular destination for the filming of Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows over the past 20 years.
The locations provide more discretion than if a scene was filmed in the middle of a London neighbourhood.
At the beginning of May, TV crews were also spotted in The Oracle Shopping Centre in Reading where they choose the space to film an airport scene.
The town centre shopping centre made a perfect alternative to a busy departure lounge where security would be the major issue.
Hashtags

Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles


Buzz Feed
14 minutes ago
- Buzz Feed
This Senator Made A Very, Very Good Point About Trump's Weird Comment About Gold
A bunch of Donald Trump's new tariffs went into effect on August 7. But there's one thing that won't be hit with a tariff, and that's gold. Yep, gold is off the table! Some people pointed how that this could be because of all of the gold in the Oval Office. Other people compared him to an Austin Powers villain. And this person said, "I miss when the federal government wasn't a meme." But one reply to Trump's post is going more viral than the rest, and it's from Senator Chris Coons of Delaware. Here's what he said: "Trump could have cancelled tariffs on groceries, clothing, back-to-school supplies – any one of a number of things that would have reduced costs for American families. Instead, he chose gold." NextGen America responded to that comment, "Trumponomics, simplified: More golden ballrooms for him, more tariffs for the rest of us." Thoughts?


The Hill
14 minutes ago
- The Hill
Trump administration invalidates California's emissions reduction agreement with truck manufacturers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has declared that an emissions agreement between California and four major truck makers is 'unenforceable' — paving the way for noncompliance with the Golden State's pollution rules, which are stricter than federal standards. The FTC made this determination as the agency closed an investigation into whether several truck and engine manufacturers violated antitrust laws by engaging in a voluntary ' Clean Truck Partnership ' with the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Truck manufacturers, in the July 2023 partnership, agreed to abide by California's emissions standards in exchange for certain concessions. Among those standards is the Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which requires 7.5 percent of heavy-duty vehicles to be emissions-free by 2035. The Omnibus Regulation, meanwhile, has sought to slash nitrogen oxide emissions by 90 percent and update engine testing protocols. The FTC said on Monday that it was closing the antitrust investigation after receiving commitments from four truck manufacturers — Daimler Truck, International Motors, PACCAR and Volvo Group — that they would abandon the Clean Truck Partnership. Specifically, the commitments agreed that 'the Clean Truck Partnership is unenforceable and that none of the manufacturers has ever or will ever attempt to enforce the Clean Truck Partnership's terms against another manufacturer,' according to the FTC. 'CARB's regulatory overreach posed a major threat to American trucking and, in our view, presented serious antitrust concerns,' Taylor Hoogendoorn, deputy director of the FTC's Bureau of Competition, said in a statement. 'The Bureau is pleased that the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers agreed to a course correction,' Hoogendoorn continued, adding that the reversal would put the partnership 'squarely in the rearview mirror and prevent repeats of CARB's troubling regulatory gambit.' The FTC's announcement came a day after the same four truck makers filed a lawsuit against California regulators, arguing that the Golden State lacks the authority to enforce its heavy-duty vehicle emissions rules. The complaint alleges that the federal government had rendered the standards 'unlawful' in June. At the time, President Trump signed off on three congressional resolutions that upended the rules, which previously received the approval of the Biden administration. In closing the antitrust investigation, an FTC statement referred to past concerns causing the agency to launch the case. Criticizing the structure of the Clean Truck Partnership, the FTC expressed concern that the agreement 'forced manufacturers to produce 'zero emissions' engines' even if CARB rules were later overturned. The agency also expressed concern that 'the agreement did not foreclose one truck manufacturer from enforcing its restrictions against a competing truck manufacturer.'


USA Today
14 minutes ago
- USA Today
Kevin Durant, Houston's Trill Burgers team up for Texas flood relief
Starting August 15 and lasting for a week, a burger and t-shirt featuring Kevin Durant's likeness will be available at Houston's Trill Burgers. Rapper Bun B, who has long been known for his dedication to Houston,is collaborating with newly acquired Rockets star Kevin Durant for a limited time promotion at Trill Burgers. Starting Friday, August 15, and lasting for a week, the 'Easy Money Burger' and 'Easy Money T-Shirt' — in reference to the All-Star forward's nickname — will be available at the two Houston-area locations of Trill Burgers (co-founded by Bun B). The shirt can also be purchased online. Proceeds will benefit flood relief for the Texas Hill Country, which suffered devastating damage and loss of life during the July 4 holiday weekend. 'We wanted to do something to make his introduction to the city meaningful,' Bun B said of his new partnership with the NBA star. The two are longtime friends. Dating back to his college days, Durant has extensive ties to the region and state. Houston's CW 39 (KIAH) has more: The Easy Money Burger was created using all of the player's favorite burger toppings: ketchup, mayo, pickles and American cheese. Each burger will also be served with custom packaging with imagery that represents Durant's basketball career at the University of Texas. 'This partnership is dedicated to the Central Texas Hill Country area, where KD played college basketball,' Bun B said. 'We wanted to create something that will give back to the community Kevin is connected with and so passionate about, and we hope to provide meaningful support for our Texas neighbors as we all work together to recover from this devastating flooding.' 'Collaboration is the true essence of community,' Durant wrote in a story published on his personal Instagram page. He expressed appreciation to Bun B and Trill Burgers for the opportunity. More: Rockets join NBA entities in donating over $2 million to Texas flood relief efforts