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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Yonkers Launches Multi-Platform Media Campaign to Position City as 'Hollywood on Hudson' with Largest Film & TV Production Hub in Northeast
YONKERS, N.Y., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Yonkers has announced the launch of a multi-platform advertising campaign aimed at positioning Yonkers as "Hollywood on Hudson," the largest film and TV production hub in the Northeast. The ad campaign, which launched on May 28, includes TV commercials, bus exteriors, billboards, MTA car cards on trains, paid social and organic social. The goal is to position Yonkers as Hollywood on Hudson to residents and filmmakers alike and to continue to build the brand which is copyrighted. "Yonkers isn't just making movies; we're making history. This multi-platform campaign showcases our incredible studios and diverse locations, and it celebrates the Yonkers residents whose talent and hard work is fueling our transformation into 'Hollywood on Hudson.' Partnering with our local schools that are nurturing the next generation, the future of film and TV is undeniably bright right here in Yonkers, the fastest-growing city in New York State," said Mayor Mike Spano. The stars of the campaign are the Yonkers residents who work at Great Point Studio whose testimonials are featured in a TV commercial airing throughout the Westchester area. They include Stage Manager Jason DiPaola, Grip Rohan Corbin, Graphic Designer Jordan Weaver, Stage Manager Julia Carriero, Campus Ambassador Michael Hurtado and Custodian Nancy Delgado. Sixty percent of the those employed at Great Point Studios are either from or live in Yonkers. According to the Mayor's Office of Film, permits for filming generated a total revenue of $5.45 million since 2014 with 1,510 days of filming -- at both public and private non-studio properties throughout the city. Since Great Point Studios opened its Lionsgate Studios in January 2022, it has shot eight productions. Great Point also has studios throughout the city including 90 Warburton Avenue, and 134 Woodworth Avenue which features a 4Wall LED studio. Including the new Media Pro campus at 150 North Broadway opening in July, Yonkers will now have 10 stages open and 6 more about to go under construction. When completed, the city will have 245,000 SF of purpose-built stages and over 1,000,000 SF of support space. Among the recent productions filmed in Yonkers are "Dexter" for Paramount+, "Run The World" for Starz, "Raising Kanan" for Starz, the Golden Globe winning TV series "The Penguin" starring Colin Farrell and an Apple TV+ series. The top locations for filming were City Hall, Hudson River Museum, Untermyer Gardens and Oakland Cemetery. Last September, the Yonkers Public Schools held the grand opening of the Robert Halmi Sr. Academy of Film and Television, a groundbreaking new academy that provides students with the skills and hands-on experience necessary for careers in film, television, and the broader media industry. It is named in honor of legendary and award-winning television producer Robert Halmi Sr. The city's booming film and TV production industry is just one example of why Yonkers is the fastest growing city in New York State and the safest city of its size in the nation. Yonkers also boasts the highest graduation rate among the state's big five cities. Yonkers recently opened two new schools and is expected to break ground on a new school in 2026. Yonkers is home to over $5 billion in private economic development, attracting national retail stores and businesses as well as national developers. The city is renovating and creating new open, green spaces including a new waterfront park in Ludlow. Yonkers is a leader in sustainability with a goal of ZERO emissions by 2050. Finally, Yonkers is awaiting a decision on one of the three remaining full gaming licenses in the downstate region. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE City of Yonkers, NY Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Wales Online
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Tom Hardy's new film on Netflix, Havoc, has Welsh subtitles
Tom Hardy's new film on Netflix, Havoc, has Welsh subtitles Netflix's new action thriller which was filmed in Wales will have Welsh subtitles. Tom Hardy as his character Walker in upcoming film HAVOC (Image: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024 ) Tom Hardy's new Netflix action-thriller HAVOC is reportedly the largest feature film ever to be shot entirely in Wales. It was produced with the support of Creative Wales and even took place at Great Point Studios in Cardiff, Dragon Studios in Bridgend, and various locations across South Wales. It was released on Netflix today (Friday, April 25) and due to being predominantly filmed it Wales, it even has the option of Welsh subtitles. This follows previous Welsh-subtitled productions on Netflix including Red Notice and The Adam Project featuring Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds. The film stars action hunk Tom Hardy and is written and directed by Welsh-born Gareth Evans, known for his work on The Raid, Apostle, and Gangs of London. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . Article continues below The plot follows a deal gone wrong and a battered detective who must navigate through a criminal underworld to rescue a politician's estranged son. You can read our review, here. A recently published economic impact report from Netflix reveals that its productions in Wales have contributed more than £200 million to the UK economy since 2020, supporting over 500 businesses throughout Wales during this period. Read more here. Wales has emerged as one of Netflix's key production hubs, hosting the filming of iconic shows like the hit Netflix original Sex Education, which was filmed at various locations across South Wales over four highly successful seasons. Anna Mallet, Vice President of Production, UK, Netflix, praised Wales's contribution to global entertainment: "From Sex Education to The Crown, and now to HAVOC, some of our most beloved titles were filmed or produced in Wales. "Blessed with incredible creative talent and beautiful natural landscapes, Wales is an amazing place to make entertainment, so Netflix is delighted that our Welsh productions can continue to create such enduring cultural and economic opportunities." Thanks to the support of Creative Wales, Sex Education created a significant number of local job opportunities, as well as over 60 trainee and apprenticeship positions for young Welsh creatives, many of whom have since secured full-time roles. HAVOC joins a prestigious lineup of major TV and film ventures shot in Wales, benefitting from the support of Creative Wales, an arm of the Welsh Government. From HBO's sprawling epic House of the Dragon to Amazon's freshly revealed Young Sherlock, and the widely celebrated theatrical release Mr Burton, Wales continues to be a hub for screen production. Creative Wales has channelled £28.6 million into production funding within the screen sector, predicting a whopping £342 million boost to the Welsh economy as a result. This impressive return indicates that for every £1 spent by Creative Wales, nearly £12 is reinvested locally. Apart from economic growth, the investment has also cultivated talent through 420 trainee placements and apprenticeships, sustaining a wellspring of industry expertise. Culture Minister Jack Sargeant remarked: "We are immensely proud of our Welsh creative industries, which employ over 35,000 talented individuals, and the world-class infrastructure we have in place for film and TV productions. "We are proud to work closely with Netflix, HBO, Amazon and others to bring major productions to Wales. Collaborations like this create jobs, training opportunities and major spend within our economy and are a global platform to showcase everything we offer as a nation." You can now watch HAVOC on Netflix here. Article continues below
