When the eighth and final season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” debuts on April 14, the show’s millions of followers will once again be transported to the exotic lands and sweeping landscapes where the saga is set. From King’s Landing to The Wall, stunning locations have been woven into the fabric of “Thrones” since its first shoot in 2010 (for a 2011 air date), before “the whole show developed into something that nobody knew yet,” recalls producer Christopher Newman.
Newman, who started as a line producer before becoming co-producer and producer on the show, was in those days just “the guy planning it all in terms of locations — [where] you could afford to go.” Even then, there was always an expectation of doing King’s Landing exteriors in a real medieval city. In Season 1, that was the walled city of Mdina, in Malta. In Season 2, which required a bigger King’s Landing,...
Newman, who started as a line producer before becoming co-producer and producer on the show, was in those days just “the guy planning it all in terms of locations — [where] you could afford to go.” Even then, there was always an expectation of doing King’s Landing exteriors in a real medieval city. In Season 1, that was the walled city of Mdina, in Malta. In Season 2, which required a bigger King’s Landing,...
- 4/12/2019
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Unofficially, the awards season ended this evening when the Location Managers Guild International announced the winners of its 5th annual Lmgi Awards.
The motion picture honorees were “Dunkirk,” shot in Malo-les-Bains in France (pictured above), where the real wartime evacuation took place, and “Baby Driver,” shot at locations throughout Atlanta.
In television series, awards went to “Game of Thornes,” filmed in Northern Ireland, Croatia, Morocco, Malta and other locations, and “Ozark,” shot in the Atlanta area.
The Lmgi Awards spotlight features, television and commercials in which the creative use of filming locations “sets the tone, enriches the character and enhances the narrative.”
The awards ceremony and reception took place at the Alex Theatre in Glendale before an audience of 500, including Lmgi members, industry execs and press. Comedian Jonah Ray (“The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail,” “Mystery Science Theater 300: The Return”) served as host.
Writer/Producer Laeta Kalogridis (“Shutter Island,...
The motion picture honorees were “Dunkirk,” shot in Malo-les-Bains in France (pictured above), where the real wartime evacuation took place, and “Baby Driver,” shot at locations throughout Atlanta.
In television series, awards went to “Game of Thornes,” filmed in Northern Ireland, Croatia, Morocco, Malta and other locations, and “Ozark,” shot in the Atlanta area.
The Lmgi Awards spotlight features, television and commercials in which the creative use of filming locations “sets the tone, enriches the character and enhances the narrative.”
The awards ceremony and reception took place at the Alex Theatre in Glendale before an audience of 500, including Lmgi members, industry execs and press. Comedian Jonah Ray (“The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail,” “Mystery Science Theater 300: The Return”) served as host.
Writer/Producer Laeta Kalogridis (“Shutter Island,...
- 4/8/2018
- by Peter Caranicas
- Variety Film + TV
The location managers responsible for the settings of the films “Dunkirk” and “Baby Driver” and the television shows “Game of Thrones” and “Ozark” won the top awards on Saturday night from the Location Managers Guild International, which presented its fifth annual awards at the Alex Theatre in Glendale.
Ben Piltz and Arnaud Kaiser won the Outstanding Locations in a Period Film award for the Christopher Nolan film “Dunkirk,” sections of which were filmed on the actual beach where the World War II evacuation took place. Doug Dresser and Kyle Hinshaw won in the Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Film category for “Baby Driver,” which was set in and around Atlanta.
In the television categories, the multi-country production “Game of Thrones” and the Missouri-set “Ozark” (which is actually filmed around Atlanta) won the awards for period and contemporary series, respectively.
Also Read: 'Ozark:' Ruth Langmore Teaches You How to be the Perfect Criminal (Exclusive Video)
In addition to having a hand in one winning film and one winning television series, the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment also won the Outstanding Film Commission award.
Honorary awards went to location managers Rino Pace and Josh Karan.
The show was hosted by comedian Jonah Ray.
Also Read: Jon Bernthal Says Kevin Spacey Was a 'Bully' on 'Baby Driver' Set (Video)
The Location Managers Guild International Awards winners:
Outstanding Locations in a Period Film: “Dunkirk,” Ben Piltz and Arnaud Kaiser
Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Film: “Baby Driver,” Doug Dresser and Kyle Hinshaw
Outstanding Locations in a Period Television Series: “Game of Thrones,” Robert Boake, Matt Jones and Tate Araez Guzman
Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Television Series: “Ozark,” Wes Hagan, Kevin Dowling and Patrick Rofoli
Outstanding Locations in a Commercial: Volkswagon: “Atlas,” Charlie Love, Jof Hanwright and John Hutchinson
Outstanding Film Commission: Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, “Baby Driver”
Lifetime Achievement Award: Rino Pace
Trailblazer Award: Josh Karan
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Ben Piltz and Arnaud Kaiser won the Outstanding Locations in a Period Film award for the Christopher Nolan film “Dunkirk,” sections of which were filmed on the actual beach where the World War II evacuation took place. Doug Dresser and Kyle Hinshaw won in the Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Film category for “Baby Driver,” which was set in and around Atlanta.
In the television categories, the multi-country production “Game of Thrones” and the Missouri-set “Ozark” (which is actually filmed around Atlanta) won the awards for period and contemporary series, respectively.
Also Read: 'Ozark:' Ruth Langmore Teaches You How to be the Perfect Criminal (Exclusive Video)
In addition to having a hand in one winning film and one winning television series, the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment also won the Outstanding Film Commission award.
Honorary awards went to location managers Rino Pace and Josh Karan.
The show was hosted by comedian Jonah Ray.
Also Read: Jon Bernthal Says Kevin Spacey Was a 'Bully' on 'Baby Driver' Set (Video)
The Location Managers Guild International Awards winners:
Outstanding Locations in a Period Film: “Dunkirk,” Ben Piltz and Arnaud Kaiser
Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Film: “Baby Driver,” Doug Dresser and Kyle Hinshaw
Outstanding Locations in a Period Television Series: “Game of Thrones,” Robert Boake, Matt Jones and Tate Araez Guzman
Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary Television Series: “Ozark,” Wes Hagan, Kevin Dowling and Patrick Rofoli
Outstanding Locations in a Commercial: Volkswagon: “Atlas,” Charlie Love, Jof Hanwright and John Hutchinson
Outstanding Film Commission: Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment, “Baby Driver”
Lifetime Achievement Award: Rino Pace
Trailblazer Award: Josh Karan
Read original story ‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Baby Driver,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Ozark’ Win Location Managers Awards At TheWrap...
- 4/8/2018
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Staff at the Location Managers Guild Of America (Lmga) have announced the winners of its first Annual Location Managers Guild Of America Awards.
Ilt Jones won Outstanding Achievement By A Location Professional – Feature Film for Iron Man 3, while Robert Boake won corresponding TV honours for Game Of Thrones.
The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty took the award for Outstanding Location Feature Film and once again Game Of Thrones prevailed in the TV category.
The prize for Outstanding Film Commission went to Albuquerque, which has hosted Breaking Bad and Lone Survivor, among others.
Lmga president Nancy Haecker presided over the ceremony as Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs presented Alexander Payne with the Eva Monley Award for his “dedicated understanding of the power of quality locations to enhance a story.”
Payne is currently filming at a quality location and was unable to attend the ceremony.
Cinematogrpher Haskell Wexler received the Humanitarian Award from Billy Crystal, while the Lifetime...
Ilt Jones won Outstanding Achievement By A Location Professional – Feature Film for Iron Man 3, while Robert Boake won corresponding TV honours for Game Of Thrones.
The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty took the award for Outstanding Location Feature Film and once again Game Of Thrones prevailed in the TV category.
The prize for Outstanding Film Commission went to Albuquerque, which has hosted Breaking Bad and Lone Survivor, among others.
Lmga president Nancy Haecker presided over the ceremony as Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs presented Alexander Payne with the Eva Monley Award for his “dedicated understanding of the power of quality locations to enhance a story.”
Payne is currently filming at a quality location and was unable to attend the ceremony.
Cinematogrpher Haskell Wexler received the Humanitarian Award from Billy Crystal, while the Lifetime...
- 3/30/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Staff at the Location Managers Guild Of America (Lmga) have announced the winners of its first Annual Location Managers Guild Of America Awards.
Ilt Jones won Outstanding Achievement By A Location Professional – Feature Film for Iron Man 3, while Robert Boake won corresponding TV honours for Game Of Thrones.
The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty took the award for Outstanding Location Feature Film and once again Game Of Thrones prevailed in the TV category.
The prize for Outstanding Film Commission went to Albuquerque, which has hosted Breaking Bad and Lone Survivor, among others.
Lmga president Nancy Haecker presided over the ceremony as Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs presented Alexander Payne with the Eva Monley Award for his “dedicated understanding of the power of quality locations to enhance a story.”
Payne is currently filming at a quality location and was unable to attend the ceremony.
Cinematogrpher Haskell Wexler received the Humanitarian Award from Billy Crystal, while the Lifetime...
Ilt Jones won Outstanding Achievement By A Location Professional – Feature Film for Iron Man 3, while Robert Boake won corresponding TV honours for Game Of Thrones.
The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty took the award for Outstanding Location Feature Film and once again Game Of Thrones prevailed in the TV category.
The prize for Outstanding Film Commission went to Albuquerque, which has hosted Breaking Bad and Lone Survivor, among others.
Lmga president Nancy Haecker presided over the ceremony as Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs presented Alexander Payne with the Eva Monley Award for his “dedicated understanding of the power of quality locations to enhance a story.”
Payne is currently filming at a quality location and was unable to attend the ceremony.
Cinematogrpher Haskell Wexler received the Humanitarian Award from Billy Crystal, while the Lifetime...
- 3/30/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Game of Thrones won awards for outstanding location, feature film and TV, respectively, at the debut Location Managers Guild of America Awards, Saturday at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills. Also during the ceremony, Iron Man 3’s Ilt Jones won the award for outstanding achievement by a location professional, feature film. Game of Thrones’ Robert Boake topped the TV category, and David Doumeng and Charlie Love (Nike) were honored in the commercial category. Photos: 35 of 2014's Most Anticipated Movies The Albuquerque Film Commission (Breaking Bad and Lone Survivor) was recognized as outstanding film commission. Two-time Oscar-
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- 3/29/2014
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Today we have two new featurettes for all we Game of Thrones fans. The first is a behind the scenes featurette, Artisan Piece #3, about the Belfast location. The second one is a completely charming history of the series (spoilery if you haven’t seen all three seasons) that is funny and interesting and features fan art.
HBO included the artists’ names and sites in the post of the featurette, and we’ve included them too, along with all the online Game of Thrones-related links.
Location Manager Robert Boake discusses the scope and challenges of filming Season 4 in Northern Ireland.
Featurette: Game of Thrones – Season 4 Artisan Piece #3: Shooting in Belfast
A brief and entertaining history of how the HBO series came to be. Executive Producers and Writers David Benioff and Dan Weiss tell the entertaining and sometimes hard-to-believe journey of how the hugely popular book series are/were made into a smash HBO series.
HBO included the artists’ names and sites in the post of the featurette, and we’ve included them too, along with all the online Game of Thrones-related links.
Location Manager Robert Boake discusses the scope and challenges of filming Season 4 in Northern Ireland.
Featurette: Game of Thrones – Season 4 Artisan Piece #3: Shooting in Belfast
A brief and entertaining history of how the HBO series came to be. Executive Producers and Writers David Benioff and Dan Weiss tell the entertaining and sometimes hard-to-believe journey of how the hugely popular book series are/were made into a smash HBO series.
- 3/18/2014
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
The Location Managers Guild of America will hold its first-ever Location Managers Guild Of America Awards on March 29 at the WGA Theater in Beverly Hills. Winners in six categories spanning film, TV and commercials will be announced, and the guild will bestow honorary awards including the Eva Monley Award, presented to an industry pro who has demonstrated .above and beyond. support of the work of location professionals; a humanitarian award; and a lifetime achievement award. Here are the noms: First Annual Location Managers Guild Of America Awards Outstanding Achievement by a Location Professional – Feature Films Ilt Jones (Iron Man 3) John Latenser V (Nebraska) Rick Schuler & Steve Mapel (Her) Andrew Ullman & Lori Balton (Saving Mr. Banks) David Velasco (American Hustle) Outstanding Achievement by a Location Professional – TV Programs Robert Boake (Game of Thrones) Patrick Burn (House of Cards) Christian Diaz de Bedoya (Breaking Bad) Caleb Duffy (Behind the Candelabra) Veronique Vowell...
- 2/27/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Game Of Thrones Season 2 Weather Demons
Despite the weather at times behaving, as Michelle Fairley (Catelyn Stark) puts it, like a demon, production for Season 2 of Game of Thrones appears to be one heck of a rewarding experience. In the latest production diary for the series, we are taken to Belfast, Northern Ireland, where production was filming at the time this video was shot. We are immediately introduced to a beautiful landscape. Even location manager Robert Boake, who can be assumed to have scene his fair share of vistas, is taken away by Ireland’s rugged beauty. Too bad it rains in buckets.
No one knows how wet it gets better than Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jamie Lannister), who had been dragged around in the mud for a scene. Ireland can be as pretty as it wants, but swimming in mud is never a lovely time. That’s the downside to places...
Despite the weather at times behaving, as Michelle Fairley (Catelyn Stark) puts it, like a demon, production for Season 2 of Game of Thrones appears to be one heck of a rewarding experience. In the latest production diary for the series, we are taken to Belfast, Northern Ireland, where production was filming at the time this video was shot. We are immediately introduced to a beautiful landscape. Even location manager Robert Boake, who can be assumed to have scene his fair share of vistas, is taken away by Ireland’s rugged beauty. Too bad it rains in buckets.
No one knows how wet it gets better than Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jamie Lannister), who had been dragged around in the mud for a scene. Ireland can be as pretty as it wants, but swimming in mud is never a lovely time. That’s the downside to places...
- 12/23/2011
- by Brody Gibson
- Boomtron
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