The Downtown Albuquerque Railyards will serve as the headquarters for the New Mexico Media Academy, a collaborative workforce development program equipping Nm residents with the skills they need to build successful film and TV careers, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Wednesday.
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The training hub formerly known as the Next Generation Media Academy will be constructed in the Boiler Room location of the Railyards which have long been a production hotspot, featuring onscreen in projects ranging from Breaking Bad to The Avengers. A companion campus, serving Southern New Mexico,...
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The training hub formerly known as the Next Generation Media Academy will be constructed in the Boiler Room location of the Railyards which have long been a production hotspot, featuring onscreen in projects ranging from Breaking Bad to The Avengers. A companion campus, serving Southern New Mexico,...
- 3/29/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
A former GOP candidate for New Mexico’s House of Representatives was arrested on Monday in connection to a series of violent attacks against Democratic lawmakers in the state. Authorities say Solomon Peña was the “mastermind” behind four shootings carried out between Dec. 4, and Jan. 3.
The shootings targeted the homes of New Mexico’s House Speaker Javier Martinez, former Bernalillo County Commissioner Debbie O’Malley, Bernalillo County Commissioner Adriann Barboa, and state Senator Linda Lopez. While no fatalities or injuries were reported, Peña stands accused of planning and coordinating the shootings with four men,...
The shootings targeted the homes of New Mexico’s House Speaker Javier Martinez, former Bernalillo County Commissioner Debbie O’Malley, Bernalillo County Commissioner Adriann Barboa, and state Senator Linda Lopez. While no fatalities or injuries were reported, Peña stands accused of planning and coordinating the shootings with four men,...
- 1/17/2023
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
Ahead of Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul’s expected return as Walt and Jesse on “Better Call Saul,” the “Breaking Bad” stars were on hand with series creator Vince Gilligan to unveil a statue of the infamous meth dealers at the Albuquerque Convention Center this weekend.
Just as “The Sopranos” brought the world’s attention to Newark, “Breaking Bad” made Albuquerque, New Mexico, arguably the most famous city on television during its run from 2008 to 2013, following Walter White’s Jekyll-and-Hyde transformation from a downtrodden high school teacher to a violent meth dealer, all at the cost of his family. At the same time, Walt’s meth-cooking partner and former student, Jesse Pinkman, underwent a painful maturing process that culminated with the Netflix epilogue film “El Camino.”
“While the stories might be fictional … jobs are real every single day,” Mayor Tim Keller said at the statue’s unveiling. “The city is also a character.
Just as “The Sopranos” brought the world’s attention to Newark, “Breaking Bad” made Albuquerque, New Mexico, arguably the most famous city on television during its run from 2008 to 2013, following Walter White’s Jekyll-and-Hyde transformation from a downtrodden high school teacher to a violent meth dealer, all at the cost of his family. At the same time, Walt’s meth-cooking partner and former student, Jesse Pinkman, underwent a painful maturing process that culminated with the Netflix epilogue film “El Camino.”
“While the stories might be fictional … jobs are real every single day,” Mayor Tim Keller said at the statue’s unveiling. “The city is also a character.
- 7/31/2022
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
The city of Albuquerque paid tribute to its most infamous (fictional) meth manufacturers Friday with the unveiling of a statue dedicated to Breaking Bad.
Actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, who played Walter White and Jesse Pinkman on the acclaimed series, along with Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan were on hand at Albuquerque Convention Center for the ceremony.
The bronze statue — which was commissioned by Sony Pictures Television, and not New Mexico taxpayers’ money — captures White in his “Heisenberg” stance alongside his protege Pinkman.
“No doubt some folks are going to say,...
Actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, who played Walter White and Jesse Pinkman on the acclaimed series, along with Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan were on hand at Albuquerque Convention Center for the ceremony.
The bronze statue — which was commissioned by Sony Pictures Television, and not New Mexico taxpayers’ money — captures White in his “Heisenberg” stance alongside his protege Pinkman.
“No doubt some folks are going to say,...
- 7/30/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix is doubling its production commitment in New Mexico with an additional $1 billion over the next 10 years as well as a 300-acre expansion of its Abq Studios in Albuquerque.
The streaming service acquired the studio, home to AMC hits “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” two years ago. Netflix also plans to move production for the upcoming fourth season of “Stranger Things” to Abq Studios next year. Netflix is currently in production in New Mexico on the original films “The Harder They Fall” and “Intrusion.”
“Ever since Netflix first chose New Mexico, they have been nothing but an incredible partner, pushing the boundaries of innovation and expansion while providing fulfilling work opportunities for so many New Mexicans,” New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “My administration has expanded our state’s competitive film incentives, facilitating higher-wage employment for New Mexicans all across the state, and increased opportunities for rural communities.
The streaming service acquired the studio, home to AMC hits “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” two years ago. Netflix also plans to move production for the upcoming fourth season of “Stranger Things” to Abq Studios next year. Netflix is currently in production in New Mexico on the original films “The Harder They Fall” and “Intrusion.”
“Ever since Netflix first chose New Mexico, they have been nothing but an incredible partner, pushing the boundaries of innovation and expansion while providing fulfilling work opportunities for so many New Mexicans,” New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “My administration has expanded our state’s competitive film incentives, facilitating higher-wage employment for New Mexicans all across the state, and increased opportunities for rural communities.
- 11/23/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Netflix is expanding its footprint in New Mexico, announcing Monday that it is expanding Abq Studios and pledging an additional $1 billion in production spending there.
The investment, per a release from the streaming giant, will create about 1,000 production jobs in New Mexico over the next decade as well as 1,467 construction jobs to complete the expansion.
Calling Netflix an “incredible partner,” New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham praised the streamer in a statement for “pushing the boundaries of innovation and expansion while providing fulfilling work opportunities for so many New Mexicans.”
“My administration has expanded our state’s competitive film incentives, facilitating higher-wage employment for New Mexicans all across the state, and increased opportunities for rural communities,” she said. “I am glad Netflix has chosen to double-down on its commitment to our state, and our partnership will continue to grow for the benefit of New Mexicans across the board.”
The proposed...
The investment, per a release from the streaming giant, will create about 1,000 production jobs in New Mexico over the next decade as well as 1,467 construction jobs to complete the expansion.
Calling Netflix an “incredible partner,” New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham praised the streamer in a statement for “pushing the boundaries of innovation and expansion while providing fulfilling work opportunities for so many New Mexicans.”
“My administration has expanded our state’s competitive film incentives, facilitating higher-wage employment for New Mexicans all across the state, and increased opportunities for rural communities,” she said. “I am glad Netflix has chosen to double-down on its commitment to our state, and our partnership will continue to grow for the benefit of New Mexicans across the board.”
The proposed...
- 11/23/2020
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos are right now announcing that Netflix will boost its presence in the state by expanding its Abq Studios and committing to an additional $1 billion in production spending.
The Studio expansion will add 300 acres to the company’s existing studios, located in Albuquerque’s Mesa Del Sol area. They said it will make Abq Studios one of the largest high-tech and sustainable film production facilities in North America. The new investment will create an estimated 1,000 production jobs in New Mexico over the next ten years, along with 1,467 construction jobs to complete the expansion. The Abq Studios will bring $150 million in capital expenditures as up to 10 stages will be added as well as post-production services, production offices, mills, backlots, and training facilities, wardrobe suites, a commissary to support meals and craft services, and other flex buildings to support productions.
The Studio expansion will add 300 acres to the company’s existing studios, located in Albuquerque’s Mesa Del Sol area. They said it will make Abq Studios one of the largest high-tech and sustainable film production facilities in North America. The new investment will create an estimated 1,000 production jobs in New Mexico over the next ten years, along with 1,467 construction jobs to complete the expansion. The Abq Studios will bring $150 million in capital expenditures as up to 10 stages will be added as well as post-production services, production offices, mills, backlots, and training facilities, wardrobe suites, a commissary to support meals and craft services, and other flex buildings to support productions.
- 11/23/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Deadline’s Hot Spots, a new conference that spotlights location filming outside of Hollywood, is taking the wraps off next month with its first stop: New Mexico. The confab is set for March 7-9 in Albuquerque.
Attendees at the event at the Hotel Chaco targets film and TV producers and directors, location scouts, heads of production, line producers, studio heads, business affairs directors and production coordinators in highlighting the region, which includes Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces. The agenda includes day tours of locations and panels including “Why New Mexico?” presented by the New Mexico Film Office and “Diversity and Inclusion in New Mexico” moderated by African American Film Critics Association co-founder and president Gil Robertson.
The lineup of speakers, panels and networking events will spotlight city, state and regional film commissioners, local production facilities and services, talent agencies, financial experts and more. Panelists confirmed include Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller...
Attendees at the event at the Hotel Chaco targets film and TV producers and directors, location scouts, heads of production, line producers, studio heads, business affairs directors and production coordinators in highlighting the region, which includes Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces. The agenda includes day tours of locations and panels including “Why New Mexico?” presented by the New Mexico Film Office and “Diversity and Inclusion in New Mexico” moderated by African American Film Critics Association co-founder and president Gil Robertson.
The lineup of speakers, panels and networking events will spotlight city, state and regional film commissioners, local production facilities and services, talent agencies, financial experts and more. Panelists confirmed include Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller...
- 2/10/2020
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline Film + TV
Company pledges to spend $500m on production over next ten years.
NBCUniversal has announced plans to build a television and film studio in Albuquerque, the largest city in the western state of New Mexico, as the fallout from controversial abortion bills in Georgia, Louisiana and others boosts the appeal of alternative locations.
Over the next ten years, NBCU plans to produce projects at the facility that will result in $500m in direct production spending. Basic cable series Briarpatch, from Universal Content Production, has already committed to film in Albuquerque.
The facility, a warehouse conversion being developed at a cost of...
NBCUniversal has announced plans to build a television and film studio in Albuquerque, the largest city in the western state of New Mexico, as the fallout from controversial abortion bills in Georgia, Louisiana and others boosts the appeal of alternative locations.
Over the next ten years, NBCU plans to produce projects at the facility that will result in $500m in direct production spending. Basic cable series Briarpatch, from Universal Content Production, has already committed to film in Albuquerque.
The facility, a warehouse conversion being developed at a cost of...
- 6/14/2019
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Justin Bieber says the reason he got emotional with Hailey Baldwin this week has to do with the major commitment he's about to make ... and what comes with it. Jb was leaving Hailey's apartment Wednesday night in NYC, where he was in a Much better mood than Tuesday -- when he and Hailey broke down during a bike ride. Justin danced, chatted up fans and even explained why he was brought to tears ... sorta. The...
- 8/9/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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