The Last Of Us

• A first look at ‘The Last of Us’ set in B.C., as filming for hit HBO show underway

  Filming has begun on season two of the hit HBO show, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey after moving from Alberta for season one.

  Entertainment

  Mar 7
  
• Calgary mayor, officials meet with Hollywood studios lobbying more local productions

  Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek, the city's film commissioner and representatives from local unions and guilds met with nine different studios and streamers in Hollywood last week.

  Economy

  Jan 15
  
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• Industry experts hope Emmy wins for The Last of Us generate future projects for Alberta’s film, television industry

  The hope is that the success of the series will encourage more production companies to film in Lethbridge.

  Entertainment

  Jan 9
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• Report shows $141M spent in Alberta for ‘The Last of Us’ TV show

  According to a new report by Oxford Economics, $141 million was spent across Alberta to ensure 'The Last of Us' became a reality, making it the largest series filmed in Canada.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2023
• The Last of Us production spent more than $140M across Alberta: release

  According to a release by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) Canada, $71 million was used to support wages and salaries for local cast, crew and production personnel.

  Economy

  Nov 27, 2023
• HBO blockbuster ‘The Last of Us’ to start Vancouver production in January

  The Last of Us, arguably the world's biggest television blockbuster, is set to return to production in Vancouver staring Jan. 7, 2024.

  Entertainment

  Nov 14, 2023
• 2023 Emmy Awards nominations: ‘Succession,’ ‘Last of Us’ expected to win big

  The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards will be held in Los Angeles on Sept. 18.

  Entertainment

  Jul 12, 2023
• Filmmaking in Calgary gets on the map with location of the year award

  Calgary Film Commissioner Luke Azevedo said the award continued the momentum in the region’s film and television production industry while also putting the city on the world map.

  Canada

  May 22, 2023
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• ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 will be shot in Vancouver

  “We’re incredibly excited to have one of the largest shows on television choose to film in Vancouver,” Mayor Ken Sim told Vancouver's Economic Commission Friday.

  Entertainment

  Mar 31, 2023
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• Edmonton ranked best Canadian city to live in during a zombie apocalypse

  Using StatsCan data in five categories — vulnerability, hideouts, supplies, safety and mobility — Rentola determined the best place to be if people started turning into zombies.

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2023