/News 31.08.17

VILLAGE ROADSHOW STUDIOS HOSTING THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES IN 2018

After bumping out on Aquaman, Village Roadshow Studios (VRS) will be gearing up to host squash, table tennis and boxing for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games who will start setting up from 2 January 2018 (games held 4 – 15 April 2018). The studios will officially have stages and facilities available for hire from 1 May 2018. Contact Lynne Benzie for all filming enquiries. 

In other news…VRS just launched their new website showcasing all the studios have to offer.

With the addition of case studies to the website, visitors are able to search through some of the amazing worlds that have been brought to life at Village Roadshow Studios. Not only can you find out information like which sound stages the films were shot in and how large the crew was, but you can also see exclusive behind the scene pictures that take you further into the world of movie making.

It also features a breakdown of highly praised stage and production facilities available at the Studios. With nine sound stages and three water tanks, there’s more than enough room to get every shot. And Australia’s best just got bigger! Village Roadshow Studios is home to the Southern Hemispheres largest water-tank, and Sound Stage 9- the biggest sound stage facility in Australia. You can now find out all about the specifications and capabilities of this world-class film production facility in this new digital experience.

Information about filming on the Gold Coast has also been collated on the site, making it a hub for all things Hollywood on the Gold Coast. Whether you want more information about government incentives (federal, state and local), visa requirements, stunning filming locations and more, you’ll find it here.

But, if you’re a film buff, you’ll want a sneak peak around the studios and while there are no studio tours, this new digital experience is filled with peaks behind the curtains of some of our favourite blockbusters.

With 360 virtual tours, full specifications of sound stages and tanks, facility insights into wardrobe, construction, editing and more, villageroadshowstudios.com.au is a huge step forward for Village Roadshow Studios.