Metropolis on Two Continents

Universal Studios wants to build Hollywood on the Bosporus

Universal Studios wants to build Hollywood on the Bosporus

Apr 7, 2013

Major US motion picture group Universal Studios has unveiled big plans to build a film studio and possibly even a theme park in Istanbul similar to Hollywood’s film studios and theme parks. The announcement came during a press conference in Los Angeles, in which Economy Minister Zafer Cağlayan announced that Universal Studios “would like to install a...

Top 10 Movies Filmed in Istanbul

Top 10 Movies Filmed in Istanbul

May 5, 2012

Istanbul, a city spanning two continents and the site of many civilizations throughout history, also draws attention as a unique visual backdrop for international filmmakers thanks to its cultural and historical significance. Istanbul, which has recently been hosting the James Bond film crew in its historical neighborhoods, has long been a popular destination...

Istanbul attracting filmmakers

Istanbul attracting filmmakers

Feb 2, 2012

Istanbul looks to become a hub for TV series, film, documentary and commercial shoots. The city is like an open plateau with its cultural heritage sites. Istanbul became the setting for filming many series, documentaries, commercials and movies during the past two years. The city boasted a total of 1,600 shoots for television series, films, documentaries and...

Jolie and Brosnan having an affair in Istanbul

Jolie and Brosnan having an affair in Istanbul

Jun 28, 2007

Stunning celebrity Angelina Jolie has been offered to co-star with, Pierce Brosnan, in the new Pierce Brosnan blockbuster “The Topkapi Affair”, sequel to “The Thomas Crown Affair”. The Topkapi Affair is an upcoming film based on Eric Ambler’s novel The Light of Day and its film adaptation Topkapi. The film, to star Pierce Brosnan,...