Council supports plans for Dublin Bay film studio

The councils priorities are maximising housing delivery and securing the development of Dublin Port

Dublin City Council has agreed to support plans for the Dublin Bay Studio project on the Poolbeg Peninsula.

A motion was passed calling for the studio plan to be included as a possible use under the mixed use zoning on the lands which are owned by Dublin Port.

The plan would involve sound stages, digital services, workshop areas and back lots covering 18 acres on lands that are not earmarked for housing as part of the Strategic Development Zone.

Councillors considering the SDZ plan passed a motion stating that the city council will actively engage with all the relevant stakeholders to explore the opportunity for a Film Studio and associated uses to locate within the proposed SDZ area.

However the motion also says the priorities are maximising housing delivery and securing the strategic development of Dublin Port as Irelands most strategic and largest port.

The Dublin Bay Studio plan would require the agreement of the Dublin Port Company.

In a statement, the promoters of the Dublin Bay Studios plan welcomed the decision.

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AMC has renewed “Into the Badlands” for a third season in Dublin

AMC has renewed “Into the Badlands” for a third season.

The expanded 16-episode season is set to premiere in 2018. The renewal comes in the middle of the martial-arts drama’s second season, which is set to end May 21.

“‘Into the Badlands’ looks like nothing else on television, a literal high-wire act attracting passionate and dedicated fans by the millions,” said Charlie Collier, president of AMC, SundanceTV and AMC Studios. “Thanks to series creators and showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar, the terrific cast, led by Daniel Wu, the amazing martial arts team guided by the incomparable Master Dee Dee and fight directors Stephen Fung and Andy Cheng, and everyone else involved who brings this thrill ride to the fans.”

“Into the Badlands” is averaging 2.1 million viewers ages 25-54, according to Nielsen live-plus-three ratings, making it the fourth most-watched returning drama on cable in the demo. Those numbers are thanks in part to the significant lead-in that the series received from “The Walking Dead” in its first two weeks this season.

Alfred Gough and Miles Millar are the creators and executive producers of “Into the Badlands.” Stacey Sher, Michael Shamberg, David Dobkin, Stephen Fung, Michael Taylor, and Daniel Wu are also executive producers.

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Dublin Port refuses to agree to plan to build Dublin film studio in docklands

 Dublin Port Company says Poolbeg lands will be used for ‘core port purposes’

Dublin Port Company has ruled out the use of any of its lands for the development of a film studio, following a review of public submissions on the future of the port.

The company is in the process of renewing its master plan which will govern the development of the port until 2040.

The plan was originally published in 2012, after An Bord Pleanála refused permission for plans to infill 21 hectares (52 acres) of Dublin Bay to expand the port’s lands.

In 2012, the company said a return to the infill expansion project would be required to provide the capacity necessary for growth to 2040. However, in a draft of its new masterplan, published last January, the company says it does not plan to revisit the land reclamation project, and sought the public’s views on the future of the port.

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A number of submissions raised concerns over overlapping development proposals on the Poolbeg peninsula, where Dublin city council is seeking to develop 3,500 apartments, and the potential for additional noise and air pollution.

However, the company said, there was no public support for a film studio on port lands.

“There were no third party submissions advocating the development of a film studio on port lands in the Poolbeg Peninsula.” However, a separate public consultation on the Poolbeg West Special Development Zone has heard from a significant number of supporters of the plan led by former Windmill Lane film executive, James Morris to build an 18-acre film studio owned by Dublin Port.

Lodged a submission

The promoters of the studio plan, Dublin Bay Studios, had lodged a submission seeking to locate a studio “in the port estate” the Dubin Port Company said, but the submission “provided no detail or information on how their proposed project could be reconciled within the context of the issues identified within the Masterplan Review Paper”.

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New Studios proposed for Ashford

Planning Application Number 17163

Description:ten year permission. The development will consist of film studios with ancillary facilities in twelve buildings A, B, B1, B2, C, C1, C2, D, E, F, F1 and F2 to accommodate film making, support offices, visitors centre, costume storage, make up room, set construction, paint shop, plaster shops, metal shop, timber shop, electrical, special effects, chemical store, set assembly and toilets. Building A is four storeys, has a gross internal floor area of 9914 sqm with a total height of 16.8m. Building B is three storeys, has a gross internal floor area of 7990 sqm with a total height of 16.8 m, building B1 is four storeys, has a gross internal floor area of 4422 sqm with a total height of 16.8m, building B2 is four storeys has a gross internal floor area of 4422 sqm with a total height of 16.8m, building C is three storeys, has a gross internal floor area of 7925 sqm with a total height of 16.8m, building C1 is four storeys, has a gross internal floor area of 4422 sqm with a total height of 16.8m, Building C2 is four storeys, has a gross internal floor area of 4422 sqm with a total height of 16.8m, building D is four storeys, has a gross internal floor area of 4422 sqm with a total height of 16.8m, building E is single storey has a gross internal floor area of 952 sqm with a total height of 16.8m, building F is three storeys has a gross internal floor area of 7865 sqm with a total height of 16.8m, building F1 is four storeys has a gross internal floor area of 4422 sqm with a total height of 16.8m, building F2 is four storeys has a gross internal floor area of 4422 sqm with a total height of 16.8m giving a total gross internal floor area of 65,600 sqm, demolition of existing agricultural building covering 1024 sqm, the provision of 648 ancillary staff and 200 visitor car parking spaces and 101 coach parking spaces, site works and associated landscaping all on a site of approx 39.81 hectares, a new access onto the L5068 and use of an existing access onto R772 for emergency purposes. An EIS will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

Development Address:Kellystown, Ashford, Co. Wicklow

Into the Badlands Season 2 Premiere - Sunday, March 19 at 10/9c

http://www.joblo.com - INTO THE BADLANDS Season 2 Official Trailer (HD) AMC Martial Arts Series SUBSCRIBE for more TV Trailers HERE: https://goo.gl/TL21HZ PLOT: A mighty warrior and a young boy search for enlightenment in a ruthless territory controlled by feudal barons.

AMC announced that martial arts drama Into the Badlands will return for its highly anticipated second season on Sunday, March 19 at 10/9c.

Season 2 finds Sunny (Daniel Wu) and M.K. (Aramis Knight) separated and scattered to the wind, each imprisoned in unlikely places.  While M.K. struggles to control his powers, Sunny is determined to fight his way back into the Badlands to find his family or die trying.  On their journey, Clipper and Colt are assisted by mysterious new allies whose motivations may be anything but pure.  Meanwhile, the Widow (Emily Beecham) continues to consolidate power against the other Barons, while a dark and mysterious threat prepares to exact revenge on them all.  Alliances are struck, friendships betrayed, and by season’s end, Sunny and M.K.’s lives will be forever altered with devastating consequences.

Vikings Season 5

Jonathan Rhys Meyers has also joined the cast of the drama as a series regular.

Vikings will fight for another season.

History has renewed the Michael Hurst-created series for a fifth season, the cable network announced Thursday. Additionally, Jonathan Rhys Meyers has joined the cast of the historical drama as a series regular. The 20-episode super-sized season will air in 2017. That episode count matches the current fourth-season order.

This season, Vikings has remained a top 10 cable drama series. It's the top telecast on Thursdays in all key demographics when factoring in three days of DVR with an average of 4.2 million total viewers, 2.1 million adults 25-54 and 1.9 million among adults under 50.

Details on who Rhys Meyers will portray on the show are being kept under wraps. The Golden Globe-winning actor's credits include The Tudors and NBC's Dracula.

"The brilliant writing and depth of historical research and authenticity brought to the screen by Michael Hurst paired with our talented cast and crew, has made this series one of the most compelling, visually stunning historical dramas on television,” said new History president and general manager Jana Bennett. “Vikings has raided the hearts of audiences and we are thrilled that Jonathan Rhys Myers will become a bigger part of the History family after his incredible performance in our upcoming production of Roots.”

Vikings has been the cornerstone of History's original scripted fare. The veteran series will be joined at the network by upcoming scripted dramas Six and Knightfall as well as mini Roots, which will air across all the A+E Networks-owned group.

Vikings is produced by MGM TV.

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