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Netflix is paying Prague 3 less than CZK 7,000 for an 11-day The Gentlemen phone booth ad at Jiřího z Poděbrad, about a third of what a local merchant would pay for a stall at the adjacent farmers market over the same period.

The unusual deal has sparked debate over advertising in public spaces:
Ad for Netflix’s ‘The Gentlemen’ in Prague sparks controversy over bargain fee
A Netflix installation promoting The Gentlemen Season 2 has divided Prague 3 officials after the district charged less than CZK 7,000 for 11 days.
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September 9, 2026 at 8:27 AM
First look: Netflix has released its first official image from The Secret of Secrets, showing Morgan Spector and Rebecca Hall filming outside Prague’s Municipal House.

It’s the same set The Prague Reporter documented earlier this week, as the Dan Brown adaptation continues filming across Prague.
Netflix reveals first official photo, expanded cast for Prague-shot ‘The Secret of Secrets’
Netflix’s first image from its Dan Brown adaptation shows Morgan Spector and Rebecca Hall filming outside Prague’s Municipal House.
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September 5, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Filming is officially underway in Prague on Netflix's The Secret of Secrets, with the Dan Brown adaptation shooting across Old Town.

On Wednesday, production moved inside Prague's historic Municipal House, where a sequence involving pyrotechnics was overseen by local firefighters.
PHOTOS: Netflix’s ‘The Secret of Secrets’ begins filming across central Prague
Netflix’s Dan Brown adaptation is now filming in Prague, with recent shoots in Old Town, Josefov, Čechův most and the Municipal House.
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September 2, 2026 at 8:53 PM
City of Blood, a German-language vampire series that filmed in Prague in 2024, has received its first trailer from Disney+.

The Czech capital plays a futuristic Berlin ruled by vampires in the series, which debuts next month:
‘City of Blood’: Prague-shot Disney+ vampire thriller gets debut trailer ahead of September release
Disney+ has released the first trailer for City of Blood, a German-language vampire thriller filmed across Prague and Czechia in 2024.
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August 27, 2026 at 2:27 PM
'Somebody get these beggars out of here!'

As IMAX 70mm screenings of The Odyssey continue to sell out into September, Prague's Cinema City has jacked up prices from CZK 449 to CZK 599. The price increase only targets 70mm showings, not digital IMAX engagements.
As ‘The Odyssey’ continues to sell out IMAX 70mm screenings in Prague, Cinema City raises ticket prices
Prague’s Cinema City Flora has raised prices for IMAX 70mm screenings of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey amid sustained demand.
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August 19, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Production on the Apple TV+ Monsterverse series Birdwatcher is in full swing on the streets of Prague.

Check out exclusive photos from filming on location in New Town, Karlín, and Žižkov with star Wyatt Russell at praguereporter.com:
PHOTOS: ‘Birdwatcher’ brings a Cold War-era Monsterverse to Prague’s city center
Exclusive set photos reveal Wyatt Russell filming as a Cold War operative as Apple TV+ and Legendary’s Monsterverse spin-off takes over Prague.
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August 18, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Production on the Netflix adaptation of Dan Brown's The Secret of Secrets, starring Morgan Spector and Rebecca Hall, will kick off on the streets of Prague next week.

Areas in the vicinity of Old Town Square and Náměstí Republiky have been reserved for production vehicles through early September.
‘The Secret of Secrets’: Prague production on Netflix Dan Brown adaptation kicks off next week
Netflix is preparing to begin production in Prague next week, ahead of September filming on its Dan Brown adaptation starring Morgan Spector.
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August 13, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Originally built for the production of Interview with the Vampire in 2023, the Paris Street backlot has become one of Barrandov Studio's most popular sets.

Recent projects that filmed at the location include The Empress, The Countess of Monte Cristo, and Netflix's upcoming Kennedy miniseries:
Barrandov Studio’s Parisian streets have become a sought-after filming location in Prague
Built for Interview With the Vampire, Barrandov’s Parisian streets backlot now hosts major international film and TV productions.
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August 12, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Hans Capon is preparing to open his very own medieval tavern in Prague.

British actor Luke Dale, best known for his featured role in Bohemia Interactive's Kingdom Come series, will inaugurate The Nobleman in Vinohrady on Oct. 1:
‘Kingdom Come: Deliverance’ star Luke Dale to open medieval tavern in Prague
The English actor behind Hans Capon is opening a medieval-inspired pub in Prague that reflects his affection for Czech culture rather than gaming fandom.
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August 8, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Five Czech movies made a new EW list of the top 25 stop-motion features ever made.

The list included multiple films from Jan Švankmajer (Alice and Faust) and Jiří Barta's (The Pied Piper and Toys in the Attic) alongside Jiří Trnka‘s classic The Good Soldier Schweik.
Five Czech classics make Entertainment Weekly list of the 25 best stop-motion films ever made
Five Czech stop-motion classics have been named among Entertainment Weekly’s 25 greatest ever, highlighting the country’s enduring animation legacy.
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August 5, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Prague production on Ibelin, a World of Warcraft-themed fantasy-drama based on the true story of Norwegian gamer Mats Steen, kicks off this month.

Bill Nighy, Toni Collette, Charlie Plummer, and Stephen Graham star in the film for Oscar-nominated director Morten Tyldum:
‘Ibelin’: World of Warcraft-themed fantasy with Bill Nighy, Toni Collette to film in Prague
Oscar nominee Bill Nighy and an international cast will continue filming Ibelin at Prague’s Barrandov Studios, where fantasy sequences are expected to be produced.
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August 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Morgan Spector will replace Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon in the Dan Brown adaptation The Secret of Secrets, with cameras set be begin rolling in Prague soon.

The actor's real-life wife Rebecca Hall is also in talks to join as the female lead, in what would mark their first major on-screen collab:
‘The Secret of Secrets’: Morgan Specter, Rebecca Hall cast in Dan Brown adaptation ahead of Prague shoot
Netflix has confirmed Spector as Robert Langdon ahead of The Secret of Secrets filming in Prague later this year, with real-life wife Hall in talks to join as the female lead.
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July 31, 2026 at 9:37 AM
CzechTourism has launched a new collaboration with the Czech Film Commission to boost film tourism to the country.

The initiative will draw tourists to filming locations from popular film and TV productions like Spider-Man: Far From Home and the upcoming Dan Brown adaptation The Secret of Secrets:
CzechTourism and Czech Film Commission team up to boost film tourism to Czechia
CzechTourism and the Czech Film Commission will use films and series to promote Czech destinations and connect tourism with production.
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July 30, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Jaromil Jireš' cult classic Valerie and Her Week of Wonders is headed back to one of the world's biggest film festivals, with a newly restored version selected for the Venice Classics competition at this year's Venice International Film Festival:
New restoration of Czech cult classic ‘Valerie and Her Week of Wonders’ to compete at Venice film fest
A newly digitized version of Jaromil Jireš’ cult classic will compete in Venice Classics, highlighting Czech film restoration efforts.
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July 26, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Two years after filming in Prague, Prime Video has unveiled the first look at Blade Runner 2099, with a trailer and photos presented at Comic-Con.

The new series starring Hunter Schafer and Michelle Yeoh will debut on Nov. 25. Details:
‘Blade Runner 2099’: Prague-shot sci-fi series gets first trailer and images ahead of November release
Prime Video has unveiled the first trailer for Blade Runner 2099, which filmed in Prague throughout 2024, confirming an eight-episode debut on Nov. 25.
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July 25, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Sony has released a new trailer for Resident Evil ahead of its September release, and it showcases even more action on the streets of Prague.

The new trailer teases gory horror scenes filmed in areas of Karlín and Holešovice last year:
New ‘Resident Evil’ trailer showcases even more Prague-shot zombie action
Sony’s latest Resident Evil trailer reveals more Prague-shot scenes, with Karlín and Holešovice standing in for the streets of Raccoon City.
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July 24, 2026 at 9:38 AM
IMAX cinemas worldwide transitioned entirely to digital in the early 2000s, but Prague kept its 70mm equipment around “just in case it might be useful again.”

That decision proved prescient as fans from across Europe are flocking to the Czech capital to see The Odyssey in the format it was shot in:
How Prague became Europe’s destination for seeing ‘The Odyssey’ in IMAX 70mm
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is drawing moviegoers from across Europe to Prague for one of the continent’s rare IMAX 70mm screenings.
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July 23, 2026 at 1:11 PM
In IMAX 70mm, The Odyssey is not just one of the year's biggest releases; it is one of the defining theatrical experiences of modern cinema.

Don't miss the opportunity to see it in Prague, one of three locations in the EU to see it in its intended format:
‘The Odyssey’ IMAX 70mm movie review: The greatest story ever told in the greatest format ever seen
Nolan’s screenplay finds remarkable emotional depth in Homer’s ancient text, transforming a legendary adventure into a deeply human story about the impossible struggle to return to the person one once...
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July 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Keanu Reeves wasn't the Hollywood star in Prague during the recent heatwave.

Veronica Mars star Kristen Bell and her husband Dax Shepard also happened to be in town, and Bell even saved a hedgehog stranded on a local street:
Kristen Bell rescues a hedgehog during Prague family vacation with husband Dax Shepard
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard shared snapshots from a Prague vacation, including a hedgehog rescue and an unlikely swim in the Vltava.
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July 2, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Keanu Reeves toured Prague Castle in the record-breaking heat on Sunday afternoon, sharing a Czech beer with President Petr Pavel.

The Hollywood star is in town for a sold-out concert with his band Dogstar on Monday at SaSaZu:
Keanu Reeves shares a Czech beer with President Petr Pavel at Prague Castle
Keanu Reeves and his band Dogstar visited Prague Castle before the band’s sold-out Prague concert, sharing a beer with Czech President Petr Pavel.
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June 28, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Agnieszka Holland will direct a new movie about Hollywood icon Marlene Dietrich.

Berlinweh – Yearning for a Home reunites Holland with Czech producer Marlene Film Production following their collaboration on Franz, Green Border, and Charlatan:
‘Berlinweh – Yearning for a Home’: Agnieszka Holland to direct Marlene Dietrich biopic with Czech producer
Agnieszka Holland reunites with Czech producers for a new international co-production exploring Marlene Dietrich’s life and legacy.
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June 24, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has just announced an impressive new wave of guests for this year's festival.

Dustin Hoffman and Juliette Binoche will receive Crystal Globes, while Jeffrey Wright, Harvey Keitel, Kevin Bacon (and family), and Robert Richardson will also join:
Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche to receive Crystal Globes at this year’s Karlovy Vary film festival
Hollywood icon Dustin Hoffman and French star Juliette Binoche will receive Crystal Globes for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema at KVIFF.
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June 23, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Tickets are now available to see The Odyssey in 70mm IMAX at Cinema City Flora, and likely to sell out fast.

The Prague cinema is just one of three in the EU that will show the movie in director Christopher Nolan's intended format from July 16:
‘The Odyssey’ in 70mm IMAX: Prague cinema one of three in EU to see Nolan’s epic in intended format
Prague’s Cinema City Flora is one of only three EU cinemas showing Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in 70mm IMAX when it opens next month.
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June 15, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Legacy of Spies, based on the work of John le Carré, has added new cast members as filming continues in Prague.

Hugh Laurie and Joe Alwyn join an impressive cast that includes Matthew Macfadyen, Charlie Hunnam, Daniel Brühl, and Dan Stevens:
‘Legacy of Spies’ adds Hugh Laurie, Joe Alwyn to cast as Prague shoot continues
BBC and MGM+ have unveiled major new cast additions for the John le Carré adaptation as production transforms central Prague into Cold War-era Europe.
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June 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The Prague Reporter can exclusively confirm that Apple TV+'s new Monsterverse series is now shooting in Prague.

Working under the title Bridwatcher, Wyatt Russell reprises his role of Lee Shaw from Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, now chasing titans behind the Iron Curtain in 1984:
‘Birdwatcher’: Prague production on Monarch: Legacy of Monsters spinoff now underway
The Apple TV+ spin-off starring Wyatt Russell as Lee Shaw will shoot in the Czech Republic this summer, with Prague locations already planned.
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June 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM