Superbuhei: Film recordings in Neustadt and the Scorpions star come!

Superbuhei: Film recordings in Neustadt and the Scorpions star come!

In Neustadt am Rübenberge, the corners of the mouth will pull up, because the filming for the movie "Superbuhei" is in full swing. On Wednesday, June 26, 2025, the parking lot of a supermarket turned into the backdrop for this extraordinary project, which is realized by a 40-member film team. The scenery plays in a rather bleak pub, which is described as the "saddest bar in the world" and whose guests are constantly hearing the same scorpions songs. Surprise for the fans: Klaus Meine, the front man of the legendary rock band, will have a small appearance and play themselves. This exciting staging, as part of the "Northern Lighters" talent promotion program, is to be released in the cinemas at the end of 2026 [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/niederricht/niedersachsen/hannover_weser-leinegebiet/kinofilm-superbuhei-werd-in-neustadt-amruebenberge-turn reports.

But that's not all that the Hanover region has to offer. While “Superbuhe” will soon enchant the audience, there are already other film projects in the pipeline. At the moment, 700 extras are sought for another series that deals with the oil boom in the Heide around 1900, the shooting of which is planned from March to June 2026. The popular “The School of Magic Animals” films will soon be back; The filming for the fourth part begins in September. This variety of film productions shows that the region is an important center of the film industry.

The role of the extras

Have you ever worked on a film set? The opportunity is now available in Neustadt, because registration for extras is free and easy online. With a minimum wage of € 12.82 per hour and a basic flat rate of around € 130 for a ten -hour day of shooting, you can not only immerse yourself in the fascinating life behind the scenes, but also earn a small extra bread. Therefore, it is no wonder that the demand for extras in Germany is high. Various projects are already being planned: from the series "Next exit luck" in Eisenach to "Objection, treasure!" in Leipzig, whereby children are also looking for a few days of shooting, as Filmissimo reports.

A look at film production in Germany

The current film production landscape in Germany shows a mixed picture. In 2022 there were 774 active film production companies, a decline compared to previous years. The focus is clearly on the area of ​​entertainment, which records more than twice as many minutes of production as information or documentation. Interestingly, there were about a quarter of German films on the cinema market in 2023, with interest in the previous year. Nevertheless, the animated film "Higher-The Secret of the Great Juwel" remains a ray of hope and achieved high sales in foreign cinemas, as shown by Statista.

Overall, it can be seen that the cinematic development in the Hanover region and beyond is lively. Almost every day there are new stories that are waiting to be told - and not only on the canvas, but also in the hearts of the spectators. With projects such as "Superbuhe", the cinema will surely experience an exciting journey in the coming years.