Production News
California Pledged $750 Million a Year to Hollywood. But a New Law Has a Big Catch
Hollywood organizations claim a new budget law will jeopardize the momentum of productions returning to California. Legislators are working on it.
SAG-AFTRA Chief Sean Astin Pushes Gavin Newsom to Fund Postproduction Tax Incentive (Exclusive)
SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin is calling for industry workers to contact their representatives in support of postproduction tax credit legislation.
Century-Old Hollywood Soundstage Complex Cuts Listing Price From $45 Million to $25 Million
Occidental Studios, which bills itself as the longest continuous operating studio lot in Los Angeles, is back on the market with a reworked listing.
New York Sees Film and TV Spend Surge, California Halts Exodus For Now
In a new snapshot, production spend in New Jersey also grew while Georgia, New Mexico and Illinois saw declines.
Tennessee Is Courting Paramount — And the Studio Is Considering It (Exclusive)
Paramount CEO David Ellison and his family have deep ties to the state.
California Film Commission Director Colleen Bell to Step Down in Early January
California’s top filming authority Colleen Bell, who has served as the director of the state’s film commission, will be stepping down.
Warner Bros.’ The Ranch Lands LA28 Broadcast Center In Shake Up for Summer Games
Los Angeles' Olympic Organizing Committee is moving the International Broadcast Center for the summer 2028 games from Inglewood to Burbank.
Disney, DreamWorks Animated Titles Nab Nearly $72 Million In California Tax Credits
This round of film and TV subsidies are headlined by DreamWorks' 'Donkey,' Disney's 'Hexed,' and an untitled movie from Pixar.
Virtual Production Has Arrived at Television City
Orbital Studios, the virtual production company, has moved to Television City and brought multiple LED walls along with it.
Los Angeles Soundstage Complex On the Market
The Atwater Village campus titled BoxCar Studios has hosted ABC soap ‘All My Children’, Netflix shoots and Playboy studios.