Days after Super Bowl 58 smashed viewership records and Paramount saw record-breaking ad sales, the company is moving forward with significant layoffs, according to a memo from CEO Bob Bakish on Tuesday. Reports say the company could cut up to 800 jobs across its portfolio, which includes CBS, Paramount+, Paramount Pictures, Pluto TV, Showtime and cable networks. […]
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Over the past 20 years, New York has spent nearly $7 billion on taxpayer-funded subsidies to underwrite films and television shows produced in the state. In last year’s budget, annual outlays for the Empire State Film Production Tax Credit were bumped up to $700 million a year, promising a total of $7.7 billion more in cash handouts […]
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After a year that saw stars Matthew McConaughey, Kurt Russell, Morgan Freeman, Luke Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Mark Hamill film movies in the state, the Alabama Film Office is looking forward to build on its successes in growing the film and entertainment industry here. “We’ve been very fortunate,” said Brian S. Jones, media and location […]
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A new model proposing shorter hours in the U.K. screen industry is garnering industry support. Bectu Vision, a Scottish screen skills training body affiliated with crew union Bectu, together with flexible-working experts Timewise have completed an in-depth study assessing the financial implications of shorter working days in scripted drama production. BBC and Screen Scotland, who backed the […]
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Ontario is rolling out the red carpet for major studios. In a move that solidifies its position as Hollywood North, the Canadian province has secured major commitments from Amazon MGM Studios and Netflix, lured by its stable tax credit system, booming infrastructure, and cutting-edge VFX capabilities. “Stability is key,” declares Ontario film commissioner Jason Cutler, […]
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The 85-acre Mill Bay site could have as many as six sound stages up to 36,000 square feet each and several production workshops as well as a commercial complex with a hotel. The Malahat Nation and a Victoria production company unveiled plans Friday to start a major film studio complex on the First Nation’s land […]
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Disney Branded Television has greenlit a fourth entry in the “Zombies” movie franchise. The announcement was made at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. Meg Donnelly and Milo Manheim set to reprise their roles as Addison and Zed, with both stars also set to executive produce. Production will begin in March in New Zealand. The […]
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Georgia’s film and TV industry, buoyed by its generous tax credit program, braces for potential shifts as lawmakers unveil a proposal to limit the incentive’s scope. The state currently boasts the nation’s largest production tax credit, with $1.24 billion certified last year. This, however, has caused some concern – with fears of ballooning costs and […]
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As Georgia’s film and television industry continues to grow, the spotlight shines not just on dazzling productions and burgeoning studios, but also on a less glamorous, yet crucial element: housing. Enter Studio Housing Atlanta, a company quietly playing a starring role in attracting and retaining top talent to the Peach State. The state’s generous tax […]
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Following a decade of growth — remember the days of 100 pilots? — the TV landscape on broadcast is experiencing further contraction because of production delays caused by both the pandemic and Hollywood’s historic dual strikes in 2023. The result is fewer pilots, a shift to year-round development and now fewer scripted originals as networks […]
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