Louisiana’s film tax credit program, a cornerstone of the state’s “Hollywood South” appeal, is facing potential elimination under proposed tax reforms by Governor Jeff Landry. With this change, Louisiana’s longstanding draw for the entertainment industry—especially major studios and independent filmmakers—is at stake. The Motion Picture Tax Credit Program, established in 2002, has spurred the development […]
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The Universal Studios Lot is one of the most iconic properties in the entertainment industry and has long been a beacon of imagination and a symbol of dreams being fulfilled for creatives all around the world. Since its grand opening in 1915, the lot has undergone many transformations to maintain its status as the epicenter […]
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As Texas A&M Fort Worth’s new virtual production studio takes shape, the city’s place in the media and tech landscape inches closer to a major milestone. An immersive movie set, featuring LED walls and motion-capture technology, is on track to start fueling Fort Worth’s film, video game, and training industries by January 2025. David Parrish, […]
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As Hollywood prepares for an era of new political pressures under Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) extended congratulations to the president-elect, signaling their commitment to work with the administration on behalf of the entertainment industry. Representing the collective interests of major studios, the MPA noted the essential role […]
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With a rich history and production infrastructure in place going back to the 1980’s, North Carolina has always been at the top of filmmakers’ minds when scouting for a location. Today, Wilmington’s Dark Horse Stages is eager to continue the Old North State’s tradition of filming excellence. Opened in 2020, Dark Horse currently sports 4 […]
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Saudi Arabia is making a decisive move in the global film and television production landscape with the opening of AlHisn Big Time Studios in Riyadh. This state-of-the-art production hub, officially inaugurated by General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh, promises to elevate content creation across the Middle East, particularly spotlighting Saudi productions. Set across an impressive […]
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With the entertainment industry under economic pressure and changing cultural tides, Hollywood is seeing a notable shift towards faith and family-centered content. The American Film Market reflects this change with recent announcements that major studios and streamers, from Amazon MGM Studios to Netflix, are leaning into narratives that appeal to broader audiences. Amazon MGM Studios, […]
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The American Film Market (AFM) is making its biggest move in over four decades, shifting from its long-time home in Los Angeles to the entertainment capital of Las Vegas. Hosted at the Palms Casino Resort beginning today and going thru November 10th, the new setup has a lot of industry insiders talking. For some, the […]
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Rep. Adam Schiff is stepping up to champion a federal incentive designed to keep film and TV production jobs here in the U.S. With his likely transition to a California Senate seat on the horizon, Schiff’s move highlights the urgency to compete with other countries’ powerful tax credit programs that have been luring productions away […]
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In a bold move to redefine script review and development, Wscripted has launched a new AI-powered platform aimed at opening doors for female and underrepresented writers in the entertainment industry. Founder Ellie Jamen describes it as a disruptive tool that puts fresh storytelling talent directly in the hands of producers, studios, agencies, and sales agents. […]
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