Los Angeles’ production community sent a powerful message on Sunday: California must act boldly to keep its film and TV industry alive—and local. At SirReel Studios in Sun Valley, hundreds of crew members, artists, and allies packed a large warehouse space in support of Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed $750 million expansion of the state’s Film […]
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Production is officially underway on Season 2 of Landman, Taylor Sheridan’s modern-day oil drama for Paramount+ that made waves with its breakout first season last fall. Filming has resumed in Texas, where the story of wildcat billionaires and roughneck rig workers will continue to unfold across the state’s real-life boomtowns. Billy Bob Thornton returns as […]
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Los Angeles still boasts the most soundstage space in the world—8 million square feet of it, to be exact. But a new report from FilmLA makes one thing clear: it’s not just about how much space you have, it’s about how much is being used. And in 2024, that number has dropped to its lowest […]
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Stagerunner partner LocationHousing.com has a unique opportunity for soundstages to participate in an exclusive pilot of Soundstage Advantage, a new Studio-grade travel and living service designed specifically for soundstages to increase revenue, differentiate you from the competition, and simplify logistics for your production tenants—all at no cost to the soundstage or productions. This is a chance for you to stay […]
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In a move signaling the next phase of Hollywood’s AI revolution, New York-based generative AI company Runway has raised $308 million in Series D funding—bringing its total to $545 million and valuing the startup at a reported $3 billion. The funding round, led by General Atlantic with participation from NVIDIA, Fidelity, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, […]
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It’s the end of an era in Century City. Disney will officially vacate the historic Fox Studio Lot by the close of 2025, capping off a seven-year leaseback agreement that followed its 2019 acquisition of 21st Century Fox’s entertainment assets. The move consolidates Disney’s Los Angeles-based production footprint in Burbank, where it’s forming a centralized […]
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The message coming out of Honolulu this week was loud and clear: Hawaii’s film and television industry is in crisis—and the people who power it are calling for urgent action. Hundreds of producers, actors, crew members, and supporters gathered at the State Capitol to urge lawmakers to invest in the future of the state’s screen […]
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Texas is looking to become the next heavyweight in U.S. film production—and this time, it’s putting half a billion dollars behind the pitch. At a recent Senate Finance Committee hearing, the Lone Star State took a bold step toward securing its spot as a serious destination for film and TV production. Senate Bill 22, now […]
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As YouTube celebrates its 20th birthday, Wall Street is giving it a shiny new crown — “King of All Media.” According to analysts at MoffettNathanson, the Google-owned video giant is not only leading the pack in engagement, it’s about to overtake Disney in annual revenue (yes, really). For 2024, YouTube pulled in a jaw-dropping $54.2 […]
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Manitoba’s screen industry just added a new production destination to its map. On Friday, Juliette Hagopian and her team cut the ribbon on Jette Studios, a brand-new 25,200-square-foot soundstage in the town of Niverville—located just 30 minutes south of Winnipeg. Designed with 40-foot ceilings and built from the ground up in under six months, the […]
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