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By Chelsea Spivey Senior Director, New Business Development & Production Incentives • Revolution Entertainment Services   As someone who works closely with producers, studio executives, accountants, and creatives navigating film incentives across the country, I can say this with confidence: Georgia’s recent changes to its film tax credit audit process are not just welcomed—they’re a […]

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Maida Vale, London — Legendary film composer Hans Zimmer is officially moving forward with a bold vision to transform one of London’s most historic sound facilities into a state-of-the-art production campus for music, film, and TV. On April 1, Westminster City Council unanimously approved plans to redevelop the BBC’s iconic Maida Vale Studios, located in […]

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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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