New Jersey’s film and TV buildout will take center stage next week as the second annual NJ Film Expo convenes industry executives, labor leaders, educators and state officials at Meadowlands Arena, with Gov. Mikie Sherrill set to deliver a keynote focused on the state’s accelerating production economy. The one-day event, organized by the Screen Alliance […]
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As The Walt Disney Company prepares for one of its most consequential leadership transitions in years, the executive stepping into the newly created role of president and chief creative officer is already signaling where the company’s creative and operational focus may head next — and artificial intelligence is high on the list. Dana Walden, currently […]
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The golden age of streaming exploded on innovation, experimentation, and prestige. Big-budget limited series, cinematic ambition, A-list stars, and luxury production values redefined what television could be. But those same qualities quietly drove costs up, schedules out, and output down. As studios consolidate, investors demand returns, and subscriber growth plateaus, one ironic truth emerges: maybe […]
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Los Angeles may still be the entertainment capital of the world, but its grip tightened under pressure in 2024 as global production volume contracted for the second straight year and the region posted another steep decline in scripted output, according to FilmLA’s newly released Scripted Content Study. Out of 857 U.S.-distributed films and scripted TV […]
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Echelon Studios will bring 600,000 square feet of new soundstage space to Red Hook and Bushwick, adding 2,400 jobs and fueling New York’s film boom. New York City’s production landscape is getting another major boost. The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA), and Bungalow Projects have closed […]
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As traditional TV and film jobs remain scarce, Hollywood writers are increasingly turning to “verticals” — the buzzy mobile-friendly microdramas designed to be consumed in quick, soap-like bursts. Now, the Writers Guild of America West is reminding members that these projects can fall under union coverage. In a message sent Wednesday, the Guild underscored that […]
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Brad Pitt is officially back in the yellow shirt — and Cliff Booth is officially back in business. Production has begun on The Continuing Adventures of Cliff Booth, the long-rumored Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood spinoff directed by David Fincher and written by Quentin Tarantino. After years of skepticism — not helped by the […]
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As the curtain falls on the 2025 Upfronts—a glitzy blur of NFL tie-ins, AI-powered ad tools, and reality shows about reality shows—it’s hard not to feel a pang of nostalgia. There was a time when this week in May was television’s most exciting moment. A time when the industry didn’t just announce what was coming—they […]
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Dimension Studio, the U.K.-based real-time production powerhouse behind Masters of the Air and I Wanna Dance With Somebody, has officially unveiled a new AI-powered content pipeline designed to help filmmakers and creators move faster—without sacrificing control or creativity. The new toolset, built in-house by Dimension Futures, was quietly tested on Mara & Milo: Magic & […]
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Micro dramas—vertically shot, fast-paced soap operas broken into 90-second episodes—are dominating mobile entertainment, pulling in $7 billion globally and outpacing Hollywood blockbusters Traditional TV and streaming services have long relied on big-budget productions, marquee talent, and expansive marketing campaigns to attract audiences. But a new wave of bite-sized, binge-worthy scripted entertainment is shaking up […]
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