Monday, May 26 – The Texas House voted 114-26 today to approve Senate Bill 22, which dramatically expands the state’s film incentive program with a long-term funding mechanism — one that could reach up to $2.5 billion over the next decade. While the bill sets a ceiling of $500 million every two years, lawmakers expect […]
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With just days left in Nevada’s legislative session, a dramatically expanded film tax credit proposal — Assembly Bill 238 — is advancing through the statehouse with backing from major industry players and a growing list of stipulations designed to satisfy public accountability and economic return. The revised version of AB238, approved by the Assembly Committee […]
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Zachary Levi, known for his roles in Chuck and Shazam!, has embarked on an ambitious venture with Wyldwood Studios, a creative hub situated near Austin, Texas. Established in 2020, Wyldwood is envisioned as more than just a film studio; it’s a multifaceted community aimed at fostering creativity, culture, and connection. The Inception: The Statement Wyldwood […]
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SP Media Group, the production and entertainment company led by veteran producer Paul Reitzin and advised by Jon Voight, has officially acquired Avenue Six Studios in Van Nuys, California—a strategic move that positions the facility as a fully integrated basecamp for filmmakers in Los Angeles. Originally founded in 2009, Avenue Six has long been a […]
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At a time when the race to attract international production has never been more competitive, Les Studios de Paris is thinking beyond soundstages—and positioning itself as a full-service command center for global shoots. Just outside the French capital, nestled within the striking nave of La Cité du Cinéma, Les Studios de Paris has already hosted […]
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The sound of a wrecking ball smashing through a decommissioned military building in Eatontown, New Jersey, might not seem like a milestone moment in Hollywood history. But it is. Because with that symbolic swing, Netflix officially broke ground on its new East Coast production hub: Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth. What was once an abandoned Army […]
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The Welsh film and TV sector is delivering on its promise as one of the UK’s rising production hubs, with HBO and BBC’s Industry returning to Cardiff for Season 4. Produced by the Cardiff-based powerhouse Bad Wolf, the series is not only a critical and commercial success—it’s also a strategic investment in the country’s creative […]
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As U.S. President Donald Trump rolls out a controversial 100% tariff on films made outside the U.S., countries across the globe are scrambling to retain Hollywood’s business. New Zealand isn’t blinking—it’s betting big. This week, New Zealand’s Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced a NZ$577 million (≈ US$350 million) boost to the country’s International Screen Production […]
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Texas is throwing down the gauntlet in the global content race. With a proposed $2.5 billion statewide film incentive plan(passed through the Senate, but not yet the House) and a major new studio development in Fort Worth, the Lone Star State is signaling its intention to compete—seriously—with the likes of California, Georgia, and the UK. […]
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Rams owner and billionaire developer Stan Kroenke is placing a high-stakes bet on the future of production in Los Angeles with the announcement of Hollywood Park Studios — a major new soundstage and office complex rising next to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Set on a 12-acre parcel within Kroenke’s sprawling 300-acre Hollywood Park development, the […]
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