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Demand for Studio Space in Los Angeles Remains High; Two Major Deals Moving Forward

While the impacts of Hollywood’s cutbacks in production spending are being felt across California, there are two major deals moving forward that would indicate we might be set for a…

Ohio Announces 14 New Projects Claiming $36.7m in Tax Incentives

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced Monday that $36.7 million in tax credits would be used for Ohio-produced films, including three feature…

Amman Jordan Hopes to Become Major Hollywood Production Hub With New Purpose-Built Olivewood Studios

Jordan's majestic rolling dunes have filled the screen in blockbusters like Dune and The Martian, but there's more to the country than spectacular desert. With a range of picturesque landscapes…

ITV Studios Acquires Majority Stake In Hartswood Films

ITV Studios has acquired a majority stake in Hartswood Films, the multi-award-winning production company behind a raft of landmark scripted series, including recent ITVX and ITV1 hit Douglas Is Cancelled,…

Plan For UK Unscripted TV Tax Credit Gathers Pace

The British producer calling for an unscripted TV tax credit is planning on taking his blueprint to the broadcasters and organizing a letter to new Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy. Derek…

New Mexico State University Approves Development Deal for $15M Soundstage

New Mexico State University unanimously approved a 12-year agreement to develop a soundstage for film and TV production at the Arrowhead Center, the university’s business and technology arm. The $15…

Laika Expands Into Live-Action Production; Announces Senior Hires

Amid an accelerating expansion into live-action, Laika is entering into the uncharted territory of television, as the company has appointed Amblin alum Alex Maggioni to the role of Head of TV, hiring film industry…

Film Studio Plans Moving Forward on English Island, Isle of Wight

Plans for a film and TV production studio on the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England are still alive and negotiations are continuing, the Isle…

Prime Video Acquires UK Soundstage Facility, Bray Film Studios

Prime Video has acquired Bray Film Studios, the historic U.K. studio behind the streamer’s series including “The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power” and “Citadel.” Bray, which is located…

IATSE Members Vote to Ratify Major Contract Deals

The deals, which tackle AI regulations, long workdays and wage adjustments, cover tens of thousands of crew members across the country. Crew members belonging to Hollywood’s major below-the-line union have…

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