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Paramount Cutting Production Costs in Film, TV and Streaming

After the Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA strikes last year, and with every streaming service now laser-focused on profitability, Hollywood has been keeping a close watch on efforts to adjust content…

Western Illinois to Get New Film Studio

Rock Island-based Fresh Films is getting a $3.8-million state of Illinois grant to build a new $12-million production studio and sound stages in Rock Island County. There were 15 applicants for…

“The Mandalorian” and 14 Other Films Nab California Tax Credits

The upcoming Lucasfilm theatrical release “The Mandalorian & Grogu” is one of 15 films to secure an estimated $61 million in 2024 production tax incentives through California’s Film and Television Tax…

Wisconsin Introduces Proposal For Film Incentive Program

MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- You don't typically think of Wisconsin as a hotbed for movie making, but that could change under a bill that would offer incentives to the…

Netflix’s $900 Million NJ Film Studio Secures Key Approval

Netflix’s plans to build a $903 million production studio complex at the former Fort Monmouth army base got a key approval from a local board Tuesday. The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority…

Japan Begins Film Incentive Program With 50% Rebate

Beginning in March, Japan will open the first round of film and TV production funding under its previously-teased location incentive scheme. The scheme offers reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying expenditure…

How Nashville Became A Celebrity Hub With a Studio to Match

Nashville - a city always humming - home of Grand Ole Opry, teeming with live music venues, ranging from honky-tonks and bars to concert halls and arenas; a place where…

Cinelease Expands in New Mexico Adding 5 Soundstages

Albuquerque is rolling out the red carpet for Cinelease Studios, as the entertainment services company announced a major expansion in the Duke City. The $95 million investment will double Cinelease's…

PGA Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners

“Oppenheimer” continued to steamroll its path to Oscar glory on Sunday night, claiming the top prize at the 2024 Producers Guild of America Awards. Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Chuck Roven…

Northern Ireland Set To Become A Global Hub For Virtual Production

A $100m virtual production studio in Belfast will incorporate a research and development lab, helping revolutionize the UK's film, television and performing arts industries. Professor Declan Keaney, interim chief executive…

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