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Tyler Perry Puts $800 Million Studio Expansion on Hold Over AI Concerns

A Hollywood Reporter Interview Reveals the Acclaimed Director's Fears for the Industry's Future Tyler Perry, known for his blockbuster films and expansive Atlanta studio, has hit pause on a massive…

Paramount Moving Forward With Ferris Bueller Spinoff

First reported by the newsletter The InSneider and confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, the studio has set David Katzenberg to direct Sam and Victor's Day Off. Like Ferris Bueller, the upcoming spinoff will take place…

Canada Finally Gets Starring Role With Law & Order: Toronto

Fans of crime procedurals take note: Canada's Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, a spinoff of the popular U.S. franchise debuts Feb. 22 on Canadian Streamer, CityTV+ through Amazon Prime. The series,…

Nebraska Circling 20% Film Incentive

Imagine the rolling plains of Nebraska, not just as the backdrop to the quiet, resilient life of its inhabitants but as the vibrant setting of the next blockbuster film or…

SoundStage Study Spotlights Expansion In UK & Georgia, Dip In Local Shoots For One-Hour TV Series

In the sixth edition of its Sound Stage study, FilmLA has highlighted growth in infrastructure in both the UK and Georgia, at the same time examining a widespread recent drop…

Bollywood Booming in the Garden State: New Jersey Inks Deal with Indian Filmmakers

New Jersey's burgeoning film industry just got a major boost with a new partnership with the powerhouse of Indian cinema. The Producers Guild of India (PGI) and the state of…

The Good News For TV Drama Producers Is That The Bad News Might Be Over: Global Content Spend Tipped To Return To Growth in 2024

The bad news might be over…. and at this point that counts as good news for the global TV drama business, analysts say. Laying down the stats at the Berlinale Series Market,…

‘Blade Runner 2099’: Jonathan Van Tulleken Set To Direct As Amazon Series Gears Up For Production In Prague

EXCLUSIVE: Coming off directing and executive producing the first two episodes of FX’s Shōgun, Jonathan van Tulleken has been tapped to direct and executive produce the first two episodes of another high-profile limited series, Prime Video‘s Blade Runner…

Margot Robbie & Colin Farrell’s Next Movie Sells Worldwide To Sony In First Major EFM Deal

According to Deadline, Sony Pictures has officially acquired the worldwide distribution rights to the upcoming romantic fantasy titled, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, which hails from After Yang director Kogonada. The acquisition…

Major Changes Looming For Georgia’s Film Incentive

Georgia legislative leaders’ pledge to rein in some of the state’s generous tax breaks to industry is starting with the most expensive on the books: the film tax credit. A…

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