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Wisconsin Officials Submit Proposal to Re-Start Film Incentive Program

Wisconsin: A new GOP legislative proposal would grant up to $5 million a year in tax credits for film production companies. The bill from Wisconsin would also create a State…

Following Historic Super Bowl Ratings, Paramount Announces Layoffs

Days after Super Bowl 58 smashed viewership records and Paramount saw record-breaking ad sales, the company is moving forward with significant layoffs, according to a memo from CEO Bob Bakish on Tuesday.…

New York’s Generous Film Tax Credit Program is a Failure, Report Finds

Over the past 20 years, New York has spent nearly $7 billion on taxpayer-funded subsidies to underwrite films and television shows produced in the state. In last year’s budget, annual…

How Alabama is Attracting Big Stars to Film in the State

After a year that saw stars Matthew McConaughey, Kurt Russell, Morgan Freeman, Luke Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Mark Hamill film movies in the state, the Alabama Film Office is looking…

Reduced Working Hours in Film and TV Model Garners Industry Support

A new model proposing shorter hours in the U.K. screen industry is garnering industry support. Bectu Vision, a Scottish screen skills training body affiliated with crew union Bectu, together with…

Ontario: Hollywood North Production Infrastructure Grows With Amazon MGM and Netflix Commitments

Ontario is rolling out the red carpet for major studios. In a move that solidifies its position as Hollywood North, the Canadian province has secured major commitments from Amazon MGM…

New $250m Film Studio Announced on Vancouver Island

The 85-acre Mill Bay site could have as many as six sound stages up to 36,000 square feet each and several production workshops as well as a commercial complex with…

‘Zombies 4’ Greenlit at Disney Branded Television To Film In New Zealand

Disney Branded Television has greenlit a fourth entry in the “Zombies” movie franchise. The announcement was made at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. Meg Donnelly and Milo Manheim set…

Georgia Lawmakers Move to Limit Nation’s Largest Film Incentive

Georgia's film and TV industry, buoyed by its generous tax credit program, braces for potential shifts as lawmakers unveil a proposal to limit the incentive's scope. The state currently boasts…

Beyond The Tax Credit: How Studio Housing Atlanta is Luring A-Listers to Georgia

As Georgia's film and television industry continues to grow, the spotlight shines not just on dazzling productions and burgeoning studios, but also on a less glamorous, yet crucial element: housing.…

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