Film and TV Tax Credits
Michael Mann’s ‘Heat 2’ Nabs $37 Million, ‘Jumanji’ Sequel Gets $44 Million In California Tax Credits
Ten major studio features were included in this round. The state saw a 200 percent jump in applications to get filming subsidies.
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Los Angeles Film and TV Production Levels Hit New Lows
The next six months will be an early test to measure the success of the expansion to California's tax incentive program.
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Where Are Extras Finding Work Now? A Hollywood Payroll Firm Has a Good Idea
Background actor payroll processor Everyset, an emerging rival to Central Casting, has raised $9 million in an expansion as extras' work bounces back due to new tax incentives pushed across the U.S.
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Paul Heyman’s Looking4Larry Merges With MCM Studios in Bid to Expand New York Production (Exclusive)
Heyman says they will build the biggest LED volume wall in New York City as they seek a slice of the city's production and creative business.
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Trump’s New Movie Tariff Threat Rattles Global Production Hubs
The president this week revived talk of a "100% Tariff" on movies "made" outside the U.S. "If Trump actually targets production this time, it will spook the industry and have real repercussions," says one Asia-based producer.
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Mad About Madrid: How the Spanish Capital Became a Global Screen Hub
The director of the Madrid Film Office reveals how the city is attracting major global series and films — and why it’s just getting started. "We want to inspire audiences worldwide to connect with the city."
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FilmLA CEO to Retire As Permit Office Grapples With Production Exodus
Paul Audley is exiting the non-profit after 17 years as local officials look to stem the tide of projects leaving Hollywood's historic filming hub.
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Legislators to Trump: Consider a Federal Film and TV Tax Credit Instead
Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Laura Friedman, who are both attempting to pull together bipartisan bills proposing such an incentive, were quick to respond to the president on Monday.
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Donald Trump Tries Movie Tariff Saber-Rattling Again
In a dig at Gavin Newsom, the president raises the specter of a "100% Tariff" on any movie that's "made" — a vague description — outside the U.S. The California governor's office calls it "100% stupid."
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Trump’s Man With a Plan in Hollywood Opens Up
Producer and manager Steven Paul says the president "loves" the entertainment business. Enough to push Congress for a federal incentive? Maybe.
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‘The Studio’ Nabs Tax Credits to Shoot in California, 22 Productions Get $256 Million In Incentives
The state saw a nearly 400 percent jump in applications to get filming subsidies.
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Saticoy Studios Up For Sale at $18 Million
The purpose-built film and TV complex in Van Nuys, once home to 'Let's Make a Deal,' features two soundstages in a 59,000-sq-ft facility with a cityscape facade.
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