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Ben Affleck says California needs to do more to keep Hollywood in Hollywood
Ben Affleck said California had taken film production "for granted a little bit" and called on officials to offer better tax ...
Los Angeles in Danger of Becoming 'the Next Detroit' as Film and TV Productions Move Out—Along With Hordes of Celebrities
Detroit was once seen as America's auto production hub, with three major car manufacturers headquartered there: General ...
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Texas Senate approves $500 million infusion for film incentives
The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would more than double the amount of money the state spends to lure film and television production to Texas. Senate Bill 22, filed by Houston ...
Beijing International Film Festival Marks Triple Milestone With Star-Studded Opening
Beijing International Film Festival marks 15 years alongside cinema's 130th anniversary and 120 years of Chinese film history ...
Ben Affleck Says California Took Film & TV Industry For Granted
Affleck said California's film and TV tax incentive program doesn't match other states' and local officials "came to take ...
‘Highlander’ Reboot with Henry Cavill Moves from Lionsgate to Amazon MGM and United Artists
The 'Highlander' reboot starring Henry Cavill and directed by Chad Stahelski is now moving forward at Amazon MGM Studios ...
Gov. Phil Murphy on New Jersey’s Courtship of Content: ‘This Has Been an Absolute, Cold-Blooded, Focused Strategy’
Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey tells Variety's 'Strictly Business' podcast why courting TV and film production has been a ...
Texas Senate passes $500M film incentive bill. How will that impact Fort Worth?
Senate Bill 22, filed by Sen. Joan Huffman (R- Houston), calls on the Texas Comptroller to deposit $500 million into the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Fund every two years until 2035. This ...