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LA on-location production jumps 10.7% in Q1
The TV show 'Fallout' secured an unprecedented $166 million in state funding for its third season in Los Angeles, a sum dwarfing prior incentives and revealing the escalating cost of attracting major
Mizzou Athletics Launches Skyward Productions for New Digital Media Era
Mizzou Athletics, not a Hollywood studio, has launched 'Skyward: A Golden Path Forward,' a multi-part digital documentary series following its Athletics Director navigating Name, Image, and Likeness (
Long Island Authors Host Book Sales and Signing Event May 7, 2026
The James Joyce Irish Pub in Patchogue will transform into a literary hub on Thursday, May 7, 2026, as local authors gather to meet readers and sign books, according to Patch .
Creator Monetization Strategies Go Beyond Ads in 2026
A staggering 87% of marketers now allocate budget specifically for influencer collaborations.
New movie and TV show casting calls announced for San Francisco
A single feature film, 'The Pack Rat,' offers roles paying up to $14,388.
NJ Film Tax Credits Soar Amidst Production Investment Race
In New Jersey, qualified film and television production spending surged from $592 million in 2023 to $834 million in 2024, a dramatic 41% increase that signals a profound geographic reordering of the
AI Fuels Digital Video Ad Spend Past $80 Billion Despite Market Access Hurdles
Amazon Ads generated a staggering $17.
OpenAI Launches Self-Serve Ads Manager for ChatGPT
On Tuesday, OpenAI publicly launched a self-serve Ads Manager for ChatGPT, complete with cost-per-click (CPC) bidding and a Conversions API, just weeks after quietly updating its privacy policy to dis
YouTube AI tool generates new music for creators
YouTube creators in the US can now instantly generate four royalty-free instrumental tracks to replace copyrighted music, sidestepping Content ID claims with a click, according to Music Ally .
Georgia film industry spending declines as productions go overseas
Preliminary data for 2023 reveals a 15% decrease in direct film and television production spending in Georgia, reversing years of record growth.
Eloelo Group and Slay Media Forge Content Video Production Partnership
Eloelo Group, a prominent digital platform, is now entrusting its content and video creation to Slay Media, a partner focused on AI-driven storytelling, marking a significant shift in how digital enga
California tax credit lures CBS Tracker production to Los Angeles
CBS's hit series 'Tracker' is abandoning Vancouver for Los Angeles in Season 4.
NATO holds closed-door meetings with TV creators over propaganda concerns
Screenwriter Alan O'Gorman publicly denounced NATO's 'intimate conversations' with film and TV professionals as 'outrageous' and 'blatant propaganda.
First Ray Films unveils six-film slate at Cannes
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, First Ray Films unveiled an ambitious six-film slate at the Cannes Film Market, with titles stretching out to 2028, signaling a significant long-term play in original conte
Mortal Kombat 2 Consults Ed Boon for Game-Accurate Fatalities
Mortal Kombat 2's production team received precise data from co-creator Ed Boon on the physics of finishing moves and the layout of classic stages like the Temple of the Elements.
DAZN's ViewLift Acquisition Signals Shift in Streaming Business Models
In a move signaling the escalating infrastructure war in streaming, DAZN spent an estimated $100 million in cash and equity to acquire tech developer ViewLift.
Desert Warrior struggles, earning under $500k globally
With a staggering $150 million production budget, the film 'Desert Warrior' earned just $487,848 across 1,010 screens in its opening weekend, averaging a mere $483 per screen, according to Inverse .
KVN Productions Balan The Boy at Cannes Film Market
In a bold, unprecedented move, the Malayalam film 'Balan The Boy' has secured a market screening slot at the Cannes Film Festival's Marché du Film for May 14, 2026.
Regional Film Productions Hire Local Cast and Crew
In Orchard Mesa, Colorado, a cemetery scene for the film "Felina" was shot not on a studio lot, but in a cast member's backyard on April 19, 2026.
Comic legend Gerry Conway, co-creator of The Punisher, dies at 73
Gerry Conway, the prolific writer who co-created The Punisher and transformed Carol Danvers into Ms.
SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Reach Tentative Deal Ending Hollywood Strikes
After 118 days, Hollywood actors ended their strike Saturday, securing a tentative four-year deal that includes unprecedented protections against artificial intelligence.
Out-of-Home Ad Revenue Soars Past $9 Billion Amidst Digital Transformation
In 2025, U.S. Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising revenue reached $9.46 billion, driven significantly by a 10.5% growth in digital displays, proving that physical presence continues to capture consumer atte
How to Shop for Pitch Deck Layout Ideas Without Regret — And Where the Moon Unit Fits
Finding the right partner for director treatments and pitch decks is a critical decision for agencies and production companies. The layout and narrative of a pitch can determine whether a multi-million dollar project get…
Vancouver Film Production Poised for Boom With New BC Tax Credits
In late 2024, British Columbia quietly raised its local tax rebate for foreign film projects in Vancouver from 28 percent to 36 percent, a strategic move reported by IMDb and Hollywoodreporter .