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What is Location Scouting and Permitting for Film TV Production?
After its feature in 'The White Lotus', the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Hawaii, experienced a 425% increase in website visits and a 386% rise in availability checks year-on-year, according to

AGBO promotes film and TV execs amid leadership changes
AGBO is preparing to release "Avengers: Doomsday" on December 18, with "Avengers: Secret Wars" following in 2027, according to Variety .

Hollywood's Exodus: LA Lost 42,000 Film Jobs As Production Flees State
Bad Robot Productions, a name synonymous with modern blockbusters, sold its Santa Monica headquarters for $31 million in November.

What Is an Immersive Supervisor in Hollywood's AR/VR Productions?
On the set of a recent blockbuster, a single 'Immersive Supervisor' managed the real-time integration of digital dragons with live actors, a task that previously required separate VFX and on-set super

What Is the Role of Production Agencies in the 2026 Filmmaking Landscape?
In Q1 2026, the Feature Film category in Los Angeles saw a staggering 52.

AI in filmmaking poses ethical dilemmas for human creativity in 2026.
At Utopai Studios, founder Jie Yang showed a Hollywood director a trailer generated by AI for a film that hadn't even been completed.

AI Will Reshape Film and TV Creative Integrity by 2026
Legendary director Martin Scorsese, a staunch advocate for cinematic preservation and traditional filmmaking, has partnered with AI startup Black Forest Labs, signaling a surprising embrace of technol

Jason Momoa reprises Minecraft and DC roles
Jason Momoa, known for his roles as Aquaman and Khal Drogo, will star as Garrett 'The Garbage Man' Garrison in the upcoming 'Minecraft Movie' and is confirmed to return for its sequel, scheduled for r

Hollywood cuts development funds, endangering original stories
Hollywood's major studios are actively drying up their own future movie pipeline by slashing the very development funds essential for new talent and fresh voices, according to Variety .

Kristin Villanueva announces producing ambition at Filipino Forces event
At the 4th annual Filipino Forces event in Hollywood, actress Kristin Villanueva declared her ambition to move into producing, surprising attendees, Variety reports.

Variety hires Corbin Bolies to cover Hollywood's AI adaptation
Variety, a century-old entertainment industry bible, appointed its first dedicated AI reporter, Corbin Bolies.

Xavier Becerra calls for Hollywood jobs summit with leaders
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra declared the state's $750 million film and TV tax credit program merely 'the floor' for his expansion plans, according to Variety .

Verve Promotes Chris Noriega, Ninth Partner Amid Industry Shifts
For the first time since its founding in 2010, Verve has promoted a former assistant, Chris Noriega, to partner, even as a key manager and her clients depart for rival Range Media Partners.

Hollywood debates AI script eligibility for Oscars
Steven Soderbergh's documentary 'John Lennon: The Last Interview' featured AI-generated video of both John Lennon and Yoko Ono, a collaboration with Meta, to recreate a conversation that never physica

Protecting Your Screenplays with IP Rights in Hollywood
Paramount and Skydance successfully defeated a copyright lawsuit filed by a writer in 2026.

Hollywood's IP Reliance: Draining Creativity, Making Originals Rare
Nine of the top ten movies at the U.

Golden Globes Won't Ban AI If Humans Lead Creative Work
For the 84th annual Golden Globes, scheduled for January 10, 2027, a film or performance could win an award even if artificial intelligence assisted its creation, provided a human remains the primary

CAA and GLAAD Relaunch Full Story Initiative for Inclusive Hollywood Storytelling
Films with a cast at least 30% non-white consistently outperform less diverse releases across all budget levels, delivering a $116 million average box office advantage for blockbusters, Variety report

Babak Anvari Signs Production Deal with Range Media
Babak Anvari, BAFTA-winning director of 'Under the Shadow,' has signed with Hollywood powerhouse Range Media, marking a significant career shift for his distinctive genre work.

Los Angeles film production sees 147 projects awarded tax credits
In the first quarter of 2026, feature film production shoot days in Los Angeles rebounded to their highest level in two years.

Tennessee: An Emerging Film & TV Production Hub Beyond Hollywood 2026
In Tennessee, a qualified production credit can offset up to 50% of a company's franchise and excise tax liability, according to tnentertainment.

Babak Anvari and Two & Two Pictures ink deal with Range Media
Filmmaker Babak Anvari, known for his BAFTA-winning horror film "Under the Shadow," has joined Range Media Partners.

Hollywood's Original Storytelling Dries Up Amid IP Dominance
Of the top 66 movies earning at least $100 million domestically in the last three years, 47 (71 percent) belonged to an established franchise, according to Observer and Parrot Analytics .

Amazon AI startup revolutionizes Hollywood production workflows
A new Hollywood production startup, backed by Amazon's AWS, is deploying artificial intelligence not only to cut costs and speed up filming, but also to explicitly bring jobs back to the industry, acc

How to Develop a Book Into a Successful Screenplay in 2026
The maximum reported amount for a one-step first draft deal for a book adaptation reached $2,250,000, according to the WGA .

Jez Butterworth signs five-year Universal film, TV deal for 2027
Jez Butterworth's series 'MobLand' launched as the streamer's biggest global hit in March 2025, drawing 2.

Simpsons Movie 2 Release Date Revealed for 2027
Twenty years after its predecessor, The Simpsons Movie 2 is set to receive approximately $21.

How Rights Acquisition and Creative Adaptation for Books to Screen Works
MGM entered exclusive negotiations for Andy Weir's 'Project Hail Mary' in a 7-figure deal, with Ryan Gosling already attached to star, according to Deadline .

Pittsburgh Airport Terminal to Become Film Production Hub
A vacant 440,000-square-foot terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport, once bustling with travelers, is now promoted as a colossal backdrop for Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows.

New York Film Incentives Generate Only 31 Cents Per Dollar
For every dollar New York pays producers through its film credit, the state generates only 31 cents in direct and indirect revenues, a stark financial reality for taxpayers.