Tax Incentives

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Arlington, Texas skyline at dusk, symbolizing the city's new initiative to attract film and television productions with financial incentives.
Production

Arlington Plans to Attract Movie and TV Projects

Arlington, Texas, a city known more for its sports stadiums than movie sets, now actively pursues a formal strategy to lure film and TV productions with significant tax breaks.

Victor Ren·June 18, 2026
Los Angeles skyline at dusk with a subtle film studio glow, symbolizing the return of CBS's 'Tracker' production due to California's tax incentives.
Media Industry

California Film Tax Credit Expansion Lures CBS's 'Tracker' Home

CBS's hit drama 'Tracker' is relocating its entire production from Vancouver to Los Angeles for its fourth season, driven by a record-breaking $48 million California tax credit.

Leo Hartmann·May 8, 2026
A busy film set in New Jersey at dusk, with a large soundstage, active crew, and the city skyline in the background.
Production

New Jersey Expands Film Production Infrastructure Amid Spending Boom

New Jersey's film industry saw production spending surge to $834 million in 2024, a 40% increase from the previous year, according to ROI-NJ .

Victor Ren·May 6, 2026
A film set in Georgia with a 'For Lease' sign, symbolizing the decline in local film production and the movement of productions overseas.
Production

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.

Victor Ren·May 5, 2026
Film crew departing Memphis, local actors left behind, symbolizing the failure of film incentives to create lasting local jobs and revenue.
Media Industry

Memphis film incentives fail to deliver, costing jobs and revenue.

Despite offering a 30% transferable tax credit, Memphis saw only 15 feature films shot locally last year, with less than 20% of crew positions filled by permanent Memphis residents, according to the M

Amelia Frost·May 4, 2026
A split image showing a thriving film production in New Jersey contrasted with a declining film production in California, symbolizing the global race for incentives.
Media Industry

California's Incentives Struggle Amid Global Production Race

In the first quarter of 2026, New Jersey saw its film count surge by 45% and production spending rise by 37%, even as California's film count dropped by 14%.

Amelia Frost·May 2, 2026
Homer Simpson holding a giant donut in front of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, celebrating the confirmed release of The Simpsons Movie 2.
Film & TV

Simpsons Movie 2 Release Date Revealed for 2027

Twenty years after its predecessor, The Simpsons Movie 2 is set to receive approximately $21.

Julian Mercer·April 23, 2026
Global map illustrating the intense competition for film production incentives between the UK, Ireland, and various US states.
Production

Film Production Incentives Shift: UK, Ireland, US States Vie for Billions

In 2023, the UK's film and high-end TV production spend hit a record £6.

Victor Ren·April 22, 2026
A vibrant film set in Northern Ireland, showing crew, cameras, and lighting against scenic green hills, symbolizing job growth and economic investment in the region's media industry.
Media Industry

Northern Ireland Proposes Film TV Tax Breaks to Boost Jobs

A new proposal for film and TV tax breaks in Northern Ireland is projected to generate thousands of new jobs and provide a significant boost to the region's economy, according to industry reports.

Leo Hartmann·April 1, 2026