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California losing over $1B to rival states for film, TV production — despite Newsom tax incentives

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California losing over B to rival states for film, TV production — despite Newsom tax incentives

California’s star is dimming. The Golden State saw 20% fewer movie and TV projects filming in the state compared to a year ago —despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s massive tax incentives for Hollywood, a new report found. Spending on big and small screen productions also fell 22% year-over-year, according to an analysis by The Hollywood Reporter. The … Read more

Hochul pressured to provide film tax break to Sherri Shepherd show

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Hochul pressured to provide film tax break to Sherri Shepherd show

Gov. Kathy Hochul is being urged by black leaders to sign a bill into law to provide a controversial film tax break to the Sherri Shepherd morning talk show, which replaced the Wendy Williams show and films in New York. The unusual carve-out is being advocated by lawmakers who feel that Shepherd’s production deserves the … Read more