#Film industry

Steven Paul on incentives and deal sweeteners

The American film and television industry is poised for a potential creative and economic boost, thanks to a powerful new

IFC Unloads Movie ‘River’ for $10M+ to Blumhouse & Universal

The Toronto Film Festival is often a high-stakes environment, a place where industry players gather to make deals and establish

Imax hits $600M box office on ‘The Odyssey’ CEO shrugs off M&A

IMAX Screens Smash $600 Million in Global Box Office Receipts IMAX big screens are setting new benchmarks for cinematic success,

Film Tax Credits Deal Stalled Schiff and White House Negotiate

The finish line in the race for federal film and television tax incentives remains tantalizingly out of reach, yet the

France & Italy hit record admissions as box office passes $4B

The cinematic world is buzzing, and the numbers prove it. As the global box office surged past the $4 billion

France TV Exports Plunge as Ad Revenue and Budgets Shrink

In a sobering assessment of the current state of the European media landscape, the French government bodies delivered stark figures

Summer Box Office Breaks Record for $4.67 Billion

Need proof that the magic of the silver screen has truly returned? If you thought the post-pandemic movie landscape was

France & Korea launch $1.16B screen financing deal

A New Era of Screen Power: France and Korea Launch Global Partnership A massive collaborative effort is underway to reshape

Eleanor Coppola’s soul: A moving doc on Sofia’s film and Marie Antoinette

Imagine a film that costs forty million dollars, shot in the lush landscape of France, and delivered on time and

Adventure Reboot Returns in Two Months

The cinematic landscape is currently experiencing a fascinating paradox: a flood of shelved movie titles exists alongside remarkably few successful

Susan Sarandon’s Stance Fuels Hollywood Role Loss

Susan Sarandon recently opened up about the complex intersection of her public activism and her professional life in the film

Practical Magic 2 turns a flop into a hit sequel

The world of fantasy cinema is often defined by blockbuster successes, yet some franchises carve a unique and enduring space

Hot Docs hires new talent to future-proof the festival

Hot Docs Announces Major Leadership Shifts for Toronto Film Festival The world-class documentary film festival, Hot Docs in Toronto, has

Tom Cruise rules on Paramount’s movie promise

In the swirling vortex of Hollywood corporate maneuvering, where multi-billion dollar mergers create seismic shifts, some figures remain grounded in

CA Tax Bill Passes Senate Moves to Newsom’s Desk

The future of California’s massive film and television industry is getting a significant boost, thanks to a bold legislative move

Can Summer Box Office Hit $4.8B Hollywood Record

The summer box office is in a breathtaking race for history, poised on the brink of shattering an all-time record.

Dog Stars $8M while Spider-Man rules the box office

When summer heat and cinematic expectations collided, Disney and 20th Century’s sprawling post-apocalyptic thriller, The Dog Stars, seemed to melt

Venice Film Festival Scraps Press Conference

The high-profile world of cinema is preparing for a grand unveiling, but the curtain is being raised in a slightly

California Lawmakers Compromise Film Tax Credit Cap

The California production community has found some breathing room following a significant legislative move aimed at easing financial burdens on

California Lawmakers Settle on Film Tax Credit Cap

California Strikes a Deal: Entertainment Industry Secures Relief from Tax Credit Cap California lawmakers have reached a significant agreement concerning

‘The Godfather’ Casting Director Andrea Eastman Dies at 86

Andrea Eastman, a pioneering figure in Hollywood, has passed away at the age of 86. Her legacy is interwoven with

Vertical Video Rises: Australia’s Attention Battle and Guardiola Insights

As the Industry Shifts Gears: Why Australian Television is Dominating the Festival Season The summer lull is officially over, and

Sacramento’s mad legislative dash to fix tax credits or lose incentive

The future of California’s once-vibrant film and television industry hangs precariously in the balance. State legislators in Sacramento face a

Lawmakers Fix California Film Tax Credit Cap

Sacramento Budget Fix Offers Film Producers a Partial Win Lawmakers in Sacramento have moved to address the financial landscape for

Tom Cruise’s big lead movie completely bombed

The dream of becoming a cinematic titan often seems to be paved with blockbuster success. For some, the journey to