#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