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American Idol packs up Hollywood for Atlanta as LA production slows

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Source: Los Angeles Times
American Idol packs up Hollywood for Atlanta as LA production slows
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ABC's American Idol will relocate its upcoming season from Los Angeles to the Atlanta area, the latest sign of a broader shift in TV production as California lags in tax incentives. Georgia offers a top 30% tax credit for eligible reality productions, prompting other shows like The Masked Singer and Shark Tank to move, contributing to calls for a federal film and TV tax credit to keep jobs in Hollywood.

Topics:entertainment#american-idol#atlanta#entertainment#georgia-tax-credit#los-angeles#television-production
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