All articles tagged with #california film incentives
ABC's 'American Idol' is moving production from Los Angeles to the Atlanta area for its 25th season, citing Georgia's more favorable tax incentives. This move follows similar relocations by 'The Masked Singer' and 'Shark Tank' and highlights a significant decline in unscripted TV production in California.
Trump-endorsed California gubernatorial hopeful Steve Hilton joined Gloria Romero in calling for an unlimited state film and TV incentive, arguing that California’s industry is at risk and must outcompete other locations. He would remove the current $750 million cap and seek a combined California–federal rebate totaling about 60%, including above-the-line salaries, framing it as a form of tax relief with long-term economic benefits. Hilton has met with Hollywood groups and Jon Voight, and his proposal feeds into a broader debate about film subsidies as rival hubs like Georgia offer uncapped credits.
California has announced a $334 million film incentive program, supporting 52 movies including Michael Mann's 'Heat 2' and a 'Jumanji' sequel, with a significant increase in applications and funding to boost local production and economic activity.