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Category: Film and TV Development
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Writers Guild Contract Ratification, Writers Guild members ratify contract studios, and more.
Writers Guild Contract Ratification and Industry Deals this week: The Writers Guild of America has ratified its new contract with the AMPTP, securing over 90% member approval; and The WGA has ratified a new four-year Minimum Basic…
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California Film Tax Credits and New, ‘Simpsons Movie 2’ Receive, and more.
California Film Tax Credits and New Productions this week: The California Film Commission has allocated $193 million in tax credits to 38 projects, marking a significant; and California’s Film Commission has allocated tax credits to 38…
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Roundup: Global Production Deals, WGA Ratifies Costly Contract, and more.
Industry Deals, Financing, and Partnerships this week: WGA members have ratified a new four-year Minimum Basic Agreement with the AMPTP, passing with over 90% approval; and The Writers Guild of America has ratified a four-year contract…
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Roundup: Industry News Roundups & Analysis, Global TV Film Media, and more.
Industry News Roundups & Analysis this week: The weekend’s industry signals point to a strategic realignment across multiple fronts: Warner Bros; and Netflix is finalizing a $330 million acquisition of the Radford Studio Center, expanding…
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Roundup: Government Incentives and Production, Animated Films Including Simpsons, and more.
Government Incentives and Production Support this week: The California Film Commission has extended its tax credit program to include animated feature films, a first for; and California’s expanded production incentive program has…
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Roundup: California film tax credits, animated features get $193M boost, and more.
California Film Tax Credits & New Projects this week: California’s expanded production incentive program has allocated $193 million in tax credits to 38 film projects; and California’s expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program has…
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Roundup: New Film and TV Projects Announced, Naomi Ackie Alison Oliver, and more.
New Film and TV Projects Announced this week: Luna Carmoon’s second feature, ‘To Make Ends Meat,’ has completed principal photography with a cast led by Naomi; and Warner Bros.
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Roundup: Writers Guild New Contract Ratified, Writers Guild members ratify, and more.
Writers Guild New Contract Ratified this week: The Writers Guild of America has ratified a new four-year contract with the AMPTP, securing a significant increase; and The WGA has ratified a new four-year Minimum Basic Agreement with the…
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Roundup: Industry Analysis & Financing, April 28, 2026
Industry Analysis & Financing this week: The article outlines the standard commissioning and development pipeline for screenplays, distinguishing between; and Producer Adam Neuhaus, a former ESPN 30 for 30 developer, has launched the…
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Roundup: California Tax Credits & Film Projects, April 28, 2026
California Tax Credits & Film Projects this week: The California Film Commission has expanded its tax credit program to include animated feature films for the first; and California’s expanded production incentive program has allocated…