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Category: Film, TV & Talent Development
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Film/TV/Talent September 7, 2026: Congress Is About to Write a Federal Film Tax Credit: Just Don’t Call It a Hollywood Bill
President Trump has called on Congress to draft a federal film and television tax credit, the “Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act,” to help the U.S.
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Film/TV/Talent August 17, 2026: If Paramount Leaves California, It Might Cut Costs but Wouldn’t Save on State Taxes
Paramount is threatening to leave California if it cannot secure a deal with Attorney General Rob Bonta to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, claiming the move would save $500 million annually in taxes.
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Film/TV/Talent August 3, 2026: Sundance Shares Details
Sundance has released detailed plans for its first Boulder edition (January 21–31, 2027), including a consolidated venue footprint within a two-mile radius, expanded competition slates (12 films per section), the…
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Film/TV/Talent July 27, 2026: Paramount-WBD Merger Opponents Cheer Legal
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery shares slid after Paramount agreed not to close its $110 billion merger before June 1, 2027, or a court ruling on the antitrust suit, whichever comes first.
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Film/TV/Talent July 13, 2026: Emerging Directors Need
At Karlovy Vary’s 60th edition, a Variety-hosted panel with EFP, Allwyn, and UTA examined the Future Frames program’s role in launching European directors into the U.S. market.
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All the TV Shows That Have Been Renewed in June 2026
June 2026 proved significant for television, with numerous high-profile series securing future seasons across various streaming platforms.
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All the TV Shows That Have Been Renewed in June 2026
June 2026 proved significant for television, with numerous high-profile series securing future seasons across various streaming platforms.