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State Tax Credit Programs Give L.A. Actors Tough Choices

As states like New York, North Carolina, and Oregon strengthen their tax incentives for local film and TV production, actors may be tempted to leave L.A. for good.

How Much Are You Worth?

Wow, what an uncomfortable question! It is important to ask it of ourselves, to assess our own self-worth as well as to understand how others may assess us.

SAG-AFTRA Offers Insurance Options

SAG-AFTRA has launched a new online service offering insurance options to members and franchised talent agents who don’t qualify for the union’s health plans.

Central Casting's Potential Move to New Orleans Worries Local CDs

New Orleans casting directors “worried” about losing business if Central Casting opens an office there.

IMDb Actor Age Suit Goes to Court

The civil suit launched by Huong Hoang against IMDb’s parent company Amazon goes to court in Seattle April 8

Netflix Reaffirms Commitment to Original Programming

Netflix is raising money to repay debts, acquire more film and TV content, and invest in new original series.

Contour Management Charged with Running Advanced-Fee Firm

Despite lawmakers’ attempts to crack down on pay-for-representation scams, some management companies are continuing the practice. The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office recently brought a seven-count complaint against Candace Vanessa Brewington for operating an advance-fee representation service. Three victims are named in the court documents—two actors in their ...

Job Loss in Hollywood Has Leveled Off

A study by Hollywood payroll provider Entertainment Partners found that California lost 90,000 jobs between 2004 and 2011.

New York Set for ‘Record-Breaking Year’ in Television

There have already been 19 pilots shot in New York this season, of which five went straight to series, according to state government figures. Another two have committed to filming in the Empire State.

20th Century Fox TV Ups Casting Exec Stephanie Herman

Twentieth Century Fox Television has promoted Stephanie Herman, who is credited with molding the casts on several hit series, including ABC’s “Modern Family.”