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Study: N.Y. Tax Incentives Generated $6.9 B in Spending

MPAA praises the report as further proof that film and TV production tax incentives stimulate the economy.

N.Y. Tax Credits Result in More Post-Production Work in the State

A record number of productions have applied for tax credits in New York this year after Gov. Andrew Cuomo tripled the state’s post-production tax incentive program.

The Hard Facts of Runaway Production in L.A.

According to a report from FilmL.A., web series and sitcoms lead growth as L.A. sees overall production decline.

Calif. Extends Film and TV Tax Credit

Entertainment unions, including SAG-AFTRA, praise Gov. Jerry Brown's signing of two bills to extend California's production-incentive program.

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.

Calif. Legislature Passes Extension to Film and TV Tax Credits

Hollywood producers are breathing easier after lawmakers in Sacramento passed an extension to the state's lucrative tax credit program for the entertainment industry. The bill passed the state Senate in a 32-2 vote and provides another $200 million in taxpayer support for film and television series shot in California.

Cali. Tax Credit Bill Nears Full Passage

Assembly Member Felipe Fuentes’ bill adding two years to the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program passed unanimously through two Senate committees.

Only Two New Network Dramas Will Film in L.A.

ABC's "Mistresses" and CBS' "Vegas" are the only premiering network drama series to film in L.A. this season.

Cali. Film & TV Credit Extension Bill Passes Senate Vote

Hollywood's push for Sacramento to extend a $100 million tax credit program appears to be working with the state Senate voting almost unanimously Aug. 21 to prolong the incentives.

California Assembly Passes Tax Credit Bill in 'Overwhelming' Vote

The California State Assembly on Thursday passed legislation extending tax credits for the entertainment industry. The 70–4 vote approved a bill granting a two–year extension to the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program. Assembly Member Felipe Fuentes, D-Montebello, the bill's author, had originally sought a five-year extension ...