U.S. Lawmakers Unveil 20%-30% Federal Film Incentive Bill
Bipartisan legislation would grant a 20%-30% federal film credit stacking on state incentives, after a slump that cost L.A. more than 50,000 jobs.
Topic: Hollywood
Schiff and Scott Unveil Bipartisan Bill for 20% Federal Film Tax Credit
Sens. Adam Schiff and Tim Scott lead a bipartisan bill for a 20% federal film tax credit, with bonuses up to 30% — and Los Angeles County eligible for an uplift until January 2030.
Brad Pitt's 'Heart of the Beast' Faces $16 Million Test for Paramount
David Ayer's well-reviewed Brad Pitt thriller tracks toward a $16 million opening on an $82 million budget as Paramount, the seventh-ranked studio, braces for merger-driven releas…
Judge Grants Emergency Motion Blocking Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Approval
Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín granted Block the Merger's emergency motion hours before a hearing to approve the Paramount settlement, setting a midnight deadline for the parties.
Hollywood Eyes Federal Tax Incentive as Production Sector Sags
A proposed federal tax incentive for film and TV production has been welcomed in Hollywood, stacking atop subsidies in more than three dozen states including California.
What to Know About a Federal Film Tax Credit
More than 60 countries run lucrative tax credit programs drawing film and TV production away from the US, raising pressure for a federal film tax credit.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Looms Over a Thin Oscars Race
The fall festival circuit underdelivered again in 2025, A-list vehicles skip premieres, and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey emerges as the film to beat in a thinning Oscars race.
George Kuchar Checks In: 'Screamplay' Brings Horror Comedy to Hollywood
George Kuchar appears at the center of 'Screamplay', a Hollywood horror comedy, playing the manager of a seedy motel in a casting that bridges underground and genre cinema.
Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Draws Relief, Anger
Paramount's crucial agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery has split the industry, with opponents warning of deeper job losses and fewer projects ahead.
The $111 Billion Merger: Ten Numbers Defining Hollywood's New Giant
Paramount's antitrust settlement with the states clears its $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Ten numbers — from 32 films a year to $80 billion in debt — define the…
