California Governor Gavin Newsom has initiated a bold campaign to challenge proposed legislation in multiple Republican-controlled states aimed at restricting out-of-state travel for abortions and related medications. Under the banner
In a major win for California’s entertainment workforce, lawmakers have officially secured $750 million in annual funding for the California Film and TV Tax Credit program, cementing Governor Gavin Newsom’s
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. will impose a 100% tariff on all films produced abroad, declaring Hollywood is “dying a very fast death” due to foreign tax
On-location filming in Greater Los Angeles took another major hit in the first quarter of 2025, falling -22.4% year-over-year to just 5,295 shoot days (SD), according to a new report
Greater Los Angeles may still lead the world in stage infrastructure, but according to FilmLA’s newly released Sound Stage Production Report, the region is feeling the impact of back-to-back disruptions.
The heart of the entertainment industry is at a crossroads. With productions increasingly moving out of Los Angeles and overseas, local film and TV workers, small businesses, and the city’s
The recent wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles have brought not only physical destruction but also intensified challenges for the city’s struggling film and television industry. With over 12,000 structures
As the calendar flips to 2025, FilmLA’s annual report paints a nuanced picture of the entertainment industry’s recovery and resilience in Greater L.A. The numbers reflect a region grappling with
The Los Angeles wildfires, now in their fourth day, have claimed the lives of at least 10 people, destroyed 10,000 structures, and displaced over 150,000 residents under evacuation orders. Early
It is now Day 3 of a series of fast-moving wildfires that continue to wreak havoc across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes, prompting mass evacuations, and deteriorating air quality
On September 17, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom made a significant move to protect individuals from the growing influence of artificial intelligence (A.I.) by signing two pivotal bills at the
Former President Donald Trump sharply criticized President Joe Biden following the president’s announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2024. In a statement released shortly after Biden’s announcement, Trump
President Joe Biden has announced that he will not be seeking reelection, a decision that comes on the heels of a disastrous debate performance last month. The debate left many
A crucial meeting between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) concluded on Thursday with an official statement from the Negotiating
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed her willingness to get involved personally to find a resolution to the ongoing writers and actors strikes, which have led to significant production shutdowns
California has cleared theme parks to reopen after more than seven months of coronavirus closures provided they follow newly issued COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. However, Disneyland, Universal and other
Those of us eagerly anticipating Disney’s live action Mulan will have to keep waiting. The live-action film, based on the animated classic, directed by Niki Caros and starring Liu Yifei,
As we previously reported, California Governor Gavin Newsom has reopened Los Angeles-based TV and film productions starting last Friday may resume on June 12, 2020. Keeping in accordance with county
Last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Dept. of Public Health announced that the state, under certain conditions, can reopen for film production on June 12. That is great
California is preparing to reopen the film production industry on June 12. The Illinois Film Office is preparing to issue film permits again. Oklahoma and Minnesota are open for filming.
