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2 days ago

Las Vegas looks to join Atlanta as the next film production hotspot while California tries to combat Hollywood's slump | Fortune

"We believe if we can get the public behind us, we'll be able to get the legislators to understand what a big change this can bring to Southern Nevada," said Tommy White, business manager-secretary treasurer of Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 872 in Las Vegas. Trade unions formed a political action committee called Nevada Jobs Now, which has raised over $1 million to be used for digital advertisements, mailers and some TV commercials, White said.
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5 months ago

When Taxpayers Fund Shows Like Blue Bloods' and S.N.L.,' Does It Pay Off?

New Yorkers contribute significantly to film and TV production incentives, raising questions about the returns on these investments.
Gov. Hochul plans to double film subsidies, igniting debate on economic efficacy of such tax credits.
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