from: Jonathan Handel, The Hollywood Reporter — The number of entertainment jobs in Los Angeles rose 3.7 percent in 2012 due to an increase in production days, according to a report released Wednesday. However, television production in the county declined for at least the second year in a row. Feature film and commercial production took up the slack and more,...
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from: Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter — Despite strong box office and home entertainment stabilizing, the studio divisions of sector giants recorded lower profitability – except for NBCUniversal. Big international box office, Netflix licensing deals and growing TV production arms helped the filmed entertainment divisions of the six big Hollywood...
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from: Dominic Patten, Deadline.com — The Los Angeles City Council today unanimously passed a measure eliminating fees that TV pilots pay to film in the city. The politicians also passed a measure to waive similar fees for the first year for any LA-filmed pilot that is picked up for a series. Proposed last year by Councilman and Hollywood-friendly mayoral candidate...
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from: The Location Guide — Production company Imaginary Forces created ancient Greece on location in California in the trailer for videogame God of War: Ascension – From Ashes. The spot shows ancient warriors rallying in a valley before hero Kratos finds himself in a world of ashes after the death of his family. Imaginary Forces considered seeking added...
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from: Bring Hollywood Home Foundation — Get involved in the statewide runaway production awareness campaign being led by the Bring Hollywood Home Foundation. Our leadership supports independent film, TV, commercial, and music production in California. Let our elected officials and business leaders know that outsourcing the future of our children is an...
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from: Nick Goundry, The Location Guide — A fatal helicopter crash in Los Angeles County has reignited safety concerns about the TV industry and prompted debate about the potential use of unmanned camera drones for aerial work. Three people were killed in the crash while filming a reality TV show for the Discovery Channel. There’s a long-term debate in the US about...
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