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California Awards Nearly $9M In Tax Credits To Two Indie Animated Features, Pixar Scores Another $40M
Baobab’s ‘Shine’ and Namethemachine’s ‘The Long Walk’ appear to be the first independent animated features backed by the expanded program.
California
A New 20% Federal Tax Credit Would Require Most Animation Work To Stay In The U.S. To Qualify
The bipartisan proposal would cover eligible U.S. labor costs and could be combined with states’ local production incentives.
State AGs Who Called Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Unlawful Now Settle, Clearing The Way For Deal
Officials have cleared a path for two Hollywood giants to become one, leaving workers facing likely job cuts and creators with one fewer buyer for their work.
New Report Warns Paramount-WBD Merger Could Devastate Los Angeles’ Production Workforce
A new economic report warns the proposed Paramount-WBD merger could put thousands of film and television job-years at risk in Los Angeles County.
Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar Animated Films Claim 59% Of California’s Latest Studio Tax Credits
DreamWorks, Pixar, and Disney dominate the latest incentive round as California doubles down on keeping big-budget animation production in state.
‘Simpsons Movie 2,’ ‘Phineas and Ferb’ Project Among First Animated Features To Land California Tax Credits
After ‘Family Guy’ and ‘Rick and Morty’ spinoffs broke the TV animation barrier, a trio of studio features will now similarly benefit.
‘Potentially Transformative’: Indie Studios Are Cautiously Optimistic About California’s New 35% Tax Incentive
Leaders at Tonko House, KuKu Studios, Titmouse, and Reel FX chime in on the potential impact of California’s expanded incentives.
California’s Expanded Tax Credit Now Covers Animation
Senate Bill 630 extends a 35% tax credit to animated features, series, or shorts that are produced in California, with a minimum production budget of $1 million.
Report: Disney’s Shift Of ‘Moana 2’ Production To Canada Cost California Hundreds Of Millions In Economic Benefit
A new study shows that California’s animation industry is in dire condition and without stronger government support, the industry could collapse.
A New California Bill Is Proposing A 35% Subsidy For Animated Features, Series, And Shorts
The passage of the bill could encourage more animation production in the state.