Film & TV
In-depth coverage of the latest film and television releases, industry trends, and creative talent.

New movie and TV show casting calls announced for San Francisco
A single feature film, 'The Pack Rat,' offers roles paying up to $14,388.
California tax credit lures CBS Tracker production to Los Angeles
CBS's hit series 'Tracker' is abandoning Vancouver for Los Angeles in Season 4.

NATO holds closed-door meetings with TV creators over propaganda concerns
Screenwriter Alan O'Gorman publicly denounced NATO's 'intimate conversations' with film and TV professionals as 'outrageous' and 'blatant propaganda.

SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Reach Tentative Deal Ending Hollywood Strikes
After 118 days, Hollywood actors ended their strike Saturday, securing a tentative four-year deal that includes unprecedented protections against artificial intelligence.

Vancouver Film Production Poised for Boom With New BC Tax Credits
In late 2024, British Columbia quietly raised its local tax rebate for foreign film projects in Vancouver from 28 percent to 36 percent, a strategic move reported by IMDb and Hollywoodreporter .

UK and Ireland film production recovery gains £18M boost
UK film and high-end television production spend surged to a record £6.

Los Angeles film production sees 147 projects awarded tax credits
In the first quarter of 2026, feature film production shoot days in Los Angeles rebounded to their highest level in two years.

WGA Ratifies Four-Year Contract With Film and TV Studios
The Writers Guild of America overwhelmingly ratified its new four-year contract with major film and TV studios, securing 90.

UK and Ireland film and TV productions ramp up for 2026
Major studios have already booked 90% of prime UK and Irish studio space for 2026, two full years in advance.

Illinois rolls out green tax credit for film TV productions
In 2025, Illinois' film production expenditures reached a record $703 million, according to Deadline .

Illinois Launches Green Tax Credit for Sustainable Film and TV
Illinois has introduced an additional 5% tax credit for film and TV productions recognized as 'certified green', making it the first state in the nation to directly link financial incentives to enviro

Tribeca Festival Reveals 2026 TV and Podcast Lineups
For its 25th anniversary, the Tribeca Festival will feature a record 103 world premiere feature films, alongside a 'Survivor 50' panel, Spanish-language podcast programming, and a live performance by

Patrick Muldoon, Days of Our Lives actor, dies at 57
Actor Patrick Muldoon, known for his roles in 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Melrose Place,' died suddenly on Sunday, April 19, at the age of 57 from a heart attack.

Monte-Carlo Festival Announces 2026 Crystal Nymph Honorees
In an unusual move for a major cultural event, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival announced its Crystal Nymph Award recipients for June 2026 – a full two years in advance.

US production shifts, UK leads global film & TV growth
Netflix is investing $1 billion to build a 12-soundstage East Coast base in New Jersey, even as overall U.

Texas Studio Boom: Incentives Face Limits Against Major Hubs
In Fort Worth, SGS Studios has opened a 450,000-square-foot production campus, now the largest operating studio facility in Texas.

California's $750M Tax Credit: Shifting Film Production Landscape
Los Angeles, the historic heart of Hollywood, once synonymous with the magic of cinema, lost 42,000 motion picture sector jobs between 2022 and 2024.

David Cone's career ERA stands at a remarkable 3.46
David Cone, a pitcher who recorded 2668 strikeouts, exemplifies the quiet dominance achieved by many athletes named David across professional sports.

Hello Sunshine's Elle Prequel Premieres July 1
The 'Elle' series, a prequel to 'Legally Blonde,' is set to premiere on Prime Video on July 1 and has already been renewed for a second season, according to Deadline , Teen Vogue , and Vogue .

MTSU Launches First Public University Film and Television MFA in Tennessee
Middle Tennessee State University announces a new, first-of-its-kind Master of Fine Arts program in Film and Television, signaling a new chapter for media education in the state.

New List Ranks 10 Best Yeti Abominable Snowman Portrayals in Film
A new article ranks the top 10 Yeti and Abominable Snowman portrayals in film and television, surveying the creature's cinematic history. This comes as a new film, 'The Yeti,' is set for release in 2026.

NYF TV & Film Awards Announces 2026 Shortlist Nominations
The New York Festivals Television and Film Awards has officially unveiled the 2026 TV & Film Awards Shortlist, initiating the next phase of its annual competition celebrating excellence in global storytelling. This preliminary selection provides a crucial barometer for the year's most impactful productions.

1Community Hires Thomas Adam and Maya Jackson to Film and TV Team
Scott Budnick’s 1Community has expanded its film and TV development team with the hiring of Thomas Adam and Maya Jackson. These former MRC executives will focus on creating culturally relevant entertainment with global commercial appeal and social impact.

Eli Roth's The Horror Section and Mass Appeal Form Film Partnership
The alliance merges the distinct sensibilities of a modern horror auteur with a titan of hip-hop culture, signaling a new cross-media venture in entertainment production.

HBO Harry Potter Trailer Breaks Viewing Record for Network
The first trailer for HBO's upcoming <em>Harry Potter</em> series has become the most-watched in the network's history, setting a new viewership record within its first 48 hours of release.

MGM+ Announces April 2026 Lineup With New Series and Film Premieres
MGM+ has revealed its April 2026 lineup, featuring new original series like 'The Gilded Cage' and 'Silicon Sunset.' The month also brings the exclusive film premiere of 'Echo Point' and a collection of classic movies.

Top 9 Most Underrated Independent Films
In the past five years, over 70% of films that won major awards at prestigious festivals like Sundance and Cannes grossed less than $1 million domestically, vanishing from public consciousness almost

Key Film Festivals for Independent Filmmakers in 2026
The Camden International Film Festival alone will showcase 37 U.

Top 7 Independent Films That Changed Hollywood This Decade
In 2014, 'Whiplash' premiered with a budget of just $3.

Top 7 Sci-Fi Series Remaking Classic Movies
The upcoming 2023 series 'Blade Runner 2099' isn't just a sequel; it introduces a fully sentient AI protagonist, fundamentally altering the original film's core philosophical debate on humanity and ar