Industry News

L.A. Film Production Down 6.8 Percent, City Issues Incentives - July 26th, 2006
KABC-TV and CNS

Hollywood Festival Showcases Works of U.A.E. Film Students - July 14th, 2006
NewsBlaze - Daily News

Study: Show Biz Jobs Up in L.A. into 2008 - July 12th, 2006
By Paul Bond -' Back Stage' The Actor's Resource

Malibu may restrict TV and movie filming - July 11th, 2006
By Washington Times

Hollywood Black Film Festival begins June 13; "Nollywood" comes to Hollywood on June 15 - June 6th, 2006
By EU Web

Study finds production of TV pilots flying out of Hollywood - June 5th, 2006
By The Associated Press

Filmmakers' exodus leaving California cold - May 2nd, 2006
By Edvard Petterson - Bloomberg News

Los Angeles Fights Back as New York, Iceland Steal Movie Shoots - April 25th, 2006
By Edvard Petterson - Bloomberg News

Hollywood Celebrates Independent Films & Filmmaker's - April 23rd, 2006
By Newswire

Film Festival Has a little swagger - April 20th, 2006
By Kimi Yoshino - The LA Times Staff Writer

Film industry wins tax breaks in city - April 5th, 2006
By Justin Jouvenal, The Examiner

Independent moments of breakthrough - March 30th, 2006
By Kevin Crust - The LA Times Times Staff Writer

Actors Give Union Authority to Strike - March 28, 2006
By Richard Verrier - Los Angeles Times

Business leaders lobbying for bond - March 9th, 2006
By Harrison Sheppard, Sacramento Bureau - The Daily News

Oscar Parties - March 2, 2006
By Contra Costa Times

Mayor Newsom releases statistics showing dramatic increase in film production in San Francisco - February 28th, 2006
By California Political Desk - California Political Desk

Making It Pay to Film Los Angeles - February 24th, 2006
By Greg Hernandez - Hispanic Business

New President Must Fill Large Shoes at Miramax - February 23rd, 2006
By Lorenza Mu-oz and Claudi a Eller, Times Staff Writers

Too quiet on the set? - February 22nd, 2006
By Dane Golden and Corey Young - Argus-Courier

Rumor mill feeds on studio turmoil - February 21 st, 2006
By Patrick Goldstein – Los Angeles Times

Film editors honor 'Line' and 'Crash' - February 21st, 2006
By a Times Staff Writer

LA Daily News: City manager offers film-production tips ? February 16, 2006
By Judy O'Rourke - LA Daily News

L.A.: Job Growth Expected to Slow - February 8th, 2006
By Jesse Hiestand - The Hollywood Reporter

Disney pulls in Pixar - January 25th, 2006
By Phyllis Furman - Daily News Business Writer

Technicolor to Receive Prestigious Technical Achievement Award > From Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - January 24th, 2006
By The Company News Group

Financial incentives, rebates may go to filmmakers - January 19th, 2006
By The Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO Incentives proposed to attract filmmakers Costs drive industry away, supervisor says - January 16th, 2006
By Charlie Goodyear - San Francisco Chronicle

Hollywood overdramatizes its box-office drought - January 15th, 2006
By Claudia Eller and James Bates

Super Bowl of subtitles at Rafael's foreign film festival - January 13th, 2006
By Leslie Harlib - Marin Independent Journal

SoCal crowded with variety of competing fests - January 4th, 2006
Bruce Fessier - The Desert Sun

Arnie with Sly on ~ 'Rocky' Set - January 3rd, 2006
By World Entertainment News Network

'05 Box-Office Slump May Be a Blip in the Big Pic ture - January 3rd, 2006
By Claudia Eller and James Bates - The LA Times

Thomson unit strikes digital cinema deal - January, 3rd, 2006
By Reuters

Incentive bill still chancy in '06 legislature - January 3rd, 2006
By Jesse Hiestand - The Hollywood Reporter

SFGate: Google team sets sights on big screen/Entertainment-savvy co-founders invest in Stanford friend's independent film, shot in S.F. - December 29th, 2005
Verne Kopytoff - The Chronicle

Analysis: Guilds get no reply on brands - December 29th, 2005
By Gail Schiller

More than 300 films vie for best picture Oscar - December 29th, 2005
By Tatiana Siegel - The Hollwood Reporter

Preservation in store for 25 movies - December 28th, 2005
From Associated Press

Film Fest 'Talking Pictures' set - December 27t h, 2005
The Desert Sun

Hollywood should rewrite own script - December 26th, 2005
By John Horn -The LA Times

Film preservation - December 20th, 2005
By Stephen Galloway - The Hollywood Reporter

Fox's film unit to skew younger - December 20th, 2005
By Claudia Eller -Times Staff Writer

Encore Brings Full Service DI to Hollywood - December 12th, 2005
By DMN Editorial - DigitalIntermediates.com

AFI Awards 2005 Official Selections Announced - December 12th, 2005
By DMN Editorial - HollywoodIndustry.com

Film Permit Group Gets a Remake - December 9th, 2005
LA Times

Hollywood '06 Forecast: More Jobs, More Turmoil - December 1st, 2005
By Jesse Hiestand - The Hollywood Reporter

HOLLYWOOD BLACK FILM FESTIVA L LOOKING FOR ENTRIES: Seventh annual contest to be held in June. - November 30th, 2005

Runaway Productions, Slow DVD Sales Imperil Studio Jobs - November 29th, 2005
By Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer

FotoKem Adds Second Quantel Pablo Suite - November 29th, 2005
Quantel press

New LAEDC Film and TV Production Study Says 2006 may be Curtains for Job Growth - November 29th, 2005
By Jack Kyser, LAEDC - NewswireToday

You oughta be in pictures - November 27th, 2005
By Niesha Lofing -- Bee Staff Writer

Stretching the boundaries of the average family film - November 20th, 2005
By Rachel Abramowitz and Mary McNamara

Schwarzenegger joins with Jackie Chan in anti-piracy event, video - November, 18th, 2005
By Carla Marinucci, Chronicle Political Writer

'Johnny Tootall,' 'Trudell,' 'Hank Williams First Nation' take Indian festival awards - November 17th, 2005
By Delfin Vigil, Chronicle Staff Writer

Made Only in China - November 16th, 2005
By Steven Schwankert - Variety International

Disney says it will help finance digital cinema - November 16, 2005
By Alex Ph am, Claudia Eller, Julie Tamaki, Los Angeles Times

Governor's mission to terminate film pirates - November 15th, 2005
By Jane Macartney - The Times Online

All the rage - November 15th, 2005
By Kevin Cassidy - The Hollywood Reporter

Guilds' Actions Foster Strike Plans at Studios - November 12th, 2005
By Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer

Connery Honored By American Film Institute - November 11th, 2005
By Denise Royal - All Headline News Staff Writer

Schwarzenegger Prepares For Six-Day China Trade Tour - November 11th, 2005
By Jason Kobely, Internet News Producer

Motion-picture perfect - November 6th, 2005
By Dana Bartholomew - Staff Writer, LA Daily News

Movie Biz Offers Deal in Download Case - November 4th, 2005
By SFGate.com - AP Breaking News

Blogging the Hollywood Film Festival- October 24th, 2005
By Richard Rushfield - Times Staff Writer

Villaraigosa proposes eliminating film fees - October 24th, 2005
By Alison Shackelford Hewitt - Copley News Service

Canada Rolls Credits on a Slump - October 23rd, 2005
By Richard Verrier - Times Staff Writer

L.A. Mayor Courting Production - October 21st, 2005
By Jesse Hiestand - The Hollywood Reporter

Quiet on the Set - That's an Order - October 19th, 2005
By Maggie Ownbey

A hometown extravaganza - October 16th, 2005
By Robert W. Welkos - Times Staff Writer

Down-home directing - October 9th, 2005
By Mary McNa mara -Times Staff Writer

His union divided cannot stand - October 4th, 2005
By Patrick Gol dstein - The Los Angeles Times

3-D Movies Piggyback On Digital-Cinema Supply Chain - October 3rd, 2005
By Laurie Sullivan - Information Week

Moguls opt to retain film unit - September 28th, 2005
By Claudia Eller and Claire Hoffman - Times Staff Writers

Serving their country in wartime -- by making films - September 27th, 2005
By Susan King - Times Staff Writer

New 3-D films drive the switch to digital - September 27th, 2005
By David M. Halbfinger The New York Times

Film directors' new mantra: Think small - September 23rd, 2005
By Hugh Hart - Special to the Times

Hollywood marketing films through churches - September 22nd, 2005
By Gary Gentile - AP Business Writer

AFI Fest to open with Cash biopic - September 22nd, 2005
By a Times Staff Writer

'Futurama' writer is elected to head guild - September 21st, 2005
By Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer

Actors Guild to elect new leader - September 19th, 2005
By Richard Verrier, Times Staff Writer

Disney looks at Camp Minden for Costner film - September 14th, 2005
By Michelle Bates - Press- Herald

Jeffrey Katzenberg to Present at Merrill Lynch Media & Entertainment Conference - September 13, 2005
PR Newswire - United Business Media

Film festival offers something for everyone - September 1 0th, 2005
By Deidre Newman - Staff Writer

Schwarzenegger-Backed Movie Bill Faces GOP Resistance - September 8th, 2005
By News 10 - ABC / KXTV

Incentive Bill Stays in limbo - September 8th, 2005
By Jesse Hiestand - The Hollywood Reporter

Runaway Film Bill Hits Snag - September 8th, 2005
By Marc Lifsher - Times Staff Writer

California Bill on Tax Breaks for Filming Faces Delay - September 8th, 2005
By David M. Halbfinger - The New York Times

Sound Lot: WB Goes High-Tech - August 31st, 2005
By Sheigh Crabtree - The Hollywood Reporter

To Hollywood's dismay, digital piracy is the big ape in film - August 29th, 2005
By Timothy L. O'Brien - The New York Times

Political Ambition, Upcoming Election Seen Driving Industry Subsidy Package - Augu st 29th, 2005
By Howard Fine - Los Angeles Business Journal

TV In, Movies out in L.A. - August 28th, 2005
By Stephanie Stultz - Canyon News

Hollywood horror as other states lure productions away - August 26th, 2005
By Christopher Parkes - FT.com

Lucasfilm, HP partner for game, effects technology - August 25th, 2005
By JUSTIN M. NORTON - Associated Press

Pols defend incentive bill - August 25th
By Jesse Hiestand - H ollywood Reporter

Dan Walters: Perhaps we should worry about a 'Hollywood-Capitol Complex' - August 24th, 2005
By Dan Walters - The Bee

Oscar's new boss - August 24th, 2005
By Barbara A. Serrano, Times Staff Writer

Bill would refund film companies - August 24th, 2005
By Marc Lifsher and Evan Halper, Times Staff Writers

Third Annual Surf Film Festival to Run at US Open of Surfing - August 23rd, 2005
By Keiko Beatie

California Film Commission Releases Comprehensive Study on Tax Benefits/Revenues Generated by Film & Television Production; Study Reveals Significant Economic Benefits Entertainment Industry Has on California Economy - August 23rd, 2005
By Business Wire

As filming leave s, so do benefits for taxpayers - August 22nd, 2005
By Richard Verrier - Times Staff Writer

Producers, actors, viewers and equity - August 21st, 2005
By Don Shirley - Los Angeles Times

Television business is boom ing in L.A. - August, 21, 2001
By Richard Verrier - Sentinel Staff Writer

Calif. Bill: Tax Credit for Prod'n - August 19th, 2005
By Jesse Hiestand - The Hollywood Reporter

Dan Walters: Schwarzenegger, Nunez join to give movie industry a handout - August 19th, 2005
By Dan Walters - The Bee

Michael Moore Gets Ready to Roll - August 18th, 2005
By Bill Berkowitz - Alternet

Talk of movie slump dominates Hollywood's summer - August 12th, 2005
By Bob Tourtellotte - Yahoo News

EIDC Appoints Michael J. Bennett as Chief Financial Officer - August 11th, 2005
By the Entertainment Industry Development Corporation

Agreement Brings TiVo Service to a Broader Base of Cable Consumers - August 2nd, 2005
By Ecoustics.com - everything Hi-fi online

Local filmmakers on display in Napa/Home-grown talent gets a ch ance to shine at Wine Country festival - July 29th, 2005
By Alex Horvath - Special to The Chronicle

Universal said to be eyeing DreamWorks - July 28th, 2005
By Claudia Eller, Times Staff Writer - LA Times

Hollywood Film Studios agree on Pivotal Digital Movie Standard - July 28th, 2005
By TODAY Online

Valley Job Outlook Bright - July 20th, 2005
By Brent Hopkins, Staff Writer - Dailynews

Lucas's New Headquarters Give Bay Area Film a Lift - July 20th, 2005
By Sharon Waxman, Times Staff Writer - NY Times

Jobs Saves the Music Industry? - July 19th, 2005
By Charlie White - Film and Video Magazine

L.A.-area Showbiz Takes Hit - July 19th, 2005
By Jesse Hiestand - Hollywood Reporter

Paramount Taps Revolution Exec - July 15, 2 005< br> By Claudia Eller, Times Staff Writer - LA Times

FotoKem Adds Second Quantel iQ System - July 15th, 2005
By Mac Animation Pro - Digital Media Online

Budding Filmmakers Crave a Break - July 14th, 2005
By Dav id Cohn, Wired News

Newsom: S.F. to be 'Digital Hollywood'' - July 13th, 2005
By Justin Jouvenal, Times Staff Writer - LA Times

A fix for film feud in Malibu - July 13th, 2005
By John Spano, Times Staff Writer - LA Times

Malibu gives initial approval to limits on movie, TV filming - July 12th, 2005
Monterey Herald - Associated Press

Malibu May Tell Filmmakers: Cut! - July 11th, 2005
By Bob Pool, Times Staff Writer - LA Times

N.Y. Eager to Play Lead Role in TV-Film Industry - July 10th, 2005
By Matea Gold, Ti mes Staff Writer - LA Times

A Famed Movie Set Buried in the Sand - July 10th, 2005
By Tina Susman, Times Staff Writer - LA Times

Malibu may Restrict TV and Movie Filming - July 9th, 2005
Washington Ti mes

Villaraigosa Outlines Filmmaking Incentives - July 6th, 2005
By Patrick McGreevy, Times Staff Writer - LATimes

Villaraigosa vows to increase filming and post work in the LA area - July 6th, 2005
By Rick Orlov, Staff Writer - L.A. Daily News

A Famed Movie Set Buried in the Sand - July 10th, 2005
BY Tina Susman, Staff Correspondent - News Day

Lucas unveils Presidio Center - June 28th, 2005
By Keri Brenner Marin Independent Journal

Film School Alternative - Filmmakers are Getting Their Technical Knowledge on the Internet at IndieT alk - June 29th, 2005

Leonard Maltin & AFI to be honored at 11th annual Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival - June 28th, 2005
Stacey Kumagai

Statement by Governor Schwarzenegger - June 28th, 2005
On the 'Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences' Decision to Reject the Creation of Award for "Best Stunt Coordinator"

Incentives for Filming in California - June 28th, 2005
Commerce & Economic Development Program

Stra ight Shooting - June 27th, 2005
By Sherry Watkins

S.F. Rolls on incentives for Film Industry - June 26th, 2005
By Eric Young and Adrienne Sanders San Francisco Business Times

Movie studios vs. internet movie thieves, round five! - June 2nd, 2005
By the Motion Picture Association of America officials (MPAA)

Panasonic DVCPRO sales continue to grow as product line expands - May 22nd, 2005
By Trell Huether, Marshall Fenn Communications

Star Wars: Episode III "Revenge of the Sith", Batman Begins, Janet Jackson... Just a Few of the Exciting Projects Using Digidesign's ICON - Ap ril 18th, 2005
By Daly City

More States Cutting deals for a Slice of Hollywood - March 27th, 2005
By Bobby Caina Ca lvan, Globe Correspondent - The Boston Globe

Proposed Changes to Filming Ordinance - March 17th, 2005
To Mayor Barovsky and Honorable Members of the City Council by Christi Hogin, City Attorney

Governor Schwarzenegger Issue s Executive Order on Interagency Cooperation with the California Film Commission - September 17th, 2004

Governor Schwarzenegger Appoints DeVito, Duke, Eastwood, Werner and Zanuck to Film Commission - April 15th, 2004





 

 

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