Gov. Brown Extends Filmmakers Tax Credit Through 2015

Movies
 October 10, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 17 weeks ago

The credit offers rebates of up to 25% of production expenses and is meant to keep television and film jobs in California

  

I Loved Carmageddon; Can We Have it Every Week?

Media
 July 17, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 29 weeks ago

It was the most stress-free, relaxing two days on the byways of Los Angeles that I can remember. A pleasure

  

Study: California Film & TV Tax Generated $3.8B in Economic Activity, 20,000 Jobs

Media
 June 28, 2011 By Jake Weinraub 32 weeks ago

Independent study says state has yielded huge economic benefits since enacting location tax incentives in 2009

  

'Deadman's Curve': How We Turned Near-Forgotten '50s Surfer-Rockers Into Icons

Television
 June 20, 2011 By Arthur Axelman 33 weeks ago

All the story of Jan and Dean needed was a joyous resolve -- the problem was, the story was so tragic we had to invent one

  

Schwarzenegger: Governorship Cost Him $200 M, Hurt Family

Media
 January 15, 2011 By Reuters and Wrap Staff 1 year ago

'We hate your job,' the governor's family told him, he says in an interview with an Austrian newspaper. Our quick addition: $25 m per year in lost income

  

HIV Positive Derrick Burts Says Porn Needs Condoms

Movies
 December 8, 2010 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

Adult film actor at the center of industry controversy says protection should be mandatory

  

It's 'Battlefield: Supreme Court' for Arnold's Pet Anti-Violent-Videogame Law

Media
 November 1, 2010 By Dominic Patten 1 year ago

Justices to hear arguments Tuesday on California law prohibiting sales of violent games to minors

  

Kamala Harris Weighs In on Cooley and Polanski Case

Media
 October 30, 2010 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

Hollywood has taken a shine to San Francisco D.A. Kamala Harris, while opponent Steve Cooley hasn't made friends with the Polanski case

  

California to Reckless Paparazzi -- Go to Jail

Media
 August 31, 2010 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

The Assembly overwhelmingly approved legislation imposing harsh penalties on photographers who drive dangerously

  

Reckless-Driving Paparazzi Closer to Doing Jail Time

Media
 August 27, 2010 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

State senate passes bill that would require stiff fines and imprisonment for celebrity photographers who violate traffic laws

  

Calif. Tax Incentives Generated $2B in Direct Spending, Arnold Says

Deal Central
 July 30, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 1 year ago

Schwarzenegger says California Film & Television Tax Credit Program achieved its goal of keeping scores of film and TV productions in state

  

Report: California Needs to Battle Runaway Production

Movies
 July 22, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 1 year ago

With production and post-production lured to other states or countries, California has lost thousands of jobs and billions of dollars, Milken Institute says

  

'Mad Men': Why Don Draper Understands L.A.

Television
 July 22, 2010 By Natasha Vargas-Cooper 1 year ago

History is disposable in Los Angeles; it’s the poetry of constant reinvention that speaks to Dick Whitman

  

Incentives Keep $710M in Film, TV Production in California

Deal Central
 January 20, 2010 By Dylan Stableford 2 years ago

Gov. Schwarzenegger says 60 projects have qualified so far

  

Bob Dylan’s 'California' to Debut on 'NCIS' Soundtrack

Television
 October 13, 2009 By Rolling Stone 2 years ago

Unreleased tune was recorded in 1965 during the sessions for "Bringing It All Back Home."

  

Calif. Incentives Program Lands 25 Projects

Deal Central
 July 28, 2009 By Anonymous 2 years ago

Film commission began accepting applications July 1.

  

California to Use Tax Credit Lottery System

Deal Central
 June 16, 2009 By Anonymous 2 years ago

Demand for the in-state production program is soaring.