All articles by John Hazelton
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NewsHBO Max unveils Bad Robot dramas
The Shining spin-off Overlook is among three orders for J J Abrams’ indie
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NewsEx-HBO chief linked to Apple TV+ deal
Richard Plepler reported to be setting up New York-based indie
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NewsAMC Networks folds studios arm into entertainment group
Sarah Barnett to head in-house programming as David Madden departs
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NewsParamount exec joins Haunting of Hill House producer
Intrepid Pictures appoints Adam Fasullo in senior TV role
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NewsWarner Bros' TV distribution arm takes on HBO shows
Company aims for scale by bringing all sales under one roof
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NewsWarnerMedia eyes autumn SVoD launch
Streaming service will be built around HBO shows and Warner Bros library
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NewsAnother HBO veteran departs
Kary Antholis steps down after 25 years to set up crime journalism venture
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NewsYouTube signals gear shift on Originals
Premium commissions will become free and ad-supported by 2020
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NewseOne teams with Walking Dead creator for global drama
Robert Kirkman eyes local franchises of pre-apocalyptic thriller 5 Year
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NewsFox Searchlight makes high-end TV move
Searchlight Television will have a rich library to mine for material
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NewsAmazon Studios restructures TV operations
Georgia Brown takes UK-facing commissioning role in exec reshuffle
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: United States - Virginia
A major attraction for producers coming to Virginia is the multi-tiered incentive system, although the commonwealth’s historic and natural locations are also a draw.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: United States - New Mexico
New Mexico was one of the first US states to offer film incentives and its 25% refundable tax credit is now well established and reliable.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: United States - Mississippi
Mississippi’s main draw for producers is the fact that its incentives, which range from 25% to 30%, come in the form of cash rebates rather than tax credits, saving considerably on paperwork and time delays.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: United States - Illinois
With its 30% incentive, good infrastructure and impressive urban locations, Illinois attracts some big productions and has earned the loyalty of some major film-makers.
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FeaturesWorld of Locations: United States - Hawaii
Though they often come to the state for specific kinds of locations — notably jungle and beaches — film and TV productions sometimes find ways to get other looks in the island state of Hawaii, alleviating the need for long trips back to the US mainland.