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Can we afford to make "diversity" a dirty word? - Check out our Behind the Scenes Report
I am excited to share the latest Behind the Scenes: The State of Inclusion & Equity in TV Writing report. https://www.writeinclusion.org/research This year, TTIE partnered with Horowitz Research to reveal what's blocking writers from creating the diverse, authentic stories audiences are demanding. The business case is…
42 Prosthetics, 10-Hour Nights: How Mike Hill Turned Jacob Elordi Into The Creature
If you're anything like me, you love a good monster movie. And you love Guillermo del Toro. Put the two together for a modern take on the classic story of Frankenstein and it's a match made in heaven! Albeit a dark and ominous one. And if ever a man were destined to design a new version of Frankenstein's creature, it would…
No movie has 93 actual Producers
Image by Cheyne Gateley (Variety) Here is the state of Producing credits today: "Gus Van Sant’s latest film, 'Dead Man’s Wire,' has 93 credited producers, 13 of whom are listed as capital-P Producers." But the truth is, everyone involved with the film knows who the real producers are— or "Producer Producers" as they are…

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🔥 Adult animation is having a surprising hot streak…
Adult animation is living in two realities at once: While the Animation Guild president warns that "so many of our members are out of work and struggling to pay their bills," buyers can't get enough adult animated content. Agents report "massive appetite" across the board for new series. Consider what’s…
Introduce Yourself!
Welcome to the Production Lot, EP's online community for production professionals! It's time to join the conversation and introduce yourself to the community! This is a great way to get to know your fellow community members and let them know all about you. To get you started, tell us a bit about yourself by answering the…
Top 5 in Tech: Nano Banana Pro Gets 4K, Letterboxd Video Store, World Labs' Marble
VP Land is a newsletter & YouTube channel covering the latest updates in creative technology for M&E professionals. Here's a quick roundup of the most significant developments in media and entertainment technology this week: 🎨 Google Updates Nano Banana Pro with 4K Resolution and Better Spatial Understanding Google…
Defy Gravity with 'Wicked: For Good' in Theaters This Weekend!
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are back in the box office event of the year. The sequel is on track to open with $150M, a record for a Broadway musical adaptation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt98AlBDI9Y&pp=ygUXd2lja2VkIGZvciBnb29kIHRyYWlsZXI%3D [neutral callout] Are you happy with how the Wicked story wraps up in…
Last Looks: Peacock Renews ‘Twisted Metal’ for S3, Prime Video Revives 'Stargate'
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. Twisted Metal (Peacock) Film Development 🗒️ Christopher Hampton will adapt Charles King’s book ‘Every Valley’ into a Walden Media film about the origins of Handel’s ‘Messiah.’ (more) Glen Powell will lead A24’s newly titled…
Get to Know our Member Spotlight: Daniel Fuentes
Each month we highlight a Production Lot member through our Member Spotlights, which include a featured position on the Production Lot homepage and a Q&A to help the rest of our community get to know our Spotlight member better. This month we’re highlighting Daniel Fuentes! Meet Daniel Fuentes Daniel Fuentes is a US-based…
💰$1.2 billion reasons why California is still the place to be 💰
Governor Newsom announced the latest round of California Tax Credit awards, and the numbers for these 17 television projects are staggering. We’re looking at a massive injection into the state economy: $1.2 billion in total economic impact, 5,165 cast and crew jobs, and $487 million in qualified wages directly to…
California Investment Forum
What an incredible experience at the California Investment Forum today! I was thrilled to be a panelist on the forum's very first panel dedicated to the entertainment industry: "Investing in the Future of Film: Opportunities in a New Era of Film Production." 🎬 John Hadity Joseph Raspanti CanAm Enterprises Rebecca Holden We…
No movie has 93 actual Producers
Image by Cheyne Gateley (Variety) Here is the state of Producing credits today: "Gus Van Sant’s latest film, 'Dead Man’s Wire,' has 93 credited producers, 13 of whom are listed as capital-P Producers." But the truth is, everyone involved with the film knows who the real producers are— or "Producer Producers" as they are…
The Producer's Guide to Virtual Production Space in the UK
Learn about the leading virtual production studios and stage spaces available to film and TV productions filming in the UK. UK productions are spoilt for choice when it comes to studio space. As well as state-of-the-art green screens, underwater tanks and sound stages, the UK offers a plethora of virtual production studios…

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Get to Know our Member Spotlight: Anthony McBride
Each month we highlight a Production Lot member through our Member Spotlights, which include a featured position on the Production Lot homepage and a Q&A to help the rest of our community get to know our Spotlight member better. This month we’re highlighting Anthony McBride! Meet Anthony McBride Anthony McBride is an…
NFMLA Film Festival | InFocus: Indigenous Cinema, November 15th
We're thrilled to host our November Monthly Film Festival and annual InFocus: Indigenous Cinema program on November 15th, 2025 at the South Park Center in DTLA! The November Monthly Film Festival will features the annual InFocus: Indigenous Cinema program, which highlights the work of indigenous filmmakers in front of and…
Australia / Streaming & Production Quotas!
The Australian government is moving forward with legislation that will require streaming platforms with more than 1 million Australian subscribers to invest at least 10% of their local expenditure, or 7.5% of revenue, in new Australian drama, children’s, documentary, arts, and educational content. In short, we can expect a…
WATCH NOW: From IP to Screen
In this free on-demand webinar, hear from the producers behind Dying for Sex, It Follows, Sonic the Hedgehog and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. https://play.vidyard.com/jpjRVXoeXbWbSXZXGd4hjy.html? In this Production Lot exclusive event, moderator Diana Mogollón (CEO, Rideback RISE) is joined by a powerhouse panel…
Welcome to the Production Lot: New Member Quick Start Guide.
Welcome to the Production Lot! This community is a central hub to ask questions, find answers, promote your work, share feedback and offer tips to your industry colleagues. We're excited to have you here and want you to get the most out of every minute you spend with us. Here's a quick-guide to get you started: 🚀 Become a…
Start a new discussion or join a conversation.
Welcome to the Production Lot – now that you’re here, it’s time to start sharing your ideas, commenting, and connecting with fellow members! Let's quickly review how to start posting. There are four types of posts you can create on the Production Lot: Discussions, Polls, and Questions. These post types are slightly…

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Anthony McBride is an award-winning screenwriter and author with over 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry. As a former U.S. Army Intelligence Officer, Anthony is passionate about stories of resilience and focuses his work around unlikely heroes and the dismantling of socio-economic barriers.

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Hot Topics and Common Pitfalls in UK Incentives
Attending this year's Focus conference in London, UK? Don’t miss this session with Entertainment Partners and their special guests as they discuss hot topics in UK incentives and how EP can help you to streamline the administration process and avoid common pitfalls. Our expert panel will discuss: Practical tips on…
NFMLA Film Festival | InFocus: Middle Eastern & Arab Cinema
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts the NFMLA Monthly Film Festival InFocus: Middle Eastern & Arab Cinema program. The weekend will showcase an international lineup of films by talented emerging Middle Eastern and Arab filmmakers across two short film programs, including one curated in partnership with Mizna, and will…

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