Surprised? CONCERNED??
No surprises, as production is down everywhere, although it seems to be rebounding more outside of the U.S. (Canada, the UK and Australia). Further noting LA/CA faces further competition from Illinois (as mentioned last week, Illinois now allows National Talk Shows, (‘Jimmy Kimmel’ Live – note, ‘The Tonight Show’, ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ and “The Kelly Clarkson Show” – have already moved to NY because of incentives), Game Shows (e.g., ‘Jeopardy’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’) and Contest Shows (e.g., “American Idol” and ‘America’s Got Talent’). Talk Shows, Game Shows and Contest Shows do not qualify for the California incentive.
Also, NJ Governor just signed a new bill, further enhancing the NJ incentive – reviewing the Bill now and will summarize and share ASAP. As well as pending legislation in other states (while it didn’t pass in Oklahoma this year, Oklahoma will try again to incentivize “live tv”/sitcom television (still LA/CA’s bread & butter!!!