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📚 Streamers fed the romance beast, now it’s hungry
Heated Rivalry Book-to-screen deals for romance IP that couldn't find buyers a few years ago are now routinely hitting six and seven figures. Romance was dismissed as low-budget volume content, something to pad out a slate between the prestige stuff. Now top literary agents say it's the most in-demand adaptation category,…
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WATCH NOW: How to Maximize the 55% Stackable Illinois Film Tax Credit
Learn why major productions are choosing to film in Illinois - and what the 2038 program extensions means for you. https://play.vidyard.com/hyL1FnYwmGSSnfR2HGkSTs.html? The Illinois film incentive just underwent its most significant update in years! With the new 55% stackable tax credit and program extension through 2038,…
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Get to Know our Member Spotlight: Samantha Hernandez
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 Samantha Hernandez! Meet Samantha Hernandez Samantha Hernandez is…
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Production Lot Celebrates 10,000 Members, Bringing Together the Global Film Community
Learn how Production Lot is building a supportive online community with free resources and tools for the global entertainment industry. Filmmaking has always been a team sport, rooted in community and collaboration. To stay motivated in our careers, we all need mentors, colleagues, and friends who can anchor us, challenge…
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Hollywood in the Midwest: What Illinois’ Expanded Film Tax Credit Program Means for Productions
Learn why the newly expanded Film Production Tax Credit establishes Illinois as one of the most competitive production destinations in North America. Illinois has long been a cornerstone of American cinema, dating back to the early 1900s when Chicago housed more film production companies than any other city—even before…
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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…
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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…
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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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Jennifer Garner Returns In Season 2 of 'The Last Thing He Told Me'
Nearly three years after the premiere of season 1, Apple TV's The Last Thing He Told Me returns today for season 2. Based on Laura Dave’s sequel novel, The First Time I Saw Him, the new season picks up five years later when Hannah (Jennifer Garner) and Bailey (Angourie Rice) find themselves back on the run.…
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Last Looks: Sony Developing New 'Charlie's Angels' movie, Stephen Amell cast in ‘Baywatch’ reboot
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. Charlie's Angels Film Development 🗒️ Sumerian Pictures nabbed Channing Tatum’s Sundance drama ‘Josephine’ in a seven-figure deal. (more) Sony is developing a new ‘Charlie’s Angels’ movie with ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ writer Pete…
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Clubhouse Conversations: Michael Bauman (One Battle After Another)
In this Clubhouse Conversations episode, cinematographer Michael Bauman is joined by interviewer Eric Steelberg, ASC to discuss his work on One Battle After Another — the action-thriller from director Paul Thomas Anderson centered on an ex-revolutionary's return to his former group in pursuit of his imperiled daughter.…
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California Film Tax Credit 4.0 – Spring 2026 Application Window Opens March 2
Film and TV producers, the next windows for CA tax credit applications open in March and April. California remains a premiere global destination for film and television production, and with the recent launch of Program 4.0, the state has reinforced its commitment to retaining and attracting top-tier projects. For…
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🏆 The Spirit Awards crowned the indie faves
Clint Bentley and the 'Train Dreams' team accept Best Feature at the 2026 Spirit Awards (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The Independent Spirit Awards traded the usual Santa Monica beach tent for the Hollywood Palladium on Sunday, thanks to 2028 Olympics construction. Ego Nwodim hosted, and Clint Bentley's 'Train…
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Will 'Wuthering Heights' Have a Big Weekend at the Box Office?
Emerald Fennell's take on Wuthering Heights is poised to light up the Valentine's Day box. The film, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, is an adaptation of Emily Brontë's novel that follows the tumultuous relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine on the Yorkshire moors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fLCdIYShEQ…
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Last Looks: Apple TV+ Leaning in to #StayinLA Filming Series 'Lucky' and 'Sugar' Locally
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. Sugar (Apple TV+) Film Development 🗒️ Emma Roberts will star in horror ‘A Body in the Woods,’ from ‘Longlegs’ producer Dave Caplan, debuting at EFM. (more) Mike Flanagan is reuniting with Warner Bros. to write and direct a new…
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🎬 DGA Awards, DOJ, and YouTube TV
Paul Thomas Anderson accepts a Directors Guild of America Feature Film Medallion for ‘One Battle After Another’ (Kevin Winter/Getty Images) 🏆 The DGA Awards crowned their winners Saturday night. Paul Thomas Anderson finally nabbed the top feature film prize for 'One Battle After Another,' after previous noms for 'There…