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California’s $750M bet on animation: New tax credit reshapes industry incentives 3 APR 2025

Kids & Animation

California’s $750M bet on animation: New tax credit reshapes industry incentives

A new bill proposes a 35% tax credit for animated films, series, and shorts—potentially unlocking $750 million over 10 years and reversing the talent exodus from California.
Ten film and television projects to spend $509 million In California 20 DEC 2024

Deals

Ten film and television projects to spend $509 million In California

It aims at boosting job creation and economic growth. It will support local businesses and create 3583 cast and crew jobs.
California expands tax incentives to keep Hollywood at home 28 OCT 2024

Production

California expands tax incentives to keep Hollywood at home

The state Governor, Gavin Newsom, announced a new increase in the tax credits allocated to the film and television industry by $330 million for the next five years.
Sphere Abacus appointed Christina Covarrubias as sales consultant for Latin America 10 SEP 2024

Corporate Moves

Sphere Abacus appointed Christina Covarrubias as sales consultant for Latin America

She will use her knowledge of the market to promote Sphere Abacus’ diverse slate of premium and multi-genre programming. She studied Cinema Television Critical Studies and English Creative Writing at the University of Southern California.
Kidscreen Summit 2025 to return to San Diego 22 FEB 2024

Trade Shows

Kidscreen Summit 2025 to return to San Diego

After its first event in San Diego in 2024, with more than 1,800 attendees, the children’s media industry conference announced it will come back to the Californian city in 2025.