Los Angeles recorded 4,380 shoot days in Q3 2025, down from 5,049 a year earlier, as commercial and television production declined sharply; incentive-linked projects accounted for 22% of local feature shoots and 9% of television activity.
With U.S. film exports valued at $22.6 billion in 2023 and a $15.3 billion trade surplus, the proposed tariff raises major concerns across studios, unions, and international production hubs.
The company acquires a diverse slate of first-run Hollywood films—including holiday favorites, action hits, and genre titles—enhancing its content portfolio beyond factual programming for international buyers.
According to New America’s “The Power and Reach of Stories About Work, Family, and Care,” 92% of Americans consume entertainment content weekly, yet only 27% recall seeing storylines about these everyday realities, underscoring a significant gap between lived experiences and media representation.
The newly merged Paramount, backed by Skydance Media and RedBird Capital, aims to modernize content creation, expand global reach, and drive long-term shareholder value through innovation, scale, and a 113-year legacy.