U.K. Government Extends Animation Production Rebate
Animation UK campaigned for the increase in tax incentives and for the inclusion of animated theatrical release films, in addition to animated television programs.
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PNYA Celebrates Expansion of NY’s Post-Production Tax Credit
PPC funding for post increases from $25 million to $45 million and gets extended to 2034; cited studies show the program has contributed $156M to the state’s tax revenue.
U.K. Considering Additional Tax Incentives for Screen Sector
UK Screen Alliance and Animation UK propose 25% tax relief increase to better compete in an international market and incentivize industries to remain in the U.K.
Award-Winning Blue Zoo Animation Studio Turns 20
Founded in 2000 by Tom Box, Oli Hyatt, and Adam Shaw, the animation studio is now 300+ strong; Hyatt was instrumental in helping create Animation UK in 2008, a collective that incentivizes and bolsters the fast-growing UK animation industry.
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Irish Film and TV Section 481 Tax Incentives Extended to 2024
Country’s finance minister announces four-year measure extension deemed vital for industry to compete in markets with similar incentives.
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Disney, Marvel and More to Cease Production in Georgia if Anti-Gay Bill is Passed
New ‘religious freedom’ bill protects religious officials from having to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies, and would allow faith-based organizations to deny services or employment to those who violate their ‘sincerely held religious belief.’
Factory VFX Provides Effects for ‘The Maze Runner’
Directed by Wes Ball, ‘The Maze Runner’ is based on the popular novel series by James Dashner and will be released in theaters on September 19th.
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California Runaway Production Costs Total $2 Billion
The California Film Commission’s annual report on production tax-credit incentives shows $2 billion in losses since 2010.
26 Productions Qualify for California Tax Incentives
The California Film Commission has vetted and approved 11 feature films, 13 television series and two made-for-television movies to receive $100 million in tax credits for the next fiscal year.
In Business, Films, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
