Entertainment
Film Industry Incentives Debate Heats Up
California lawmakers initiated discussions to remove the cap on state film and TV production incentives, acknowledging significant budgetary challenges. Meanwhile, Matthew Weiner's involvement with 'The Chairman' series at Peacock has ended.
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Variety
Matthew Weiner is no longer involved with the drama series “The Chairman” that is currently in development at Peacock, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. The project was first reported to be in the works at the streamer less than a month ago, with Eddie Murphy attached to star
2026-10-30 00:15 UTC
Variety
California lawmakers began a discussion Thursday about removing the cap on the state’s $750 million incentive for film and TV production, while acknowledging that such a move would face budget hurdles. At an Assembly committee hearing in North Hollywood, a handful of state lawmakers heard test
2026-10-30 00:16 UTC