Film Production

Culver City has expanded its incentives for movie and television productions by waiving additional fees and easing requirements. The changes took effect on May 11 and build on a package approved last year. Officials aim to boost local filming activity in the area known as the Heart of Screenland.

March 21, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Ryan Gosling recounted missing Tom Cruise's surprise appearance on the set of Shawn Levy's Star Wars: Starfighter. The incident happened on Gosling's only day off during production. Cruise landed a helicopter and filmed part of an action scene.

Producer David Kaplan shared insights into the challenges and triumphs of making Beth de Araújo’s Sundance-winning film 'Josephine' during a fireside chat at the European Film Market in Berlin. The film, which secured a U.S. distribution deal with Sumerian Pictures, explores a family's response to a child's trauma. Kaplan also updated on his company's development of an 'It Follows' sequel.

February 10, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Ariela Barer has been cast in the lead role of Sean Durkin's upcoming film Deep Cuts, replacing Odessa A’zion. The change follows backlash to A’zion's original casting. The news was reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

New Jersey and Illinois have seen major gains in film and television production, while California experiences a decline. In the fourth quarter of 2025, California reported a 20 percent decrease in movie and TV projects filming in the state compared to the previous year.

January 19, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Timothy Busfield's role in the upcoming Amazon MGM rom-com 'You Deserve Each Other' has been removed following child sexual abuse allegations. The charges stem from incidents on the set of the TV series 'The Cleaning Lady' in 2022. Busfield, who maintains his innocence, faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.