7 hours ago, ReddFoxx said:

I have no doubt the writing will be good simply for the fact that Black people have to work three times as hard as others just to get an opportunity and most are aware of that. Michele Val Jean probably didn't write present anything that she didn't recalibrate over and over (meaning synopsis, logline).

 

 

 

 

I think it's going to be sensational with boatloads of realness as it pertains to black culture, and perhaps even shocking in certain areas. Just review the article as it speaks of the show having multidimensional characters and juicy storylines. Might end up blowing the remaining four soaps out of the water. We shall see...........

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 22, 20241 yr by vanguard

11 hours ago, ReddFoxx said:

I have no doubt the writing will be good simply for the fact that Black people have to work three times as hard as others just to get an opportunity and most are aware of that.

ICAM!!

15 hours ago, vanguard said:

There's one other wealth-creating aspect that this show might use to explain this family's fame and fortune, even moreso if it's in ATL. Personally, I don't like this idea because it would seem much too copycatted: EMPIRE!!!! I don't think I need to elaborate.

I wouldn't rely on guest stars to promote episodes. Plus which, you can't compare every show with Empire simply because of a Black cast.

I know you all are speculating Atlanta, but don't rule out Los Angeles.

The announcement was made when it was for a reason. That's as much as I can say right now.

43 minutes ago, Errol said:

I know you all are speculating Atlanta, but don't rule out Los Angeles.

The announcement was made when it was for a reason. That's as much as I can say right now.

That is intriguing!!

58 minutes ago, Errol said:

I know you all are speculating Atlanta, but don't rule out Los Angeles.

The announcement was made when it was for a reason. That's as much as I can say right now.

1 hour ago, Errol said:

I know you all are speculating Atlanta, but don't rule out Los Angeles.

The announcement was made when it was for a reason. That's as much as I can say right now.

 

Tax credits play a big deal in the budget for movies and TV shows, particularly new projects. Follow. The. Numbers.

 

1 hour ago, Errol said:

Tax credits play a big deal in the budget for movies and TV shows, particularly new projects. Follow. The. Numbers.

 

An interesting note on the issue from today's New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/21/arts/states-hollywood-film-tax-incentives.html

1 hour ago, Errol said:

Tax credits play a big deal in the budget for movies and TV shows, particularly new projects. Follow. The. Numbers.

Why do I feel like you should be telling us this inside an empty parking lot, with your face obscured by shadows and cigarette smoke?

Edited March 23, 20241 yr by Khan

Here's a bit of irony: Colleen Bell (Brad Bell's wife) is the executive director of the California Film Commission.

https://film.ca.gov/

 

Message from the Executive Director

Our Commitment to Growing California’s Film/TV Production Industry Has Never Been Stronger!

On July 10, 2023, Governor Newsom signed legislation to extend and expand California’s Film and TV Tax Credit Program for an additional five years through 2030-31. This decisive action will directly create an estimated 60,000 production jobs and $10 billion in related investment across the state.

The fourth-generation tax credit program (Program 4.0) demonstrates California’s commitment to retaining our status as the media production capital of the world. It is a vital and necessary tool to keep and grow production here at home, where it belongs.

In all, California’s Film and TV production industry supports well over 700,000 jobs and nearly $70 billion in wages for in-state workers. It is an economic engine that powers everything from production employment and tourism to our extraordinary creative spirit.

In addition to the five-year extension, Program 4.0 will make tax credits refundable, opening the program to a broader range of applicants and generating even more jobs, spending and opportunity. Another key aspect of Program 4.0 is its enhanced focus on workforce training, diversity and inclusion. Several expanded and new features will create opportunities for individuals from underserved communities. The goal is to help reduce economic, geographic and social barriers to career access and success. There are also specific policies for addressing harassment and increasing industry representation of women and monitories.

I’m proud to report that California is committed to offering the film/TV production industry the best value, as well as the best values.

The team here at the California Film Commission is ready to assist in making your next project a success!

Colleen Bell, Executive Director
California Film Commission

8 minutes ago, Khan said:

Why do I feel like you should be telling us this inside an empty parking lot, with your face obscured by shadows and cigarette smoke?

I don't smoke. Haha. Never have. Never will.

4 hours ago, Errol said:

I know you all are speculating Atlanta, but don't rule out Los Angeles.

The announcement was made when it was for a reason. That's as much as I can say right now.

Haha, for that reason, I never personally mentioned Atlanta, although I can understand why others would jump to that conclusion.

Also, we saw with the TOLN soaps that shooting a daytime soap outside of the usual milleu where there is infrastructure already in place can cause extra challenges that may negate the potential cost savings.

 

56 minutes ago, Errol said:

Here's a bit of irony: Colleen Bell (Brad Bell's wife) is the executive director of the California Film Commission.

https://film.ca.gov/

 

Message from the Executive Director

Our Commitment to Growing California’s Film/TV Production Industry Has Never Been Stronger!

On July 10, 2023, Governor Newsom signed legislation to extend and expand California’s Film and TV Tax Credit Program for an additional five years through 2030-31. This decisive action will directly create an estimated 60,000 production jobs and $10 billion in related investment across the state.

The fourth-generation tax credit program (Program 4.0) demonstrates California’s commitment to retaining our status as the media production capital of the world. It is a vital and necessary tool to keep and grow production here at home, where it belongs.

In all, California’s Film and TV production industry supports well over 700,000 jobs and nearly $70 billion in wages for in-state workers. It is an economic engine that powers everything from production employment and tourism to our extraordinary creative spirit.

In addition to the five-year extension, Program 4.0 will make tax credits refundable, opening the program to a broader range of applicants and generating even more jobs, spending and opportunity. Another key aspect of Program 4.0 is its enhanced focus on workforce training, diversity and inclusion. Several expanded and new features will create opportunities for individuals from underserved communities. The goal is to help reduce economic, geographic and social barriers to career access and success. There are also specific policies for addressing harassment and increasing industry representation of women and monitories.

I’m proud to report that California is committed to offering the film/TV production industry the best value, as well as the best values.

The team here at the California Film Commission is ready to assist in making your next project a success!

Colleen Bell, Executive Director
California Film Commission

I don't smoke. Haha. Never have. Never will.

 

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The CFC received 59 applications for 2024 film tax incentives during the Jan. 22-24 application period. The commission has about $200 million earmarked for tax incentive grants to TV programs. The first wave of incentives will be distributed to recurring series and shows relocating from outside California. Applications for those grants will be taken Feb. 26-28.New TV series applications will be taken March 4-6. The CFC also noted it has $80 million available for the next film application window that opens in August.

 

The Gates was announced March 6. Significant?

https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2024/02/27/the-accountant-2-nabs-california-production-tax-credit/102038/

Edited March 23, 20241 yr by Faulkner

Not to mention, L.A. is very much known as a union town, while Atlanta is…er, not so much.  A series like this is probably going to want full access to unionized labor that, preferably has some experience with working in daytime?

Very interesting 1982 NYTIMES article about Blacks in soaps. How times have and haven't changed in daytime.... 

https://www.nytimes.com/1982/07/04/arts/blacks-on-tv-s-soaps-a-whole-new-script.html