Stevenson said tax credit programs are stable in states with well-established programs, like Georgia.

Chris Dodd, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America commented on the Senate confirmations of Brendan Carr and Jessica Roseworcel to serve as commissioners for the Federal Communications Commission.

Since SCAD unexpectedly assumed control of the day-to-day programming and operations of the Lucas Theatre a few months back, there has been a notable and impressive uptick in the frequency and variety of cinematic presentations on the giant screen.

Through Senoia Enterprises, Tigchelaar and Brian Jagt have spent the past decade developing downtown Senoia, which has become a “Walking Dead” tourist town and was home to the fictional Woodbury seasons three and four.

One of the greatest needs to facilitate additional work in Rome is the development of a sound stage. “It needs to be a giant clear span building that is completely sound-proof and air conditioned.” Ingram said.

Netflix is creating a version of “The Haunting of Hill House,” which a modern re-imagining of the classic 1959 horror book. Carla Gugino (“Wayward Pines,” “Spy Kids”) and Michiel Huisman (“Game of Thrones,” “Orphan Black”) star in the 10-episode straight-to-series.

“Our contention is this tax credit, which again is about $420 million per year, could be a lot smaller and still attract almost all the same business.” – says John Kaehny, executive director at Reinvent Albany.