Golden State in the spotlight: Governor Newsom announces nine new TV projects – including iconic reboots, sequels, and star-studded dramas – to launch second year of California’s expanded tax credit program
Credit: Getty/ Paramount/ Kristen Burns/ Austin Hargrave
“I’m so grateful that Clueless gets to tell Cher’s next chapter in the city where her story began. Los Angeles has been through so much over the past several years, but the city is resilient,” said Alicia Silverstone, Star and Executive Producer of Clueless. “When productions stay here, it supports thousands of artists, crew members, craftspeople, and small businesses who make this city what it is. Clueless belongs in Los Angeles. You simply can’t recreate this city anywhere else, and I’m excited to bring Cher home. The fact that it’s also my home and I will get to stay close to my son is an added gift.”
“Southern California has long been home to CBS Studios, and we’re proud to continue investing in the local creative community and production talent who bring our stories to life,” said David Stapf, President of CBS Studios. “We’re grateful to the California Film Commission for making it possible to produce returning seasons of Matlock, NCIS: Origins, and now Clueless in Los Angeles. This support helps sustain California’s creative workforce, strengthens the local economy, and further showcases the extraordinary talent of our state’s cast and crews who entertain audiences around the world.”
“California is as iconic as James Garner is to The Rockford Files,” said David Boreanaz, Star of The Rockford Files. “I’m so humbled and grateful to bring this series to California and celebrate the show’s roots and carry the torch going forward.”
Several major superstars have new projects, including Academy and Emmy Award winner Viola Davis in Ascent, and Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Jamie Lee Curtis in Newlyweds.
“I am overwhelmingly excited about this journey with the great John Logan. We won the lottery with this one! Work in which both story and character are bold, awe inspiring and deeply unique is why I became an artist,” said Viola Davis, Star and Executive Producer of Ascent. “Also, doing what I do is made greater or worse by being able to have the balance of my life as a mom. So, to be given the California Tax Credit is more than the ‘cherry on top;’ it’s a lifeline for me and a countless number of cast and crew. We at JuVee are deeply grateful to John Logan, Michael Aguilar, Paramount and the California Film Commission. We are ready to create magic!”
“As a born and raised Los Angelina, I am so appreciative that my new show, Newlyweds, will be receiving the California tax credit,” said Jamie Lee Curtis, Executive Producer and Very Special Guest Star of Newlyweds. “I started my career as a contract player at Universal in 1977 and this tax incentive allows our production, back here at Universal, to keep hiring and employing hundreds of highly skilled LA-based, Union crew members and helps keep productions here. Thank you CA Film Commission!”
Recurring shows awarded today include new seasons of S.W.A.T. Exiles (Sony Television) and Love Come Softly. Untitled Florida project (Netflix), Untitled DET Project 51 (Disney Entertainment Television) and Untitled Amazon project (Amazon) are the final three awardees.
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
