Hollywood insiders have expressed concerns that Los Angeles may become the "next Detroit" due to a significant decline in TV and film productions driven by rising housing costs and competition from other states attracting celebrities. At a recent town hall, industry leaders urged for tax incentives to revive the state's entertainment production. The urgent call for action aims to prevent a deeper erosion of California's film and TV industry, which has already seen an exodus of talent and heavy production losses.
"This is not hyperbole to say that if we don't act, the California film and TV industry will become the next Detroit auto," said producer Noelle Stehman.
"Amid a sharp rise in the number of celebrities moving out of L.A. to places like Texas and Florida, industry workers have now raised the alarm about the stark decline in the number of entertainment projects being carried out in Hollywood and throughout California."
"While many entertainment executives live in Los Angeles, state Sen. Ben Allen said this will do little to help the city retain the lion's share of productions if housing costs in the city are high."
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