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Film Production Growing in New Jersey

Mon, 03/18/2024 - 09:59 -- Nick Dager

The film industry in New Jersey employed more than 8,500 people throughout 2023 – and that number is on the rise. Netflix is investing $1 billion to build its East Coast flagship production studio at Fort Monmouth, creating 1,500 industry jobs. Lionsgate is building a major studio in Newark, and 1888 Studios, the largest ground-up movie studio complex in North America, will soon call Bayonne home. It’s expected that by 2026, the motion picture industry in the state will amount to $1 billion per year and, by 2035, the industry will cross the multi-billion-dollar threshold. In recent years, the state has played host to a number of successful film and TV productions. According to the Motion Picture Association, New Jersey has seen $2.15 billion in wages through the film industry since 2020 – with more than 19,000 jobs created in the larger motion picture and television industry, including indirect and induced impact on local vendors. I recently spoke, via email, with Tim Sullivan, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to get a sense of what lies ahead for his state in film and television production. Here is that conversation.

Blu Digital Group Opens Montreal Facility

Mon, 03/18/2024 - 09:36 -- Nick Dager

The Blu Digital Group, a provider of media and entertainment digital media services and software, has opened operations in Montreal, Québec. "We are thrilled to establish our presence in Montreal, a strategic move that underscores our commitment to global expansion and our dedication to providing comprehensive media services," said Paulette Pantoja, CEO of Blu Digital Group.

Joseph Quinn to Receive CinemaCon Breakthrough Performer of the Year Award

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:23 -- Nick Dager

Joseph Quinn will receive this year’s CinemaCon Breakthrough Performer of the Year Award, Mitch Neuhauser, managing director of CinemaCon, announced today. CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, will be held April 8-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Quinn will be presented with this special honor at the Big Screen Achievement Awards ceremony taking place on the evening of Thursday, April 11, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and hosted by official presenting sponsor The Coca-Cola Company.

Cinema Remains Top Attention-Getter

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:53 -- Nick Dager

Cinema advertising leader National Cinemedia has announced its new offerings for the 2024-25 upfront, providing brands with full-funnel solutions to reach sought-after audiences, including programmatic buying and self-serve automation. NCM is also leveraging its data-driven approach and deep understanding of moviegoers to provide business outcome guarantees for select advertisers in their upfront deals, ensuring a return on their ad spend. In addition to these industry-firsts, NCM released the findings from its second attention study, reaffirming cinema as the number one platform for attention.

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