New York is giving California some serious competition for the top state in film and television production, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Golden State held on to the No. 1 spot, bringing in $1.76 billion compared to New York's $1.61 billion, the outlet reported, citing ProdPro's recently released quarterly snapshot. But spending was up a mere 17 percent in California vs. an 87 percent spike in New York, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
"Bulked up soundstage infrastructure, a large crewmember union base, easier access to neighboring Tri-State locations are all adding up for New York," the outlet reported.
"… New York also has what all states covet, and what California has been losing: scripted TV shows that run for seasons and seasons, often in the same soundstages."
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