Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed a measure into law that expands the Film Production Services Tax Credit to include talk shows, contests and game shows. The legislation was part of an omnibus economic development bill that also included incentives for quantum computing development and redevelopment zones across the state.
So where will the money actually go? Blogs are replacing talk shows, the “Price is Right “ crowd is slowly fading into oblivion and kids are getting their gaming jones on their phones/ on line and contests ( other than professional sports) are also losing their appeal. I’m willing to bet the numbers for the Olympics, more accessible on media than ever, pale in comparison to years past when half the world had no means to watch them.
So where will the money actually go? Blogs are replacing talk shows, the “Price is Right “ crowd is slowly fading into oblivion and kids are getting their gaming jones on their phones/ on line and contests ( other than professional sports) are also losing their appeal. I’m willing to bet the numbers for the Olympics, more accessible on media than ever, pale in comparison to years past when half the world had no means to watch them.