'American Idol' Is Leaving California for Georgia
The relocation follows Georgia tax credits that can reach 30%, while California’s incentives still leave many unscripted shows ineligible.
- ABC's American Idol announced it is moving production from Los Angeles to the Atlanta area for its 25th season, seeking more generous tax incentives available in Georgia.
- Georgia offers a maximum 30% tax credit for qualifying productions, one factor driving the relocation as states compete aggressively for film and television projects and the jobs they generate.
- Other series including The Masked Singer and Shark Tank also relocated recently, while FilmLA reported television production activity in Los Angeles declined nearly 27% in the second quarter compared with a year earlier.
- Viewers can still watch American Idol as usual, according to industry reports, though the production shift will eliminate jobs for California-based crew members including camera operators, set builders, and support personnel.
- California leaders continue exploring ways to retain film and television jobs amid the exodus, as industry groups warn the state "continues to lose productions" to competitors offering larger tax incentives and lower costs.
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