July 29, 2009

Film Incentives killing CA

Studio Daily Blog » Confronting “Ran-Away” Production in California

But even the biggest budget films can make decisions to leave California based on relatively small amounts of money saved. Lemisch noted that she’s seen productions with a $45 million budget that go to Louisiana to get back $5 million. “They had to spend $2.5 additional to go there,” she said. “But they were still up $2.5 million and so they went.”
Glad to see these incentives are working for some states, but CA economy may be tanking because of it..

Apple Tablet

Apple's Tablet: The Story So Far - apple tablet - Gizmodo

With so many rumors about an Apple tablet buzzing around, it's hard to believe Apple wouldn't announce one this year. But what do we really know about this thing?

I've always thought a huge iPod Touch would be the bomb, plus, word is that all Touchs will have camera, mic, and speakers soon too. I think this really might help me get my dissertation done..