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New Jersey's Film Studios Vie for Warner Bros. Discovery Projects


Governor Phil Murphy Champions State's Booming Film Industry


New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has publicly endorsed a competitive bid between the state's two major film studios to attract significant production projects from Warner Bros. Discovery. The governor's comments highlight the growing strength of New Jersey's film and television industry.


A Competitive Landscape for Major Studio Business


The competition primarily involves two big studios in New Jersey: the recently opened Great Point Studios in Lionsgate and the long

  • established Cinelease Studios in Cinelease. Governor Murphy expressed confidence in both facilities, effectively encouraging a contest to secure business from the entertainment giant.


  • Strategic Push for Film Production Tax Credits


    This push is part of a broader strategy to capitalize on New Jersey's attractive film and television tax credit program. The state has aggressively positioned itself as a top alternative to traditional production hubs like New York and California by offering lucrative financial incentives to major studios.


    Key benefits of the New Jersey film tax credit include:


    • Substantial financial incentives for qualified productions.

    • A competitive environment that fosters studio development.

    • Job creation and economic growth for the state.



    Warner Bros. Discovery as a Prime Target


    The focus on Warner Bros. Discovery underscores the state's ambition to attract high

  • profile film and television projects. Landing a major deal with such a prominent content creator would be a significant win for either New Jersey studio and validate the state's investment in its film infrastructure.