Fremantle Moves 'American Idol' Season 27 to Georgia as 30% Tax Credits Outshine California
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 17
Fremantle Moves 'American Idol' Season 27 to Georgia as 30% Tax Credits Outshine California
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 17
Summary
Fremantle confirmed Wednesday that “American Idol” will film its 27th season in Georgia, ending a long Hollywood run as it finalizes talks with an Atlanta-area studio complex.
Georgia’s appeal centers on a 20% base film and TV tax credit plus a possible 10% promotional uplift, while California’s incentive structure often excludes unscripted shows such as reality competitions.
Atlanta also offers large studio campuses, trained crew and a deep vendor network that lawyers and industry advisers say can handle a recurring live-performance production of “Idol’s” scale.
The move adds to pressure on California as other productions have left and Paramount’s CEO has threatened to shift headquarters and jobs out of state amid a $111 billion merger fight.