Bradley Hope

While Hollywood battles post-strike fatigue, the UK has quietly become the world's hottest production market with £5.6B in spending and new tax credits offering 40% cash back on indie films. We decode why savvy U.S. producers are racing to Britain – and why this window won't last forever.

UK production hit £5.6B in 2024 (+31%), led by global spend. Domestic commissioning fell, creating a feast-or-famine market. Tax breaks, Netflix investment, and studio demand shape the landscape. We map key risks, financing shifts, and near-term plays across scripted and unscripted.

Intro Good morning and welcome to the Monday Jumpstart edition of Hollywood Signal, our quick-hit industry intelligence drop crafted for filmmakers, producers, writers, execs and development teams. No gossip, all actionable insight – just the stats, buyer cues and market moves you need now. As always, we’re here to cut

Hollywood’s IP radar is lighting up with a dozen freshly-launched stories across books, long-form articles, podcasts, and international projects. In the past ~45 days, new novels are breaking out via TikTok and book clubs, deep-dive articles are prompting adaptation buzz.

Welcome to Hollywood Signal — Issue #1 This isn’t your manager’s gossip rag. Hollywood Signal exists for people who make things — filmmakers, writers, producers, execs, and the crew who keep the industry moving. We cut the noise and surface what matters: mandates, money, and market logic. All signal, no

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