Hollywood Jobs: Newsom Signs $10 Million Post-Production Tax Credit as California Battles Production Flight

California creates its first standalone incentive for editing, visual effects, sound and other post-production work as the state tries to compete with rival production hubs

LOS ANGELES | California is putting another $10 million behind its effort to keep Hollywood jobs at home.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2319, creating California's first standalone tax credit dedicated to post-production work as the state attempts to counter the migration of film and television jobs to competing states and overseas production centers.

The incentive is expected to launch with $10 million and will provide credits covering 35% to 50% of qualifying expenses for post-production work performed in California, including editing, sound, music, visual effects and finishing.

The size of the program is considerably smaller than what industry advocates originally sought. Supporters, including the Motion Picture Editors Guild and California Post Alliance, had pushed for $100 million.

Still, the measure changes an important part of California's incentive strategy: A movie or television production will not have to shoot in California to qualify for the standalone post-production credit.

That opens the door for projects filmed elsewhere to bring editing, visual effects and other finishing work back to California.

CALIFORNIA TARGETS POST-PRODUCTION JOB LOSSES

The legislation arrives as California faces increasingly aggressive competition for entertainment work from other states and countries.

Clemson Football: Tigers Erase 14-Point Deficit, Rally Past North Carolina 28-20 in ACC Opener

True freshman Tait Reynolds throws for 215 yards in his first start and Gideon Davidson rushes for 105 as Clemson closes on a 25-3 run to stun the Tar Heels at Memorial Stadium.

CLEMSON, S.C. | North Carolina controlled the first half. Clemson owned the finish.

The Tigers erased a 14-point deficit and scored 22 second-half points to rally past North Carolina 28-20 Saturday at Memorial Stadium in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams.

Clemson (2-1, 1-0 ACC) trailed 17-3 during the second quarter before closing the game on a 25-3 run. The Tigers took their first lead late in the fourth quarter on Gideon Davidson’s 8-yard touchdown run, then added an insurance score after a critical fourth-down stop.

North Carolina (2-1, 0-1) rushed for a season-high 214 yards and led 17-6 at halftime but could not sustain an offense that controlled the opening two quarters.

True freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds overcame a slow start and an interception in his first career start for Clemson, completing 20 of 29 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown.

Davidson rushed 16 times for 105 yards and a score.

Maryland Football: Virginia Tech Ends Terps’ 20-Game Nonconference Win Streak With 35-26 Victory

Malik Washington throws for 359 yards and three touchdowns and Chris Durr Jr. delivers a career night, but Maryland’s fourth-quarter rally falls short before a sellout crowd at SECU Stadium.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. | Maryland mounted a fourth-quarter comeback behind quarterback Malik Washington, but Virginia Tech had already done enough damage to end one of the longest active streaks in college football.

The Hokies defeated Maryland 35-26 Saturday night before a sellout crowd of 46,185 at SECU Stadium, handing the Terrapins their first loss of the season and ending their nation-leading 20-game nonconference winning streak.

Maryland (2-1) had not lost a nonconference game since 2019.

Washington completed 30 of 43 passes for 359 yards and three touchdowns, while Chris Durr Jr. caught 12 passes for 109 yards and two scores.

But Virginia Tech (3-0) generated 445 yards of offense and converted 10 of 16 third downs, repeatedly extending drives and keeping Maryland's defense on the field.

“Obviously a disappointing night for us,” Maryland coach Michael Locksley said. “I like the way the team kept fighting. We’ll learn from this one.”

Auburn Football: Tigers’ Late Rally Falls Short in 44-39 SEC-Opening Loss to Florida

Jaden Baugh rushes for 162 yards and three touchdowns as Florida withstands Byrum Brown and Auburn’s fourth-quarter comeback at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

AUBURN, Ala. | Auburn spent much of Saturday night trying to erase an early deficit. By the time the Tigers found their rhythm, Florida had built just enough cushion to survive.

Jaden Baugh rushed for 162 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries, including a 53-yard fourth-quarter score, and Florida held off Auburn 44-39 in the Southeastern Conference opener at sold-out Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Auburn (2-1, 0-1 SEC) trailed by 17 early in the fourth quarter before Byrum Brown led a furious comeback that twice pulled the Tigers within striking distance.

“The expectation here is to go win that game,” Auburn coach Alex Golesh said. “We’ve got to get better in all three phases.”

Florida (3-0, 1-0) took control immediately after halftime.

Leading 20-17, the Gators opened the third quarter with a 37-yard completion before Baugh broke loose for a 33-yard touchdown. Aaron Philo later connected with Dallas Wilson for a 20-yard score, pushing Florida’s advantage to 34-17.

Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Makes $8.8 Million in Previews, Sets Franchise Record

Zach Cregger’s reboot opens well above “Weapons” in previews as Sony’s video game adaptation eyes the biggest domestic debut in “Resident Evil” history

Sony’s “Resident Evil” is off to the strongest preview start in franchise history, collecting $8.8 million from Thursday screenings as director Zach Cregger’s reboot heads into its first full weekend in theaters.

The opening-night performance gives the R-rated horror film considerable momentum entering the weekend. Industry estimates have ranged from roughly $40 million to $50 million domestically, while stronger projections have moved north of $60 million following the preview results and positive early reception.

That would easily surpass the franchise’s domestic opening-weekend record.

“Resident Evil: Afterlife,” released in 2010, opened with about $26.6 million in North America before finishing with roughly $300 million worldwide. Cregger’s film has already established a new franchise record for previews.

The $8.8 million start is also significantly ahead of Cregger’s previous film, “Weapons,” which generated about $5.7 million from previews before opening to more than $43 million domestically.

That comparison matters for Sony.

Auburn Volleyball: Chambless, Havlicek Power Tigers Past Samford in Four Sets

Greer Chambless delivers 15 kills while Grace Havlicek posts a career-high 10 as Auburn withstands Samford’s third-set rally

AUBURN, Ala. | Greer Chambless had 15 kills and Grace Havlicek delivered a career-high 10 as Auburn defeated Samford in four sets, 25-18, 28-26, 20-25, 25-20.

Chambless hit .353 on 34 attacks, while Havlicek added seven blocks and six digs. Havlicek saved her best offensive stretch for the fourth set, recording six kills on eight attacks as the Tigers closed out the match.

Belle Patrick added 11 kills off the bench, giving Auburn four players with double-digit kills. Emily Keiran led the defense with a career-high 18 digs.

AUBURN TAKES CONTROL EARLY

Auburn jumped ahead 10-3 in the opening set behind consecutive kills from Chambless.

Samford cut the deficit to four, but Auburn capitalized on Bulldog errors and pulled ahead 20-15. Havlicek contributed a kill and a block as the Tigers finished on a 4-1 run for a 25-18 win.

Chambless had four kills in the opening set, while Reese Shugart added three kills, two blocks and two aces.

Samford responded with a 7-4 advantage early in the second before consecutive Chambless kills completed a 6-2 Auburn run and pushed the Tigers in front.

AUBURN SOCCER BLANKS OLE MISS 3-0 FOR FIRST SEC WIN

Tigers allow no shots on goal as Brown, Ivey and Husbands score in dominant SEC home victory

AUBURN, Ala. | Auburn held Ole Miss without a shot on goal and got goals from Gracie Brown, Grace Ivey and Kennedy Husbands in a 3-0 victory Friday night at the Auburn Soccer Complex.

The Tigers (5-1-3, 1-0-1 SEC) earned their first Southeastern Conference win of the season and posted their seventh shutout in nine matches.

“It’s a big three points with a clean sheet,” Auburn coach James Armstrong said. “We talked to the girls about having to earn the victory, and I think we did that tonight with our effort.”

AUBURN BUILDS EARLY LEAD

Brown opened the scoring with her second goal of the season, converting off a corner kick.

Ivey doubled the lead six minutes later, finishing a ball played in by Layla Sirdah. It marked the second straight meeting with Ole Miss in which the senior scored.

Auburn entered the match as one of eight teams nationally with at least 70 corner kicks this season and continued to make its set pieces count. The Tigers generated eight corners against the Rebels and scored twice from them.

Texas Women's Golf Closes Jackson T. Stephens Cup With Commanding 4-1 Win Over Oregon

Farah O’Keefe clinches the match after earning co-medalist honors as No. 3 Longhorns finish strong at PGA Frisco

FRISCO, Texas | No. 3 Texas women’s golf closed the Jackson T. Stephens Cup on a high note Wednesday, defeating No. 12 Oregon 4-1 in match play at PGA Frisco.

The Longhorns received victories from newcomer Isla McDonald-O’Brien, Selina Liao, Farah O’Keefe and freshman Amy Lee, delivering a convincing finish against a nationally ranked Oregon team.

O’Keefe provided the decisive point after entering the day as a co-medalist of the Jackson T. Stephens Cup. Facing a one-hole deficit through 16, she responded when Texas needed her most, squaring the match on No. 17 before making birdie on the 18th to earn a 1-up victory and clinch the match for the Longhorns.

Texas now turns its attention overseas, with the Longhorns scheduled to compete at the St. Andrews Links Collegiate in Scotland from Oct. 12-14.

Texas Men’s Golf Defeats Texas A&M To Win Jackson T. Stephens Cup

Derbez Torres, Bennett and freshman Harper deliver match-play victories as No. 12 Longhorns claim first team championship of 2026-27 season

FRISCO, Texas | Texas men’s golf turned a commanding stroke-play performance into a championship Wednesday, defeating in-state rival Texas A&M 3-1 in the title match of the Jackson T. Stephens Cup at PGA Frisco Fields Ranch East.

The No. 12 Longhorns received victories from juniors Eduardo Derbez Torres and Daniel Bennett and freshman Brooks Harper, whose 4-and-3 win over Wheaton Ennis delivered the championship-clinching point.

The victory gave Texas its first team title of the 2026-27 season and completed a tournament in which the Longhorns controlled both formats. Texas entered match play as the No. 1 seed after finishing the 54-hole stroke-play portion of the tournament with a 21-stroke advantage.

Bennett and fifth-year senior Matt Comegys also shared individual co-medalist honors after each finished stroke play at 9-under 207.

Derbez Torres puts Texas in front

Derbez Torres delivered the Longhorns' first point with a 4-and-2 victory over Texas A&M's Kris Kuvaas.

The match remained tied through the first three holes before Derbez Torres won No. 4 to take the lead. He remained 1-up until winning the 12th and then took control late, capturing Nos. 15 and 16 to close the match.