IATSE Local 490

01/12/2026

Netflix to pay additional bonuses to all crew if Film does well with this production.

The streaming giant agreed to pay the entire production crew of the pair’s new movie a bonus if the film performs well on the service.

01/10/2026

Something for the HMU dept:

Her press-on nails in the movie tell a deeper story.

01/09/2026

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/wes-anderson-fine-art-exhibits-1236461269/

With a pair of high-profile exhibits drawing crowds in Europe, the director puts his inimitable aesthetic on display.

01/04/2026

https://deadline.com/2026/01/box-office-avatar-fire-and-ash-2026-first-weekend-1236660722/

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' has a shot at crossing $300M at the U.S. box office during the first weekend of 2026.

01/02/2026

https://www.sctimes.com/story/news/politics/2025/10/07/st-cloud-film-ordinance-aims-to-boost-local-economy-attract-movies/86552739007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z119999p115850c115850d00----v119999&gca-ft=201&gca-ds=sophi

St. Cloud wants to attract commercial film productions, such as movies. Other Minnesota cities, like Duluth, saw an economic boost from the industry.

12/29/2025

https://www.startribune.com/mn-landscape-film-tax-incentives-storytelling/601540444

"Our state is a blank canvas for filmmakers, especially up North, where the gorgeous vistas we often take for granted have yet to appear in movies," Aaron Brown writes.

12/28/2025

12/19/2025

https://deadline.com/2025/12/the-gun-on-second-street-crew-strike-iatse-west-virginia-1236652575/

Crew members on the set of the crime drama The Gun on Second Street allege the production will not engage with their desire to unionize

12/17/2025

https://www.cined.com/arri-reaffirms-commitment-to-lighting-and-camera-systems-full-roadmap-for-2026-munich-consolidation-underway/

ARRI reaffirms commitment to lighting and cameras with 2026 roadmap, Munich consolidation following 150 job cuts and facility closures.

12/16/2025

The next Solidarity Sunday will be on Dec. 28th 7pm at Grumpy's!

12/13/2025

https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2025/11/05/inside-the-state-office-working-to-make-minnesota-a-moviemaking-hotspot

The Explore Minnesota Film office is scouting locations across the state to help filmmakers bring their movies to life.