Vol. 8 – September 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018 REVIEW

AN UPDATE FROM MOTION PICTURE, LIVE PERFORMANCE, SOUND RECORDING & DIGITAL INTERACTIVE MEDIA

[PG. 2] [PG. 3] [PG. 6] Entertainment Announcements and Entertainment Vitals - Motion Picture Economic and Payroll Impacts Upcoming Business Development and Live Performance Opportunities

Vol. 8 – September 2018 ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAVE THE DATE – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AMERICAN FILM MARKET LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA DATES: Oct. 31 – Nov. 7, 2018

CONTACT: Chris Stelly – [email protected] / 225.342.5555

On November 4, 2018, from 5:15-7:30 p.m., LED and OEID will again host a business development opportunity scheduled around the largest independent film market in the world. “Save the Date” has been sent and a formal invitation is forthcoming. If interested in partnering, contact Chris Stelly.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2nd STATEWIDE ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT: Sponsorship Packages are scheduled to go out October 1, 2018.

Thursday, March 28, 2019

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Vol. 8 – September 2018 ENTERTAINMENT VITALS

MOTION PICTURE

CURRENT PRODUCTION ACTIVITY

PRODUCTION NAME PRODUCTION TYPE LOCATION EST. LA SPEND EST. LA PAYROLL NCIS:New Orleans (S5) TV Series New Orleans $86.1M $45.0M Cloak & Dagger (S2) TV Series New Orleans $30.5M $13.5M On Becoming a God in TV Series New Orleans TBD TBD Central Florida (S1) Tell Me Your Secrets (S1) TV Series New Orleans $34.7M $13.6M Avalanche Feature Film Baton Rouge $1.8M $0.6M 1973 Feature Film Baton Rouge $5.8M $3.8M Queen Sugar (S3) TV Series New Orleans $33.7M $13.5M The Purge (S1) TV Series New Orleans $20.8M $16.0M You Might Be the Killer Feature Film Lafayette $1.2M $0.4M Walkaway Joe Feature Film New Orleans $1.8M $0.9M The Secret Feature Film New Orleans $5.8M $2.1M Power Feature Film New Orleans TBD TBD Body Cam Feature Film New Orleans $7.0M $3.1M

PRODUCTION SPOTLIGHT – SCRIPTED EPISODIC CONTENT + LOUISIANA Netflix, Hulu, Marvel, CBS, TBS, Warner Brothers, and the list goes on for recurring series in Louisiana. As part of the enhancements to the motion picture incentive program enacted in July of 2017, Louisiana strategically focused on scripted episodic content. Thus far, we have seen 4 complete seasons of NCIS: New Orleans; 3 seasons of Queen Sugar, 2 seasons of Claws, the premier season of The First (airing September 14 on Hulu) and more, all call Louisiana their home. Currently, NCIS: New Orleans is filming their EST. LA. SPEND* EST. LA.PAYROLL EST. TOTAL JOBS** fifth season, Cloak & Dagger preparing for their second season and two other brand new series in $205.8M+ $101.6M+ 1425+ production now. There’s much more on the way!! With a longer production period (anywhere from 8-10 months), scripted episodic content provides high- *estimates based on applications received for production spotlight episodic projects; subject to change paying jobs for Louisiana residents for longer periods of **jobs include estimated production hires in Louisiana for production spotlight episodic projects; subject to change time.

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Vol. 8 – September 2018 ENTERTAINMENT VITALS CONT’D

LIVE PERFORMANCE

VENUE EXPENDITURE BREAKDOWN

2018

PRODUCTION VENUE/CITY VENUE REVENUE RENTAL DAYS

New Orleans Opera Association Mahalia Jackson Theater / $129,500 185 (18-19 Season) New Orleans

New Orleans Ballet (18-19 Mahalia Jackson Theater / $97,500 170 Season) New Orleans

Marvel Universe Live Smoothie King Center/ New $361,000 12 Orleans

2017

PRODUCTION VENUE/CITY VENUE REVENUE RENTAL DAYS

Cirque du Soleil’s Ovo Lake Charles Civic $ 130,600 46 Center/Lake Charles

Cirque du Soleil’s Ovo Baton Rouge River $ 23,400 7 Center/Baton Rouge

Marvel Universe Live Smoothie King Center/New $ 45,500 13 Orleans

New Orleans Ballet (’17-’18 Mahalia Jackson $ 93,400 206 Season) Theatre/New Orleans

New Orleans Opera (’17-’18 Mahalia Jackson $ 147,700 201 Season) Theatre/New Orleans

Janet Jackson World Tour Cajundome/Lafayette $ 145,000 13

Escape to Margaritaville Saenger/New Orleans $ 70,000 35

Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal Cajundome/Lafayette $ 140,100 21

TOTAL $1,383,700 909

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Vol. 8 – September 2018

CHANGE IS IN THE AIR

As Autumn approaches in South Louisiana, the winds of change are blowing through the Live Performance and Music Industry Development division in Louisiana Entertainment.

Louisiana Economic Development and Louisiana Entertainment bids farewell to Mr. Philip Mann who is departing the State of Louisiana to serve as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Alabama Center for the Arts, in Decatur, Alabama. For the past 10 years, Philip has served with distinction and led the state’s efforts to build a robust live performance and music industry. Philp’s hard work was instramental in attracting several internationally known acts to Louisiana such as Cirque du Soleil and George Straight. Escape to Margaritaville launched at the Saenger Theatre & several Louisiana not-for-profit organizations have been able to continue providing quality entertainment and great jobs for the residents of this state. We wish Philip all the best for his future success.

At the same time, we welcome Mrs. Lacey Chataignier as she has been promoted to oversee the Live Performance and Music Industry Developent division. Lacey has been with Louisiana Entertainment for the past six years and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role. The seamless transition will also ensure that Louisiana will not miss a beat. Please join us in congratulating Lacey.

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Vol. 8 – September 2018 ECONOMIC & PAYROLL IMPACTS

MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION CERTIFIED MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION* Calendar Active Estimated LA Estimated Year Applications Spending LA Resident Calendar Year Actual LA LA Resident Payroll Spend Payroll

2018 (YTD) 48 $340.1M $180.3M 2018 (YTD) $242.3M $72.8M 2017 89 $668.4M $332.6M 2017 $337.6M $106.4M 2016 92 $365.5M $184.4M 2016 $893.0M $223.5M 2015 115 $1,047.9M $374.4M 2015 $863.5M $188.5M

LIVE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTION CERTIFIED LIVE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTION*

Calendar Active Estimated Estimated Year Applications LA Spending LA Resident Calendar Year Actual LA LA Resident Spend Payroll Payroll 2018 (YTD) 10 $15.1M $7.5M 2018 (YTD) $6.8M $1.7M 2017 $17.8M $4.4M 2017 17 $24.8M $9.9M 2016 $6.15M $1.1M 2016 9 $10.8M $4.8M 2015 $14.9M $1.3M 2015 6 $18.9M $3.4M

DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION CERTIFIED DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION* Calendar Active Est. LA Est. LA Calendar Year Actual LA Actual LA Year Applications Spending Resident Spend Resident Payroll Payroll

2018 (YTD) 32 $238.8M $233.2M 2018 (YTD) $55.8M $52.7M 2017 24 $33.6M $33.1M 2017 $52.1M $49.2M 2016 36 $129.0M $127.6M 2016 $13.1M $11.7M 2015 208 $470.0M $469.5M 2015 $42.3M $39.7M

SOUND RECORDING PRODUCTION CERTIFIED SOUND RECORDING PRODUCTION* Calendar Year Active Est. LA Spending Calendar Year Actual LA Spend Applications 2018 (YTD) $48,000 2018 (YTD) 7 $480,000 2017 8 $500,000 2017 $270,000 2016 6 $230,000 2016 $515,000 2015 16 $870,000 2015 $1,480,000 *Data based on final certifications

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