Baby Yoda gets a tax break

Upcoming "Star Wars" film "The Mandalorian & Grogu" will receive a $21.8 million tax credit to film in California, the California Film Commission announced.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment February 27, 2024 Disney's 'Mandalorian & Grogu' to shoot in California thanks to huge tax credit Upcoming "Star Wars" film "The Mandalorian & Grogu" will receive a $21.8 million tax credit to film in California, the California Film Commission announced. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT FBI analyst describes damage to Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' gun in armorer criminal trial An FBI analyst testified Monday that Alec Baldwin's "Rust" prop gun was functioning when he received it. Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial will begin with jury selection July 9. SHARE       READ MORE Chris Gauthier, 'Once Upon a Time' and 'Eureka' character actor, dies at 48 Actor Chris Gauthier, who appeared in ABC's "Once Upon a Time" and the CW's "Smallville," has died at 48. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT One of the protesters disrupting the 2024 Spirit Awards was a previous winner Among those protesting at Sunday's Spirit Awards was filmmaker Merawi Gerima, who won the John Cassavetes prize for his film "Residue" in 2021. SHARE       READ MORE Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin are 'permanently' leaving California for Florida After Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin announced their impending move to Florida, they received some support from Casey DeSantis, the state's first lady. SHARE       READ MORE Review: 'Shogun' is an epic remake that focuses on feudal Japanese politics over romantic drama FX and Hulu's limited series "Shōgun," based on James Clavell's novel about feudal Japan, is full of physical and personal conflicts reminiscent of "Game of Thrones." SHARE       READ MORE After PGA Awards win, the Oscar for best picture is 'Oppenheimer's' to lose "Oppenheimer" has now swept the Producers, Directors and Screen Actors Guild awards, establishing it as the overwhelming favorite to win best picture. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW