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LA Sound Stage Occupancy Drops Amid Production Challenges
1/27/2026
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Story summary
- Occupancy for Los Angeles sound stages fell to 63% in 2024, down from 69% in 2023.
- Hackman Capital Partners defaulted on a $1.1 billion mortgage for Radford Studio Center.
- Independent studios still struggle to find tenants amid soft demand.
- Fox is expanding its production slate.
- California's revamped film tax credits may spur local production.
