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title: This Week's Handful of Must-See Headlines
description: "So much news, so little time. Take five with our #FridayFive. Don't miss the top headlines from February 24-28."
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# [This Week's Handful of Must-See Headlines](https://blog.castandcrew.com/fridayfive_february24)

 Written by [Cast&Crew](https://blog.castandcrew.com/author/castcrew) | 02/28/2025

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**TV**

**European TV Buyers: What They're Looking for in 2025**   
At the London TV Screenings and MIP London, top European buyers focused on premium dramas, crime series, and emotional storytelling. Facing budget cuts, they’re adapting with flexible rights deals, co-productions, and strategic acquisitions. 

 

**Production Incetnives**

**California Legislation: Updating Tax Program To Stay Competitive **   
California may expand its film and TV tax incentives, aiming to attract diverse productions amid rising competition. Proposed changes include a higher cap and revised eligibility criteria. 

 

International

**Europe's Industry Investments: €120 Million by 2025**   
The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested €25M in IPR.VC's Fund III, backing European film and TV. The goal: attract more investors to hit €120M by March 2025. 

 

**Unions**

**New Developmental Agreement: Actors’ Equity, Broadway League End Strike**   
Actors' Equity has ratified a five-year deal after an eight-month strike, securing an 8% pay increase and more preproduction time for stag

 

**Video Games**

**Game Recovery: Study Reveals $17.5 Billion Investment in 2024**   
The video game industry recovered in 2024 with $17.5 billion in investments, up 39% from last year. Optimism for 2025 grows as major companies plan further investments. 

 

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