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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 June 23-27."
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# [This Week's Handful of Must-See Headlines](https://blog.castandcrew.com/weekof-june23)

 Written by [Cast&Crew](https://blog.castandcrew.com/author/castcrew) | 06/27/2025

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Los Angeles

FilmLA Contract Renewed Amid Calls for Reform   
The LA Board of Public Works unanimously renewed FilmLA’s contract for five years, calling for greater transparency, stakeholder input, and reforms by 2026. While FilmLA pledged to collaborate, critics say the renewal lacked proper review, underscoring persistent concerns over permitting delays. 

 

International

Asia-Pacific’s Screen Industry Faces Digital Shakeup   
As revenue growth slows, the Asia-Pacific screen industry is shifting from traditional TV to premium VOD, social video, and creator-led content. By 2030, it’s projected to hit $175B, fueled by smartphones, connected TVs, and the rise of local platforms and creators. 

 

**Production Incentives**

**Texas Boosts Film Incentives to $300M**   
Texas has committed $300 million every two years for the next decade to its film incentive program, aiming to rival states like Georgia and New Mexico and keep Texas-set productions shooting at home. 

 

Unions

**WGA East Secures First Contract With Story Syndicate**   
After nearly two years of talks, WGA East has ratified its first contract with Story Syndicate, winning minimum pay, healthcare, and rest protections for its 30-member unit—a milestone for unionizing nonfiction production.

 

Musicals

**Library of Congress Acquires Sondheim Archive**   
The Library of Congress has acquired Stephen Sondheim’s archive—about 5,000 items including manuscripts, lyric drafts, and rare personal materials from classics like *Company*, *Sweeney Todd*, and *Into the Woods*. 

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