When Hollywood’s Major Studios Threatened to Leave California — For Florida

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter

What happened

A Democratic Socialist was running for California governor and the studio chiefs balked and said they'd pack up their moving trucks and leave.

They were bluffing in 1934.

Key facts

  • They were bluffing in 1934.
  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:15:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

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  1. When Hollywood’s Major Studios Threatened to Leave California — For Florida

  2. Editors Guild Praises California’s New Post-Production Tax Credit Law As “Historic”

Sources

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