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Claim Text: Some recent studies estimate that as much as 60 percent of live-action filming is now done outside the United States.
Simplified Text: According to some recent studies, as much as 60% of live-action filming is conducted outside the United States.
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Claim Maker: Some recent studies
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "statistic": "as much as 60 percent", "source_type": "Some recent studies" }
Subject Tags: Statistics Film Industry Industry Trend
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Created: September 25, 2026 at 3:01 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 25, 2026 at 3:01 AM (2 weeks ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/24/movies/film-tax-credit-congress-bill.html

A new bill in Congress proposes federal tax credits for film and TV production in the U.S., aiming to combat the exodus of filming overseas and revive the struggling industry. This initiative seeks to stack federal incentives on top of existing state subsidies.

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