Television star and production company head Rachel Cannon wants Oklahoma to become a go-to destination for television sitcom productions. And she's championing a bill that can help turn that dream into a reality. She spoke with us about her bold plan.
The Oklahoma City Council approved a contract for a demolition company to tear down Prairie Surf Studios, paving the way for the creation of a new Paycom Center where the Oklahoma City Thunder will play.
The Filmed in Oklahoma Act has generated over $531 million in direct economic impact for the state since it was signed into law in 2021.
Rachel Cannon, an Oklahoma native who co-starred in the hit television sitcom Fresh Off the Boat, is launching a new entertainment company that aims to develop live-audience sitcoms in Oklahoma.
Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell and state leaders participated in a lengthy panel discussion, exploring the rise of the state's entertainment industry and how Oklahoma can become a top destination for major movie and television productions.
The Cherokee Nation came together to celebrate the expansion of its growing film studio operation, cutting the ribbon on a second soundstage at the Cherokee Film Studios campus in Owasso.
Prairie Surf Studios is hitting its stride, housing both major Hollywood film and television productions as well as smaller productions from talented Oklahoma documentarians who have important stories to tell.
Film and television productions are creating large numbers of jobs and bringing significant revenue into Oklahoma.
