California Pumps $342 Million Into 52 Films, Including ‘Jumanji’ and ‘Heat 2,’ in Bid to Jumpstart Big-Budget Production

California’s $750 million Film and Television Tax Credit Program is starting to pay off, with 52 film projects selected to receive tax credits. Among the projects are a third “Jumanji” movie, Michael Mann’s “Heat 2,” and a film starring Kim Kardashian and directed by Eva Longoria. These projects are projected to bring $1.4 billion into the state’s economy and employ thousands of cast and crew. Governor Newsom and the California Film Commission are optimistic about the future of storytelling in the state, despite some concerns about restrictions on the tax credits.