Who better to cast as a last-action hero?
Some Sacramento Democrats hope to finally create meaty incentives for keeping film and TV productions in California, despite Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s hesitancy to strong-arm recalcitrance until the legislative process has terminated. But the actor-turned-pol is considered likely to sign any such legislation reaching his desk, and two bills are circulating. A sense of urgency on the issue runs high among those seeking to stanch the flow of runaway productions. Even as the Los Angeles area fights production flight to other locales, an amazing 32 other states have passed substantial tax credits in their own schemes to lure film and TV projects away from California. “Incentives absolutely could be helpful,” said Ed Brown, business agent for IATSE Local 44, which represents craft workers in studio prop operations. “We’re really being affected by a loss of jobs that traditionally have been located here in Southern California but which are being exported to other states. Our members are b
