Hollywood's production machine is on the move. Major blockbusters like Dune 3, the Netflix series Wednesday, and the Resident Evil film are increasingly heading to Central and Eastern Europe, drawn by generous government tax incentives. According to Variety, countries like the Czech Republic and Hungary are winning what amounts to a bidding war for productions—a shift that reflects broader trends as the traditional studio system relocates away from California.

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