ATLANTA - Georgia's film and TV industries have taken a beating over the past few years.

Streaming, the pandemic, Hollywood strikes, and rising labor costs have dimmed the lights on many sets.

Entertainment giant Marvel pulled the plug on most of its productions in Georgia, relocating shooting to countries like the U.K. that offer lucrative incentives.

What they're saying:

"What we're experiencing is a general downturn in the industry across the state and actually, across the world," said Darius Evans, President of Georgia Production Partnership.

The end of the Marvel blockbuster boom has stung. Georgia's film and TV spending dropped nearly 50 percent in three years.

"Marvel has had some effect on the industry here in Georgia. But the downturn is a lot bigger than just Georgia and

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