Las Vegas Studio Proposal Backed by Sony and Warner Bros. Dies in Nevada Legislature

A bid to establish a movie studio in Las Vegas, backed by Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., and Howard Hughes Holdings, faced defeat as the Nevada Legislature couldn’t approve its $95 million annual subsidy. The plan, codenamed AB 238, passed in the Assembly but stalled in the Senate due to conflicting priorities and cuts to other crucial state initiatives. A rival proposal by UNLV ultimately won limited support in the Senate despite strong backing from UNLV’s partners. The rivalry highlighted a growing tension over funding for entertainment projects in one of the nation’s most vibrant movie hubs, with stakeholders weighing job creation against broader budget constraints.