An agent described his recent visit to a major LA studio lot to walking through a ghost town.

That has led to a slew of departures, including FoxsMasterChefrelocating to Australia after 14 seasons in Los Angeles.

Unscripted series are eligible for tax credits in both of their new home countries.

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Syndicated shows face even more headwinds from the challenging economics of the eroding syndication marketplace.

FremantlesFamily Feudstalwart also moved to Georgia, which offers tax incentives.

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