From a nobody with a camera to the most powerful mogul in Hollywood — build the studio that rules the box office. Greenlight blockbusters, sign superstar talent, raise your studio lot from the ground up, and turn a small operation into a legendary cinematic empire. Hollywood: Movie Studio Tycoon is a deep studio-management simulation where every creative and business decision shapes your legacy. BUILD & EXPAND YOUR STUDIO LOT - Construct your studio one building at a time — sound stages, backlots, editing suites, and more - Unlock specialized sets, from small-town streets to medieval castles and futuristic cities - Every building you own opens up what — and how much — you can shoot - Manage upkeep and grow from a single stage into a sprawling movie empire CREATE BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES - Develop films across 12 genres and over 100 subgenres — from Action Comedy to Psychological Thriller - Hire writers, directors, cinematographers, and composers - Cast the right talent for every role, from rising stars to global A-list icons - Steer screenplays, production budgets, marketing campaigns, and release strategy NEGOTIATE LIKE A HOLLYWOOD EXECUTIVE - Make offers to top actors and filmmakers — then handle counter-offers, salary demands, and their agents - Match the right star type to each role for maximum impact - Build relationships with the industry's power players - Watch your deals make headlines and move your studio's reputation PLAN PRODUCTIONS & MASTER THE MONEY - Pitch budgets to your board and secure investor funding - Schedule your shoots across your stages and backlots - Survive on-set events, delays, and scandals as cameras roll - Track weekly box office, audience trends, and detailed financial reports A LIVING HOLLYWOOD PRESS - Six industry newspapers cover YOUR studio: casting coups, on-set scandals, trailer buzz, and box-office verdicts - Watch a surprise hit ignite a genre gold rush — or a rival's mega-flop poison a genre for years - Hype is a weapon: build anticipation before release, then survive the reviews COMPETE FOR PRESTIGE & GLORY - Go head-to-head with rival studios that release their own films, chase the same stars, and fight for the same audiences - Win awards season and earn critical acclaim - Launch billion-dollar franchises, sequels, and cinematic universes - Cash in with merchandise and licensing deals on your biggest hits BUILT FOR TYCOON FANS A premium experience designed for depth, realism, and long-term progression — decades of strategic gameplay, talent who rise from unknowns to superstars, and a box office simulation driven by cast, genre, marketing, and timing. No ads. No pay-to-win. No waiting timers. Pay once, own the whole studio. Welcome to Hollywood. Your studio. Your movies. Your legacy.

- Buzz added (keep track of your production's popularity) - monthly financial overview added - some balancing - bug fixes (sliders work better now)

- iPad support added - Fixed a problem with the UI on small screens - Some improvements - Crash fixes

HOT FIX

- Music & Sounds - UI & Visual Improvements - Game Balancing - Crash Fixes

- Balancing in review system - Small improvements - Crash fix

- Fixed a bug that caused incorrect cash flow display for films with investor participation - Small improvements

Hotfix for a crash that occurs in newer iOS versions

What's New in 1.1 - Talent Negotiations: Make salary offers to stars and directors. Handle counter-offers strategically - but each negotiation round increases the risk they'll walk away! - Board Budget System: Pitch your movie budgets to the studio board. Request increases for bigger productions, but deliver results or face the consequences. - Industry News: Major talent signings and rejections now make headlines. See your deals covered by Variety, Hollywood Insider, and more. - Visual Refresh - Balancing & Bugs

Some UI improvements and fixes

Bugfixes & Balancing