Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is betting big on Shreveport, and the state of Louisiana is backing him, The Center Square writes.  Jackson’s production company, G-Unit Film Television, has secured a cooperative endeavor agreement with Louisiana Economic Development tied to a $124 million plan to transform downtown Shreveport into a film and entertainment hub.  Under the performance-based deal, the state will reimburse up to $50 million, while G-Unit commits $74 million toward redeveloping three venues, including renovations of the former Stageworks and Millennium Studios campuses, now rebranded as G-Stage and G-Unit Studios.  The project also includes construction of the G-Dome, a dome-style event venue owned by Jackson’s company.  State officials say the agreement includes five-year production targets and oversight by newly formed economic development entities. Supporters argue the investment could create a “Hollywood South” effect in northwest Louisiana, generating sustained spending, local hiring, and spillover activity for hotels, restaurants and other businesses across the region.  Read the full story.  ...read more read less