Union Showdown Disrupts Filming of ‘Cipher’ in Kentucky A major IATSE strike has disrupted the filming of Cipher, an upcoming thriller starring Terrence Howard and Joel […]
Hollywood Producer and Trump Ambassador Plan Architect Eyes Domestic Expansion Steven Paul, the seasoned producer behind hit titles like Ghost Rider and Baby
A Wake-Up Call from the Milken Institute California, long considered the heart of the global entertainment industry, is at a
A Global Initiative to Fuse Cinema with Technology In an era where technology continuously reshapes creative industries, the AI/VR Motion Picture
A major legal battle is brewing between two entertainment industry titans as Disney sues YouTube over the controversial hiring of veteran executive
RedBird Capital Partners has finalized an in-principle agreement to acquire The Telegraph Media Group, marking a significant £500 million ($673
Legacy Brands Make a Comeback as Streaming Enters a New Era The streaming wars of the past decade have been
Mayor Bass Signs Executive Order to Boost On-Location Shooting in Los Angeles In a bold move to reclaim Los Angeles’
When Afterburn was first announced, the post-apocalyptic treasure-hunt thriller looked like the next cult classic: Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson on
Netflix’s May 2025 upfront wasn’t just another content sizzle-reel; it was a turning point. The company unveiled Netflix generative-AI ads, a
When Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) jolted the industry by re-attaching “HBO” to its flagship streamer in May 2025, social feeds
When CNBC reported that “a Warner Bros Discovery split is moving closer”, it confirmed what Wall Street and Hollywood insiders have
The Nickelodeon SAG-AFTRA deal announced this week isn’t just another routine contract renewal. It is a three-year blueprint that could set the
California is poised to more than double its Film & TV tax-credit cap from $330 million to $750 million a year. Governor
Writers Guild West Member Julie Bush and the Strike Discipline Vote: What Happened, Why It Matters, and What Comes Next
When Governor Kathy Hochul signed New York’s $237 billion budget last week, one headline grabbed every line-producer’s attention: the state’s Film
President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to impose tariffs on films produced abroad has elicited a measured but supportive response from
Actor-producer, newly installed as Trump ambassador Jon Voight to Hollywood, has broken his public silence with a 12-point framework designed
For seventy-five years Hollywood has chased cheaper currencies and location rebates outside the United States. A new proposal for Hollywood
Big-ticket talent, boutique release slates, and a $1-billion annual loss: Inside the paradox of Cupertino’s Hollywood outpost. When Martin Scorsese
Oscar winner taps “special ambassador” title from Trump, but insiders aren’t sure the White House—or Hollywood—will bite. Jon Voight has
A new study says California’s share of hit cartoons has fallen 40% since 2010 as studios chase richer tax credits
Dozens of “surgical” cuts follow creation of new SpinCo and C-suite reshuffle. NBCUniversal has begun a round of NBCUniversal layoffs
Source – THR Council backs sweeping study of fees, policing, and parking to keep cameras rolling. Los Angeles’ City Council
Quick-Look Facts Item Detail Focus WGAW staff unionization Bargaining unit size 110 employees Recognition method Voluntary (card-check) Union home Pacific
As Hollywood productions decamp to Atlanta, London, Vancouver, and beyond—lured by generous tax incentives—the Hollywood production environmental impact quietly escalates.
SOURCE – THR Nearly two years after the landmark 148-day Writers Guild of America strike, employees of WGA West are
Amid headlines of shrinking theatrical windows, sagging box-office receipts, and production migration out of Los Angeles, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos
In a passionate guest column for The Hollywood Reporter, acclaimed director Peter Kosminsky—best known for Wolf Hall and The Mirror and the
At the Los Angeles premiere of The Accountant 2, actor‑director Ben Affleck didn’t mince words about the California production crisis. Interviewed
