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Hollywood Workforce Shrinks: 1,100 Jobs Cut in March as Broader Economy Grows
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Hollywood Workforce Shrinks: 1,100 Jobs Cut in March as Broader Economy Grows
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a decline in film and sound recording employment, dropping the sector's total workforce to 337,400.
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BUSINESS
Hollywood’s Big Shrink: Industry Jobs Plummet 30% Since 2022 Peak
A 'downward spiral' of production cuts, aggressive AI adoption, and tax-incentive shifts has wiped out 42,000 jobs in Los Angeles County alone.
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FILM
"They Will Kill You" Stalls With $5M Opening as Horror Fans Stay Home
Zazie Beetz and Patricia Arquette lead the new thriller, which landed in third place amid concerns of a crowded horror market.
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Zazie Beetz Is Too Likable: 'They Will Kill You' Tones Down Its 'Extreme' Violence
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Zazie Beetz Is Too Likable: 'They Will Kill You' Tones Down Its 'Extreme' Violence
Director Kirill Sokolov says test audiences were so distressed by the treatment of Beetz’s character that he had to scale back the horror movie's brutality.
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FILM
Kevin Costner and Jake Gyllenhaal Head Down Under for ‘Honeymoon with Harry’
Amazon MGM Studios sets an April 2026 production date for the new dramedy, which is expected to inject over $51 million into the Queensland economy.
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New Orleans Hits $200 Million Milestone as Film Boom Ignites the Big Easy
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New Orleans Hits $200 Million Milestone as Film Boom Ignites the Big Easy
Fueled by Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ and competitive tax incentives, the city's production industry is on track for a record-breaking 2026.
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Noah Wyle Warns Congress: Save Hollywood Jobs Before They Move Overseas
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Noah Wyle Warns Congress: Save Hollywood Jobs Before They Move Overseas
The actor joined Senator Adam Schiff in Burbank to address the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger and the urgent need for domestic film tax incentives.
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Lights, Camera, Layoffs: Hollywood Braces for a Massive Industry Contraction
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Lights, Camera, Layoffs: Hollywood Braces for a Massive Industry Contraction
Production days in L.A. drop by 33% as Paramount Global, Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery slash thousands of jobs to offset streaming losses.
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HBO Max’s ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Family Guy’ Spinoff Win Big in California’s $871M Tax Credit Boost
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HBO Max’s ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Family Guy’ Spinoff Win Big in California’s $871M Tax Credit Boost
The California Film Commission grants major incentives to 16 productions, marking the first time animation and reality TV join the program to fuel $1.3 billion in growth.
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Move Over, Malibu! New Jersey is Officially 'Hollywood East'
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Move Over, Malibu! New Jersey is Officially 'Hollywood East'
Major studios like Netflix and Lionsgate are flocking to the Garden State as production spending hits a record $833 million in 2024.
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Hollywood's Cold Front: Production Plummets as Studios Slash Jobs
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Hollywood's Cold Front: Production Plummets as Studios Slash Jobs
From Disney layoffs to an $800 million spending drop in Georgia, the industry faces an "existential" crunch following the 2023 strikes.
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Hollywood’s 'Unhappy Ending': Why Production Is Plummeting in 2024
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Hollywood’s 'Unhappy Ending': Why Production Is Plummeting in 2024
Major studios like Disney and Paramount face a stark new reality of job cuts, streaming losses, and a shift toward international tax havens.
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"Mandatory Disclosure": Academy Weighs New AI Rules for 2026 Oscars
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"Mandatory Disclosure": Academy Weighs New AI Rules for 2026 Oscars
As the 98th Academy Awards approach on March 15, 2026, the film industry faces a turning point regarding artificial intelligence in scriptwriting and visual effects.
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Aloha, Hollywood! Hawaii Sees Massive Film Boom with 'Jumanji 3' and Jason Momoa
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Aloha, Hollywood! Hawaii Sees Massive Film Boom with 'Jumanji 3' and Jason Momoa
Sony’s next 'Jumanji' sequel and Netflix’s 'Protecting Jared' lead a surge of major productions pumping millions into the Hawaiian economy.
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“AI Is a Power Tool”: E! Founder Larry Namer Defends Tech in Hollywood
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“AI Is a Power Tool”: E! Founder Larry Namer Defends Tech in Hollywood
While studios navigate strict new AI regulations from the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, Larry Namer argues the technology will amplify human creativity rather than replace it.
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Jason Momoa and Sony Lead Hollywood’s Massive Return to Hawaii
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Jason Momoa and Sony Lead Hollywood’s Massive Return to Hawaii
Production booms on Oʻahu as Netflix’s 'Protecting Jared' and Sony’s 'Jumanji 3' prepare to fuel the local economy and create hundreds of jobs.
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Musicians vs. Machines: AFM Rallies for AI Safeguards as Industry Fears Grow
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Musicians vs. Machines: AFM Rallies for AI Safeguards as Industry Fears Grow
The American Federation of Musicians takes on the AMPTP to secure streaming residuals and labor protections against AI-generated content.
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Regulators Sound Alarm on $111 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
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Regulators Sound Alarm on $111 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
The Department of Justice and California's Attorney General Rob Bonta are actively scrutinizing the proposed acquisition, citing concerns over market consolidation, consumer impact, and potential job
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‘Keep Hollywood Home’: LA Council Passes Massive Film Permit Overhaul
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‘Keep Hollywood Home’: LA Council Passes Massive Film Permit Overhaul
Councilmember Adrin Nazarian leads a unanimous vote to slash production costs and introduce free ‘micro-shoot’ permits as local filming hits historic lows.
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