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Why Creators Are Hollywood's Next Growth Engine
Featuring Rob Wade, CEO, Fox Entertainment, Billy Parks, Head of Fox Creator Studios, Fox Entertainment and, Christina Richardson, Creator, Director, Writer, and Executive Producer of “Besties”; Founder, C. Rich Media. The wall…
2026 Emmys: A Turning Point for Hollywood, or an Identity Crisis?
What was supposed to be a night of largely predictable winners turned into a night of surprises and broken records. HBO Max hits The Pitt and Hacks entered the 2026 Emmy Awards as the frontrunners, but a dark horse named Widow's Bay (Apple TV) came…
Congress and Hollywood tout economic study in push for federal film tax credit
The study's findings are based on the assumption that the incentive takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027, should Congress pass such legislation by the end of the year. MPA Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin is optimistic about that outcome, given President…
Inside the AI risk summit uniting Bernie Sanders, Steve Bannon and Hollywood
WASHINGTON — In a subterranean conference center blocks away from the White House, politicians, organizers, celebrities and AI experts gathered to discuss the trajectory of AI and chart out a “pro-human” future on Tuesday. We…
Free Fallin': Hollywood Takes Another Body Blow As American Idol Sings a Low Note
The story of Hollywood these days reads like a tearjerker movie script. Production has been fleeing for years, the once-humming studios are unnaturally quiet, and it's rare lately to come across a movie crew on the streets filming the next…
American Idol' Shakeup Will See Show Move From Hollywood to Georgia
After more than two decades in Tinseltown, American Idol is packing its bags. Production for the long-running show will move from Hollywood to Georgia, production and distribution company Fremantle confirmed to NBCLA. Fremantle is reportedly in…
AI Script Readers Are Giving Hollywood Writers Feedback - and Headaches
Ah, showbiz. The glitz! The glamour ! The dedicated, optimized AI tools creating a new economy built on the dreams of writers hoping for their big break! If that last line is unfamiliar territory, allow me to enlighten you. This might be one of the…
'American Idol' moving production out of Los Angeles in latest blow to Hollywood
“American Idol” is packing up Hollywood and heading across the country. The long-running singing competition is relocating its production from Los Angeles to the greater Atlanta area ahead of its milestone 25th season. Fremantle…
Cinelease Buys Two Quixote Divisions As It Scales Up Hollywood Studio Services
In a significant expansion, the Louis Dargenzio-owned production services supplier Cinelease has acquired the Grip & Lighting and Pro Supplies division assets from services firm Quixote. Quixote, part of the real estate giant Hudson Pacific (which…
Inside Amanda Seyfried's Quiet Life Away From Hollywood Amid Thomas Sadoski Breakup
Watch: Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski Break Up After 9 Years of Marriage As soon as life started speeding up for Amanda Seyfried, she was ready to slow down. Long before she became a mom to daughter Nina, 9, and son Thomas, 5, the Mamma Mia!
Jon Voight Explains What He's Up to as Trump's Special Ambassador to Hollywood
Jon Voight has taken many in the industry by surprise since President Trump named the 87-year-old a “ special ambassador ” to Hollywood in early 2025. Insiders didn't quite know what to expect from the actor, an Academy Award winner…
Hollywood's Next Revolution Will Be Independent, Say Aisha Tyler and Kirsten Vangsness
Aisha Tyler and Kirsten Vangsness agree: Hollywood's next creative revolution will come from outside the traditional studio system. “We have to make our own things,” Vangsness told IndieWire on the 2026 Emmys carpet. “It's nice…
Nolte: Democrat-Run Hollywood Snubs Racial Minorites at Emmys
It was a clean sweep for Whitey in every single Emmy acting category Monday night. Why is Democrat-run Hollywood so racist? Why does Democrat-run Hollywood hate black people, Hispanic people, Pacific Islander people, Asian people, Indian people…
Robert De Niro expected to play Dodgers legend Tommy Lasorda in upcoming Hollywood blockbuster
The legacy of Tommy Lasorda is expected to hit theaters in the near future, and it's believed to have one of Hollywood's finest playing the Hall of Fame Los Angeles Dodgers manager. Robert De Niro is in talks to play Lasorda in the upcoming film…
You're the Hottest Creator in Town. What's the Best Way to Work With Hollywood?
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… In this installment, we look at advice from top creators and creator industry experts on how to work with the TV and film industry. These days, you can't go a week without a headline about a new…
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