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Film producer says 'Made in America' movies can help revive Hollywood's struggling industry
A Hollywood executive who spent nearly two decades helping American studios break into China's film market now says the industry has become too dependent on Beijing — and says his latest movie shows how things can turn around. Chris Fenton…
Hollywood directors reach tentative 4-year deal with studios and streamers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood directors on Tuesday reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with studios and streaming services. The deal struck between the Directors Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television…
Inside India newsletter: Hollywood is debating AI. India's filmmakers are embracing it
Filmmakers are using generative AI to make streaming and movie content in India. JioStar, a JV between Reliance and Walt Disney, created a 100-episode series using generative AI. Some of the most popular AI tools are Seedance, Minimax, Google…
Abortion 'severely stigmatized' in Hollywood with 'dangerously misleading distortions,' new doc claims
A new documentary called 'Hollywood Does Abortion' asserted that abortion has been 'severely stigmatized' by the entertainment industry until recently. The movie, which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival on Sunday, is described as diving into how…
Can One of These Guys Save Hollywood?
In late April, as the race for California governor was heating up, Steve Hilton and his advisers at their Huntington Beach headquarters were in a quandary. They wanted to show they were serious about saving Hollywood. But what could be done that…
Hollywood Studios Hope for Movie Home Runs With MLB Tie-In
Cannes Lions is where the biggest ideas take center stage. Join ADWEEK for must-see conversations, top industry leaders, and the moments everyone will be talking about. What do New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, San Diego Padres pitcher…
Why Hollywood's Unions Didn't Put Up a Fight With Studios This Year
What a difference three years makes. While 2023 marked the spiciest year in recent memory for Hollywood labor, with two major unions going on strike for more than 100 days each, 2026 was perhaps the sleepiest. On Tuesday evening, to little fanfare…
New restaurants opening soon in Hollywood
Take a look at what's opening around Hollywood this year: ☕️ Milieu Cafe, an orange-and-blue cafe, will serve tea, coffee, wine and beer, according to its Instagram bio. It's unclear when it is opening, although its Instagram post…
Supernatural': Ex-Gay Hollywood Insider Becket Cook Reveals 2 Women Were Pivotal to His Salvation
Former gay atheist Becket Cook has revealed many details about his remarkable journey toward freedom in Christ, showing how God can use anyone, anywhere to plant a seed that can lead others into the Kingdom of God. Over the past few years, his…
Abbie Cornish Compares Jane Campion, Ridley Scott & Zach Snyder; Talks Hollywood Size Pressures - Taormina
Australian actress Abbie Cornish took to the stage at the Taormina Film Festival on Thursday for a discussion on her career featuring Palme d'Or contender Bright Star, Oscar winner Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and crime thrillers Jack…
1301 Project leads Hollywood development news
Here's the latest development news from in and around Hollywood: ✅ The Hollywood Planning and Development Board approved the design and site plan of a new four-story, 27-unit project at 2323 Polk Street. 🏗️ The Hollywood City…
Hollywood's Road Trip: Where to Stay Along America's Most Cinematic Highway
It's official: The U.S. is entering a road trip renaissance. According to a recent study, 71 percent of Americans plan to drive on their next vacation, and nearly two-thirds say they won't go more than five hours without stopping at a hotel. To…
The telltale sign Meghan Markle is being shunned by Hollywood after awkward feud
Meghan Markle continues to be shunned by Hollywood Despite living just 90-odd miles from Hollywood, Meghan Markle 's efforts to crack the city's social circles continue to fall flat. You can count the number of LA events she and her husband, Prince…
Hollywood Fringe Festival is here, with hundreds of live and scintillating shows
Hollywood Fringe Festival June 11-28, 2026 Hundreds of musical, comedic, dramatic, solo, cabaret, and a kaleidoscope of theatrical performances will pop up at venues around Hollywood and Los Angeles Shows may be free or ticketed; check the site of…
Flik Founders Brennan Erbz and Stafford Schlitt on Hollywood's AI Future
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping every corner of business and culture, Flik is positioning itself as something far more ambitious than another AI tool. Founded by Stafford Schlitt and Brennan Erbz, the rapidly growing platform…
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