Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass proclaimed Tuesday that Hollywood is “turning a corner,” as production volume ticked up slightly in the first quarter of 2026 on the back of increased state subsidies. Bass, who is in a tough race for reelection, hailed the in... See more
The Writers Guild of America has ratified a four-year contract with the major studios, agreeing to significant cutbacks in the writers’ health plan. The guild’s members ratified the 2026 MBA with 90.38% (4,282) voting in favor, and 9.62% (456) voting no. ... See more
Harvey Weinstein ‘s lawyer faced a skeptical panel of appellate judges in Los Angeles on Thursday as she argued that his 2022 rape conviction should be overturned. Weinstein, 74, was sentenced to 16 years for raping an Italian model at the Mr. C Hotel nea... See more
“The Simpsons Movie 2 ” will be among the first animated films to receive funding from the state of California, getting $21.9 million from the state’s expanded production incentive program. The sequel is among 38 films — eight studio projects and 30 indep... See more
The largest crew union in Hollywood has endorsed Tom Steyer , the hedge fund founder whose anti-corporate rhetoric has attracted labor backing in the race for California governor. In making the announcement, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage ... See more
