Can Hollywood film and TV production make a comeback?
When I sit down on Mondays to write this newsletter, I check the weekly data on film and…
LAPD suspends use of Flock surveillance cameras over privacy issues
The Los Angeles Police Department on Saturday stopped working with a surveillance technology company over concerns about the…
Our predictions for the summer box office
It’s been about a month into the all-important summer box office season, and already, there is a noticeable…
How the Warner Bros. deal has divided Hollywood
The pitched battle for Warner Bros. took yet another turn Monday night as Paramount Skydance enhanced its bid…
Women directors are remain scarce in Hollywood. This mentorship program aims to change that
Six years ago, Ally Pankiw got her first big TV breakthrough: She directed the first season of the…
Here are some of the key Hollywood storylines to watch in 2026
It’s been a turbulent year in Hollywood, to say the least. 2025 began with the devastating fires in…
UC nurses cancel strike plans after reaching deal with university
A planned labor strike by University of California nurses has been called off after the university system and…
What the steady drumbeat of layoffs means for Hollywood workers
The cuts in Hollywood just keep coming, following a sadly familiar script. Last week it was Paramount, which…
‘Lord of the Rings’ star Sean Astin elected SAG-AFTRA president
Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists on Friday elected “The Lord of the Rings” actor…