Texas takes on Hollywood: Bigger, better and with conservative values
The opening scene unfolds onto a bird’s-eye view of a sedan making its way down a stretch of unmarked highway, as Woody Harrelson’s unmistakable drawl…
This is the rare bright spot in a tough Hollywood job market
Toni Gray’s phone is blowing up these days.The head of production at Dhar Mann Studios, which makes shows for YouTube and other online platforms, said…
Hollywood soundstage operators are reeling. Will state tax credits help?
The announcement last month that Occidental Studios would be put up for sale marked a historic turning point in a studio once used by Mary…
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: Cast, release date, who’s back, who’s not
A sequel? For spring? Groundbreaking.After 19 years and some mixed messages from the cast, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is officially in production and set…
Eight OPEC+ nations to boost crude oil production in August
A gas flame is seen in the desert at Khurais oil field, about 100 miles from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. File photo by Ali Haider/EPA July…
Pixar’s ‘Elio’ reportedly stripped of queer representation
The version of “Elio” that hit theaters on June 20 is not the same movie that Adrian Molina, the film’s original director, intended to put…
California’s film tax credit boost officially signed into law to lure back Hollywood jobs
Nine months ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged to more than double the annual amount of funds allocated to California’s film and television tax credit program.Flanked…
California lawmakers OK expanded $750-million film tax credit program
After weathering a pandemic, dual strikes and massive wildfires, Hollywood is finally getting a lifeline.California legislators voted Friday to more than double the amount allocated…
Historic film studio hits the market at top dollar as filming dips
One of the oldest movie studios in Los Angeles is up for sale, perhaps to the newest generation of content creators.The potential sale of Occidental…
48 films selected for California film and TV tax credit program
The latest round of California’s film and television tax credit program will provide government incentives to 48 upcoming projects, according to the California Film Commission.The…
‘Parade’ turns a miscarriage of justice into gripping musical drama
Leo Frank, the superintendent of a pencil factory in Georgia, was accused of murdering a young employee, 13-year-old Mary Phagan. His 1913 trial led to…
Judge denies Blake Lively’s ask to keep Taylor Swift texts private
Some of Blake Lively‘s text messages with friend Taylor Swift could be disclosed in court, in a recent development of the actor’s winding legal battle…
James Gunn says movie industry is dying because of unfinished scripts
James Gunn has his own theory about why the movie industry is “dying.” The filmmaker, screenwriter and co-head of DC Studios contends that the reason…
Emmy Roundtable: Writers talk runaway production, binge model
When you gather the creative minds behind six of the most entertaining and acclaimed shows of 2025, the conversation is destined for narrative intrigue. The…
Trump’s auto tariffs reignite concerns about GM’s future in South Korea
SEOUL — In South Korea, the Trump administration’s 25% tariff on imported cars has sent local automakers Hyundai and Kia scrambling to protect one of the country’s…
Hollywood’s chaotic week of Trump tariff talks ends on unclear note
It’s been a chaotic week in Hollywood.Less than a week ago, President Trump called for 100% tariffs on movies made outside the U.S., a move…
Ramaco’s CEO Says Surprise Rare Earth Discovery Sparks US Production
Chairman and CEO Randall Atkins sits down with Global Finance to discuss the company’s entry into the sector. When Nasdaq-listed, Kentucky-headquartered metallurgical coal developer Ramaco…
Hollywood’s reaction to Trump’s movie tariffs idea: Confusion, dread and a little hope
Hollywood executives scrambled Monday to interpret President Trump’s call for stiff tariffs on movies produced outside the U.S. — a bombshell proposal that would upend…
Aspiring screenwriters feel ‘cursed’ as Hollywood opportunities dry up
Since the start of the year, Brandy Hernandez has applied to nearly 200 entertainment jobs.The 22-year-old film school graduate, who works as a receptionist at…
Oil prices plunge to multi-year low as OPEC+ plans to accelerate production hikes
ADVERTISEMENTCrude oil prices plunged to a multi-year low following OPEC+’s decision to accelerate production hikes for June. During Monday’s Asian session, Brent futures slumped as…