formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Hollywood has long wielded both quiet and overt influence in the nation’s capital. The themes and stories in its films and TV shows can change popular culture and opinion, while the companies that produce those projects use their money and … Continued
Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Laura Friedman asked CEOs for specifics on how they will “preserve and expand good-paying film and television jobs in Los Angeles.” Source: Warner Bros. Merger: Legislators Ask for Employment Commitments
Local producers have cautiously welcomed the new government guidelines, which will require streamers and channels to invest at least 8 percent of their net local turnover in locally-made content. Source: Streamers, Networks Slam Proposed German quotas, investment demands
The Oscar nominee was taken into custody in Tehran for signing a statement condemning the actions of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khameni. Source: ‘It Was Just an Accident’ Screenwriter Arrested in Iran
Belfast City Council looks set to suspend its use of social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, following recent concerns over its AI tool Grok. Source: Belfast City Council set to suspend X use over AI deepfake concerns
Cameron joins an increasing exodus of film industry celebrities leaving the US, citing Trump’s second term in the White House as a key reason. Source: ‘Everybody’s at each other’s throats’: James Cameron says he has left the US permanently | … Continued