formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
A bill realizing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ambitions to enlarge the state’s cap on its incentives program from $330 million a year easily passed the state Assembly and Senate. Source: Hollywood Production: CA Legislators Pass $750M Tax Credit Cap
Twenty years ago, Ang Lee’s drama about the love between two male sheep herders was finally released after a long struggle to get it made. It was a watershed moment for gay representation that balanced playing by Hollywood’s rules and … Continued
Items ranged from video cameras and guitars to taxidermy deer heads, props from Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive – and the director’s personal coffee machine. Source: David Lynch’s belongings fetch $4.25m at auction, including scripts for unfinished film | David … Continued
In the last of our miniseries, we look at how Hollywood has become a franchise machine. But in a sea of superheroes and sequels, there is still room for cinematic artistry. Source: The Guide #196: How blockbusters, streaming and risk-averse … Continued
A coalition of workers is calling for “meaningful changes” to nonprofit FilmLA, a go-between for filmmakers and the city, and if those asks aren’t met they’re looking for its license to not be renewed. Source: L.A. Production Insiders Voice Frustration … Continued
Universal’s live-action remake “How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the top of the China box office over the June 13–15 weekend, opening with RMB79.7 million ($11.1 million), according to Artisan Gateway. Source: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Flies … Continued