The reason for the behind the scenes drama with ABC’s Nashville is less about ratings and more about economics and Hollywood’s lust for tax breaks. The show struggled with a drop in viewers in its second season. However, two other factors contributed to
In the ongoing effort to recover jobs and production business in California a recent Los Angeles City Hall Meeting was held, with members of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Film Czar Office in attendance to discuss recommendations. However during the panel local business owners were
Following last month’s news that a Kermit Gosnell TV movie was rejected just a few weeks later Kickstarter, the crowdfunding website, temporarily blocked another pro-life film from being featured for public support. The second incident involves a film project entitled Stolen Moments.
The efforts by industry guilds to stem the steady loss of entertainment industry jobs are no longer focused primarily upon Canada’s success with luring movie and television productions. And with those problems a new powerhouse in film production has entered the arena.
Frozen actress Kristen Bell has become the latest celebrity to claim she does not pay enough to the beloved government. Joining Will Smith, Stephen King, and others in recent years who have proclaimed they want higher taxes, Bell displayed her willingness
Some in Hollywood continue to lobby the Golden State for what is commonly derided as a corporate bailout. The amount of film production taking place outside of California is approaching crisis levels as union groups and now high profile studio boss Harvey Weinstein
Throngs are taking to the streets in Venezuela demanding reforms while being met by violent government soldiers leading to civilian deaths. This is due to a populace tiring of oppression and economic strife, which started under President Hugo Chavez, a figured
Amid the continuing reality of entertainment business fleeing the Los Angeles area, and California in general, a consortium of Hollywood groups created a petition calling for targeted relief from government revenue collection. You read that correct–Hollywood wants more tax cuts. After decades
This past weekend Hollywood had it collective jaws drop when The Lego Movie debuted with $70 million at the box office. This result shows a shift in perception the movie experienced, as it was openly derided initially as an empty commercial enterprise. The
