Hollywood faces a challenging era as box office slumps and streaming shifts reshape the industry. Once seen as untouchable, the sector now seeks innovative strategies to reclaim its former glory.
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Netflix’s $82.7-billion acquisition of Warner Bros. marks a historic shift in Hollywood, combining major studios to reshape streaming, content creation, and industry competition in a landmark deal.
Renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead from apparent stab wounds in their Los Angeles home, authorities confirmed. Investigations are ongoing. NBC News will update with further details.
Wang Jianlin expands his Hollywood footprint through a major deal with Legendary Entertainment, strengthening his influence in the film industry and signaling increased Chinese investment in U.S. media.
Hollywood’s film and TV production faces a steep decline amid strikes, budget cuts, and shifting audience habits. Industry insiders warn this could signal a looming crisis in entertainment output.
The New York Times explores a shifting entertainment landscape, noting a growing sense that Hollywood’s dominance is fading. Streaming, global audiences, and new media are redefining how stories are told and consumed worldwide.
The Los Angeles Times highlights the profound impact of German émigrés on Classic Hollywood, celebrating their artistic and technical contributions that transformed U.S. cinema during Hollywood’s golden era.
“Without Hollywood, What Happens to Los Angeles?” (2023, The New York Times) explores the city’s potential economic and cultural shifts if the entertainment industry were to disappear, revealing deep ties between LA’s identity and Hollywood’s future.
As AI transforms filmmaking, Hollywood crews face uncertainty about their future roles. From digital doubles to scriptwriting, industry workers question what jobs remain in an AI-driven era.
Business Insider highlights 22 celebrities who have left Los Angeles, revealing their new hometowns and reasons for relocating. From seeking privacy to lifestyle changes, these moves mark a shift away from Hollywood’s spotlight.
Hollywood studios are navigating China’s strict censorship and market demands to maintain access to its lucrative audience, often altering content to align with Beijing’s preferences, reveals a Los Angeles Times report.
Hollywood creatives are calling on the government to strengthen copyright protections against AI infringements. The Los Angeles Times reports industry leaders fear unregulated AI threatens artists’ rights and livelihoods.
The AFI Conservatory in Los Angeles is widely acclaimed as the best film school in Hollywood. Renowned for its hands-on training and industry connections, it remains a top choice for aspiring filmmakers.
The recent L.A. fires have forced numerous Hollywood productions to halt, disrupting filming schedules and causing significant economic losses. Officials warn the impact on the entertainment industry could persist for weeks.
Los Angeles wildfires have surged into Hollywood, forcing authorities to order the evacuation of 100,000 residents. Firefighters battle aggressive flames amid dry conditions. Officials warn of ongoing risk.
Hollywood, once rooted in Los Angeles, has expanded beyond the city and now increasingly stretches across the U.S. With rising costs and new hubs forming, the industry is outgrowing both its birthplace and the nation.
Hollywood faces a sharp decline in jobs as studios grapple with shifting audience habits. The Los Angeles Times reports that changing viewer preferences and streaming dominance are key factors behind widespread industry layoffs.
A potential second Trump presidency could intensify Hollywood’s cultural and political clashes, impacting the entertainment industry with renewed debates over censorship, celebrity activism, and industry regulations.
China plans to cut the number of Hollywood films allowed for release, escalating tensions amid the ongoing trade war. The move aims to boost domestic productions and signals growing cultural protectionism, reports the Los Angeles Times.
Hollywood is cautiously resuming production, yet experts say the era of peak TV—marked by an unprecedented volume of shows—is unlikely to return. Industry shifts and streaming changes reshape the landscape.