Dear Hollywood: Choose to film in Kansas

If studios are serious about protecting female cast and crew, and also in need of a place to film that looks like middle America, why not choose middle America.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment August 5, 2022 Column: Dear Hollywood: Next time, choose to film in Kansas Columnist Mary McNamara writes that instead of demanding protections in states with draconian abortion laws, showrunners should have a look at the state that just pushed back. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT HBO Max is merging with Discovery+, and not everyone is happy about that HBO Max will merge with Discovery+ to become one streaming service next year, and creators such as Issa Rae are concerned about the future of their shows. SHARE       READ MORE The man behind 'Beavis and Butt-Head' knows why his beloved dimwits endure Mike Judge has spent 30 years with the pair of horny metalheads, and although they helped define the 1990s, he's convinced they're as relevant today. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT How Issa Rae's hot new comedy perfected the social media aesthetic The team behind "Rap S—" explains the experimental process that helped them capture living with — and through — social media as never before. SHARE       READ MORE Commentary: A new 'Game of Thrones'-inspired exhibit at L.A.'s NHM is the worst kind of marketing The new "House of the Dragon" exhibit inspired by HBO Max's upcoming "Game of Thrones" prequel, opening at L.A.'s Natural History Museum this weekend, is an underwhelming promotional ploy. SHARE       READ MORE Review: It has its sharp moments, but 'Bodies Bodies Bodies' could use a few corpse corrections Maria Bakalova, Rachel Sennott and Pete Davidson lead a strong cast in a darkly comic thriller that tries to repackage Agatha Christie for Generation Z. SHARE       READ MORE Jennifer Coolidge has been a big deal for years; with an Emmy nod, she's starting to believe it Jennifer Coolidge is already a big star, but her first Emmy nomination, for "The White Lotus," is next-level. To her, that's both thrilling and scary. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US