Cinema News: Behind the stunning job losses in Hollywood

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June 16, 2024

Behind the stunning job losses in Hollywood: 'The audience has moved on'

After strikes by actors and writers last year, Los Angeles' entertainment economy is struggling to stage a comeback as production activity, employment and box office revenue are down.

Hollywood slowdown takes mental health toll as TV, movie jobs scarce. 'It wears on me'

The slow resumption of film and TV work after the Hollywood strikes is causing stress in the industry. Mental health professionals share how to cope.

She took over 'Bridgerton' as Colin and Penelope moved to the fore: 'The pressure was immense'

"Bridgerton" showrunner Jess Brownell discusses Season 3, the debate with Shonda Rhimes over Colin's virginity, Julie Andrews' fate as narrator and the visual changes coming to Season 4.

Why Shari Redstone went cold on a Paramount sale to Skydance

The mogul's stunning eleventh-hour reversal came after a financial deal had been reached with David Ellison's Skydance Media. For now, the storied media company will attempt to go it alone.

As streaming becomes more expensive, Tubi cashes in on the value of free

Subscription prices for Netflix, Disney+, Max and Peacock have crept up in the last year, and more consumers are turning to the free, ad-supported video-on-demand streaming service owned by Fox.

'Bad Boys' proves Black and Latino audiences could save Hollywood — if it lets them

"Bad Boys: Ride or Die" offers Hollywood a glimmer of hope amid box office woes — and a reminder that it neglects audiences of color at its peril.

'Kinds of Kindness' star Jesse Plemons opens up about losing weight and that 'Civil War' cameo

We sat down with the winner of Cannes' best actor prize to talk about his new movie with Yorgos Lanthimos, Hollywood's Ozempic craze and his unsettling turn in "Civil War."

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