Sony Pictures Entertainment to cut hundreds of film and TV jobs

Inside: Mr.‍ Wash's Compton exhibition; L.‍A.‍ Phil's new conductor-in-residence; beloved pop culture gallery closes.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT April 8, 2026 | View in browser Entertainment Sony Pictures Entertainment to cut hundreds of film and TV jobs Under the new leadership of CEO Ravi Ahuja, Sony Pictures Entertainment will emphasize franchises and next-gen content. With these changes, the company plans to lay off a few hundred employees across its film, TV and corporate divisions. Read More ADVERTISEMENT A $15 million Compton arts center is in the works thanks to this formerly incarcerated painter “The City of Compton: Then & Now,” an exhibition by Compton artist Fulton Leroy Washington — known as Mr. Wash — opened late last month. It’s part of the formerly incarcerated artist’s efforts to raise $15 million for a community arts hub. Read More This beloved pop culture art gallery in L.A. is closing after 20 years — is AI to blame? Dubbed “the first pop culture-focused art gallery in the world,” Gallery 1988 is closing after more than 20 years. The small storefront specialized in official licensed art exhibits for franchises and TV shows including “Lost,” and “Star Wars.” Read More ADVERTISEMENT 13 desert side quests to check out beyond Coachella Explore the desert beyond the festivals. From kitschy roadside stops like Forever Marilyn to full-on attractions, here’s where to go when you’re stuck in traffic. Read More Anna Handler to become the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s conductor-in-residence Anna Handler, a rapidly rising young conductor, will be given the new title of conductor-in-residence for the next three seasons. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Puppeteer James Ortiz on becoming Rocky, the adorable alien in ‘Project Hail Mary’ Released in March, the new sci-fi flick “Project Hail Mary” features Puerto Rican puppeteer James Ortiz, who stars opposite Ryan Gosling. Read More Country star Ray Stevens is recovering after breaking his neck in a fall Country star Ray Stevens was rushed to the hospital Sunday after breaking his neck ahead of the release of his new album, “Favorites Old & New.” Read More Wireless Festival canceled after U.K. denies Ye a visa Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday that “Kanye West should never have been invited to headline Wireless.” Read More Judge allows ‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul to have supervised visits with son At a Tuesday hearing, a judge ruled that Taylor Frankie Paul would be allowed to have supervised visits with her youngest son, whom she shares with ex Dakota Mortensen. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com