Hollywood production falls below strike levels

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Inside: RIP Liam Payne, reality TV's franchise problem, an intereview Jessica Williams, Charli XCX at the Forum and more
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Hollywood production falls below strike levels as reality TV takes massive hit Click to view images

Production levels in the Greater Los Angeles area in the third quarter of 2024 were 5% lower than they were during the strikes, according to FilmLA.

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Franchises took over reality TV. Now they threaten its success Click to view images

Like the Marvel Cinematic Universe or scripted series with countless spin-offs, reality TV has become more reliant on proven franchises as the industry becomes more risk-averse.

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Liam Payne, veteran of One Direction, dies in fall from balcony of Buenos Aires hotel Click to view images

Liam Payne has died at age 31. The British singer-songwriter, formerly with the boy band One Direction, fell from the balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires.

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Jessica Williams is ready for the unexpected, even on the 405 Freeway Click to view images

The actor reflects on living in L.A., her love of ceramics and her starring role in Apple TV+'s "Shrinking," now in its second season — while battling traffic.

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Review: Charli XCX broke through with 'Brat' memes. At the Forum, she proved her staying power Click to view images

After Charli XCX helped to define a "Brat" summer (and a presidential campaign) with her lime-green ode to hard partying and messy relationships, she arrives in L.A. for two nights at the Kia Forum.

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His Palme d'Or may change things, but for now, he can still go to the movies in L.A. Click to view images

Director Sean Baker loves Los Angeles moviegoing. We interviewed him at Gardena Cinema about "Anora," his brassy romantic comedy that should be a breakout.

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Julian Casablancas on the Voidz, the Strokes and which way he'll (probably) vote Click to view images

Ahead of a show with his band the Voidz at L.A.'s Orpheum Theatre, Julian Casablancas talks about the intersection of music and politics.

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