Legendary buys out China’s Wanda ownership stake
Film and TV production company Legendary Entertainment has bought out the remaining 50% stake owned by Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group, signifying a coda to China’s once-lofty hopes of becoming a…
The ‘Baby Reindeer’ case against Netflix could hinge on one line: ‘This is a true story’
The ‘Baby Reindeer’ case against Netflix could hinge on one line: ‘This is a true story’ Tag: california news | www.latimes.com
Hollywood veterans grapple with mentoring next generation
This spring, applicants vying for a spot in the Art Directors Guild’s Production Design Initiative — a program that offers mentorship and on-the-job training to future production designers and art…
FilmLA urges bigger tax credits amid Hollywood woes
FilmLA, the organization that handles film permits and tracks on-location production in the Los Angeles area, is urging California to expand its movie and TV tax incentive program to mitigate…
Shari Redstone backs ‘CBS Mornings’ host over Coates interview
Paramount Global’s non-executive chair Shari Redstone publicly broke with the CBS News management team over its handling of a controversial interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates about Israel that has roiled…
Disneyland Resort increases prices on most theme park tickets
The Happiest Place on Earth is getting a little more expensive. Starting Wednesday, Anaheim’s Disneyland Resort is increasing pricing on most of its park tickets for attendees 10 and older.…
CBS News employees rattled after Tony Dokoupil interview of Ta-Nehisi Coates
“CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil will not face any further repercussions over his controversial interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates about Israel, according to an executive familiar with the matter who…
NBC’s ‘Dateline’ adds Blayne Alexander to its true crime crew
NBC News correspondent Blayne Alexander is returning from maternity leave this week for a full-time role on “Dateline,” the network’s long-running and seemingly ubiquitous true crime program. After experiencing the…
‘Joker 2’ box office falls far short of the original
“Joker: Folie à Deux” is a box office dud. Warner Bros. Pictures’ comic book sequel stumbled to first place at the domestic box office this weekend, grossing a weak $40…
Disney faces class action lawsuit over employee data breach
Walt Disney Co. has been hit with a class action lawsuit accusing the Burbank-based entertainment giant of negligence, breach of implied contract and other misconduct in connection with a massive…