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‘Obsession’ Producer Files Lawsuit Claiming She Was Cut Out of Profits Despite “Rescuing” Cut
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Trump Calls for Passage of Federal Film and TV Tax Incentive: “Let’s Get This Done!”
The bill already had bipartisan support, but Republican lawmakers especially seemed to be waiting to see if the President would support the idea.
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Sheri Herman, Former Executive at E! and American Cybercast, Dies at 71
She also worked at TCI for John Malone and at Access Entertainment Network before her career was cut short by a car accident.
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If You Prompt a Movie or Song Into Existence With AI, You Shouldn’t Be Able to Profit From It
"Politicians should back legislation to prevent prompted generative AI outputs from being copyrighted across film, TV and music. The foundation of human creativity is at stake," writes the Motion Picture Sound Editors president.
By David Barber
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The Sphere Is Adding Enhanced 4D Effects to ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Enhanced animatronic flying monkeys, new pyrotechnics, "Glinda Glitter" and scented apples will be added to the new version of the classic film.
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$10 Million in Funding Earmarked for CA Postproduction Tax Credit If Gov. Newsom Signs
AB 2319, which aims to lure more editing, sound mixing and other post work to the state, passed the state legislature on Sunday.
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Howard Stern Cuts SiriusXM Show to Once a Week, Inks HBO Max Deal for Streaming
The host will adapt his live SiriusXM show into a streamable episode for HBO Max.
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Alex Cooper’s Unwell Launches Reality Competition Sequel on YouTube
Unwell's second reality competition comes after the company received its first outside investment and amid increased attention.
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California Tries Offering Hollywood New Perks to Make Up for Catch in $750 Million Incentive Program
The legislation introduced Friday proposes to exempt indie productions from business tax credit caps and allow productions to monetize their refunds faster.
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New Operator of L.A.’s Bruin Theatre Says His Antisemitic Comments Are “Distractions From Reopening”
Independent exhibitor Rui Pereira has called Jews “sub human devils,” among other insults. Local Jewish groups are denouncing him.
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Pierce Thiot, Creative Executive at Maximum Effort, Dies at 40
He worked on some of the biggest and most culturally relevant brand campaigns in recent memory for the studio and marketing agency founded by Ryan Reynolds and George Dewey.
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Ina Garten Is a YouTuber Now
The cookbook author and 'Barefoot Contessa' host will launch an interview podcast called 'Happy Hour' in partnership with Vox Media.
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New York Post Inks First-Look Film and TV Deal to Mine Archives (Exclusive)
The pact with Crazy Legs Productions will see the Rupert Murdoch-owned tabloid develop movie, series, documentary and streaming projects based on its reporting and archives.
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As Quixote Sheds Studio Space, Producer Manny Halley Takes Over L.A. Lease
The 'True to the Game' producer, whose banner has a partnership with BET, is building a base in Pacoima.
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Former ESPN Host Sage Steele Signs With HeartRock Partners for Management (Exclusive)
Steele currently hosts 'The Sage Steele Show,' a weekly video podcast featuring athletes, entertainers, leaders, politicians and newsmakers as they sit for deep dives on various issues and topics.
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Anonymous Content Taps Former Imagine Exec Steve Shikiya as COO
Shikiya, who joins after a stint at North Road Company, spent almost a decade at Ron Howard and Brian Grazer's company. He's also worked for Endemol Shine, Fox, MGM, Disney, Universal and more.
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