California's push to ban technology used for 'ghost guns' finds unlikely foe in Hollywood

Movie prop makers are among the groups pushing back against a proposed California bill that would require 3-D printers to ...

California tests its antitrust muscle in Hollywood

A new legal challenge from state Attorney General Rob Bonta seeks to block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery ...
Los Angeles Times

California’s filming exodus leaves Hollywood’s essential workforce sidelined

Hollywood’s essential workers are ready to work after nearly half a year of overlapping work stoppages from last year’s writers’ and actors’ strikes. However, many of them are struggling to find jobs ...
The Hollywood Reporter

At “Stay in L.A.” Rally, Working Hollywood Fights to Improve Incentives for Southern California’s Signature Industry

A lineup of labor leaders, policymakers and industry workers called for expanded tax perks for projects shooting in the state at the Sunday event: "Make Hollywood Hollywood again!" By Katie Kilkenny ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Fade Out, California? The Make or Break Moment to Keep Film and TV Shoots From Fleeing the State

The numbers for on-location shoot days in L.A. have never been more depressing, but the state's boosters say help — in the form of those $750 million in tax incentives — is just kicking in, give it ...
New York Post

To save Hollywood, create simple tax credits — and let stars qualify

The production exodus we’re experiencing from California is not a mystery. It is a rational, predictable response to a policy environment that has consistently underdelivered. That’s what I can tell ...
The Verge

Hollywood is coming out in force for California’s AI safety bill

As Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision looms, SAG-AFTRA members leverage star power to push for SB 1047’s passage. As Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision looms, SAG-AFTRA members leverage star power to push ...
The New York Times

Democrats Cheer Hollywood Tax Breaks They Once Called ‘Corporate Welfare’

California politicians once derided a $50 million proposal by Arnold Schwarzenegger. With the support of unions, they’re now strongly backing a $750 million subsidy. By Laurel Rosenhall and Matt ...