Latest in How California legislators aim to sweeten film tax credits for Hollywood
Sort by
361 items
-
AI was enemy No 1 during the Hollywood strikes, now it's being used in Oscar-winning films
Tech companies say AI will make productions cheaper and faster - but many in Hollywood think it will replace their jobs.BBC News - 1d -
Runway Gen-4 solves AI video’s biggest problem: character consistency across scenes
Runway's new Gen-4 AI creates consistent characters across entire videos from a single reference image, challenging OpenAI's viral Ghibli trend and potentially transforming how Hollywood makes films.VentureBeat - 12h -
Undiagnosed entertainment: how Hollywood awkwardly dodges autism
Eccentric, blunt-speaking characters who present as being on the spectrum are everywhere on our screens – but why are their creators so reluctant to state it openly?. I received my autism diagnosis ...The Guardian - 22h -
Coyote vs Acme: $70m Looney Tunes film to be released after being canned by Warner Bros
Live-action animated film starring John Cena and Will Forte will hit cinemas in 2026, after it was controversially shelved in favour of a $30m tax write-down. For once, things are working out for ...The Guardian - 8h -
The Game That Showed How Hollywood Cash Has Super-Charged Wrexham
The Welsh club has a $34.5 million turnover under Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, which dwarfs that of the team they beat on Saturday.The New York Times - 1d -
Derrick White credits Draymond Green for life-changing moment in '23 Finals
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White detailed how Warriors forward Draymond Green changed his life on the court.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Government to table law overriding sentencing rules after 'two-tier' justice row
The new legislation comes in response to a row over how ethnic minority offenders should be sentenced.BBC News - 1d -
Oliver Stone to testify at John F Kennedy assassination hearing
The director, whose film JFK has been derided by historians for suggesting the CIA had a role in the killing, will speak to task force aiming ‘to get to the bottom of this mystery’. Film director ...The Guardian - 18h -
Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of UK immigration scammers
An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.BBC News - 1d -
Screen Time: How Gender Diversity Boosts Box Office Profits
A new report indicates that gender-balanced films outearn male-dominated movies.Inc. - 2d -
Richard Norton, stunt veteran who sparred with Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan, dies at 75
Richard Norton, a veteran stunt performer and martial artist whose credits include 'The Suicide Squad' and 'The Octagon,' has died. James Gunn says 'the film world will be a less vibrant place ...Los Angeles Times - 10h -
Twitter: Breaking the Bird review – how all the hate speech flooded in
This film shows how a ‘hallucinogenically optimistic’ vision descended into the hellscape we know today. Young, confident men really should not rule the internet …. It turns out that Mike Judge’s ...The Guardian - 11h -
Silver Fire in California Prompts Evacuations
Efforts to battle the 1,250-acre fire in eastern California were complicated by strong winds, which were expected to continue through Monday.The New York Times - 17h -
.jpg)
4 Best Tax Services (2025), Tested and Reviewed
I’m filing my 2024 taxes with nine different documents across three states. I tested popular tax services to see which best helped me untangle my tax mess.Wired - 1d -
Credit card expert: I used 100,000 points to take my mom and grandma on a 'once in a lifetime' trip to Iceland—here's exactly how I did it
The Points Guy's Daisy Hernandez used points she racked up on a card she opened in January 2024 to pay for a multigenerational trip.CNBC - 1d -
Gregory Nava on how his 1997 film 'Selena' has stood the test of time
Director Gregory Nava talks about his iconic biopic, which the late singer's husband, Chris Perez, considers the Selena 'bible.'Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Barclays’ private credit partner struggles to raise new funds
Tie-up with AGL Credit Management launched last year with $1bn from Adia but has attracted little money sinceFinancial Times - 4h -
AMC bets on premium screens as Hollywood slate boasts big blockbuster titles
Hollywood’s blockbuster slate is heating up, and AMC Entertainment is increasing the number of its premium screens to meet demand.NBC News - 14h -
AMC bets on premium screens as Hollywood slate boasts big blockbuster titles
Hollywood's blockbuster slate is heating up and AMC Entertainment is growing its quantity of premium screens to meet demand.CNBC - 15h -
How to watch Manchester City vs Leicester live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction
Manchester City aim to keep their UEFA Champions League qualification hopes strong by sending Leicester City closer to relegation on Thursday at the Etihad Stadium.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
'Number One on the Call Sheet' celebrates Hollywood's Black A-listers
Many documentaries explore the relationship between Black Americans and Hollywood, but “Number One on the Call Sheet” looks squarely at the heights of Black success.NBC News - 23h -
As Trump readies reciprocal tariffs, economists say 'value-added taxes' aren't a trade barrier
"Value-added taxes" are a common type of consumption tax used worldwide. They don't create a trade disadvantage for the U.S., economists said.CNBC - 13h -
Sundance Film Festival moving to Boulder
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.CBS News - 4d -
Supreme Court appears swayed by Catholic charity group’s tax exemption bid
The Supreme Court on Monday seemed swayed by a Catholic charity group’s bid for tax relief in Wisconsin in a case that could drastically alter eligibility for religious tax exemptions. A Wisconsin ...The Hill - 15h -
Supreme Court Leans Toward Catholic Charity in Tax Case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court had ruled that the group’s activities in serving the state’s poor were not religious enough to qualify for a tax exemption.The New York Times - 13h -
Journalist Graydon Carter: ‘If there was another 9/11 this week, I don’t think the world would rush to support us’
The former Vanity Fair editor on how #MeToo changed Hollywood, what Christopher Hitchens would make of the US today, and the value of a handkerchief. Graydon Carter, 75, is a Canadian-born ...The Guardian - 1d -
Bloom or bust? Superbloom spectacle eludes California after dry winter
Riot of native wildflowers that enthralled visitors in the past several years have failed to sprout due to too little rain. It’s one of the best known rites of spring in California : extraordinary ...The Guardian - 1d -
Tax Tips for Those Who Haven’t Filed Their 2024 Returns
Despite the turmoil at the I.R.S., tax returns are still due on April 15. And, yes, there are still options for lowering last year’s taxable income.The New York Times - 3d -
Supreme Court hears Catholic groups' claim for religious tax exemption
The case arises from Wisconsin, where officials said groups linked to the Catholic Church could not obtain a religious exemption from the state's unemployment assistance tax.NBC News - 22h -
Delta Air Lines Just Made a Surprising Offer to Southwest Customers, and It’s the Smartest Idea I’ve Seen Yet
The airline is sweetening the deal for Southwest customers who switch to Delta.Inc. - 20h -
Nintendo highlights Today app by dropping Legend of Zelda film date there
Nintendo proved the value of its new Today news app by revealing the planned release date of The Legend of Zelda film there.VentureBeat - 3d -
California wildfires left behind 9 billion pounds of toxic ash and debris | 60 Minutes
After the wildfires ravaged homes in Los Angeles, California, cleanup crews faced a new challenge: electric car batteries that can explode when damaged.CBS News - 1d -
Silver Fire breaks out in central California and explodes to over 1,000 acres in a day
A vegetation fire erupted in central California over the weekend, quickly spreading to over 1,000 acres in a day and prompting evacuations in multiple counties.NBC News - 19h -
HS SPORTS PODCAST: Amaya Monacelli joins Film Room Episode 33
North Pocono’s Amaya Monacellihttps://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hcd97vxxc7s8bgcu/Merged_03_31_25_15_39_42-x9av26-Optimized.mp3 Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 33, The Times-Tribune ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Sony reveals Beatles cast, will release all four films in April 2028
Sony Pictures will release four films about the Beatles — one about each band member — in April 2028, the studio announced Monday at the CinemaCon trade conference.Los Angeles Times - 4h -
Lib Dems aim to become 'party of Middle England'
Sir Ed Davey says they're vying for votes in Tory-run council areas, in his local election launch.BBC News - 21h -
Trump Takes Aim at Smithsonian, Wading Into Race and Biology
His executive order faulted an exhibit which “promotes the view that race is not a biological reality but a social construct,” a widely held position in the scientific community.The New York Times - 9h -
Military families are 'making a mistake' if they skip this tax-free retirement account, advisor says
Members of the U.S. armed forces qualify for special tax breaks, which can offer unique financial planning opportunities, experts say. Here's what to know.CNBC - 15h -
USC continues to pursue one of California's best prospects
Winning the Kodi Greene recruiting battle would be a major achievement for USC football if the Trojans can pull it off.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Chelsea find loophole to report pre-tax profit and rival fans will be angry – but it’s all within the rules
Chelsea’s owners have found a loophole and have been able to report a pre-tax profit in their finances this year, which will anger many.But by doing this, they will comply with PSR rules and also ...Yahoo Sports - 2h
