Hollywood Inc. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business Hollywood Inc. en-US Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:20 GMT This TV series about Jesus is making millions -- at the box office https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-19/despite-being-a-series-the-chosen-bet-big-on-theatrical-heres-why "The Chosen," a TV series about the life of Jesus Christ, has attracted Christians and non-churchgoers alike. Now in its fifth season, it has made a splash debuting on theatrical screens. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:20 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-19/despite-being-a-series-the-chosen-bet-big-on-theatrical-heres-why Netflix posts strong earnings despite economic headwinds https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-17/netflix-announces-first-quarter-results Some analysts believe Netflix will weather any pullback in the advertising market caused by global trade disputes. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:13:15 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-17/netflix-announces-first-quarter-results Disney's parks are its economic engine. Tariffs could put a damper on it https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-17/disney-relies-on-its-parks-to-generate-money-tariffs-could-jeopardize-this-part-of-the-company Already facing a new rival theme park in Orlando, Fla., Disney must now contend with a more difficult economic environment that could dampen attendance. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:11 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-17/disney-relies-on-its-parks-to-generate-money-tariffs-could-jeopardize-this-part-of-the-company CBS wins a temporary reprieve in 'Wheel of Fortune,' 'Jeopardy' fight with Sony https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-16/cbs-wins-a-temporary-reprieve-in-wheel-of-fortune-jeopardy-fight-with-sony Last week, a judge ruled that Sony Pictures Television could take over distribution of the lucrative game shows. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:48:37 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-16/cbs-wins-a-temporary-reprieve-in-wheel-of-fortune-jeopardy-fight-with-sony WGA bans writers from joining Martin Scorsese, Randall Emmett film project https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-16/wga-bans-martin-scorsese-randall-emmett-film-project The WGA warns writers against working on 'Wall of White,' a proposed film from Randall Emmett and the legendary filmmaker. Emmett says, 'We have every intention to settle this dispute in the coming weeks.' Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:11:09 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-16/wga-bans-martin-scorsese-randall-emmett-film-project Will Trump's tariffs crash TV's spring ad-selling party? https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-16/will-trumps-tariffs-crash-tvs-spring-ad-selling-party The timing of an economic downturn could lead to companies cutting their ad budgets. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:56 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-16/will-trumps-tariffs-crash-tvs-spring-ad-selling-party As Hollywood faces tariff trouble, don't downplay the China problem https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2025-04-15/as-hollywood-faces-tariff-trouble-dont-downplay-the-china-problem-the-wide-shot Though Hollywood isn’t as dependent on global trade as, say, the microchip industry, there are several ways the current situation could play out. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:00:47 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2025-04-15/as-hollywood-faces-tariff-trouble-dont-downplay-the-china-problem-the-wide-shot Apple and other tech stocks rebound after Trump offers more tariffs guidance https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-14/apple-and-other-tech-stocks-rebound-trump-tariffs-china Apple, Nvidia and other tech company stocks rebounded on Monday, after the Trump administration said tariffs affecting the electronics industry on products like smartphones are coming later. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:31:37 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-14/apple-and-other-tech-stocks-rebound-trump-tariffs-china Los Angeles continues to see decline in film and TV production, report says https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-14/filmla-report-first-quarter-2025 The news of decreasing film production in Los Angeles comes as lawmakers continue pushing for a revamped film and TV tax incentive program. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:00:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-14/filmla-report-first-quarter-2025 Andrea Nevins, documentary filmmaker, dies at 63 https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-14/andrea-nevins-dead-documentary-filmmaker Andrea Nevins, wife of former Showtime chairman David Nevins, died Saturday after battling breast cancer. She directed documentary films, including ‘Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie.’ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:15:34 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-14/andrea-nevins-dead-documentary-filmmaker President Trump tees off on ‘60 Minutes' again, threatens CBS broadcast licenses https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-14/president-trump-tees-off-on-60-minutes-again-threatens-cbs-broadcast-licenses Trump takes to his Truth Social platform to criticize ‘60 Minutes' coverage, which remains relentless despite his legal action against the program. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:41:53 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-14/president-trump-tees-off-on-60-minutes-again-threatens-cbs-broadcast-licenses Theaters want you to wait longer to stream movies. Why that probably won't happen https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-14/theaters-want-you-wait-longer-stream-movies-why-that-probably-wont-happen Top theater lobbyist Michael O'Leary called for a minimum theatrical window for 45 days. But many say it's too late to turn back time. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:54 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-14/theaters-want-you-wait-longer-stream-movies-why-that-probably-wont-happen 'G' and his 'lovely girl': Gene Hackman penned poignant notes to wife amid Alzheimer's battle https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/love-letters-gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-revealed The correspondence of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa was humorous, sad, moving and mundane, offering a glimpse into the couple's private life. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:37 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/love-letters-gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-revealed The 30 best fiction books of the last 30 years https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2025-04-14/the-30-best-fiction-books-of-the-last-30-years To celebrate the 30th edition of the L.A. Times Festival of Books, we asked authors, editors, critics and scholars to select the 30 best fiction books since the festival was inaugurated. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2025-04-14/the-30-best-fiction-books-of-the-last-30-years Supreme Court temporarily halts more Venezuelan detainee removals under Alien Enemies Act https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/venezuelans Lawyers for Venezuelan detainees said they were poised for removal presumably to an El Salvadoran prison. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:40:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/venezuelans Championship blues: Dodgers games used to be affordable family entertainment. No more. https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/dodgers-ticket-price-trump-rob-manfred-stan-kasten-arte-moreno-angels If tickets to sporting events have gotten too expensive for the average fan, then Dodger Stadium is a flash point in the debate over whether teams should pursue every dollar they can. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:52 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/dodgers-ticket-price-trump-rob-manfred-stan-kasten-arte-moreno-angels This must be Silver Lake https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/silver-lake-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do With indie art spaces, Modernist architecture and nightlife that thrives on on Sunset Boulevard, meet the hip hillside hub with a renegade spirit. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:56 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/silver-lake-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do