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FilmLA to Allow Some Projects to Skip Fees, Inspections With ‘Low Impact’ Permit Program
The launch comes in response to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ Executive Directive 11
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Peacock’s Ad-Free Tier to Launch on Roku — Here’s How Much It’ll Cost
The streamer’s Premium Plus plan is also available through Amazon’s Prime Video and will launch on YouTube’s Primetime Channels in the coming months
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YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Access to Celebs, Talent Agencies
The Alphabet-owned video platform’s tool first launched through a collaboration with CAA clients in December 2024
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Reel to Real: CinemaCon Offers Hope, AI Movie Rankles
Also in this week’s film column: Netflix’s shark movie is a huge hit
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Marvel Studios to Return to Comic-Con’s Hall H This Summer | Exclusive
The company will also have a large presence on the show floor in San Diego
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Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO, Will Become Executive Chairman as John Ternus Takes Over
Ternus, who currently serves as senior vice president of hardware engineering, will take the reins on Sept. 1
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Oscilloscope Laboratories Acquires Domestic Rights to Sundance Breakout ‘Union County’
The film will be released theatrically in summer/fall 2026
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Doug Liman’s AI Film Hit a Nerve in Hollywood. Does It Deserve the Hate? | Analysis
A knee jerk reaction to fear of AI was triggered, but the reality is more nuanced
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The Media Front: AI Arrives at the Newsroom Bargaining Table
Plus: White House dinner drama, Fox’s Trump chronicler, Condé Nast cutbacks
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Casting Microdramas: It’s Gone Hollywood
A casting process that was once as simple as a self-tape has evolved into a more formal system with casting directors, standardized terms and pay
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Johnny Knoxville Takes Credit for Explosion, Plume of Smoke in Simi Valley
“Apparently people thought a plane had crashed yesterday in Simi Valley,” Knoxville writes on Instagram. “Little did they know … ”
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Nexstar-Tegna Merger Put on Ice by Federal Judge, Bolstering Antitrust Concerns
U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley issued a preliminary injunction on the transaction Friday, freezing further integration as the case moves forward
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CinemaCon Takeaways: Theatrical Roars Back as Studios Show Up With Conviction
Warner Bros is strong; Universal clings to its star directors; Amazon is still a toddler
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Christopher Meloni Bids Farewell to Stabler After ‘Organized Crime’ Cancellation: ‘It Was a Great Ride’ | Video
“Law & Order: SVU” co-star Mariska Hargitay also chimes in after Peacock canceled the spinoff after five seasons
