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Xavier Becerra Unveils Plan to Protect Hollywood Jobs With Entertainment Summit, Tax Credits and AI Protections
The leading Democratic candidate for California governor says, if elected, he will expand the “scale, capacity and access” of the state’s tax credit program
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WME’s Erin Junkin on Why TV Deals Are Smaller, but the Business Has Never Been Busier
Office With a View: The agency’s co-head of scripted television tells TheWrap about the platforms driving competition forward and her advice for aspiring agents
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Inside Prime Video’s BookTok Bet: Why ‘Off Campus’ Is Just the Beginning | Analysis
Amazon’s TV boss and the creatives behind the buzzy romance show tell TheWrap about igniting hungry fandoms to find the next streaming hit
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US Finally Stems the Bleeding in Film Production — but Will It Last?
After four years of decline in global production share, spending on film and TV shoots in the U.S. has stabilized in the first quarter of 2026
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LA Mayor Candidate Adam Miller Calls for ‘Complete Overhaul’ of Film Production to Bring ‘Bread and Butter’ Jobs Back
The businessman tells TheWrap he will uncap tax incentives, allow no-fee use of city property and deputize a Mayor of Entertainment
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AI Surprise in Cannes: Curiosity Wins Over Fear
AI has turned a corner among some film professionals, from looming threat to how to use the tools
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TV Upfronts 2026: Celebrity Flash, Little Substance, Sports and a Dollop of AI
The biggest companies in the biz focused more on big-name celebrities rather than buzzy announcements as Hollywood continues to struggle
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Business Insider Hit With Layoffs for 4th Year in a Row
The latest round of cuts impacted 10 newsroom employees
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Inside Disney’s Defiant Shift: Why Josh D’Amaro Is Fighting Back Against Trump
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez tells TheWrap why she is backing Disney as the company pivots away from appeasing Trump
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NBCUniversal’s Mark Marshall on Madison Avenue’s ‘Very Strong’ Demand for Live Events
Office With a View: The ad chief also explains how the Nielsen Gauge has “confused the marketplace” and predicts Paramount-WBD won’t dramatically shift upfront ad dollars
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HBO Max’s Momentum Sets Up Paramount+ Nicely as Merger Inches Closer
The streaming division saw profits rise 29% as subscribers surpassed 140 million
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The $110 Billion Squeeze: How NFL’s Seismic Cash Grab Could Reshape TV
Beyond shows, smaller leagues and fans could feel the burn from more money funneling into the NFL
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California Governor’s Race Heats Up: How Each Candidate Plans to Help Hollywood
As entertainment jobs continue leaving the state, candidates are divided on how far California should go to compete with rival incentives
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YouTube Subscriptions Are Growing Faster Than Ad Revenue
Alphabet now has over 350 million paid subscriptions, led by YouTube and Google One
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Quixote Studios Shutters Atlanta Operations, Lays Off 70 Amid Production Downturn
The company will also vacate most of its leased soundstage facilities in Los Angeles














