Democrats in both chambers of Congress on Tuesday reintroduced a bill to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time since 2009, setting a $15 an hour target by 2025. That level would be more than double the current rate of $7.25 […]
“Fran likes to talk. You just ask her a question and she can go on for 15 minutes. And part of the answer will not appear related to the question in any way.” […]
With more than a dozen projects from studios like Warner Brothers, Disney, Universal and CBS resuming shooting or planning to do so in February, industry sources are quick to point out that the request to halt filming was a […]
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that union membership increased in 2020. According to the BLS, union membership jumped to 10.8%, about .5% higher than in 2019. In 2020 the union advantage in pay continued with non-union workers making just 84% of what union workers make. […]
It has been a tumultuous year for Paul Audley, who for more than a decade has led the film permitting group FilmLA. Last March, most filming in the region was shut down. It took until June for health officials to allow shoots to restart and […]
WME says it’s in “substantive discussions” with the WGA to end their 21-month battle over packaging fees and the agency’s affiliation with a related production entity, Endeavor Content. “We are currently in substantive discussions with […]
The judge handling The Weinstein Company’s bankruptcy proceedings has confirmed a settlement plan that resolves most claims from women who say they were sexually assaulted or harassed by Harvey Weinstein. Earlier this month […]
California officials lifted regional coronavirus stay-at-home orders across the state on Monday, a change that could allow restaurants and gyms in many counties to reopen outdoor dining and other services. All counties will return to […]
The New York Film Critics Circle celebrated its 86th annual awards ceremony to celebrate this year’s winners and for the first time, it was virtual. The pre-recorded ceremony was hosted by NYFCC Chair Stephanie Zacharek of Time Magazine. […]
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has reported 98 new deaths and 8,243 new positive cases due to Covid-19. The lower number of deaths reflects reporting delays over the weekend. To date, Public Health has […]
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