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Monday, October 26, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 26, 2026
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Production and Industry News October 26, 2026

Southland/Production—     Production Sci-Fi Comedy Pilot.  Aliens Warring Over Human Lovers (working acronym AWOHL) is currently in pre-production. Cameras are set to roll this coming December in Los Angeles County. Casting is underway. Details here.   Dark Comedy Web Series. Faildaughter is an independent pilot in pre-production. Set in Los Angeles, it’s due to start filming the first week […]
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Thursday, August 13, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 13, 2026
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The Lakers deal for $12.5 billion produces shock and awe

Sports/Lakers—   The reaction you get most about the $12.5 billion deal to buy the Los Angeles Lakers: shock and awe. Shock that it happened. Awe that former Disney CEO Bob Iger and young venture capitalist Joshua Kushner offered a massive sum for the storied NBA franchise. And that businessman and Dodgers owner Mark Walter agreed to the deal, less […]
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Monday, July 27, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 27, 2026
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SAG-AFTRA joins the fight against the Paramount Warner Bros. merger

BUSINESS/Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Hits Major Snag—   SAG-AFTRA comes out against the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. Last Saturday, the union’s national board adopted a resolution opposing the controversial deal. In a news release, SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin said, “Our members have every right to expect that the government will do thorough regulatory oversight when a deal of this magnitude takes place. […]
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Thursday, July 23, 2026
By Public News Service Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Film production on the rise in New Mexico

USA/Film Production in New Mexico—   By Roz Brown, producer, New Mexico News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   New Mexico’s high tax incentives meant to lure film production crews are paying off, even in remote and rural communities. After reaching a high mark in 2022, the state’s film industry took a hit beginning in 2023 due to two […]
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Sunday, July 19, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 19, 2026
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National Ice Cream Day 2026

Holidays/National Ice Cream Day— Go big. It’s another hot day in SoCal, and it’s also National Ice Cream Day! So don’t hold back, enjoy one of America’s favorite treats. And a slew of businesses are celebrating the holiday with deals, discounts, or freebies. Check out the list here.
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Saturday, July 11, 2026
Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Walt Disney Studios entrance on Buena Vista Street Burbank April 12, 2018
By Public News Service Saturday, July 11, 2026
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Disney among more than 80 corporations getting huge tax breaks

USA/Tax Breaks—     By Eric Galatas, producer, Colorado News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   A new report from the consumer advocacy organization Public Citizen showed 88 corporations, reporting a combined $105 billion in pretax income last year, paid no federal income taxes after spending $852 million on political campaigns and lobbying. Eileen O’Grady, researcher for Public Citizen, said […]
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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US economy takes a hit as inflation climbs in April

Economy/Inflation Rises— The U.S. economy took a big hit last month.  In April, inflation jumped to its highest level in almost three years, according to the latest figures released today from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  The consumer price index, a key inflation measure, shows inflation at 3.8% in April. Soaring oil and gasoline prices are reportedly the major reason. […]
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