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Sunday, May 3, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 3, 2026

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SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative agreement with Hollywood studios

Business/SAG-AFTRA Tentative Agreement— Negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP hit the fast track and have resulted in a deal. In a joint statement posted on their websites, they announced a tentative agreement yesterday. Those contract talks began with a soft launch back in February and apparently got down to serious business last month. No details just yet. However, […]

Saturday, May 2, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 2, 2026

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WGA’s new contract goes into effect today

Business/WGA Contract— The Writers Guild of America’s unprecedented new contract takes effect today. Unlike previous agreements with the studios, instead of three years, this contract runs four years, from May 2, 2026, through May 1, 2030. A tentative agreement was reached early last month. Then, once all the votes were counted on April 24, it was announced the rank-and-file of […]

Monday, April 6, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 6, 2026

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Writers Guild of America makes a new deal with the Hollywood producers

Hollywood/New WGA Deal— A big surprise over the weekend. One that many in Hollywood are cheering. The Writers Guild of America reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the Hollywood Studios and streamers. Negotiations began only a few weeks ago. Details are still sketchy, but the agreement reportedly covers four years, rather than the usual three. It’s not […]

Thursday, January 22, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 22, 2026

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Sinners leads the 2026 Oscar nominations and makes history

Oscar Nominations After weeks, if not months, of speculation, the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards are out. The reveal happened this morning, and Sinners, the southern-bluesy vampire epic with something to say about Black culture and history, really cleaned up. The box-office hit received the most nominations, 16, sealing its place in Oscar history. Sinners 16 Oscar nods […]

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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The Golden Globes and the Oscars

Awards Season The recent 83rd Golden Globes ceremony might offer clues about the names and titles that will be announced on Thursday, January 22, when the Oscar nominations are revealed. The thriller/action/comedy One Battle After Another received the most nominations, 9, and won 4 Golden Globes, including best motion picture comedy or musical. The evening’s other major award, […]

Friday, January 16, 2026

By Guest Contributor Friday, January 16, 2026

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Burbank launches new film in the Media City campaign

Film In Burbank Campaign

Thursday, January 8, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 8, 2026

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Avatar: Fire and Ash crosses the $1 billion mark worldwide

Box Office The latest installment of the Avatar saga holds on to the number spot at the domestic box office for the third straight week. And that’s not all. On the global stage, Avatar: Fire and Ash soared into the $1 billion club over the weekend. Today, the worldwide total stands at $1,095,757,698. Here are the Jan. 2-4 weekend […]

Monday, January 5, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 5, 2026

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31st Annual Critics Choice Awards handed out last night

Awards The Hollywood awards season officially got off to a shining start with the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards last night in Santa Monica. The horror/supernatural film with heart and soul, Sinners, received 17 nominations, the most of any film. When the ceremony was all over, the vampire flick was honored with four awards: Best Original Screenplay (Ryan Coogler), […]

Sunday, December 28, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, December 28, 2025

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Snoop Dogg’s biopic and 27 other projects get awards from the state

Film Production The state continues to try to put the brakes on runaway Hollywood production. Earlier this month, the governor’s office announced 28 films are receiving awards in the latest round of the expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program , through the California Film Commission. Among them is a Long Beach-set biopic produced by hip-hop icon/entertainer Snoop […]