17 h. ago Hollywood industry employees leaving jobs to become independent content creators

Writers, producers and other creatives are leaving their Hollywood jobs to become content creators. NPR's A Martinez speaks with Amy Suto, who quit Hollywood to create content independently.

Society

21 h. ago Trump’s Threat of ‘Foreign’ Film Tariffs Stirs Anxiety in the U.K.

After struggling through pandemic shutdowns and twin Hollywood strikes, the British film and TV industry is worried that duties will wreak devastation.

Politics

59 h. ago Trump Willing to Meet with Hollywood Bosses on Tariffs: 'I Want to Help the Industry, We're All About Jobs'

President Donald Trump has said that he would meet with Hollywood insiders to discuss his tariffs and negotiate on ways to reinvigorate the movie business. The post Trump Willing to Meet with Hollywood Bosses on Tariffs: ‘I Want to Help the Industry, We’re All About Jobs’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

61 h. ago Newsom Panics over Trump Hollywood Tariff; Asks for Tax Credits Instead

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) reacted Monday evening to President Donald Trump's proposed 100% tariff on movies made outside the U.S. by proposing a $7.5 billion tax credit for the industry instead. The post Newsom Panics over Trump Hollywood Tariff; Asks for Tax Credits Instead appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago President Trump's Hollywood Ambassador Jon Voight rolls out proposal to 'Make Hollywood Great Again'

Jon Voight provided a "comprehensive plan" to President Donald Trump as a special ambassador with initiatives to save Hollywood's film and television industry.

Politics

3 d. ago Watch: Trump Blames ‘Grossly Incompetent’ Gavin Newsom for Hollywood Being Destroyed

President Donald Trump blasted California's Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday for the growing troubles facing the U.S. film and TV industry. The post Watch: Trump Blames ‘Grossly Incompetent’ Gavin Newsom for Hollywood Being Destroyed appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Peacock trained TikTokers to make content, and now four creators are getting original series

Three years ago, a group of TikTokers joined NBCUniversal’s new initiative aimed at transforming social media influencers into the next generation of TV show creators.  Now, four of these creators are set to launch their original series on Peacock.  According to The Hollywood Reporter, the shows set to premiere are “The Warehouse Phase,” developed by […]

Technology

1 week ago The OpenAI mafia: 15 of the most notable startups founded by alumni

Move over, PayPal mafia: There’s a new tech mafia in Silicon Valley. As the startup behind ChatGPT, OpenAI is arguably the biggest AI player in town. Its meteoric rise to a $300 billion valuation has spurred many employees to leave the AI giant to create startups of their own. The hype around OpenAI is so […]

Events

1 week ago Employee cuts at Social Security are leaving remaining workers struggling to keep up

Social Security employees are feeling "overwhelmed" and wait times for phone services are up as workforce cuts from the Trump administration are being felt throughout the agency.

Society

2 w. ago Capitol Hill chicken restaurant employee punched in face after asking customers to leave

Capitol Hill chicken restaurant employee punched in face after asking customers to leave  KOMO

Economics

2 w. ago Top '60 Minutes' producer resigns from show, cites lack of independence

Top "60 Minutes" producer Bill Owens has abruptly quit the CBS program, saying in a memo he didn't have the independence he needed to do the job.

Politics

3 w. ago Over 100 employees leave US EIA, putting crucial energy data at risk, sources say

Over 100 employees leave US EIA, putting crucial energy data at risk, sources say  Reuters

Politics

3 w. ago Dozens of employees leaving US EIA, putting crucial energy data at risk, sources say

Dozens of employees leaving US EIA, putting crucial energy data at risk, sources say  Reuters

Politics

3 w. ago In Ukraine, Porn Is Illegal. So Why Are Its Creators Paying Taxes?

Ukraine makes tax revenue off the creators of pornographic content, but also threatens them with prosecution. A draft law aims to fix what many say is an unfair contradiction.

Economics

4 w. ago YouTube expands its ‘likeness’ detection technology, which detects AI fakes, to a handful of top creators

YouTube on Wednesday announced an expansion of its pilot program designed to identify and manage AI-generated content that features the “likeness,” including the face, of creators, artists, and other famous or influential figures. The company is also publicly declaring its support for the legislation known as the NO FAKES ACT, which aims to tackle the […]

Technology

4 w. ago Instagram tests locked reels that can be accessed with secret codes

Instagram appears to be quietly testing locked reels that viewers would have to unlock with a code and a provided hint. The feature is a simple way to increase engagement with the creator’s content, but it could also offer creators and celebrities a way to share exclusive reels with their most dedicated fans who are […]

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