The museums of New York, Paris and London are filled with treasures from other places, and museum directors in those countries are no longer content with allowing their own ancient treasures to take up permanent residence in museums of other nations.
The Screen Actors Guild's contract with the studios expires Monday and there are reasons to fear a repeat of the crippling 14-week writers strike that ended in February. Some observers say Hollywood is already in a de facto strike, with productions rushing to wrap up ahead of next week. Guest: L.A. blogger Sharon Waxman
A record number of sequels, reboots and spin-offs made it onto the silver screen this year and in fact comprised nine of the top 10 grossing films of the year. But, in 2012, there's reason to believe a more creative bent will return.
Summer is the time for film festivals. Cities from across the world host events to showcase local works and introduce the public to art house films. But they also serve an important role in marketing these independent films. Is that role under threat, though?
Hollywood, the old heavyweight champ of the film business, is down. But a new coach, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, has big plans to get the champ back into fighting shape for a triumphant return.
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Arts, Culture & Media
2011 will go down as the year of movie sequels, but there's reason for hope in 2012
Studio 360
December 04, 2011
A record number of sequels, reboots and spin-offs made it onto the silver screen this year and in fact comprised nine of the top 10 grossing films of the year. But, in 2012, there's reason to believe a more creative bent will return.
Arts, Culture & Media
Summer film festivals play important role for independent film industry
Studio 360
September 08, 2012
Summer is the time for film festivals. Cities from across the world host events to showcase local works and introduce the public to art house films. But they also serve an important role in marketing these independent films. Is that role under threat, though?
Business, Economics and Jobs
L.A. Mayor hopes to direct film business back to Hollywood
The Takeaway
August 29, 2013
Hollywood, the old heavyweight champ of the film business, is down. But a new coach, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, has big plans to get the champ back into fighting shape for a triumphant return.