The Ankler Podcast The Week Trump Terrified Hollywood
May 9, 2025
The discussion reveals skepticism about Trump's plans to bring movie production back to the U.S., examining the impact of tariffs on Hollywood. The group critiques California Governor Newsom's proposals, highlighting the industry's financial struggles amid a shifting landscape. They explore the rising influence of digital platforms over traditional media, and how entertainment giants like Disney navigate these challenges. The hosts emphasize the uncertain future of filmmaking in the U.S. as global competition intensifies.
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Tariff as Political Message
- Trump's tariff proposal mainly serves as a political message to industries that traditionally support Democrats, including Hollywood.
- It signals the federal government's power to help or hurt these industries depending on their political stance.
Too Late to Save Production
- Production has already left California, so efforts focus on luring it back, which is far more expensive.
- Current proposals are inadequate to realistically restore the industry to California.
Industry Divorce Anecdote
- Production heads shared that the shift away from California happened decades ago, and it's too late to reverse.
- They metaphorically describe it as a divorce: the industry has relocated and established new roots elsewhere.