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Hollywood’s still not back
Mar 15, 2024
Entertainment journalists Mark Harris and Diane Haithman dive deep into Hollywood's ongoing struggles post-COVID and recent strikes. They reveal how these events have ripped through the industry's fabric, leading to declining box office performance and troubling job losses for below-the-line workers. The guests discuss the decline of blockbuster franchises, the threat posed by AI, and a shift towards lower-budget productions. Their insights illuminate the critical disconnect between creatives and studio executives and raise alarms about the future of filmmaking.
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- Hollywood struggles with recovery post-COVID and strikes, impacting movie production and box office growth.
- Below-the-line workers face job uncertainty and economic challenges amid production contractions and industry shifts.
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Hollywood Struggles Amid COVID Shutdowns and Strikes
After facing COVID shutdowns and writer and actor strikes, Hollywood is witnessing a slow recovery. The box office growth made last year is now threatened by a lack of movie releases, with forecasts indicating a decline compared to previous years. The impact of strikes on the industry is still felt, leading to a shortage of content and challenging times.
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