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‘LA is not film friendly’: how Hollywood’s woes became a political cudgel in mayoral race

Troubled Baywatch reboot production echoes film-making woes in a city best known for its movie and TV industry

The Guardian - US · May 21

Was Sydney Sweeney's Syrn Lingerie Launch Stunt at the Hollywood Sign Fake? X User Offers 'Proof'

Questions surround Sydney Sweeney's Hollywood Sign stunt as officials deny permission, online users cry fake, and legal consequences remain uncertain.

International Business Times UK · Jan 28

Sydney Sweeney 'Not Authorised' Hollywood Sign Stunt Explained — What Rules Were Broken?

Questions arise after Sydney Sweeney's Hollywood Sign stunt was labelled not authorised. Here's what rules apply and what officials have said so far.

International Business Times UK · Jan 27

Writers strike fears and studio cutbacks cause filming slowdown in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — A wave of cutbacks and layoffs at studios, coupled with fears of an impending writers strike, slowed Hollywood production for a third consecutive quarter.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 19, 2023

LA film shoots dive 20% in final quarter of 2022 as production returns to 2019 levels

On-location filming in Los Angeles took a dive in the fourth quarter of last year as studios pared back movie and TV production that surged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 18, 2023

A record quarter for filming in LA obscures Hollywood's complicated recovery story

Filming in Los Angeles rose to a record in the fourth quarter of last year as Hollywood recovered from the COVID-19 doldrums.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 19, 2022