Business & Economy

Another streamer? In this economy?

from The Business

Reality TV has long been notorious for grueling working conditions, but those in the industry say belt-tightening across Hollywood is making it getting worse.

from KCRW Features

Eugene Hernandez took on the mantle of Sundance Film Festival director in 2022 and he’s here to break down the most promising debuts of Sundance ‘24.

Sundance director Eugene Hernandez’s insider insights

Eugene Hernandez took on the mantle of Sundance Film Festival director in 2022 and he’s here to break down the most promising debuts of Sundance ‘24.

from The Treatment

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory plans to lay off 500 employees and dozens of contractors. How will that affect space exploration?

Will NASA JPL layoffs set back Mars mission?

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory plans to lay off 500 employees and dozens of contractors. How will that affect space exploration?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Disneyland is eyeing a $2.5 billion plan that would extend its park into Anaheim's streets, raising concerns about potential traffic problems and increased influence for the park.

Disneyland to invest $2.5 billion in theme park expansion

Disneyland is eyeing a $2.5 billion plan that would extend its park into Anaheim's streets, raising concerns about potential traffic problems and increased influence for the park.

from KCRW Features

Let’s be real: The hustle to make it in LA is nerve-racking. KCRW wants to know how you’re doing, and whether you’re staying afloat.

LA keeps getting more expensive: How are you making it?

Let’s be real: The hustle to make it in LA is nerve-racking. KCRW wants to know how you’re doing, and whether you’re staying afloat.

from KCRW Features

Apple's new Vision Pro headset debuts this week with a retail price of $3,500. What does it do, who is it for, and is it worth it?

Is Apple’s Vision Pro headset worth the hype?

Apple's new Vision Pro headset debuts this week with a retail price of $3,500. What does it do, who is it for, and is it worth it?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Boeing’s Max 9 jets are back in operation after a weeks-long investigation. But the company faces a steep task of restoring the public’s trust.

Boeing jets return to the air, company still under safety scrutiny

Boeing’s Max 9 jets are back in operation after a weeks-long investigation. But the company faces a steep task of restoring the public’s trust.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Jon Stewart returns to ‘The Daily Show,’ film chief Scott Stuber exits Netflix, we break it all down for you.

Your Monday of zen… Jon Stewart’s soft return to ‘The Daily Show’

Jon Stewart returns to ‘The Daily Show,’ film chief Scott Stuber exits Netflix, we break it all down for you.

from The Business

The stock market is booming, driven primarily by tech stocks. And yet these same companies are looking to continue mass layoffs in the next few months.

Do thousands of tech layoffs signal broader economic woes?

The stock market is booming, driven primarily by tech stocks. And yet these same companies are looking to continue mass layoffs in the next few months.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

​​The LA Times said today that it will lay off more than 20% of the newsroom. Owner Patrick Soon-Shiong said the paper has been losing $30 to 40 million annually.

After cutting 20% of newsroom, what is the LA Times’ identity?

​​The LA Times said today that it will lay off more than 20% of the newsroom. Owner Patrick Soon-Shiong said the paper has been losing $30 to 40 million annually.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

More than 12 million Americans take Singulair. For decades, doctors and regulators ignored alarming side effects like aggressive behavior and suicidal thoughts.

FDA downplayed serious possible side effects of popular asthma drug

More than 12 million Americans take Singulair. For decades, doctors and regulators ignored alarming side effects like aggressive behavior and suicidal thoughts.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Los Angeles Times could be planning a massive round of layoffs. The news follows the departure of Executive Editor Kevin Merida earlier this month.

Layoffs at LA Times? Trouble reflects larger media woes

The Los Angeles Times could be planning a massive round of layoffs. The news follows the departure of Executive Editor Kevin Merida earlier this month.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Amazon is laying off hundreds of employees as a result of consolidation and reorganizing across its studios.

What do the Amazon layoffs mean for audiences and execs?

Amazon is laying off hundreds of employees as a result of consolidation and reorganizing across its studios.

from The Business

On Tuesday, SAG-AFTRA announced a deal with a tech company that allows actors to license their voices to be replicated by artificial intelligence for video games.

What’s in the SAG-AFTRA, Replica AI deal?

On Tuesday, SAG-AFTRA announced a deal with a tech company that allows actors to license their voices to be replicated by artificial intelligence for video games.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

California is in the red by $37.9 billion. Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his budget for the year and his ideas for reducing that deficit.

How will Newsom close California’s budget deficit?

California is in the red by $37.9 billion. Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his budget for the year and his ideas for reducing that deficit.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A convenience store in Skid Row is changing hands from the community-oriented Korean American family that runs it — to a Black-led nonprofit.

Skid Row grocery store sale offers Black-Korean healing

A convenience store in Skid Row is changing hands from the community-oriented Korean American family that runs it — to a Black-led nonprofit.

from Greater LA

The Disney proxy fight continues, with CEO Bob Iger gearing up to stave off advances.

Disney proxy battle heats up ahead of shareholder meeting

The Disney proxy fight continues, with CEO Bob Iger gearing up to stave off advances.

from The Business

Food journalist Mona Holmes discusses how the LA restaurant scene fared in 2023 and anticipates dining trends for the new year.

LA dining trends for 2024? Italian food, more outdoor eating

Food journalist Mona Holmes discusses how the LA restaurant scene fared in 2023 and anticipates dining trends for the new year.

from Greater LA

What will 2024 hold for Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney, Netflix, and mega-agencies CAA and Endeavor?

Hollywood 2024: What lies ahead for legacy studios, streamers, and talent agencies?

What will 2024 hold for Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney, Netflix, and mega-agencies CAA and Endeavor?

from The Business