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Writers Guild of America West Staff Wins Union Recognition With 81% Support

The staff of the Writers Guild of America West has won voluntary recognition for its new bargaining unit, after more than 81% signed cards in support. The 110 employees...

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Writer’s Cousin Sues, Claiming He Wrote Key Scenes

The cousin of “Top Gun: Maverick” screenwriter Eric Singer sued Paramount Pictures on Sunday, claiming he wrote key action scenes in the film without credit or compensation. Shaun Gray, who has...

George Santos, Ex-Congressman, Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison on Fraud Charges

Former Rep. George Santos was sentenced Friday to 87 months in prison for a series of campaign finance schemes. Santos pleaded guilty in August to federal fraud charges. According to the...

Talent Agent Mark Measures Charged With Stealing $1.8 Million From 160 Actors

Mark Measures, a longtime talent agent, was arraigned Tuesday on charges of bilking 160 actors out of $1.8 million. Measures, 60, of Los Angeles, is also accused of stealing $26,000 from...

Karen Bass Plugs Hike in Film Tax Credit: ‘Let’s Bring Hollywood Back’

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass included a plug for the expansion of the film and TV tax credit in her State of the City speech on Monday, saying it is time...

WGA Seeks to Discipline Four Writers for Breaking Guild Rules During 2023 Strike

The Writers Guild of America asked members on Friday to uphold disciplinary actions against four of their brethren who are accused of violating guild rules during the 2023 strike. Three of...

Menendez Brothers Score Court Win, as Judge Allows Resentencing to Proceed

The Menendez brothers scored a victory in court on Friday, as a judge denied the Los Angeles District Attorney’s move to withdraw a resentencing petition. The decision means that a hearing...

Judge Backs Sony Over CBS in High-Stakes Battle Over ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy’ Deals

A judge on Thursday allowed Sony to take over distribution of “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy,” in a major blow to CBS, which has syndicated the lucrative shows for decades. Judge...

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