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So many other reasons could be added to this article. maybe the author should've reached out to more industry people to get some thoughts.. 1. Shows only make 8-10 episodes now, prior to the Streaming boom, we used to do 24 episodes. thats 2-3 months of work in post, vs 8-10 months of work. Thats a lot of people, looking for work, more often. 2. The money spent to develop those 8-10 episode. i cant be the only one who sees that the amount of money spent developing these shows, is astronomical, and for them to only run 8 episodes and be done. Seems a huge waste of talent and money. script writers, set designers, actors, camera DPs, set builders, painters, gaffers, etc etc.. all that talent and money.. and all "we" get in return is 8 episodes.. again, a lot of people, out of work, more often, looking for work.. 3. Corporate takeovers/mergers. too many Post shops disappear from the Takeover by some Co. wanting to brag about owning a shop in Hollywood.. but not having any clue what that really means or requires. in 2000, there were post houses on just about every corner in Burbank and Hollywood. Now, we have 2 majors, and a handful of smaller shops. We had people who knew how to work with the artists, and talk to the ceo's. Now we literally have accountants in charge, cutting positions, they deem redundant. Not having any real idea what those people actually do, because they don't see anything but the numbers. 4. Reality TV. took a real downward spin lately. maybe because they don't get the same tax breaks as Film and A list TV shows do.. which, obviously, they're not filing for filming permits, as the style is run and gun. so they don't have any incentive to stay in Hollywood and pay the expense.. 5. California's extra high taxes. The gas tax. really? the rest of the country is complaining about high gas prices & politicians causing it, and yet, in a state struggling, Ca. decides to continue the Summer Formula Gas Tax, and of course, the Winter Gas Tax. At least a dollar more here, than other parts of the country. Doesn't a lot of the gas get offload in California Ports? I sure see a bunch of derricks on land and off shore.. 10 gallons of mid grade gas cost me close to $50, If i find the Cheap station. 6. Rates. i went from 2004-2019 charging the same rate. Although, I increased what i knew, and offered, by about 3 or 4 more job skills. This relates to #3 where we are expected to do more and more in a position, than ever before, or risk losing your job, or not getting a job at all. 7. The cost of entry. What system used to cost 1 million bucks, now is a free download. Operators, that used to require yrs to master a system, and be brought up through the system as apprentice, and assistants, now are experienced Youtube editors or Iphone camera operators. Having no idea about the How's and Why's of film and TV production. just my 2cents.. from inside the whirlwind.

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So, no deal for National Amusements, no permanent CEO in the seat at Paramount, and stock down close to 10%. Fair to say it’s not the greatest day for Shari Redstone. The big issue now for Paramount is how quickly can they navigate the ship back to calmer waters - either with an alternative deal, or a definitive step to shore up the management team and the board, and commit to a stand alone future for the time being. From prior experience, plenty of employees are likely looking around for alternative employment right now, and if Redstone and the executive team don’t move quickly, they’ll lose top talent and further reduce their ability to drive success in the future.

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Admissions Frequency: “Will the [North American] box office get back to where it was before the pandemic? If not, how will Hollywood adjust? It is unlikely the industry will fully recover, given the downward trend over the last couple decades and the competing entertainment options available today. While we debate the impact of individual titles on the overall health of the business, there is no disputing that people go to fewer movies than they used to. That trend is irreversible. Could grosses top 2019 thanks to higher ticket prices? Maybe one day” Lucas Shaw Bloomberg Inevitably the #cinema market requires to downsize #leisurepropertyESS

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Did you know that the production and distribution of motion pictures and TV programs contribute significantly to our nation's economic growth? Local wages represent over 50% of a feature film’s local spending. More on the industry's impact on the American economy: