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Samantha Masunaga
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35 indie movies and Disney’s new animated film ‘Hexed’ receive a California film tax credit
Nearly three dozen indie movies, along with big animated films from Disney and DreamWorks Animation, are among the recipients of California's latest round of film…
Disneyland to offer $71 tickets for Anaheim residents
Disneyland Resort has a new ticket offer for Anaheim residents starting July 16. The promotion comes just after the theme park launched a $59 limited-time…
‘Minions & Monsters’ tops the box office, but with a lower-than-expected haul
Universal Pictures and Illumination's animated "Minions & Monsters" movie opened this weekend, continuing a strong run for animated flicks in theaters.
Many indie festival films struggle to get distribution. Alamo Drafthouse is trying to change that.
Dine-in theater chain Alamo Drafthouse is launching a new initiative for indie films that debut at festivals but do not secure distribution deals.
Disneyland to offer $59 evening tickets next month
Disneyland Resort is commemorating its 70th anniversary through August 9, and has introduced new shows and additions to rides as part of the occasion.
How Culver City-based Scopely built ‘Monopoly Go!’ into a mobile games juggernaut
After a seven-year development process, "Monopoly Go!" is approaching $8 billion in lifetime revenue.
Sony Pictures invests $100 million in virtual reality venue Cosm
The El Segundo-based Cosm operates three venues โ at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, as well as in Dallas and Atlanta.
Netflix touts $325 billion economic impact and 425,000 jobs created by its productions worldwide
Streaming giant Netflix is touting the benefits of its productions, saying in a new report that its film and TV shows have generated more than…
Amazon MGM Studios executive solicited kickbacks for postproduction contracts, lawsuit alleges
A newly filed lawsuit alleges that an Amazon MGM Studios executive solicited kickback payments in exchange for postproduction contracts on shows.
Disney’s theme parks revenue holds steady, despite national economic concerns
Walt Disney Co.'s theme parks division reported an increase in revenue and slight boost to operating income in the company's fiscal second quarter earnings released…
