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Getting Back to Work: LA City Council Votes To Help Entertainment 
The LA City Council unanimously voted to fast-track entertainment projects, aiming to boost an industry rebounding from two strikes in 2023. Led by Council President Paul Krekorian, the motion directs departments to expedite local film and TV production by tackling permit approval delays. 

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Celebrating Classics: Film Favorites Added to the National Registry 
The Library of Congress National Film Registry expanded with 25 new films, featuring beloved Christmas classics like Home Alone and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Acclaimed works such as 20 Feet From Stardom and 12 Years a Slave also joined. From over 6,800 submissions, the registry now holds a total of 875 films. 

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International

Cin Cin: Growth in Italian Film and TV Sectors 
International collaborations have significantly impacted Italy's Film and TV sectors, witnessing a 51% surge in joint projects with global producers from 2017-2019 to 2020-2022. This expansion involved 25 countries. Notably, international investment in co-productions soared to €103 million during 2020-2022, marking a substantial 49% increase from the prior three-year period. 

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Stars, Music, and Timing: Notable Lessons From Awards Nominations 
The 2024 Film and TV awards season kicks off with notable shifts at the Golden Globe Awards. Changes include a larger voting body of 300 members and a fresh broadcast contract. While star influence remains pivotal, TV nominations follow a traditional path with familiar contenders. Unexpected additions like the "Cinematic and Box Office Achievement" category shake things up, while the musical genre sees less enthusiasm this year. 

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Theater

Diversifying Broadway: Theater Audiences Demographics 
The 2022-23 Broadway season welcomed 12.3 million attendees, marking a 17% decrease from pre-pandemic levels in 2018-19. However, there's a positive shift: Broadway is drawing a more diverse audience while retaining robust international tourism. The Broadway League's report reveals a rise from 26% to 29% in audiences identifying as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color compared to the previous season. 

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