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During L.A. Wildfires, Hollywood Studio Lots Pause As Workers Scramble
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Winston Cho
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As wildfires ravage Southern California, Hollywood's production hubs face uncertainty, with studios scrambling to navigate the crisis and protect cherished landmarks.
beat sheet
- Production on several major TV shows, including ABC's 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' has been halted due to poor air quality and to avoid interfering with emergency responders, not because of immediate danger to soundstages.
- The entertainment industry faces a potential 'flight of talent and crew' from LA as many industry figures, including Billy Crystal, Cary Elwes, and Paris Hilton, have lost their homes in the fires, highlighting the need for increased tax credits to curb runaway production.
call sheet
Billy Crystal, Cary Elwes, Mandy Moore, Anna Faris, James Woods, Diane Warren, Paris Hilton, 20th Television, Lionsgate TV, Warner Bros. studio, Universal Studio Group, Sony, Amazon, Universal, Netflix, FilmLA, California Film Commission, AccuWeather, Carrie, Freaky Friday, Teen Wolf, Project X, Crazy/Beautiful, Doctor Odyssey, Grey's Anatomy, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Rookie, Abbott Elementary, All American, The Pitt, Fallout, Hacks, Happy's Place, Suits: L.A., Loot, Ted, S.W.A.T., Spider Noir