With ‘Barbie,’ Ynon Kreiz made Mattel an entertainment company

The day “Barbie” hit theaters in July, Mattel Chief Executive Ynon Kreiz was in New York…

Blumhouse’s latest strategy to scare the hell out of you: video games

Over the last 15 years, Blumhouse has built a reputation for success by producing low-cost, original…

Netflix unveils big expansion at New Mexico production hub

Netflix has expanded its New Mexico production facility to include four new soundstages, in a move…

IATSE deal: Hollywood crew members, studios reach tentative contract

Film and TV crew members have reached a tentative contract deal with the major Hollywood studios…

Disney-themed Snow White Cafe closes in Hollywood after decades

A Disney-themed bar and restaurant in Hollywood that has been open for nearly 80 years appears…

Will the new ‘Inside Out 2’ help Pixar get its box office mojo back?

For decades, it seemed that Pixar couldn’t lose. Starting with “Toy Story” in 1995, the Emeryville,…

No film or TV gigs? Financial experts suggest ways to cope

For many film and TV industry professionals, it’s getting increasingly hard to wait for the production…

Could a ballot measure gut California’s film/TV tax credit?

SACRAMENTO —  Eager to negotiate a measure off the 2024 ballot that would make it harder to…

Review: Replacing Splash Mountain, Disney’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure shines

Bay Lake, Fla.  —  As we dip into the bayou, the scene before us feels a…

Next ‘Barbie’? Universal, Mattel making ‘Monster High’ movie

Fresh off the resounding success of “Barbie,” Mattel is partnering with Universal Pictures to develop another…