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New life for a Hollywood prop house

Nov 30, 2015
As California tax incentives drive TV production back to LA, a prop house reopens.

Wes Craven's legacy: Hollywood loves horror

Aug 31, 2015
As the director demonstrated, it doesn't take a big budget to make a huge hit.

In Hollywood, a history of homelessness

Jun 2, 2015
Actors slept on the streets in the 1920s when landlords refused to rent to them.

Kay Cannon on writing the hit 'Pitch Perfect'

May 14, 2015
The writer of Pitch Perfect explains what nearly made her barf.
Actress Rebel Wilson and writer/co-producer Kay Cannon arrive at the World Premiere of 'Pitch Perfect 2' held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Friday, May 8, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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How film actors' pay gets calculated

Apr 10, 2015
What actors make for a movie is a complex equation.

Janice Min pulls the curtain on Hollywood

Apr 9, 2015
She transformed the Hollywood Reporter by turning it into a glossy magazine.

'Furious 7' charges up box office, diverse audiences

Apr 8, 2015
The latest in the Fast and Furious series snagged a $143 million opening weekend.

For public good, not for profit.

CGI brings Paul Walker back to life in "Furious 7"

Apr 2, 2015
It's the latest in Hollywood's attempts to make a believable digital actor.

The economy of the red carpet

Feb 20, 2015
From mani cams to brand partnerships, the red carpet can be a moneymaker for all.

What do you do when your hit show ends its run?

Feb 20, 2015
The crew for Two and a Half Men are entering a very different Hollywood landscape.