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Will the Government Shutdown Sink Hollywood Movies and Cinemas in 2025?

Will the Government Shutdown Sink Hollywood Movies and Cinemas in 2025?

Could the U.S. government shutdown ultimately harm Hollywood?

The government shutdown threatens to take away food stamps (discretionary income) and could gravely damage family movie money as a result. With Avatar: Fire and Ash coming in late and Stranger Things mostly playing on New Year’s in 2026, can the domestic box office even match the horrible totals for last year? 

Disney Drops DEI in Favor of “Belonging”: Employees to Join “Global Belonging Week” Starting Monday

Disney Drops DEI in Favor of “Belonging”: Employees to Join “Global Belonging Week” Starting Monday

The Walt Disney Company appears ready to drop “Diversity Equity and Inclusion” in favor of “belonging.” After a tumultuous upheaval at the House of Mouse following the last presidential election, in which controversial programs like “Reimagine Tomorrow” were purged from the entertainment juggernaut, Disney is retooling employee outreach next week with a program all about “belonging” rather than DEI.

Trump Announces 100% Movie Tariff on Foreign Made Films in Move That Will Devastate Disney

Trump Announces 100% Movie Tariff on Foreign Made Films in Move That Will Devastate Disney

President Donald J. Trump made waves this morning by announcing a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States. This trump movie tariff, framed as a way to bring the movie business back to American soil, could have the largest impact on Disney—Hollywood’s biggest player and one that has increasingly shifted its production to the United Kingdom.

California Senator Threatens to Break Up Sinclair Over Decision to Keep Jimmy Kimmel Off the Air — FCC Chair Responds

California Senator Threatens to Break Up Sinclair Over Decision to Keep Jimmy Kimmel Off the Air — FCC Chair Responds

The battle over Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension has now escalated into a full-on political fight with lawmakers threatening to take action. On Monday, California State Senator Scott Wiener took to X to threaten Sinclair Broadcast Group after the company announced it would continue preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! across its ABC affiliates despite Disney’s decision to bring the show back.