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With 6.2 million square feet of soundstages, Los Angeles remains the world leader in terms of overall stage space, but other jurisdictions are catching up, according to the latest report from the city and county film permit office. FilmLA says the United Kingdom, with an estimated 5.4 million square feet of dedicated stage space, “is catching up with Los Angeles. Just three years ago, the UK had only 3.5 million square feet, representing an increase of nearly 2 million square feet over that period.” Ontario is now in third place with 3.8 million square feet of dedicated stage space, followed by Georgia (3 million square feet), New York (2.8 million) and another Canadian province, British Columbia (2.4 million). “All of these competitive jurisdictions have plans to expand existing infrastructure by several million square feet,” FilmLA says. “This could enhance their attractiveness to film producers, especially for jurisdictions that offer generous tax incentives and … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Remains World’s Soundstage Leader, But Other Locales Are Catching Up: FilmLA Report

EXCLUSIVE: Bria Samoné Henderson ( The Good Doctor ), Stakiah Lynn Washington ( Primo ), Tonya Pinkins ( Red Pill ), and Kim Estes ( Dexter ) have joined the cast of Angel City , the debut feature from filmmaker Noel Braham . Braham, who is also head of LA’s growing Micheaux Film Festival , penned the screenplay and will direct with Courtney L. Branch producing and Mario Contini set as director of photography. Sherri Martin, Dale Martin, Hadassah McGrew, and Michael Knapp serve as executive producers. Principal photography is set to begin in Los Angeles in April. The film’s full synopsis reads: Angel City follows the journey of Ace, an optimistic rideshare driver in Los Angeles with big dreams of becoming a star. Obsessed with finding his big break, he grapples with the looming specter of homelessness, struggling to make ends meet, and his determination is put to the ultimate test when he’s suddenly evicted from a hostel. The pic, which is from LA-based … [Read more...] about ‘The Good Doctor’ Actor Bria Samoné Henderson & ‘Primo’s Stakiah Lynn Washington Among Cast Set For Indie LA Drama ‘Angel City’

UPDATED: The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 today to suspend Los Angeles Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas from office. Ridley-Thomas was indicted last week on federal bribery and conspiracy charges stemming from his time on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. Responding to the vote, Ridley-Thomas issued a statement saying, “I am humbled by the support of my colleagues who did not rush to judgment and disappointed in those who did. Eleven members of this council have stripped the constituents of the 10th District of their representation, of their voice and of their right to the services that they deserve. They have removed from action a member — and his team — who together are among the most productive and effective advocates on the crisis of homelessness. I will continue fighting to clear my name, and I remain confident that such will be the case. But in the interim, the council has disenfranchised the residents of the 10th District.” PREVIOUSLY on Friday: Los … [Read more...] about L.A. City Council Suspends Mark Ridley-Thomas After Federal Bribery And Conspiracy Indictment – Update

NBC has announced its summer slate, which includes new seasons of America’s Got Talent and American Ninja Warrior , as well as the premieres of Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge and docuseries LA Fire & Rescue . America’s Got Talent Season 18 and Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge will kick things off with back-to-back premieres on May 30. AGT will lead primetime from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET/PT, and Hot Wheels will follow. Season 15 of American Ninja Warrior will debut on June 5 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET/PT. LA Fire & Rescue , a new docuseries from the producers of Chicago Fire , will bow on June 21 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET/PT. All programs will stream on Peacock the day following their NBC telecast. NBC will lead into summer with the return of The Weakest Link on April 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and That’s My Jam , which heads to Mondays at 10 p.m. ET/PT beginning April 17. Season 18 of AGT promises to deliver “some of the wildest acts” the show … [Read more...] about NBC Announces Summer Premiere Dates For ‘America’s Got Talent,’ ‘American Ninja Warrior,’ ‘Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge’ & More

EXCLUSIVE: NCIS: Los Angeles alum Barrett Foa has been tapped for a recurring role opposite Uzo Aduba in Netflix ’s Shondaland murder-mystery drama The Residence , from writer Paul William Davies. Using Kate Andersen Brower’s book The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House as a jumping off point, the eight-episode series is described as “a screwball whodunnit set in the upstairs, downstairs, and back stairs of the White House, among the eclectic staff of the world’s most famous mansion.” Its premise: 132 rooms. 157 suspects. One dead body. One wildly eccentric detective (Aduba). One disastrous State Dinner. Foa will play Elliot Morgan, “the first gentleman” of the White House.  He knows nothing about the social culture of Washington or the expectations of his role in the White House. Cast also includes Randall Park, Andre Braugher, Susan Kelechi Watson, Ken Marino, Jason Lee, Bronson Pinchot, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Edwina Findley, Molly … [Read more...] about ‘The Residence’: Barrett Foa Joins Netflix’s Shondaland Drama As Recurring

Suspended Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was convicted today of federal bribery and conspiracy charges , along with mail and wire fraud, stemming from his time serving on the county Board of Supervisors and accommodations provided to his son by a then-USC dean. Despite his vehement denials of wrongdoing, the local political giant was found guilty on single counts of bribery and conspiracy, along with one count of honest services mail fraud and four counts of honest services wire fraud. Jurors, who reached their verdict on Day 5 of deliberations, acquitted him on 12 other fraud counts. U.S. District Judge Dale Fischer set sentencing for August 14. Prosecutors alleged that the longtime local politician, while serving as a county supervisor, “put his hand out” and accepted perks from USC to benefit his son, Sebastian. Federal prosecutors based their case on a long string of emails and letters to bolster allegations that Ridley-Thomas and the former dean … [Read more...] about Suspended L.A. City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas Convicted On Federal Bribery & Conspiracy Charges

MLB Network Young Metro Boomin is fired up to play ball -- he's partnered with MLB Network to be its voice of Opening Day!!! The diamond-selling superproducer dropped off a video Thursday morning ... detailing the grueling 162-game regular season with shots of MLB stars like the NY Mets' Justin Verlander, NY Yankees' Aaron Judge , Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, Miami Marlins' Jazz Chisholm Jr. and more. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Metro's airtime makes good use of his hit songs "On Time" and "Trance" from his Billboard chart-topping "Heroes & Villains" album ... and also doesn't shy away from his allegiance to his hometown St. Louis Cardinals, rocking their ballcap in a recording studio. MLB Network tells TMZ it's "thrilled to partner with Metro Boomin for Opening Day, and we’ll continue to explore opportunities to work with him throughout the season." “You can’t beat this time of year," Metro quips in the … [Read more...] about Metro Boomin Partners with MLB Network for Opening Day

EXCLUSIVE: Legendary astronomer and astrophysicist Carl Sagan , who expanded scientific understanding of the universe and helped millions appreciate the wonders of the cosmos, will be the subject of an upcoming documentary feature from National Geographic Documentary Films . The Untitled Carl Sagan Film will be produced by Fuzzy Door ’s Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins, Emmy and Peabody winner Ann Druyan – Sagan’s life partner – and Academy Award nominee Nanette Burstein , with Burstein directing. Also producing is production company Hungry Man . Sagan’s contributions to planetary science were equaled only by his capacity to spread an infectious joy of the marvel and immensity of space. His 1980 book Cosmos became the best-selling science book ever published in English, and he appeared frequently on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (amusing the host and the viewing public with his emphasis on “billions and billions” of stars in reference to the quantity … [Read more...] about Documentary On Carl Sagan, Brilliant Astronomer And ‘Cosmos’ Author, In The Works From National Geographic & Seth MacFarlane

Summer House : Martha’s Vineyard is Bravo ’s new reality series, a spinoff of Summer House , that is set to premiere Sunday, May 7 at 9 p.m. ET. The new show features an all-Black cast vacationing in Martha’s Vineyard, an island south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and one of the first beach destinations where African Americans could vacation and purchase property. The cast features Nicholas “Nick” Arrington, Jasmine Ellis Cooper, Silas Cooper, Jordan Emanuel, Bria Fleming, Shanice Henderson, Amir Lancaster, Jason Lyke, Preston Mitchum, Summer Marie Thomas and Alex Tyree. Martha’s Vineyard is known for its natural beauty with pristine beaches, romantic sailboats, colorful gingerbread cottages, and cultural identity, this summertime sanctuary has become a favorite escape for the rich, famous, and politically connected. Watch the trailer for the show in the video posted above. Meet the cast of Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard : Fresh off their summer wedding, … [Read more...] about ‘Summer House’ Gets Bravo Spinoff Set In Martha’s Vineyard Featuring An All-Black Cast

ABC News underwent a round of staff reductions on Thursday, with about 50 positions impacted as part of parent Walt Disney Co.’s companywide cuts. ABC News President Kim Godwin also announced a realignment of her leadership team, with Katie den Daas serving as vice president of newsgathering, overseeing the domestic and international teams, as well as NewsOne; Derek Medina, executive vice president, will oversee an expanded business and operations team; and Stacia Deshishku, executive editor and senior vice president of news, who will oversee the investigative and enterprise reporting units, as well as linear shows and special events. According to a network source, among the employees who were impacted by the layoffs were Wendy Fisher, senior vice president, newsgathering; Galen Gordon, senior VP of talent strategy and development; Mary Noonan, vice president of talent strategy and development; Alison Rudnick, vice president of corporate communications, Chris Vlasto, … [Read more...] about ABC News Undergoes Round Of Layoffs And Realignment Of Leadership Team