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While other entertainment companies pull back, Netflix has created more than 425,000 jobs worldwide and invested $135 billion in film and TV productions. The streaming giant's commitment comes as Hollywood faces production challenges and location battles.
A century after her birth, Marilyn Monroe is finally being recognized not just as a glamorous icon, but as a fearless businesswoman who challenged Hollywood's sexist system decades before #MeToo. Her 1954 decision to start her own production company changed what female stars could demand.
The screenwriters union and major studios just agreed to a four-year contract in record time, a stunning turnaround from the grueling strike that paralyzed Hollywood three years ago. Better healthcare, AI protections, and a collaborative spirit signal a new era for the entertainment industry.
Thailand's new Coconut Knowledge Centre helps food makers turn processing challenges into opportunities, supporting a $341 million export industry. The facility lets manufacturers test coconut-based drinks and products before full-scale production.
When every major studio told Reese Witherspoon they weren't making movies with female leads, she didn't get discouraged. She built Hello Sunshine, sold it for $900 million, and proved Hollywood was leaving billions on the table.
When Hollywood rejected her award-winning Palestinian family drama, filmmaker Cherien Dabis didn't give up. She built her own distribution company instead.
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The legendary Cinerama Dome theater, closed since 2020, will return to Hollywood in early 2028 thanks to Sony Pictures and Alamo Drafthouse. The geodesic dome theater that premiered 2001: A Space Odyssey is getting a second act while keeping its classic charm intact.
Oscar-nominated costume designer Shirley Kurata is leading a vibrant rebellion against Hollywood's gray era with "I Love Boosters," a film exploding with color. The internet is celebrating: viewers are thrilled someone finally remembered colors exist.
At 76, actress Morgan Fairchild shares how she built a successful Hollywood career on her own terms, refusing to compromise her values despite being told she'd never make it. Her story of integrity over fame offers hope to anyone facing pressure to abandon their principles. --- ##
When an elderly man was attacked outside a Hollywood pizzeria, a nearby restaurant owner didn't hesitate to chase down the suspect. His quick thinking helped recover stolen items and protect his neighbor.
After winning Worst Actress for Catwoman in 2005, Halle Berry showed up with her Oscar and delivered a hilarious acceptance speech that taught Hollywood how to lose with grace. Her performance at the Razzies became more iconic than most award wins.
Grammy-winning singer Angélique Kidjo became the first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 66-year-old musician from Benin has spent over 40 years bringing African music to global audiences.
Soccer legend David Beckham will receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on June 12, just hours before the World Cup kicks off on U.S. soil. The timing celebrates his decades-long impact on bringing soccer into America's sports spotlight.
Two Nigerian consumer protection agencies just joined forces to stop unsafe products from reaching store shelves. The partnership creates a faster, stronger system to protect 200 million Nigerians from harmful goods.
When Bright Okereke couldn't study engineering due to a missing biology exam, he discovered an unexpected path. That twist of fate launched him into product management, proving sometimes the detours lead somewhere better.
Australian companies that tried a four-day workweek kept it after seeing productivity gains and happier workers. The results add to growing evidence that working less can actually achieve more. ##
European Union negotiators just agreed on groundbreaking rules to end the frustrating medicine shortages that have left parents scrambling for children's fever medicine and patients unable to find essential antibiotics. The solution brings pharmaceutical production back home to Europe.
When James Van Der Beek passed away after battling colorectal cancer, Hollywood showed up in force. Steven Spielberg, Jon M. Chu, and thousands of others raised over $2 million in a single day to support his wife and six children.
The Netherlands just posted its strongest productivity gain in two decades, turning around years of decline that had economists worried. Workers are producing more per hour than ever, signaling a healthier economy ahead.
India just greenlit a major manufacturing partnership that could help millions more smartphones get made locally. The deal shows how the country is becoming a global tech production powerhouse.
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