Noah Wyle Testifies That 'The Pitt' Shows TV Production Can Thrive in California
Actor says HBO Max series will bring 600 jobs, $125 million to state economy
Noah Wyle Touts 'The Pitt' as Proof TV Production Can Thrive in California
Noah Wyle Touts 'The Pitt' as Proof TV and Film Production Can Thrive in US
Crime
Acton Actor and Animal Advocate Charged in Kidnapping Plot
Leo Grillo accused of attempting to abduct former employee who won $6.7 million wrongful termination judgment against him.

17-Year-Old Arrested for Vandalizing Burbank Temple with Swastikas
The suspect is also wanted in connection with an incident at Los Angeles Mission College.
Teen Arrested for Painting Swastikas on Burbank Temple
The 17-year-old suspect was also linked to neo-Nazi recruitment materials at LA Mission College
Tech
Mind-Sync TV Expands to Global FAST Platforms, Pioneering "Functional TV" in 4K
The innovative digital focus platform transitions from web to connected TV, delivering its immersive productivity content to millions worldwide.

Tesla Unveils Cybercab, but Confusion Remains Over Robotaxi Program
Elon Musk's latest autonomous vehicle announcements have created more questions than answers.
Netflix Demands ByteDance Cease AI-Generated 'Stranger Things' and 'KPop Demon Hunters' Content
Streamer issues cease and desist over unauthorized derivative works on ByteDance's Seedance platform
Business
Paramount CEO Meets with Warner Bros. Discovery Execs, Discusses Merger Plans
Ellison addresses cost cuts, movie slate, and the future of key Warner Bros. Discovery leaders

Paramount CEO Addresses Warner Bros. Execs on Pending $111B Acquisition
Ellison says 'turbulent' deal process is 'now behind us,' praises HBO as 'gold standard' in TV
Netflix Walks Away from $82.7B Warner Bros. Deal
Streaming giant receives $2.8B breakup fee, says it's "builders, not buyers"
Entertainment
Noah Wyle Touts 'The Pitt' as Proof TV Production Can Thrive in US
The Emmy-winning actor spoke at a hearing on keeping film and TV jobs in California.

Taylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette' Suitors Consider Suing ABC Over Canceled Season
Contestants feel they were in an unsafe working environment given Paul's past domestic violence incident.
New Film Distribution Companies Launch Amid Industry Upheaval
From Black Bear to Watermelon Pictures, more than a half dozen film distribution companies have launched in recent months to take advantage of changes in the movie business.
Finance
QP Wealth Management Boosts Stake in Disney
Investment firm adds over 6,000 shares of entertainment giant in Q4

FNY Investment Advisers Reduces Walt Disney Stake
Institutional investor sells nearly 95% of its Disney shares in Q3
Groupama Asset Management Boosts Stake in Disney
The investment firm increased its holdings in the entertainment giant by 1.8% in the third quarter.