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“This is a huge industry we're talking about. It's around $10 billion in GDP, 180,000 full-time jobs,” Mastin told CBC News.
Really? My math says that's about $55,000/job. Is that "full time"? and it allows nothing for profits etc. Seems specious to me.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/trump-incentive-films-9.7329284
#Hollywood #Trump #Films #TVproduction

Former producers/executive producers/correspondents of CBS News's 60 Minutes are apparently pitching a rival current affairs show featuring journalists and production crew who departed CBS. https://www.tvinsider.com/1279037/is-former-60-minutes-boss-recruiting-scott-pelley-for-rival-show/ #ScottPelley #TVProduction #BillOwens #60Minutes #CBS #News #NewsMagazine #Streaming #TV #Television #SocialMedia #Investors

Kudrow Points to Questionable 'Friends' Filming Practices

Lisa Kudrow revealed 'Friends' filming days were very long, possibly breaking rules. She also felt audience laughter sometimes disrupted scenes.

#FriendsTV #LisaKudrow #PhoebeBuffay #FilmingPractices #TVProduction

https://newsletter.tf/lisa-kudrow-friends-filming-hours-audience-laughter/

Lisa Kudrow shared that 'Friends' filming days were 6+ hours, much longer than the usual 2-3 hours for TV shows. She also found audience laughter disruptive.

#FriendsTV #LisaKudrow #PhoebeBuffay #FilmingPractices #TVProduction
https://newsletter.tf/lisa-kudrow-friends-filming-hours-audience-laughter/