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McKinsey’s $155M Misstep with Warner Brothers Discovery

McKinsey’s $155M Misstep with Warner Brothers Discovery

This isn’t a story about merely making a “pivot” to placate a changing market. In the fast-paced, data-driven ecosystems of modern…
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Gena Vazquez
Celebrating California’s Golden Boy — Brian Wilson

Celebrating California’s Golden Boy — Brian Wilson

How fitting that Brian Wilson, the heart and soul of California sound, would leave us in June — the month when the sun stays out just a…
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Califoria Dream Machine — The New 4th Largest Economy on Earth

Califoria Dream Machine — The New 4th Largest Economy on Earth

Roll out, my friends, roll out across the oil-slicked highways of the mind to the land of golden grids, where the sun’s got teeth and the…
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The Creepiest Ghost Town in California

The Creepiest Ghost Town in California

Eagle Mountain, California, is a heartbreaking example of the rise and fall of industrial towns in the American West. Nestled in the…
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Financing Your Film Like a Pro

Financing Your Film Like a Pro

A few weeks ago, as I made my great escape from Las Vegas, barreling through the Mojave Desert back to LA after a “successfully schmoozy”…
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The New Dawn and Future of Quantum Computing

The New Dawn and Future of Quantum Computing

Quantum computing is a cutting-edge field of study that promises to transmute the world of computation as we’ve known it. By controlling…
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Film Festivals — Now the Target of Hackers

Film Festivals — Now the Target of Hackers

In recent weeks, the film festival community has been rocked by a malicious hacking incident targeting the widely used submission platform…
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Gena Vazquez
The O.J. Simpson Double Homicide Saga and Trial - America’s First Taste of Reality TV

The O.J. Simpson Double Homicide Saga and Trial - America’s First T...

The O.J. Simpson trial of 1995 is a surreal moment crystalized in American television history, marking the convergence of high-profile…
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Fade to Silence — The Rise and Fall of Clubhouse

Fade to Silence — The Rise and Fall of Clubhouse

In the lightning-paced ecosystem of social media, platforms often rise to prominence, grabbing the attention and enthusiasm of adopters…
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Hollywood Calling — A Guide to Making a Movie in 30 Days

Hollywood Calling — A Guide to Making a Movie in 30 Days

Quite often I get notes from film students asking me about the possibility of making a film in a month or less. The idea of creating a…
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Aimee Semple McPherson — The Enigmatic California Cult Leader and Evangelist

Aimee Semple McPherson — The Enigmatic California Cult Leader and E...

Several years ago, I found myself in an odd N. CA location, in an odd circumstance, and having 3 days with nothing to do and nowhere to go…
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A Beautiful Friendship — Hattie McDaniel and Bette Davis Celebrating Black History Month

A Beautiful Friendship — Hattie McDaniel and Bette Davis Celebratin...

Black History Month is one of my favorite months to recognize and celebrate a beautiful people and culture. It’s a time to truly honor and…
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California’s Unfair Wealth Tax

California’s Unfair Wealth Tax

A legislative proposal in Sacramento, California, is gaining attention for its intention to establish a wealth tax on high earners and…
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SpaceX — Beyond Rockets, Revolutionizing Mobile Service

SpaceX — Beyond Rockets, Revolutionizing Mobile Service

You never what Elon is up to next… Or do you? SpaceX, the trailblazing aerospace company has been synonymous with pioneering advancements…
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The Ice Age Los Angeles

The Ice Age Los Angeles

Can you imagine that thousands of years ago there were mammoths walking in downtown L.A.? This was their town back in the day.
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Elena Martensen
Los Angeles in winter: first impressions

Los Angeles in winter: first impressions

This year we finally decided to take the plunge and go travel when it’s all gloomy and rainy out here in Seattle. The destination was…
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Elena Martensen
California’s Top 20 Must-Visit Destinations

California’s Top 20 Must-Visit Destinations

California is a geological treasure trove of natural wonders, vibrant cities, and captivating landmarks. Here are twenty destinations that…
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Ryan O’Neal — Honoring a Legendary Acting Legacy

Ryan O’Neal — Honoring a Legendary Acting Legacy

“My dad passed away peacefully today, with his loving team by his side supporting him and loving him as he would us,” Patrick O’Neal wrote…
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Remembering Norman Lear

Remembering Norman Lear

TV Pioneer, Visionary, and Cultural Icon
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Lessons from SAG-AFTRA Actor’s and WGA Writer’s Strike

Lessons from SAG-AFTRA Actor’s and WGA Writer’s Strike

The entertainment industry is no stranger to disputes and strikes, often serving as a battleground for fair compensation, creative rights…
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Forgotten Heroes — The Chinese Laborers and the Central Pacific Railroad

Forgotten Heroes — The Chinese Laborers and the Central Pacific Rai...

The construction of the Central Pacific Railroad in the 19th century marked a monumental feat in American history, connecting the East and…
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The Hollywood Reporter

The Hollywood Reporter

The life and accomplishments of William “Billy” R. Wilkerson.
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Roger Corman — The Master of Low Budget Filmmaking

Roger Corman — The Master of Low Budget Filmmaking

“The first thing he taught me, is belief in myself.” Gale Anne Hurd said of the master of low budget films. Gale is the innovative movie…
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Gena Vazquez
Music in the Canyon

Music in the Canyon

A Look into the Music Made in Laurel Canyon
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Why California is the Fifth Largest Economy in the World

Why California is the Fifth Largest Economy in the World

Nestled along the ‘western edge of civilization’ lies the Golden State whose economic prowess is so immense that it stands out as a global…
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