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Major strike unlikely after Hollywood crews and studios reach contract deal

The union that represents most behind-the-scenes film and television crews has reached a tentative deal with studios for roughly 50,000 of its members, making another major strike unlikely after a year of labour turmoil in Hollywood. The two sides announced the three-year deal in a joint statement on Tuesday night. The International Alliance of Theatrical […]

IATSE to Resume Contract Talks With Studios on June 24

IATSE will take a two-week break in contract negotiations with Hollywood studios, with plans for a new round of talks starting the week of June 24. The new dates come as the below-the-line union has yet to reach an agreement on the Hollywood Basic or Area Standards Agreements, while the studios’ labor reps, the Alliance […]

Old Town Artisan Studios showcasing students’ work through Saturday

Six students from Desert Sands Unified School District put their talents on display as part of Old Town Artisan Studios’ inaugural art mentorship program, with the goal of nurturing creativity among youth. The exhibit, displayed at OTAS’ gallery space in La Quinta, will be open through Saturday. “We thought that there was an opportunity to […]

15 injured in tram accident at Universal Studios

A group of amusement park visitors were injured Saturday evening after a Universal Studios tram accident in Los Angeles, California. The Los Angeles County Fire Department was dispatched to the scene shortly after 9 p.m. P.T. Saturday night and transferred 15 patients to local hospitals with minor injuries. According to California Highway Patrol, a studio […]

Tram accident at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park injures 15

More than a dozen people suffered minor injuries when a tram used for tours crashed into a railing at Universal Studios Hollywood near Los Angeles, authorities and the company said. Los Angeles County Fire Department units responded to the theme park in Universal City, about 10 miles (16km) northwest of downtown LA, shortly after 9pm […]

Universal Studios exploring building new theme park

A new Universal theme park may be coming to the United Kingdom and the entertainment and attractions giant is asking Britons for their input. Last year, Universal purchased a 476-acre parcel of land outside of Bedford, England, about 55 miles north of London, to explore the possibility of building a new theme park and resort. […]