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L.A. Philharmonic Takes Over Operation of Ford Theatres
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association will take over operation of the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre Complex effective Dec. 1.
'Babylon,' 'Little Shop of Horrors' Remake Among Recipients for State Film Tax Credit
Thirteen films, including the big-budget feature “Babylon” and a remake of “Little Shop of Horrors," received tax credits from the state, according to the California Film Commission.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Announces the Addition of 7 Trustees
Oscar-nominated actress Laura Dern and Academy of Arts and Sciences president and casting director David Rubin are among seven newly appointed trustees.
LAX Passenger Traffic Rises 1.8% in September as International Travel Slide Ends
September passenger traffic at LAX edged up 1.8% from a year earlier.
American, Scandinavian Airlines Add International Flights to LAX
American Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines will each serve new international destinations from LAX next year.
Air New Zealand Ends Long-Running LAX-London Flight
Air New Zealand is canceling its long-running flight from LAX to London, citing increased competition on the route.
Music Center Names Miscikowski to Lead Board, Extends Moore as CEO
Longtime Music Center board member Cindy Miscikowski has been named to lead the organization’s board.
Paramount’s New Path Is Paying Off
ENTERTAINMENT: Studio rebounds after repositioning
Paramount is leaning on its content library rather than jumping into the streaming fray.
CENTER PIECE
Staples Center opened 20 years ago this week, kicking off downtown’s revival
A look at Staples Center’s impact on downtown 20 years after its opening.
LAX to Ban Curbside Ride-Hailing Pickups
Los Angeles International Airport is set to ban curbside ride-hailing pickups starting Oct. 29.
Quibi Faces Full House
Stiff competition awaits mobile-first streaming net
STREAMING Jeffrey Katzenberg’s Quibi faces tough competition from monoliths like Netflix, Disney.
Clippers Prep for a Different Court
Hearing set for MSG suit over Inglewood arena
SPORTS January hearing date is set for Madison Square Garden Co.’s lawsuit over the Clippers’ new arena.
Entertainment Studios Buys 11 TV Stations for $290 Million
Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios announced the acquisition of 11 broadcast TV stations for $290 million from Atlanta-based USA Television Holdings and USA Television MidAmerica Holdings on Oct. 1.
An Ill-Fated Endeavor: Agency Taps Out of IPO
In the latest blackeye for the IPO market, Endeavor, which owns the Ultimate Fighting Championship, pulled its planned listing on Sept. 26.
LAX Reports Flat Traffic for August as International Travel Declines
Passenger traffic at LAX was essentially unchanged in August as international traffic continued its downward trend, according to figures released Aug. 26.
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