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MPAA's Latest Salvo Against Online Piracy Launches

The Motion Picture Association of America launches online content clearinghouse, aimed at curbing piracy

New York Set for ‘Record-Breaking Year’ in Television

There have already been 19 pilots shot in New York this season, of which five went straight to series, according to state government figures. Another two have committed to filming in the Empire State.

SAG-AFTRA Approves Commercials Contract, Cuts Staff

SAG-AFTRA announced staff cuts and office closures Sunday at the end of a two-day national board meeting in Los Angeles that also saw the approval of the commercials contracts.

Amazon Studios Premieres 14 Pilots

Amazon Studios has released 14 pilots on Prime Instant Video, including one based on the feature “Zombieland," and the fate of them all rests on your shoulders.

L.A. Increases Productions, Work for Actors

Los Angeles saw an increase in the production of features and television series last quarter, which could foreshadow a rebound for the city’s entertainment industry.

Managers Appeal Dismissal of Their Challenge to Calif. Law

The National Conference of Personal Managers has filed an appeal of the dismissal of its legal challenge to California's Talent Agencies Act.

IMDb Actor Age Suit Goes to Court

The civil suit launched by Huong Hoang against IMDb’s parent company Amazon goes to court in Seattle April 8

Financing to Possibly Get Easier for Indie Producers

Seed&Spark has teamed up with Big Vision Empty Wallet (BVEW), an online community of artists, and Film Independent to offer a reduced rate on crowd-funding and distribution for indie films.

FX Announces New Channel FXX

Could FX’s split into a channel triumvirate be a boon to actors?

Television Still Written by White Men: Report

According to a report from the Writers Guild of America West, minority writers remain underrepresented in American television, which may contribute to the dearth of roles for minority performers.