Trump Names Gibson, Voight, Stallone to Revive Hollywood

Trump names actors Mel Gibson, Jon Voight, and Sylvester Stallone as Special Ambassadors to revive Hollywood amid industry struggles.

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Box office earnings fell to $8.7 billion last year, showing a 23.5% decline from pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

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Southern California wildfires cause $250 billion damage, killing 25 people and displacing numerous entertainment industry professionals.

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Productions in Los Angeles dropped 5.6% from 2023, while Hollywood has lost business to foreign countries

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California Governor Newsom proposes boosting film tax credits from $330 million to $750 million yearly to retain productions.

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Stallone compares Trump to George Washington at Mar-a-Lago, while Voight calls him the greatest president since Lincoln

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Trump's inauguration lineup features Kid Rock and Jason Aldean, with specific roles for the Hollywood ambassadors still undefined.

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Hollywood guild strikes impacted the entertainment industry, as writers and actors sought better working conditions.

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