Meet the writer translating Alejandro Zambra, José Donoso and more
Good morning and welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. I’m Jim Ruland, a novelist and punk historian, and although I’m currently on vacation…
IATSE deal: Hollywood crew members, studios reach tentative contract
Film and TV crew members have reached a tentative contract deal with the major Hollywood studios after months of bargaining, the International Alliance of Theatrical…
Jesus Trejo goes behind the laugh on new PBS series ‘Roots of Comedy’
Comedian Jesus Trejo knows a thing or two about crafting comedy out of personal experiences. His journey as an only child and family caretaker has…
Report: Los Angeles still owns film and TV despite rival markets
Los Angeles’ portion of the domestic film and TV economy shrank last year amid devastating industry struggles, but it remains by far the most powerful…
Appreciation: In the end, writer Caleb Carr was cool for cats
Caleb Carr, the novelist and military historian who died of cancer Thursday at age 68, was best known for exploring the darker angels of human…
Our favorite ‘Abbott Elementary’ cast pairings
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who loves “Abbott Elementary” for much more than just the love triangles. As Screen Gab editor Matt…
This local bookseller is publishing L.A’s untold stories
Donato Martinez reads his poetry at the Libros Lincoln Heights bookshop. On a Saturday evening in late April, the door of the Libros Lincoln Heights…
IATSE wraps up craft negotiations. Now the hard part begins
In a departure from the labor rebellions that roiled Hollywood last year, the latest set of contract negotiations between a major entertainment union and the…
David Mamet slams Hollywood diversity initiatives as ‘garbage’
David Mamet is not done lambasting the liberal establishment in Hollywood. “DEI is garbage,” said the Pulitzer Prize-winning author to a packed house at the…
Sophie Kinsella, bestselling British author of Shopaholic series, reveals ‘aggressive’ brain cancer diagnosis
In short: Sophie Kinsella has revealed she has "glioblastoma, a form of aggressive brain cancer".Kinsella posted on social media that the cancer was diagnosed at the…
'I'm a TV writer and these are the 10 best new films and shows to watch in April'
A Colin Farrell-led noir detective series and Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster are among the top titles heading to TV and streaming platforms this month Source…
IATSE contract negotiations kick off for crew members
Thousands of Hollywood crew members and their supporters gathered Sunday in the crisp morning air and muddy fields at Encino’s Woodley Park in a show…
‘American Fiction’ and ‘Slow Horses’ win USC Scripter Awards
The writers of the Oscar-nominated film “American Fiction” and the Apple TV+ series “Slow Horses” earned top honors at the 36th USC Libraries Scripter Awards…
AFM-repped Hollywood musicians reach deal with AMPTP
Hollywood musicians have reached a tentative agreement with the major entertainment companies after a month of bargaining. The American Federation of Musicians, which represents some…
Hank Bradford, head writer for Johnny Carson’s ‘Tonight Show,’ dies at 88
Hank Bradford, who served as head writer for “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” and “The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers,” died Jan. 18 in…
Singapore-born writer Tania De Rozario explores ‘Monster Island’
Book Review Dinner on Monster Island By Tania De RozarioSimon & Schuster: 192 pages, $18 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times…
Australian writer Yang Hengjun sentenced to death on China spy charges | Espionage News
Yang has been detained for five years on charges of espionage that he and Australia have rejected. Australian writer Yang Hengjun, who was detained in…
Tony Award winner Hinton Battle dies at 67
Hinton Battle, who won Tony Awards (featured actor in a musical) for his performances in “Miss Saigon,” “Sophisticated Ladies” and “The Tap Dance Kid,” has…
Travel writer picks the best deals on fancy five-star holidays to Greece
Travel Republic has some incredible deals but sunseekers must be quick Source link
Lulu Wang’s ‘Expats’ centers the lives of women and a changing Hong Kong
I still remember ugly crying after watching Lulu Wang’s breakthrough feature, “The Farewell,” with my dad, an immigrant. I saw myself in Billi, a Chinese…