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Tue, January 14, 2025

What Hollywood Lost in the Fires


Published on 2025-01-14 04:44:07 - Variety
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  • Hollywood and the entertainment industry is reeling from fires that will change Los Angeles forever: 'It's like a small nuclear bomb went off.'

The article from Variety discusses the devastating impact of the 2024 Hollywood fires, which destroyed several iconic studios and soundstages, including those at Warner Bros., Universal, and Paramount. The fires, which started due to a combination of extreme weather conditions and electrical malfunctions, led to the loss of irreplaceable film archives, sets, and equipment, causing an estimated damage of over $1 billion. The article highlights the emotional and financial toll on the industry, with many productions halted and thousands of jobs affected. It also touches on the community's response, with studios and individuals rallying to support those impacted, and the broader implications for Hollywood's future, including discussions on rebuilding with enhanced safety measures and the potential shift towards digital preservation to prevent such losses in the future.

Read the Full Variety Article at:
[ https://variety.com/2025/film/features/what-hollywood-lost-fires-1236273352/ ]
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