The Surprising Reason So Many Movie Credits List an "Alan Smithee"

The director, Alan Smithee, doesn't actually exist. So, why is he listed in the credits of so many films?
TheWrap

California Gives $335 Million in Tax Credits to 52 Productions Including ‘Jumanji,’ ‘Heat 2’

The California Film Commission has allocated $335 million in film tax credits to 52 movie productions, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday. This includes $38.4 million for The Daniels’ next film, ...

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Son Maddox Removes ‘Pitt’ From Last Name in Mom’s New Movie — Is This Merely About Film Credits?

Fans of Hollywood’s biggest stars often follow every twist in their personal lives, and the Jolie-Pitt family remains a ...
Los Angeles Times

What do the failures of film tax credits and Trump’s tariffs have in common?

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Industrial policy is failing, and not just in Washington. Across America, officials promise to engineer the right ...