Reality TV production in L.A. drops, leading to nearly 21% decrease in TV shoot days

As a total film buff, I was looking at the latest numbers from FilmLA – they handle all the permits here in Los Angeles – and it seems filming activity slowed down quite a bit this summer. From July to September, there were 4,380 shoot days across the greater L.A. area, which is over 13% lower than what they saw during the same period last year. It’s a noticeable dip, and definitely something I’m keeping an eye on as I follow what’s being produced here.

DCU’s Checkmate: 5 Heroes Who Could Join Peacemaker’s New Team

Checkmate began as a division of the Suicide Squad, dealing with global concerns. Later, it became its own organization. Eventually, Checkmate evolved into a completely independent agency overseen by the United Nations, and its ranks included people with superpowers and costumed heroes.

Jessica Jones Season 4 Gets Exciting Tease From Marvel Head

Now that Krysten Ritter is reprising her role as Jessica Jones in the new season of Daredevil: Born Again, Marvel Studios executive Brad Winderbaum hinted that a dedicated Jessica Jones Disney+ series might happen sooner than fans expect. He shared this during a recent interview on the Phase Hero podcast.

Stephen King’s Upcoming Show Teases Season 2 Timeline Ahead of Season 1 Premiere

Producers Barbara and Andy Muschietti, known for the *It* films and the first four episodes of *Welcome to Derry*, recently shared their vision for the show’s timeline. Andy Muschietti explained that he wants to build a larger, unfolding story, comparing it to an iceberg – with most of the narrative hidden beneath the surface throughout the first three seasons.

Drew Struzan, the Legendary Poster Artist Behind Iconic ‘Star Wars’ Art, Dies at 78

Drew Struzan first gained widespread recognition for his album cover art, notably for Alice Cooper’s 1975 album, “Welcome to My Nightmare,” which *Rolling Stone Magazine* later named one of the best album covers ever made. He initially built his career designing posters for lower-budget films, but his work on the 1978 re-release poster for *Star Wars* launched him to fame. He became one of the most sought-after movie poster artists, creating the memorable images for films like the *Back to the Future* trilogy, *Blade Runner*, *The Thing*, *The Muppet Movie*, *E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial*, *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone*, and the entire *Indiana Jones* series—starting with an international poster for *Raiders of the Lost Ark*. You can find examples of his artwork in the post from DiscussingFilm.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ creator sees potential for more Huntr/x — but not in live action

The co-director of the popular Netflix series recently told the BBC that while there are no current plans for a sequel, she believes there’s potential for future stories with these characters. She and her co-director, Chris Appelhans, also promised fans that any follow-up would only happen if they could create a story worthy of the original, and one they themselves would be excited about.