Ted Sarandos Guest Columnist Beyond the perceived glitz and glamour of producing film and television shows lies another crucial economic engine of the entertainment industry: premieres, award shows and events.
These gatherings are not merely celebrations of artistic achievement and publicity, they are vital to keeping Southern California’s diverse workforce employed, small businesses operating and continuing to drive the local economy.
With so much damage, devastation and so many people displaced by the fires, there’s a debate about whether these premieres and awards shows should go on.
Some people think they should be canceled, toned down or turned into fundraisers for first responders. And I understand the instinct.
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