Ben Fritz
@benfritz.bsky.social
Entertainment industry reporter @wsj. Formerly AI Editor. My podcast: "With Great Power." My book: "The Big Picture." My email: ben.fritz@wsj.com
It's the audio version of what's been, by far, my most-read and discussed article this year. www.wsj.com/business/med...
L.A.’s Entertainment Economy Is Looking Like a Disaster Movie
Work is evaporating, businesses are closing, longtime residents are leaving, and Los Angeles’s creative middle class is hanging on by a thread.
www.wsj.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
It's the audio version of what's been, by far, my most-read and discussed article this year. www.wsj.com/business/med...
(And no, Good Fortune probably isn't an A+ film. But a trend is a trend)
October 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
(And no, Good Fortune probably isn't an A+ film. But a trend is a trend)
It's mainly boosting TV shows and probably some indie movies
October 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It's mainly boosting TV shows and probably some indie movies
So sorry to hear that. Sadly it's a common story.
October 6, 2025 at 4:25 AM
So sorry to hear that. Sadly it's a common story.
I loved talking to animators. And I love animation!
October 5, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I loved talking to animators. And I love animation!