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Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires sweeping across the state.

Heres to a calmer week next week.

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That felt apt given the natural disaster that was set to befall L.A. just 48 hours later.

As we well know, Baz doesnt pull punches.

Police take security measures tobthe streets during Eaton wildfire

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If youre going to read one piece of Globes analysis,read this.

The drama funding gap has become the problem of our age.

It is utterly unsustainable and extraordinary, said a producer.

On Wednesday, Melhad the skinnyon the Goodfellas slate.

Trudeau has been Canadian Prime Minister for almost a decade.

Very Hot: Polish crime dramaSlebodaset a SkyShowtime record.

Festivals latest:Thomas Vinterburg and Julie Delpy areset for honorary awardsat the Goteborg Film Festival.

Awards:The European Film Awardsset Athensas its 39th ceremony venue.

Done deal:Oscar-winning outfit Voltage Pictureshas taken a majority stakein The Exchange, which has been restructured.

Slowdown:UK agency Independent Talents profitswere hit bythe 2023 strikes amid ongoing sale chatter.

Shutting up shop:Watford & Essex, following the end of its JV with Legendary Entertainment.

Box office:The Italian box office softened by just 0.4% in 2024for an overall grossof $508M.

Trailer:ForThe Last Swim,Sasha Nathwanis feature debut.

This weeksInternational Insiderwas written by Max Goldbart and edited by Jesse Whittock.