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Hollywood studios rent out empty soundstages for $100,000 bar mitzvahs

Hollywood studios rent out empty soundstages for $100,000 bar mitzvahs

The Ankler’s Degen Pener reports that L.A. families are booking Universal and Paramount soundstages and backlots for bar and bat mitzvahs costing $100,000 to $300,000, complete with custom sets, prop-house decor and backlot tram tours.

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Vertical dramas turn a 47-year-old career auditioner into a working actor

The Ankler’s Degen Pener reports that TJ Wilk, a former waiter, trainer and manny who logged 729 auditions over two decades, has filmed more than 30 mobile-first microdramas since 2023. His debut vertical, a 56-episode werewolf series, drew 28.8 million views on ReelShort.

Sep 3