Hollywood Sold Out. I'm Betting on America To Bring It Back
The article discusses the decline of Hollywood due to globalization and the offshoring of production. It highlights the loss of jobs and cultural influence as American films adapt to foreign markets. The author advocates for a reinvestment in the American entertainment industry to restore its former glory.
- ▪Los Angeles has lost more than 40,000 film and television jobs in recent years, representing roughly a quarter of its entertainment workforce.
- ▪Production employment in Hollywood is down nearly 30% since 2022, with on-location filming dropping more than 20% in the last year alone.
- ▪Hollywood offshores more than 60% of its production annually, leading to a significant loss of economic power and cultural influence for the United States.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2026/05/17/hollywood_sold_out_im_betting_on_america_to_bring_it_back_154123.html |
| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 07:18:51 -0500 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-17T12:26:57.900Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-17T12:26:57.900Z |
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up next: now reading: Hollywood Sold Out. I’m Betting on America To Bring It Back Hollywood Sold Out. I’m Betting on America To Bring It BackBy Chris FentonMay 17, 2026 AP X Story Stream recent articles Video: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... Article: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... Article: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... Entry: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... Video: Global Warming Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit ... As production flees overseas and jobs disappear at home, a fully American-made film offers a path forward. For years, I helped Hollywood chase the world … And now I regret it. I sat in many rooms where movie deals were struck to open China’s market and others around the world, attract international audiences, and globalize production efficiencies.
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