Todd Holmes

entertainment media management professor at Cal State Northridge

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The economic fallout of Hollywood’s strikes goes beyond the entertainment industry. It’s hitting LA businesses like dry cleaners and prop houses, plus other cities nationwide.

Over $3 billion: Estimating economic impact of Hollywood strikes

The economic fallout of Hollywood’s strikes goes beyond the entertainment industry. It’s hitting LA businesses like dry cleaners and prop houses, plus other cities nationwide.

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