The Hollywood Reporter has been doing a lot of serious reporting, while staying away from the more sensational rumors that TMZ favors. THR was first to responsibly follow up and confirm a lead to break the news of Steve Ditko’s death.
The onslaught of Internet television shows from Netflix, Amazon, YouTube, Facebook (Queen America is a hoot), et. al., has created many opportunities for those who wish to work in Hollywood, in whatever capacity they are able to get hired. This new market for help goes beyond the old cliche of would-be actors working at restaurants. As always the catch is making enough money to live, as covered by The Hollywood Reporter.
These are people who aren’t working in construction, landscaping or agriculture, so they aren’t too worried about competition from illegal immigrants. This phenomenon is similar to what’s happened north of L.A. in Silicon Valley, where high tech has resulted in high rents that have forced more than a few residents to live in their cars.
