David Spade blames Karen Bass and Newsom for Hollywood's ongoing decline
Key Points:
- David Spade criticized California leadership, specifically LA Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom, for the decline of Hollywood, citing the bankruptcy of CBS Radford lot as an example of the industry's struggles.
- Dana Carvey echoed Spade's concerns, emphasizing the need for negotiations with unions and tax subsidies to compete with foreign production hubs like Romania.
- Mayor Bass's office defended her record, highlighting her efforts to support the entertainment industry through tax credit programs, reduced filming fees, and approval of new studio spaces in Los Angeles.
- Other celebrities, including Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson, have expressed concern about Hollywood's decline and support former President Donald Trump's initiatives, such as tariffs on overseas filming, to