David Spade slams Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass over ‘terrifying’ Hollywood downfall
New York Post • • entertainment
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 the CBS Radford lot as a symbol of the industry's struggles.
- Dana Carvey echoed Spade's concerns, emphasizing the need for negotiations with unions and tax incentives to revive production and compete with international filming locations like Romania.
- Celebrities including Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson have expressed concern about Hollywood's decline and support efforts to bring film and TV production back to California, with Voight backing President Trump's imposition of tariffs on overseas filming.
- Voight highlighted the importance of bipartisan cooperation and competitive incentives to restore Hollywood's prominence, viewing the current situation as
