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The Shows Should Go On: Southern California Thrives on the Economic and Cultural Impact of Awards and Premieres
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos explains why award shows and premiere are vital for keeping Los Angeles' 'diverse workforce employed' amid the wildfires.
These gatherings are not merely celebrations of artistic achievement and publicity, they are vital to keeping Southern California’s diverse workforce employed, small businesses operating and continuing to drive the local economy. Rather than cancel or further postpone these events, we should seize the opportunity to transform them into celebrations of resilience and tributes to the heroes among us: firefighters, first responders, volunteers and the indomitable spirit of the great city of Los Angeles. Most, if not all, of the studios, networks and talent involved in these shows have been impacted by these fires and are all deeply engaged in the financial needs of their employees, the city and the people whose lives have been changed forever.
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