For more than a century, Hollywood stood as the undisputed center of the entertainment industry. Major studios controlled production, distribution, marketing, and access to audiences. Actors, writers, directors, and producers spent years trying to break through the industry's gates. Today, however, a different model is rapidly transforming the entertainment landscape—and its name is YouTube. By Christopher Todd Reporting from Huntsville, Texas, USA July 5, 2026 Updated 10:5

For much of his career, author Everett De Morier pursued the goal shared by many writers: publishing his own work and finding an audience. By most measures, he succeeded. By Jim Keegan Reporting from Austin, Texas, USA July 2, 2026 Updated 7:48 p.m. ET His novel Thirty-three Cecils won the London Book Festival Fiction Prize and is currently in feature film development, with Matthew Modine and Dustin Hoffman attached. His true-crime book In the Ghost Shadows: The Untold St

Pierre Rausini has built an unlikely second act after serving time in federal prison, transforming his life story into a presence in true crime media as a podcast guest, commentator, and subject of a published crime story. By James Lawson Reporting from Huntsville, Texas, USA June 20, 2026 Updated 7:43 a.m. ET Known today for his appearances on crime-focused podcasts and media programs, Rausini draws on firsthand experience from a past that included large-scale drug trafficki

For more than a century, Hollywood has been one of California's most powerful economic engines. The film and television industry generates billions of dollars annually, supports hundreds of thousands of jobs, and attracts talent from around the world. But as production increasingly moves to other states and countries, some industry insiders are warning that California could face significant economic consequences if Hollywood continues to shrink. The warning signs are already

For decades, Americans relied on newspapers and cable news networks to learn about major criminal cases. Today, however, a growing number of viewers are turning to YouTube-based true crime creators who often cover stories faster, delve deeper, and provide perspectives that traditional media outlets either miss or avoid altogether. These four YouTubers are redefining true crime journalism By Brent Cassity Reporting from Austin, Texas, USA May 23, 2026 Updated 9:33 a.m. ET

In an entertainment industry increasingly dominated by streaming platforms, vertical video storytelling, and audience-driven content, Hornpin Media Group is positioning itself as a modern independent studio built for the next era of entertainment. Kevin Q. Cooper is the founder on Hornpin Media Group, an emerging player in a struggling industry. By James Lawson Reporting from Houston, Texas, USA May 20, 2026 Updated 8:17 p.m. ET The company describes itself as “a premier pr

Hollywood may be on the verge of its largest media consolidation in years. Paramount Skydance is seeking to complete its proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery as early as July, according to multiple reports, although the companies continue to publicly target a third-quarter closing date while awaiting regulatory approval in the United States and Europe. By Jim Keegan Reporting from Austin, Texas, USA May 19, 2026 Updated 5:54 a.m. ET If approved,

For decades, Hollywood measured success by box office receipts and television ratings. Today, a new format is challenging those traditional models: vertical dramas—short, smartphone-first series designed to be watched in portrait mode. By Jim Keegan Reporting from Austin, Texas, USA May 11, 2026 Updated 9:39 p.m. ET What began as a niche entertainment format in China has evolved into a global industry worth billions. Platforms such as ReelShort, DramaBox, ShortMax, and My

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Few landmarks are as closely associated with Huntsville as the towering Sam Houston Statue that greets travelers along Interstate 45. Standing 67 feet tall and weighing approximately 25 tons, the monument has become one of the most recognizable attractions in East Texas and continues to draw thousands of visitors each year. By Christopher Todd Reporting from Huntsville, Texas, USA April 17, 2026 Updated 9:58 a.m. ET Known locally as "Big Sam," the stat

Few people have reinvented themselves as successfully as Johnny Mitchell. Once a marijuana trafficker moving large quantities of cannabis across the United States, Mitchell has transformed his criminal past into the foundation of a thriving media career, becoming one of the most recognizable voices in the true-crime and prison-content space. By James Lawson Reporting from Dallas, Texas, USA April 01, 2026 Updated 2:31 a.m. ET Long before he was interviewing cartel members