Instagram/Karen Bass Celebrity LA Mayor Karen Bass announces Hollywood "turning a corner" with Q1 2026 production uptick, boosted by expanded state subsidies and reduced red tape. April 29, 2026 AceShowbiz - Karen Bass, the Mayor of Los Angeles, announced on Tuesday that Hollywood is "turning a corner" as film and television production showed a slight increase in the first quarter of 2026. This uptick is attributed to the impact of expanded state subsidies aimed at revitalizing the local entertainment industry.