The global entertainment market is expanding on multiple fronts, according to new theatrical and home entertainment data released today by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). Consumer spending for the combined theatrical and home entertainment markets reached $88.4 billion worldwide. The global box office reached a new record high of $40.6 billion in 2017 – up five percent from the previous year.

LOS ANGELES — Charles H. Rivkin began his Hollywood career in 1988, when Jim Henson hired him to plot a business future for Kermit the Frog. Mr. Henson’s unexpected death two years later threw the Muppets into crisis. But Mr. Rivkin pushed the little puppet studio toward the booming cable and DVD businesses...

The American film and television industry supports a dynamic U.S. creative economy, generating over 2.1 million jobs across the country and paying over $139 billion in wages annually. Find out more about the industry's impact on local economies or in your state.

Our focus on promoting a diverse talent pipeline in the film and television industry remained steadfast this year. 2017 brought us new and exciting partnerships, bigger events and in-depth discussions, and a broader reach into the world of aspiring creators. There is always more work to be done, but I am proud of our progress thus far.