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entertainment28 days ago•7 min saved

Stallone Rejects Trump's Hollywood Ambassador Role as 'Impossible' in New Interview

Sylvester Stallone revealed he was blindsided by Donald Trump's January 2025 appointment of him as a 'special ambassador' to Hollywood. In a recent interview, Stallone stated he told Trump the role was 'impossible' because Hollywood functions like a corporate feudal state that cannot be directed by outsiders. While Stallone declined the position, Jon Voight has actively lobbied for federal film tax incentives, and Mel Gibson initially accepted the role despite being surprised by the announcement.

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#donald-trump #entertainment #hollywood

entertainment29 days ago•10 min saved

Stallone Rejects Trump's Hollywood Ambassador Role, Calls It 'Impossible'

Sylvester Stallone revealed he was blindsided by Donald Trump's January 2025 appointment of him as a 'special ambassador' to Hollywood. In an interview with The Sunday Times, Stallone stated he only learned of the role while watching TV and immediately told Trump it was 'impossible.' He argued that Hollywood's corporate structure, which he compared to 'feudal states,' makes the position ineffective. While Stallone rejected the role, his co-appointees Mel Gibson and Jon Voight have engaged in related lobbying efforts, including proposals for tax incentives and international co-productions.

via HuffPost|

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entertainment29 days ago•10 min saved

Stallone Says He Was Blindsided by Trump’s Hollywood Ambassador Role

Sylvester Stallone revealed he learned of his appointment as a 'special ambassador' to Hollywood from President Donald Trump by watching television, not through a formal offer. Stallone told The Sunday Times he would have rejected the role if asked, calling it 'impossible' because Hollywood operates like a corporate feudal system. While Stallone expressed skepticism, his co-appointees Jon Voight and Mel Gibson have actively lobbied for federal tax credits and international co-production deals, respectively.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment29 days ago•9 min saved

Stallone Reveals He Was Blindsided by Trump’s Hollywood Ambassador Appointment

Sylvester Stallone disclosed in a recent interview that he did not consent to his appointment as a 'special ambassador' to Hollywood by President Donald Trump. The actor stated he learned of the role only after seeing the announcement on television, claiming he would have rejected the position had he been consulted beforehand. He described the initiative as 'impossible' due to the corporate nature of the film industry, though he maintains a positive personal relationship with the President.

via Variety|

#donald-trump #entertainment #hollywood

politics-and-entertainment1 month ago•10 min saved

Stallone Reveals He Was Never Consulted for Trump’s Hollywood Ambassador Role

Sylvester Stallone stated in a recent interview that he was never formally asked to serve as a 'special ambassador' to Hollywood for President Donald Trump. Although Trump announced the appointment in January 2025 alongside Mel Gibson and Jon Voight, Stallone said he learned of the role only after seeing the news on television. He claimed he would have declined the position had he been consulted, calling the concept 'impossible' due to the fragmented nature of the film industry.

via Deadline|

#donald-trump #hollywood-ambassador #jon-voight

business1 month ago•22 min saved

Voight-led coalition unveils $250B economic case for federal film tax credit

A new coalition led by actor Jon Voight has launched a major lobbying push for a 20% federal tax credit for film and TV production. Backed by a new study from the Motion Picture Association (MPA) projecting $250 billion in economic impact and 143,500 jobs, the effort aims to reverse the trend of productions moving overseas. The initiative follows President Trump’s August endorsement of the measure and seeks bipartisan legislative action before the midterms.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#business #federal-film-tax-credit #hollywood-lobbying

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Trump, Schiff unite on federal film tax credit to halt Hollywood job exodus

President Trump and Sen. Adam Schiff have aligned on a federal film tax incentive to reverse the loss of 49,000 entertainment jobs since 2022. The proposal, championed by actor Jon Voight and the IATSE union, aims to compete with global tax breaks. While California expanded its state credits, it remains behind Georgia and New York, prompting calls for a national 20% labor credit to stabilize production.

via Fox News|

#adam-schiff #hollywood #iatse

politics-and-media1 month ago•11 min saved

Trump Urges Congress to Pass Federal Film Tax Credit to Halt Production Exodus

President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed a federal tax incentive for film and television production, urging Congress to pass legislation immediately to retain jobs and production in the United States. The push, driven by a coalition led by actor Jon Voight and producers Steven Paul and Scott Karol, cites the loss of thousands of jobs to countries with competitive incentives. While unions like SAG-AFTRA and IATSE have expressed support, critics note the lack of concrete legislative details and question the sincerity of the bipartisan effort.

via Variety|

#bipartisan-legislation #federal-film-tax-credit #hollywood-production

politics-and-entertainment1 month ago•0 min saved

Trump Urges Congress to Pass Federal Film Tax Credit to Halt Production Exodus

President Donald Trump has called for immediate bipartisan legislation to establish a federal tax incentive for the film and television industry, aiming to reverse the trend of productions moving overseas. The move, influenced by actor Jon Voight, has drawn rare support from Democrats and industry leaders, though specific financial details remain unannounced.

via NBC News|

#bipartisan-legislation #entertainment-industry #federal-tax-incentive

politics1 month ago•13 min saved

Trump Urges Congress to Pass Federal Film Tax Credit to Halt Hollywood Exodus

President Trump has publicly endorsed a federal tax incentive for film and television production, urging Congress to pass bipartisan legislation immediately. The move follows a year-long push by industry leaders and unions to counter the loss of domestic jobs to countries like Canada and the UK. While the White House and Hollywood stakeholders support the measure, specific details on the credit’s structure remain under negotiation, with proposals ranging from 15% to 20% of labor costs.

via Variety|

#film-industry #hollywood #jon-voight

politics-and-media1 month ago•12 min saved

Trump Endorses Federal Film Tax Credit to Reverse Hollywood Exodus

President Donald Trump officially endorsed a federal tax incentive for film and television production on August 31, 2026, urging Congress to pass legislation immediately to retain entertainment jobs in the United States. The move follows a meeting with actor Jon Voight, a self-appointed Hollywood ambassador, and aligns with a broader industry push to counter the loss of productions to countries like Canada and the UK. While industry leaders and some lawmakers support the measure, specific details on the credit’s structure remain undefined, and the initiative faces scrutiny regarding its long-term viability.

via Deadline|

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entertainment2 months ago•16 min saved

Voight Reaches Out After James Haven Comes Out

James Haven, Angelina Jolie’s brother, says his father Jon Voight offered affirming support after Haven came out as gay; the two, who had been distant for years, spoke in a call described as mind-blowing and surreal, discussing Haven’s identity on the All Out with Jon Dean podcast.

via The Daily Beast|

#angelina-jolie #coming-out #entertainment

entertainment2 months ago•17 min saved

Voight Reaches Out After James Haven Comes Out

James Haven revealed that his father, Jon Voight, called to offer a supportive, affirming response after Haven came out as gay on a live stream, ending years of estrangement; the conversation was described as mind-blowing and surreal, and Haven said they later had an hour-long dinner that marked a reconciliation, with Haven also announcing a new weekly podcast, Safe Haven with James Haven, alongside remarks from his ex-wife Romi Imbelli.

via Page Six|

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celebrities2 months ago•48 min saved

Voight Reaches Out to James Haven After Coming Out, Starting Family Reconciliation

Jon Voight reportedly reached out to his son James Haven after Haven publicly came out as gay, a moment Haven described as mind-blowing and affirming after years of strain. The father-son relationship had been tense, including a six-year period without contact, but they recently began repairing things during an hour-long dinner in which Voight acknowledged past mistakes and Haven felt seen and understood, marking another step toward healing within the Jolie family.

via Yahoo|

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obituaries6 months ago•14 min saved

Chip Taylor, Writer of Wild Thing, Dies at 86

Chip Taylor, the songwriter behind 'Wild Thing' and 'Angel of the Morning' and Angelina Jolie’s uncle, died at 86 after a long music career that included writing for Johnny Cash, Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin. Born James Wesley Voight in Yonkers, NY, he was Jon Voight’s brother and released numerous albums while founding Train Wreck Records; he is survived by two children and five grandchildren, with donations requested to the Metropolitan Golf Association Caddie Scholarship Fund in lieu of flowers.

via Deadline|

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