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Historically, Hollywood was synonymous with glamour, innovation, and box office dominance. Today, however, a series of alarmist articles—some dating back as early as February—paint a bleak picture of its potential downfall. Headlines such as "Hollywood at risk of becoming the next Detroit" and "Los Angeles in danger of losing its film industry" echo a consensus: the once-thriving industry is hemorrhaging talent, investments, and productions at an alarming rate.