Film and TV productions in New Orleans are shutting down early as Tropical Storm Gordon bears down on the Gulf Coast. "We're all being cautious and keeping an eye on it," said Cory Parker, business agent of IATSE Local 478 in the Big Easy, whose offices are still open at this time.

Two productions, he said, "chose to s…

UPDATED, Wednesday 2:39 PM: Many major chain circuits in the Houston area remain closed in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Now that the rain has stopped, AMC is assessing its buildings with the hope to open over the next few days. Ditto for Regal, both in Houston and the Beaumont, TX area.

However, parts of Louisiana are…

Peter Hoffman pleaded not guilty today at his arraignment in Federal District Court in New Orleans on six felony counts of defrauding Louisiana's film incentive program. A trial has been set for January. A hearing on the Seven Arts Entertainment founder's motion to dismiss the charges is scheduled for July 16…