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| − | The '''Battle of Los Angeles''' was an attempted military coup launched by an alliance of several major film studios against the city of Los Angeles in | + | The '''Battle of Los Angeles''' was an attempted military coup launched by an alliance of several major film studios against the city of Los Angeles in 68 BBO. Although the coup was ultimately unsuccessful, it still forced concessions from the U.S. government, which worked to change the social and political landscape of the region. It is considered one of the formative moments in [[Hollywood]] history. |
== Background == | == Background == | ||
| − | By | + | By 68 BBO, it was clear that the nature of Hollywood was volatile, and the U.S. government of the time had taken steps to limit the potential damage. The Hays Code (73 BBO), the Cartoon Violence Act (71 BBO), and the Motion Picture Decency Act (70 BBO) had all contributed to restricting Hollywood's capability for outrageous content. Though supported in full by the U.S. government, these restrictions were seen within Hollywood as stifling and unbearable. On May 18th 69 BBO, three film studio heads met to discuss possible countermeasures: Jack Thorn from [[Empire Studios]], Octavius Banks from [[Sovereign Pictures]], and Sylvester Bernard from [[Bernard Bros.]]. Over a night of expensive alcohol and debauchery, the trio's ideas became more and more outlandish, until finally a military coup was suggested by an unknown party. |
Using the same cover story, that a war movie was in production, each studio sunk a massive combined budget of five million dollars into hiring and outfitting private mercenary companies, bribing certain public officials, and otherwise laying the groundwork for their daring plan. | Using the same cover story, that a war movie was in production, each studio sunk a massive combined budget of five million dollars into hiring and outfitting private mercenary companies, bribing certain public officials, and otherwise laying the groundwork for their daring plan. | ||
[[Category:Historical events]] | [[Category:Historical events]] | ||
Revision as of 00:49, 14 May 2020
The Battle of Los Angeles was an attempted military coup launched by an alliance of several major film studios against the city of Los Angeles in 68 BBO. Although the coup was ultimately unsuccessful, it still forced concessions from the U.S. government, which worked to change the social and political landscape of the region. It is considered one of the formative moments in Hollywood history.
Background
By 68 BBO, it was clear that the nature of Hollywood was volatile, and the U.S. government of the time had taken steps to limit the potential damage. The Hays Code (73 BBO), the Cartoon Violence Act (71 BBO), and the Motion Picture Decency Act (70 BBO) had all contributed to restricting Hollywood's capability for outrageous content. Though supported in full by the U.S. government, these restrictions were seen within Hollywood as stifling and unbearable. On May 18th 69 BBO, three film studio heads met to discuss possible countermeasures: Jack Thorn from Empire Studios, Octavius Banks from Sovereign Pictures, and Sylvester Bernard from Bernard Bros.. Over a night of expensive alcohol and debauchery, the trio's ideas became more and more outlandish, until finally a military coup was suggested by an unknown party.
Using the same cover story, that a war movie was in production, each studio sunk a massive combined budget of five million dollars into hiring and outfitting private mercenary companies, bribing certain public officials, and otherwise laying the groundwork for their daring plan.
