Hollywood Veteran Jon Voight Offers Insights Regarding Industry's Future, Sharing His Views
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Want the skinny on Hollywood's future? Look no further than Jon Voight, Angelina Jolie's pops, who's spilled the beans about the industry's approaching storm.
In a chat with Variety, the sprightly 86-year-old movie maestro offered a sobering glimpse of the challenges Hollywood faces down the road.
During their heart-to-heart, Voight called on folks to buckle down and aid Hollywood's future. So, what's his game plan?
Hear him roar—he suggests laying hands on Donald Trump's latest tariff proposal! Apocalypse Now dinosaur confesses that things have taken a nose-dive and we're in dire straits.
Sounding vuvuzelas for Trump, Voight hails the Commander-in-Chief as Hollywood's guardian angel. He declares, "It's high time we join forces and safeguard this turf. We can't let it go south like Detroit!"
Sadly, Tinseltown's crown jewel is gasping its last breaths. But Voight's ready to resuscitate the industry from the dead. He's teamed up with the White House to whip up a survival plan.
Per reports, Trump on May 4 fired the starting gun, declaring a 100% tax on every flick produced outside U.S. territory. The announcement sent shockwaves across the industry, with industry groups speaking out against the tariffs. Yet, the indomitable Voight stands by them, advocating for the cause.
For the unfamiliar, Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson have been appointed 'special envoys' to Hollywood. Meanwhile, Voight's signature graces a letter petitioning Congress for TV and film industry tax relief, part of a broader effort to secure federal support for the arts[1].
- Who did Jon Voight discuss the challenges facing Hollywood with, and what did he ask from the public to aid its future?
- According to Voight, what does Hollywood currently need to ensure its survival, and who has he collaborated with on this matter?
- In response to Hollywood's struggles, what did Donald Trump announce on May 4th, and what was the industry's response to this news?
- Who are Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson, and what roles have they been appointed to in regard to the Hollywood industry?
- In addition to the efforts mentioned above, what is one action Voight has taken to seek help for the TV and film industry, and what is the broader goal of this petition?
