Coming after a huge wave of restaurant closings in Los Angeles in 2023 — including The Palm Beverly Hills, Woodspoon, Animal, Off Vine, Mohawk Bend, Kinn, Café Tropical and Craft — Hollywood has been hit with another blow: the loss of some of its favorite treats. The expiration of two beloved bakeries, Sweet Lady Jane and Milk Jar Cookies, has saddened many in the industry and led to questions about the sustainability of small L.A. businesses.
“No. no. no. heartbroken,” posted Blake Lively on Sweet Lady Jane’s Instagram page after it announced that the legendary celeb-loved bakery, founded by Jane Lockhart and famed for its luscious Triple Berry Cake, was shutting down its six locations Dec. 31 after 35 years in business. “Sales are not enough to continue doing business in the state of California,” the bakery’s post read. Lockhart could not be reached for comment.
“It was just shocking,” says Lisa...
“No. no. no. heartbroken,” posted Blake Lively on Sweet Lady Jane’s Instagram page after it announced that the legendary celeb-loved bakery, founded by Jane Lockhart and famed for its luscious Triple Berry Cake, was shutting down its six locations Dec. 31 after 35 years in business. “Sales are not enough to continue doing business in the state of California,” the bakery’s post read. Lockhart could not be reached for comment.
“It was just shocking,” says Lisa...
- 1/13/2024
- by Hadley Meares
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marshall Herskovitz has been elected president of the Producers Guild of America, succeeding two-term president Kathleen Kennedy, it was announced Monday. Herskovitz ran unopposed in the election, which also saw Bruce Cohen named vp motion pictures, Mark Gordon vp television and Courtney Cowan treasurer. All four had been the candidates selected by the PGA's nominating committee (HR 4/18). "It's extremely exciting for me and a really exciting time for the Producers Guild," said Herskovitz, who will serve a two-year term. In the near term, Herskovitz said he would focus on improving health coverage for members and support efforts to create federal, state and local incentives to counteract the effects of runaway production.
- 6/12/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marshall Herskovitz has been tapped by the Producers Guild of America's nominating committee to run for president as Kathleen Kennedy prepares to step down after five years in office, sources said Monday. The committee also has named candidates for three other top offices: Bruce Cohen for vp motion pictures, Mark Gordon for vp television and Courtney Cowan for treasurer. These and other candidates vying for open seats in the PGA's June election are expected to be formally announced April 27.
- 4/18/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marshall Herskovitz has been tapped by the Producers Guild of America's nominating committee to run for president as Kathleen Kennedy prepares to step down after five years in office, sources said Monday. The committee also has named candidates for three other top offices: Bruce Cohen for vp motion pictures, Mark Gordon for vp television and Courtney Cowan for treasurer. These and other candidates vying for open seats in the PGA's June election are expected to be formally announced April 27.
- 4/18/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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