All articles tagged with #production woes
Pixar's animated film 'Elio' underwent significant story and character changes due to leadership feedback, erasing its original queer themes and resulting in a costly production and poor box office performance. Former staff allege that the film's initial LGBTQ+ elements were removed or downplayed, reflecting ongoing industry challenges with LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream animation.
Western arms companies struggled to increase production in 2022 despite a rise in demand for weapons and military equipment due to labor shortages, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions worsened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reported a 3.5% drop in arms revenue for the world's largest arms-producing companies, with the revenues of 42 U.S. companies falling by 7.9%. However, new orders linked to the war in Ukraine are expected to contribute to future revenue, and countries placing late orders could see increased revenue in 2023 and beyond.