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As noted by Bateman, the combined forces of technological advancement and economic decline are putting immense pressure on the traditional infrastructure of Hollywood. Real estate values and tourism—key supports of the filmmaking business—are crumbling, heralding what she describes as an "economic disaster." The implications of this shift not only threaten filmmakers and actors but also the entire Southern Californian community that relies on the entertainment industry for livelihoods.