Jeremy Fuster, Film Reporter, joined TheWrap in 2016 and covers box office and labor news. He received a National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Award for his coverage of the 2023 WGA Strike and was nominated by the LA Press Club as Best Entertainment Journalist. He can be reached at jeremy.fuster@thewrap.com.
Experience:
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Why Is Federal COVID Relief for Indie Cinemas and Music Venues Taking So Long? Blame Past Fraudsters
Entertainment lobbyists say extra measures to ensure relief funds go only to those in need have left thousands of venue owners waiting for weeks for aid
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Broadway Tour Crews Must Be Fully Vaccinated as Part of New Labor Deal
Actors Equity reached an agreement on COVID-19 safety measures with producers, though rules for shows on Broadway itself are still being discussed
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‘In the Heights’ Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda ‘Truly Sorry’ for Lack of ‘Dark-Skinned Afro-Latino Representation’
Film adaptation of Miranda’s debut musical was criticized for not casting dark-skinned Latinos and removing a subplot tackling colorism
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‘In the Heights’ Box Office Bust: Why It’s Not HBO Max’s Fault and 5 Other Takeaways
While word of mouth could help this musical endure at the box office, many Latino-heavy regions did not turn out this weekend in theaters — or on streaming
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Hollywood Remembers Ned Beatty – and His ‘Ahead of Its Time’ Speech in ‘Network’
Keith Olbermann calls late actor’s monologue a “prophecy that has come totally and terribly true”
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‘In the Heights’ Underwhelms at Box Office With $11.4 Million Debut
Warner Bros. musical has lost the No. 1 spot to “A Quiet Place — Part II” and now must rely on critical acclaim for a turnaround
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‘Quiet Place II’ Hits $100 Million at Box Office As ‘In The Heights’ Opens Below Estimates
Warner Bros. musical is just beating the Paramount horror tale for the No. 1 spot with an estimated $13 million opening
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Bernie Mac Biopic in the Works From John Legend’s Production Company
Legend’s producing partner, Mike Jackson, made the announcement at the New York City film festival
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How ‘In the Heights’ Could Flip the Script on Hollywood’s Sketchy History With Latino Culture
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical showcases the spectrum of Latino immigrant backgrounds in a way that very few major studio films have done before
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Theater and Music Venue Lobbyists Demand That Small Business Administration Release COVID Relief Funding
The first round of Shuttered Venue Operator Grants had been promised by June 9
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Amazon Studios’ Comedy Marketing Head Steps Down After 1 Year
Christian Davin oversaw marketing for comedies like “Coming 2 America” and “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”
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Will ‘In The Heights’ Bring Another Post-COVID Box Office Boom?
Sony also sends in “Peter Rabbit 2” as theaters hope lighthearted films will bring moviegoers in droves
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Why ‘In The Heights’ Could Have Long Box Office Run — If Summer Blockbusters Don’t Smother It
Recent movie musicals have legged out for weeks in theaters, but Jon M. Chu’s film must hold on against “Fast & Furious” and Marvel competition
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Endeavor Seeks 80% Partner for Film/TV Studio Endeavor Content to Meet Writers Guild Deal Demands
Most of film sales executives will transition back to WME agency
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Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes Join Searchlight’s Dark Comedy ‘The Menu’
Adam McKay-produced thriller follows a couple that travels to an exclusive restaurant on a remote island
