
Josh Dickey
RESIDES IN:
Joshua Tree, CA
EXPERIENCE:
Josh is a veteran editor, writer and former New York City wire-service newsman who moved to Los Angeles in 2008 to revamp the entertainment department of the Associated Press. He's covered all facets of the industry ever since, first joining TheWrap in 2009 as a part of the fledgling digital Hollywood trade's small and scrappy staff. After stints as Film Editor at Variety, as Mashable's first Entertainment Editor (and even a hot minute at TMZ), Josh returned to TheWrap for a third stint in early 2022.
EDUCATION:
Josh received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Minnesota.
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Fox News, Dominion Voting Settle Defamation Case for $787.5 Million
By Josh Dickey | April 18, 2023 @ 1:03 PMA jury had just been seated in Delaware when the judge announced the resolution
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25 of Paul Walker’s Most Memorable Movie Roles (Photos)
By Samson Amore and Josh Dickey | November 30, 2020 @ 3:30 AMHe’s so much more than just the ”Fast & Furious“ franchise star
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Biblical Scholar on ‘Noah’ Script: ‘Anti-Human, Pro-Environmental Polemic’ (Guest Blog)
By Dr. Daniel L. Smith-Christopher | March 12, 2014 @ 9:39 AMProfessor of Old Testament Studies Daniel L. Smith-Christopher reads the script for TheWrap — and has more issues with its message than historical accuracy
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Quentin Tarantino vs. Gawker: Blog Seeks Dismissal, Says ‘Hateful Eight’ Link Was Not Copyright Infringement
By Josh Dickey | March 10, 2014 @ 2:16 PMGawker also claims its link was fair use
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Edward Snowden to SXSW: Government Spying is ‘Setting Fire to the Future of the Internet’
By Josh Dickey | March 10, 2014 @ 10:47 AMThe exiled whistleblower tells the packed conference that it’s up to developers to safeguard user data
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The Best. Baseball Movie. Ever (Guest Blog)
By Dan Bloom | March 7, 2014 @ 5:54 PM”KANO“ is not just the best Asian baseball movie ever, but the best baseball movie ever in the world!
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Oscars: ’12 Years a Slave’ Wins the Big One; Cate Blanchett, Matthew McConaughey Take Top Acting Honors
By Josh Dickey | March 2, 2014 @ 3:22 PM‘Gravity’ rolled through technical awards and Alfonso Cuaron took best director, but Steve McQueen’s slavery epic was Best Picture
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Liam Neeson’s ‘Non-Stop’ Powers Past ‘Son of God’ at Box Office (Video)
By Josh Dickey | March 2, 2014 @ 8:59 AMThe jetliner thriller opened with $30 million to hold off the Bible saga’s $26.5 million; ”The Lego Movie“ crosses $200 million
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Gawker Media Group Inc. Dismissed From Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Hateful 8’ Lawsuit
By Josh Dickey | February 27, 2014 @ 2:21 PMOnly the Caymans-based parent company was dismissed from the ”Django“ director’s copyright infringement case — the American entities are still on the hook
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Oscars Telecast Streaming Live for the First Time Ever
By Josh Dickey | February 27, 2014 @ 10:16 AMQualified TV subscribers will be able to see the pre-show, telecast and post-show online and on mobile devices
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Rain on Oscar Sunday? Slight Chance Soggy Weekend Will Spill Onto the Red Carpet
By Josh Dickey | February 26, 2014 @ 3:47 PMThere’s a 100% chance that weekend Oscar events will get wet — but the ceremony itself is a 1-in-10 shot
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‘Midnight Rider’ Production Shutting Down in Wake of Fatal Train Accident
By Josh Dickey | February 26, 2014 @ 11:56 AMCrews sent home with no timetable for return
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Celebrating Documentaries in the Season of Pomp and Backslapping (Guest Blog)
By Mali Perl | February 25, 2014 @ 6:49 PMA look at some real life men and women, all around the world, whose courage and boldness inspire extend beyond a soundstage
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Judge Denies Similarity Claim in ‘Trouble With the Curve’ Lawsuit (Updated)
By Josh Dickey | February 25, 2014 @ 4:11 PMWarner Bros. wins summary judgment in copyright infringement case; door still open for plaintiffs to file new amended complaint
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California Senator Pleads Not Guilty to Taking Bribes Related to State Film, TV Tax Incentives
By Josh Dickey | February 24, 2014 @ 12:50 PMRonald Calderon turned himself in Monday as planned