Sharon Waxman, is the founder, CEO and Editor in Chief of TheWrap. She is an award-winning journalist and best-selling author, and was a Hollywood correspondent for The New York Times. Twitter: @sharonwaxman

Sharon Waxman
Experience:
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Double Emanuel Punch: Rahm Leaves White House, Ari Loses Mojo
With his bro leaving the White House and rival CAA getting a $365 million cash infusion, the power broker’s having a rough couple of weeks
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Exclusive: Sandy Climan Steps Down as CEO of 3ality Digital
After four years, the industry veteran is stepping into a strategic role as the company has grown revenue 10-fold in the past year
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Exclusive: Peter Jackson Close to Deal to Direct ‘The Hobbit’
The hairy New Zealander is close to answering the prayers of fans and will agree to direct “The Hobbit” pictures
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‘Social Network’ New Media Backlash: Hollywood Still Doesn’t Get It
A backlash in new media circles against the Facebook movie highlights the ongoing divide between Hollywood and Silicon Valley
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TPG Capital Buys 35 Percent Interest in CAA
Investment gives agency nine-figure cash infusion for expansion, in addition to $500 million investment fund
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Diller, Emanuel, Malone Hatefest: Inside the Live Nation Board Meeting
The meeting devolved into a shouting match between Barry Diller, Mark Shapiro and Ari Emanuel — over a meeting date, not control of the company
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Daily Beast-Newsweek Deal Chances ‘at Best 50-50’
A top insider says the deal will happen — or collapse — within a week. Finding a business plan that works is the main obstacle
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Schulman: Mandalay to Expand Movie Production
As studios focus on big franchises, Mandalay sees an opportunity to make more movies, and producer deals
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Bewkes’ Moves at Warner Bros: Can a Troika of Princes Rule?
Analysis: The decision to keep Barry Meyer buys more time — but the pressure of change in the entertainment industry may demand decisiveness rather than accommodation
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Barry Meyer Stays, Alan Horn to Exit Warner Brothers
As Horn exits next April, the new “Office of the President” becomes triumvirate of Jeff Robinov, Bruce Rosenblum and Kevin Tsujihara
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TIFF Scorecard: Weinstein Gets ‘Submarine’; Lionsgate, Roadside Buy ‘Conspirator’
After a two day bidding competition, The Weinstein Company bought a popular British comedy, “Submarine,” for $1 million; Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions bought Redford’s “Conspirator”
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‘Black Swan’ and a Serious Standing Ovation
Darren Aronofsky’s dark psychological thriller set in the world of ballet has set people buzzing
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TIFF: Clint Eastwood’s “Hereafter;” Sam Rockwell Kills in “Conviction”
Clint gets thoughtful about the afterlife in “Hereafter,” with Matt Damon; Tony Goldwyn’s “Conviction” features a searing performance by Sam Rockwell
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Letter from Toronto: Transition Grips the Film Business
The sense of transition is palpable at this year’s festival, where existential business worries overshadow the films
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Jim Wiatt, ex-William Morris Chief, Takes Content Strategy Job With AOL (updated)
The ex-chairman of William Morris finds a new perch helping AOL shape its content strategy, exits board of directors