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
Experience:
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Universal Promotes Fogelson, Langley in Exec Shake-Up
Ron Meyer to TheWrap: “It was never about the slate, it was about the people and the culture”
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Coen Brothers Grilled on Being Too Jewish
“Serious Man” is a domestic drama, they say. “It’s not a Neil Simon comedy.”
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SPC Buys Tolstoy Drama ‘The Last Station’
Helen Mirren and James McAvoy star in story of last days of Russian writer.
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Miramax Shrinks at Disney
Arthouse division will reduce the number of films it releases while consolidating certain of its operations.
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Struggling MGM Wins Break From Bondholders
Debt-laden studio wins agreement for forebearance
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It’s Over: Judge Approves WGA Foreign Levy Prelim Settlement
Now it’s really over. A Superior Court judge has approved the Motion for Preliminary Approval of the settlement between the Writers Guild of America and class action plaintiffs led by William Richert. That $30 million settlement followed by a few days the publication by Waxword of the full deposition of whistleblower Terri Mial. From…
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Exclusive: Comcast in Talks to Buy NBC-Universal
Deal negotiated at New York meeting on Tuesday. Comcast denies deal is done, but doesn’t deny talks.
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Despite Denials, Big Change Looms at Universal
Most likely to step up are executives from within the company, notably Adam Fogelson and Donna Langley.
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Polanski Docu Director Heads to Switzerland
Marina Zenovich, who made ‘Wanted and Desired,’ will film more footage of the legal saga, with Brett Ratner producing.
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Polanski Arrest Brings Shock, Amazement in Hollywood
“They should drop the charges and end all of this,” says one producer. “I find the whole thing sad all around.”
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D.A. on Polanski: He’ll Lose Extradition Fight
Fugitive director arrested in Zurich on 1978 U.S. warrant; would go directly to sentencing if extradited.
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Ortenberg Quits; Big Weinstein Setback
Coincides with announced wave of layoffs at the company this week
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MGM in Crisis: Stalemate with Bondholders
Company needs new $20 million in cash in the next two months — and another $130 million or so after that — to stay afloat.
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It’s the Parking Lot, Stupid: Ari Backs Out of New WME Building
He thinks it’s too expensive, now he’s tussling it out with Tishman Construction
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Franchises Rule the Roost at Paramount These Days
They’re doing the sequel to “G.I. Joe” – but cheaper, and good this time!