Tess joined TheWrap as the company’s first reporting fellow in 2024. Tess is from Birmingham, Alabama and attended the University of Southern California, graduating with degrees in theatre and journalism. She also served as the executive editor for Annenberg Media, closely overseeing coverage of campus protests amidst the Israel-Hamas War.
Experience:
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Tom Steyer and Katie Porter Come Out Swinging Against ‘Crook’ Trump as Rivals Sidestep Tough Stances
“He’s a bully, and the only thing you can do is stand up to him,” the hedge fund billionaire adds
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CA Governor Candidates Agree That Hollywood Tax Incentives Should Be Uncapped
Seven candidates in an overcrowded governor’s race reiterated campaign points with less fire than before
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Prime Video Scolds ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Fans for Disrupting Movie Set
“We love the excitement, but sharing locations and visiting set disrupts filming and creates real safety concerns,” the official X account for the series writes
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‘The Boys’ Series Finale Heads to Movie Theaters With 4DX Screenings
“In two weeks, we’re going out with a bang,” the show’s X account shares
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Sabrina Carpenter Explains Her Met Gala Look, Made From Literal Strips of Film: ‘My Dream’ | Video
The “Espresso” singer’s Dior gown was constructed with real film stock from the 1954 film “Sabrina”
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Sony Pictures Television Head of Casting Dawn Steinberg to Exit After 23 Years
The executive found the stars of hit shows like “Breaking Bad,” “Outlander,” “Pluribus” and more
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California Governor’s Race Heats Up: How Each Candidate Plans to Help Hollywood
As entertainment jobs continue leaving the state, candidates are divided on how far California should go to compete with rival incentives
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Politics
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‘Daily Show’ Says California’s ‘Rizz-Less’ Democratic Candidates Open the Door for a Republican Governor | Video
Jordan Klepper breaks down each of the leading candidates, comparing them to his middle school math teacher and the Village People
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Gavin Newsom’s $787 Million Fox News Defamation Lawsuit Moves Toward Trial in Legal Win for Governor
“Looking forward to discovery,” the California governor writes on X after a Delaware judge ruled in his favor
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Sinclair CEO Calls State AG Case Against Nexstar-Tegna Merger ‘Flimsy’
Chris Ripley also warns that moving major live sporting events behind streaming paywalls “erodes” appointment viewing for audiences
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Deals & M&A
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Trump-Endorsed Steve Hilton Unveils Plan to Bring Production Back to California as Governor
California’s leading Republican gubernatorial candidate will support an up to 60% film tax credit rate for productions shooting in the state
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Taye Diggs to Launch His Own Microdramas Platform, Microhouse Films, This Spring
The company will allow filmmakers to produce, distribute and monetize their work within the platform
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Fox News’ Jessica Tarlov Says ‘It’s a Great Time to Be a Nut Case’ After 46% of Dems Think Trump Shooting Was Staged | Video
Tarlov discusses the rise in leftist conspiracy theorists with Vox Media’s Astead Herndon on “Raging Moderates”
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Meta Needs to Play Catch-Up With Creators. It’s Betting on a Boost From AI
The tech giant is rolling out affiliate partnerships for creators on Facebook, allowing creators to earn a commission on product links years after competitors
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Business
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Kate Hudson, Christina Ricci and Brian Tyree Henry to Guest Judge ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 11
La Toya Jackson will kick off the season as the premiere guest judge on May 8
