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Sharon Waxman On the Business of Entertainment
The founder and editor of TheWrap’s take on life on the left coast, high culture, low culture and the business of entertainment and media. Waxman writes frequently on the inside doings of Hollywood, and is is also the author of two books, Rebels on the Back Lot and Loot
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Lionsgate: Merger with MGM a ‘Natural Fit’
Studio releases statement citing benefits of proposed merger
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Tim Molloy Joins TheWrap as TV Editor
Outgoing as managing editor at TVGuide.com, Tim will be responsible for covering the TV beat and growing TheWrap’s TV vertical. He’ll be based in New York
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Relativity Pays Paramount, Steve Bertram Can Leave
Exclusive: Paramount would not let Bertram out of his contract without a fight; Relativity paid up, and now have a new COO
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Blavatnik & Till’s Icon to Co-Finance Movies With Weinstein
Harvey has nine lives and new deep pockets: Lev Blavatnik will fund movies budgetted up to $20 million with a $100 million rolling credit facility
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TheWrap Announces Its 2010 Awards Screening Series
TheWrap announces its screening series for 2010 – including ‘The King’s Speech,’ ‘Black Swan’ and ‘Biutiful’
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‘Blue Valentine’ NC-17 Update: Weinstein Considers Appeal
Surprised by an adult rating, the Weinstein Company will confer with lawyers Monday to consider an appeal
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Is Disney’s MT Carney Ready for Hollywood’s Shark-Infested Waters?
Disney’s new marketing president, still learning the perils of big-time movie marketing, explains “Secretariat’s” tepid opening and admits ‘I know what I don’t know’
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Spyglass’ Barber, Birnbaum Named Chiefs of MGM
Studio solicits votes on reorganization from debt holders; pair will run the studio once it emerges from Chapter 11
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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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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