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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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Cannes 2023 and the Shaky Movie Business: Film Finance Beckons but AI Terrifies
WaxWord: “There are fewer opportunities for up-and-coming producers,” Sophie Mas, producing partner of Natalie Portman, says
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Letter From Cannes: Martin Scorsese Talks ‘Flower Moon’ Changes, Reception – ‘I Hope It Makes a Difference’
WaxWord chats with the legendary director fresh off the premiere of “Killers of the Flower Moon”
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TheWrap Earns SoCal Journalism Awards Nominations for Entertainment Features on Film, TV and More
Entries include TheWrap editor-in-chief Sharon Waxman for her WaxWord blog
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Ben Smith Talks Digital Media’s Death Dive: ‘You Could Feel That Moment Coming to an End’ | Video
The former New York Times media columnist speaks to WaxWord about his new book, “Traffic,” his new site, Semafor, and “the dumbest decision in the history of digital media” — not selling BuzzFeed to Disney for $600 million
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CinemaCon Takeaways: Theatrical Films Are Back – With Big Caveats for Mid-Size Movies
WaxWord: Studios are filling the theater pipeline again in 2023, and now it’s up to audiences to show up
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The Ouster of Jeff Shell as NBCUniversal CEO – Have Powerful Men Learned Nothing?
NBCUniversal will survive just fine, but Shell is just the latest mogul to find his career at an abrupt end: #MeToo
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RIP BuzzFeed News – What Was It All About?
The viral news sweetheart of the 21st century shut down on Thursday – leaving many journalists to ask what the damn point was
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‘They Looked at Models as Meat’: Weinstein Survivor Reacts to New Rape Lawsuit Against Harvey’s Fixer | Exclusive
WaxWord: Years after he was accused of procuring women for the convicted Miramax co-founder, Fabrizio Lombardo is facing a rape accusation as well
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It’s a Shooting. Again. Put Your Joy Away.
We’re all complicit in the world of never-ending gun carnage we have created
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The Liars of Media: Carlos Watson, Rupert Murdoch and Fox News
The culture of lying in our news media threatens not just businesses but our democracy
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Why Did Rupert Murdoch Tell the Truth About Election Lies – and What Happens to Fox News Now?
WaxWord: The 92-year-old media mogul wasn’t willing to lie when he was deposed under oath
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Is It Quiet on the Western Front? Oscars, AMPAS and the Rise of a European Bloc
Films from Europe have dominated this year’s Oscar nominations in a way that surprised many longtime observers
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Letter From Sundance: A Crisis for Independent Film – Lots of Content, Not Enough Distribution
WaxWord: With theatrical in a state of severe decline, the future of indie and art house film is very much in a state of limbo
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Semafor to ‘Redeem’ Sam Bankman-Fried Investment – In Other Words, Return It (Exclusive)
“The company intends to redeem the investment,” an individual with knowledge told TheWrap
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As We Say Good Riddance to Hollywood’s Annus Horribilis, Caution Is the Watchword for 2023
And don’t check your stock portfolio either
