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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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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
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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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SAG Foreign Royalties Settlement Gains Preliminary Approval
Final approval expected Jan. 28 in disbursement of millions of dollars in levies
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As Deal With Spyglass Looms, MGM Gets 7th Debt Extension
Studio has until Oct. 29 to make a $450 million payment to 100 lenders
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Former Quellos Group Execs Plead Guilty in Tax-Shelter Scheme
Jeffrey Greenstein and Charles Wilk copped to charges that came after Hollywood lawyer Matthew Krane agreed to participate in a federal investigation
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MGM Creditors Set to Approve Bankruptcy Plan: Report
Creditors would exchange their debt for equity with Spyglass taking over
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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
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The New Hollywood Reporter: ‘Team Janice’ and … Everyone Else
Janice Min and her team ignore the older staff, including editor Elizabeth Guider. The untermenschen have a secret name for them…
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Attention People Mag: Nikki Finke Doesn’t Work Here
This is the first time anyone has confused me for Nikki. But is it the last?