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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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Miramax Deal Collapse: Blame the Lawyers
People close to the deal said it collapsed of the weight of lawyers and complications rather than any major issue
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Disney’s Miramax Deal With Weinsteins Collapses
For second time in a week, reports that talks have failed. This time neither side denies it
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Weinstein, Burkle Say Deal for Miramax Still Alive (Updated)
L.A. Times reported that negotiations collapsed on Friday, but partners say otherwise
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Icahn Extends Lions Gate Offer to June 1
The sides had been talking about reaching a settlement, but those talks seem to have stalled
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Lionsgate Acknowledges It’s Talking to Icahn
Company’s SEC filing indicates they’re trying to reach a settlement
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Judge Tosses Out ‘Iron Cross’/Variety Suit
Indie filmmaker also ordered to pay trade’s legal cost
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Lions Gate Reportedly Negotiating With Icahn
Settlement talks said to include offering him seat on board if Icahn drops takeover bid
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Lenders Again Extend MGM Debt Repayment Deadline
Company granted forbearance on debt until July 14 as it tries to find a buyer
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Lionsgate Shareholders Confirm Rights Plan, Shunning Icahn
Excluding Icahn Group, 70 percent of shares cast in favor of “poison pill” provision
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Revealed: The True Cost of ‘Robin Hood’: $237 Million
TheWrap has gotten a copy of the production budget
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With Pricey ‘Robin Hood,’ Universal Trudges Uphill to Profit (updated)
“It is hard to be on the tail end of a difficult run,” acknowledged one executive. “It is hard for morale”
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Lionsgate Shareholders Reject Improved Icahn Offer
The offer at $7 per share was rejected, the company announced, leaving takeover king to ponder price
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Blavatnik Pulls MGM Bid, Chernin Not Interested
Source close to Blavatnik says the ball is in the studio’s court
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CKX Founder Resigns as CEO, But May Buy It
Robert F.X. Sillerman steps aside at company that owns “Idol” producer, for now
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Miramax Deal by Monday? So Finish Already!
Deal has been drafted; negotiations that have dragged on for weeks are close to an end