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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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Lions Gate: We Had a Better Fiscal Year Than We Thought
Studio, in fight with Carl Icahn, revises preliminary 2010 results
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Peacemaker? Troubled MPTF Names Pisano Board Chair
Acting Chairman of MPAA will replace Frank Mancuso in likely bid to reach out to angry families
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Watch Livestream of Our Tribeca Event
Indie veteran Ted Hope and new media whiz kid Chris Hyams debate independent film
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TheWrap Secures $2M in Series B Funding
The new capital will go toward expansion of editorial and technical resources and to expand our revenue streams
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Miramax Update: Deadline Extended, Deal by Monday?
Lawyers continue to work through the weekend to get it done before the new window closes
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Dave Eggers, Kevin Starr Win at L.A. Times Book Prizes
Rafael Yglesias wins fiction for ‘A Happy Marriage’
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TheWrap Announces Partnerships With CNN, KPCC
We’ll be appearing regularly on “Reliable Sources” and Patt Morrison’s show
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Lionsgate to Let Icahn Vote on His Own Takeover Offer
Amends Shareholders Rights Plan to change voting rules, but still urges shareholders to vote against offer
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TheWrap Wins for Motion Picture Home Coverage
Wins top online news story at the LAPC’s National Entertainment Journalism Awards
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‘South Park’ Creators: Censored Muhammad Ep Not a Joke (updated)
The animated show depicted the prophet in a bear suit
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Joe Adalian, Wishing Him Well
Our mighty TV MoJoe is leaving to the Vulture blog. Safe travels, Joe
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Weinstein: Cuban Has ‘Issues’ With ‘The Road,’ Not Miramax Deal
Sorry Bloomberg, you guys seem way confused
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Lionsgate Urges Shareholders to Reject Icahn’s Latest Offer
Studio’s board says activist’s bid is “financially inadequate, opportunistic and coercive” — again
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Late Nights at Disney Over Miramax: At $625M, Deal Close to Done
The juicy details: Ron Burkle will have ownership after putting up $325 million cash
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Carney to Run Disney Marketing (Updated)
After five months, Rich Ross finally fills key vacancy with a Hollywood outsider