The extraordinary power of Comic-Con and pop culture

Jul 20, 2018
Comic-Con International: San Diego has been a mainstay for over 40 years. Why is that?
Comic fans wait outside before the start of Comic-Con International: San Diego 2010.
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Will “Black Panther” be a game changer?

Feb 23, 2018
“Black Panther” moves into its second weekend in theaters having already posted half a billion dollars at the box office. Sure, it’s a Disney film based on a Marvel comic book, but could it also be a game changer for how Hollywood looks at mostly black casts and distinctly African narratives?  Click the audio player […]

Do non-disclosure agreements protect sexual abusers?

Oct 13, 2017
Hollywood is struggling to come to terms with the Harvey Weinstein scandal. More women have come forward with more allegations and named other big names. But it’s not just entertainment where payoffs happen to keep people quiet. What role do non-disclosure agreements play in shielding sexual abusers?

Let's do the numbers on "Game of Thrones"

Jul 24, 2017
Inside one of the most popular — and expensive — shows in the world.
On average, it now takes about $10 million to film each episode of Game of Thrones.
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What the "Spinal Tap" lawsuit means for Hollywood

Apr 26, 2017
The creators of the beloved mockumentary are taking on Hollywood accounting practices in a $400 million lawsuit.
Members of Spinal Tap, from left, David St. Hubbins, Derek Smalls and Nigel Tufnel pose for photographers at a showing in 2000.
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Sherry Lansing on the next 'chapter' of her career

Apr 24, 2017
After leaving Paramount, she followed another passion — philanthropy.
Life is about "rewiring not retiring." says Sherry Lansing.
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For public good, not for profit.

Forget tax incentives. Here’s why Netflix is investing in Hollywood.

Apr 12, 2017
States lured away business from Los Angeles with deals for producers. But some shows are coming back.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings delivers a keynote address.
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'Frozen' got the new 'Beauty and the Beast' made

Mar 24, 2017
The remake is smashing box-office records, but it started as something very different.
Dan Stevens is the beast and Emma Watson is Belle in Disney's live-action film.
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What's your movie 'constituency'?

Feb 27, 2017
Wesley Morris, New York Times culture critic, says the best picture nominees had very different audiences.
 A view of the stage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
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