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Emma Thompson leaves Skydance Animation project following Lasseter hire Feb 22, 2019

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When former head of Pixar and Disney Animation John Lasseter was forced to leave following allegations of inappropriate behavior, and was then hired by Skydance to run its animation department, there was blowback among some female animators. Now, even more resistance: Emma Thompson has left a Skydance movie she was voicing.

Woody Allen sues Amazon for trying to get out of its massive movie deal Feb 08, 2019

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Amazon wants to terminate a deal with Woody Allen, but the director says if Amazon isn't happy with the deal, that's their fault, and the contract should still stand. He's now suing Amazon for $68 million, which hints at just how rich the deal was.

In a commitment to hire more women directors, Universal accepts the 4% challenge Feb 01, 2019

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The concept comes from Times Up and the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and calls on industry leaders to agree to hiring a woman director in the next 18 months. Universal is the first major studio to sign on.

After The Atlantic exposé, will Bryan Singer continue to work in Hollywood? Jan 25, 2019

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The long talked-about exposé on director Bryan Singer is finally out. It took reporters a year to write and includes allegations of rape.

'West Side Story' illustrates the tricky business of remakes Jan 18, 2019

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Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner held a town hall in Puerto Rico to talk to people about their remake of the famous movie musical and well, audience members have their doubts.

John Lasseter returns from exile Jan 11, 2019

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The famous animator left Disney and Pixar last year following misconduct allegations and admitted "missteps." Now he's been hired to run the animation department at Skydance Media. So far, the news has gone over like a lead ballon. The backlash among animators has been fierce and swift.

Netflix taking heat for pulling an episode of Hasan Minhaj's show Jan 04, 2019

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The streamer took down an episode of Minhaj's show 'The Patriot Act' in Saudi Arabia that was critical of Mohammed bin Salman.

What's next for Les? Dec 21, 2018

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CBS has fired Les Moonves for cause, which means he does not get his $120 million severance. But that doesn't mean the battle is over.

So. Much. TV. Dec 14, 2018

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This year's numbers are in, and according to an annual study done by FX, there are more scripted original series than ever before. We're at 495 shows for 2018, up from 487 last year.

Golden Globes nominations and the Oscars find a host...for now Dec 07, 2018

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The Golden Globes have once again left people puzzled by some of their nominations. And the Oscars finally found a host in Kevin Hart, but there are already issues.

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