Nikki Finke

LA Weekly Hollywood Reporter and Editor of DeadlineHollywoodDaily.com

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Hollywood business columnist for the LA Weekly and the Owner and Editor of DeadlineHollywoodDaily.com

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Universal Blaze Burns Hollywood History

from Which Way, L.A.?

Three months after the Writers’ strike, the actors’ contract is about to run out. SAG, the Screen Actors’ Guild , has broken off talks with the film and TV studios.

Another Hollywood Strike on the Horizon?

Three months after the Writers’ strike, the actors’ contract is about to run out. SAG, the Screen Actors’ Guild , has broken off talks with the film and TV studios.

from Which Way, L.A.?

Variety up for Sale; Oscar Prognosticators

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Kim Masters and Matt Belloni discuss the tentative deal reached by the major Hollywood studios and IATSE, the union representing below-the-line workers.

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Last year’s Hollywood strikes did not result in more reality TV production, as expected. Rather, the green lit unscripted shows are shifting to franchises and sports.

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LA duo Brijean’s lush 'n' dreamy waltz, "Euphoric Avenue," lands at number one and invites us to slow down and savor the sounds.

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This week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Emmy winning actress Maya Rudolph, who is currently starring in the second season of the Apple TV+ series Loot.

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Fritz Coleman, former NBC4 weathercaster, is extending his new comedy show, “Unassisted Residency,” through November at the El Portal Monroe Forum.

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