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What the "Spinal Tap" lawsuit means for Hollywood

by Adriene Hill and Maria Hollenhorst
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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Shelf Life

Sherry Lansing on the next 'chapter' of her career

by Kai Ryssdal
Apr 24, 2017
After leaving Paramount, she followed another passion — philanthropy.
Life is about "rewiring not retiring." says Sherry Lansing.
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Forget tax incentives. Here’s why Netflix is investing in Hollywood.

by Reema Khrais
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

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
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'?

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
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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Norman Lear and Gloria Calderon Kellett on rebooting 'One Day at a Time'

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Feb 2, 2017
The Netflix version centers on a Cuban-American family and problems that face all U.S. citizens.
Gloria Calderon Kellett and Norman Lear are rebooting "One Day at a Time."
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Memoirs + Biographies

Anna Kendrick's still not sure she's 'made it'

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Nov 16, 2016
Anna Kendrick talks about award shows, crappy apartments, and why the fear is good.
Actress Anna Kendrick appears onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.  
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Black stuntmen and women still fighting

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 22, 2016
The Black Stuntmen’s Association has worked since the 60s to get jobs for African Americans.
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Final Note

The Force is strong in the job market

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 8, 2016
Did the Force awaken jobs in the entertainment industry?
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Got Minion mania? Here's who you have to thank

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 4, 2016
Chris Meldandri runs Illumination Entertainment, the company behind "Despicable Me"
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