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Batman v Hollywood

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Apr 20, 2016
They said it couldn't be done: Making superheroes into movie stars. Forty years ago, Hollywood told 27-year-old Michael Uslan a Batman movie would never succeed. More than a dozen big-budget superhero movies will hit the big screen in the next few years. Holy impossibility, Batman!
Burt Ward as Robin, Adam West as Batman and Cesar Romero as The Joker, in a still from the 1960s "Batman" TV show, 1967.
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Hollywood weighs in on Georgia religious freedom bill

by Annie Baxter
Mar 24, 2016
Critics charge a bill before the Georgia governor would permit anti-gay discrimination.
Georgia governor Nathan Deal.
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The boy who saved Batman

by Tommy Andres
Mar 23, 2016
You know the story of the Dark Knight. But do you know the story of his savior?
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Hollywood's diversity problem goes beyond the Oscars

by Sarah Menendez
Feb 22, 2016
A new study released highlights lack of diverse representation in film and television
The nominees for best actor as seen on screen at the Academy Awards nominations announcement. All the nominees this year are white men. 
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John Kerry sits down with Hollywood's message machine

by Mark Garrison
Feb 17, 2016
The Secretary of State met with a group of studio heads to talk about ISIS
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry talked with Hollywood executives Tuesday about using compelling stories to fight ISIS.
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Hollywood takes a gamble during TV pilot season

by Kai Ryssdal and Adriene Hill
Feb 8, 2016
Pilot season in Hollywood means networks vying for new shows.
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China and Hollywood are tightening their relationship

by Kai Ryssdal and Adriene Hill
Jan 5, 2016
China wants to be a leader in global entertainment. This might be the first step.
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For studios, Christmas Day is for opening movies

by Amy Scott
Dec 25, 2015
The December 25th movie release has a long history.
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High stakes and high drama in Hollywood

by Adriene Hill
Dec 10, 2015
Film and television production is making its way back to Los Angeles.
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Star Wars: the forever franchise

by Molly Wood
Dec 2, 2015
Marketplace Host Molly Wood talks to Wired's Adam Rodgers about Star Wars.
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