Weekly Journal #236

Industry News

After Trump Win, Hollywood Prepares for Megamergers — and Volatility (Hollywood Reporter)

Hollywood Salaries Revealed: Who Makes How Much (Hollywood Reporter)

CAA Layoffs Hit TV & Film Departments (Deadline)

Film

AMC Theatres Swings to Loss on Revenue Fall (Hollywood Reporter)

Denis Villeneuve chats about Dune, filmmaking and the decision to stay in Montreal (The Gazette)

Ben Affleck & Matt Damon Explain Why Their Artists Equity Is Hollywood’s Most Disruptive Company As They Release ‘Small Things Like These’ (Deadline)

Television

Opinion | Yellowstone Is Disappearing. The TV Show May Be Partly to Blame (New York Times)

AMC Networks Acquires Full Control of BBC America for $42 Million (Variety)

“TV Is In A Pickle”: Producers Told To Embrace Digital-First Content & Platforms Or Get Left Behind (Deadline)

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John Wells