The Hollywood Reporter

The all-new Hollywood Reporter offers unprecedented access to the people, studios, networks and agencies that create the magic in Hollywood. Published weekly, the oversized format includes exceptional photography and rich features.

Disney’s Great Race to Replace Bob Iger • James Gorman’s elevation to chairman of the board suggests that a new succession strategy is in play. How will the onetime Morgan Stanley exec influence the process? There are a few options on the table right now

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Netflix’s Lucky 7 Club • Virgin River’s pickup puts the drama in a small group of shows at the streamer

Newsom to Hollywood: Spend, Spend, Spend! • The governor seeks to double film and television incentives to $750million a year in a first step to stop the flight of studio projects

Snake on a Plane: Venom Kills Overseas • But Sony has an uphill battle to build its non-Spider-Man Marvel franchises

Election Night’s TV News Gimmicks • The tech upgrades, super-sized sets and data-driven features that cable news has up its sleeve for Nov. 5

The Ever Shrinking Class of Hollywood Assistants • As major studios and agencies cut costs, these roles are falling by the wayside even as they’re viewed as stepping stones to careers

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Netflix’s Most Watched Stand-Up Comedy Specials This Year • The roast of NFL great Tom Brady was far and away the biggest comedy event on the streaming giant in 2024

What the Grammys Ballot Reveals About the Race • Sabrina Carpenter is going country (following Beyoncé and PostMalone), and Megan Thee Stallion tries her hand at rock, while boycotters Drake and The Weeknd may still get nods

She Keeps Expecting to Bomb … • But somehow Chloe East constantly ends up in hits. The Generation star lands her first leading role opposite Hugh Grant in Heretic

What Game Is George Gascón Playing? • The Los Angeles DA’s soft-on-crime rep is a big reason he’s expected to lose reelection. So why is he showing last-minute leniency to the Menendez brothers?

The New Power Lunch • An up-to-date guide to the best new spots to see and be seen and the tucked-away gems where the real business happens

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What to Wear Now • Hollywood is all about appearances. From movie moguls to ink-stained scribes, here’s how everyone is dressing for success in 2024

A Time for All Seasons • For every Hollywood insider, there is a new status timepiece to make a superlative style statement

Yes, I Did Say That! • A look at who’s saying what in entertainment

For Trump, No News Is Good News (Literally) • The former president has never met a news outlet that he didn’t want to sue … or pull its broadcasting license … or just vent about. Here, a sampling of those on Trump’s “Enemies of the People” list.

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Hitched, Hatched, Hired • Inside the industry’s celebrations and news

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The Big Squeeze • That promotion isn’t happening. Neither is that raise. And your boss isn’t planning on vacating that corner office anytime soon. Have you thought about a career in data analytics? Why it’s so hard to get ahead in Hollywood these days

The Best Places to Work in Hollywood • Yeah, the industry continues to contract. And the reorgs and layoffs can seem endless. But whether you’re a 20-year vet or a 20-year-old newbie, it’s still one of the greatest places on earth to earn a living — or at least it can be, depending on who signs your checks. In partnership with Glassdoor, THR presents the 25 top spots to be employed, including the vibes, the money and, of course, the snacks

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