Bizarre Hollywood Deals That Happened Behind Closed Doors

It takes a lot to get a movie or television show made in Hollywood. So many things have to go right. You need the right idea at the right time with the right producer who's in the same SoulCycle class as the right director who happens to be owed a substantial poker debt by just the right star. And then somebody's got to finance and distribute the thing. Even if you're able to get that recipe just right, there's no guarantee the end product will be a success...

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The Untold Truth Of Phase 4 Of The MCU

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the most successful film franchise of all time — and one of the most prolific, having maintained a steady release calendar since launching with Iron Man in 2008. After starting out with a more traditional approach to planning releases, in 2014, the studio announced one of the most ambitious production slates in Hollywood history, laying out plans for nine upcoming releases over the next five years — from Captain America: Civil War to Avengers: Endgame. Considering the unprecedented lead time, Marvel has managed to stick impressively close to the schedule outlined in that announcement...

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Read between the lines

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The following is a collection of my latest and most meaningful writing projects. Each piece is unique in style and content and represents a distinct moment in my career. I hope you enjoy my work and I invite you to contact me with any questions.

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