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Chris Yogerst is a writer at MovieWeb and regular contributor to The Hollywood Reporter. His work can also be found in the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Time, and the LA Review of Books. In addition to journalism, Yogerst is a historian and author of several books, including The Warner Brothers (2023) and Hollywood Hates Hitler (2020). He also writes Adventures in the Archive, a Substack exploring historical topics including and beyond film and TV.

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The "Paramount-Warner Bros. Corporation" Nearly Happened - Then the Stock Market Crashed

The "Paramount-Warner Bros. Corporation" Nearly Happened - Then the Stock Market Crashed

If past is present in Hollywood, there's lessons for both David Ellison and David Zaslav from merger mania 10…

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The Evolving Politics of 'South Park'

The Evolving Politics of 'South Park'

Always skirting around labels, the truth is that the Comedy Central show's most consistent stance is against …

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Blockbusters to Bust: A Cautionary Tale for Swaggering Hollywood Indie Studios

Blockbusters to Bust: A Cautionary Tale for Swaggering Hollywood Indie Studios

Carolco Pictures paved the way for unapologetically big movies that defined the '80s and early '90s - even as…

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Contributor: The true cost of Warner Bros. selling its soul to Netflix

Contributor: The true cost of Warner Bros. selling its soul to Netflix

For more than a century, the studio has developed era-defining films, supported innovation and created space …

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Harry Warner Proved Speaking Out Can Be Good Business

Harry Warner Proved Speaking Out Can Be Good Business

Harry Warner, founding President of Warner Bros. serves as an example of how to a grow business while exercis…

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Contributor: David Ellison won Washington. He's losing Hollywood

Contributor: David Ellison won Washington. He's losing Hollywood

If the billionaire's son wants to carve out his own story, he should be courting Hollywood talent and not Was…

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Original 'Scream' Star Confirms Departure From Franchise 3 Years After Melissa Barrera's Firing

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By Chris Yogerst
| MovieWeb Verified
The Scream franchise has had a storied run that has seen its share of controversy in recent years. Following Wes Craven's death in 2015, it was unclear what direction the lucrative horror series would take. A fifth film was made in 2022, over a decade after Craven's last installment in 2011. Scream's originator, Kevin Williamson, returned to produce, and new characters were introduced, including Sam Loomis, played by Melissa Barrera.
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Ben Affleck Addresses Matt Damon's Comments About Netflix Wanting Movies To Restate The Plot

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By Joe Deckelmeier Verified, Chris Yogerst
| MovieWeb Verified
Netflix has been under criticism since Matt Damon was on Joe Rogan's podcast in January when he seemingly stated that the streamer asks filmmakers to restate the plot over and over. In an era of "second-screen" viewing, when many viewers may not watch with full attention, the quote quickly gained traction. Damon talked about his experience working with Netflix and The Rip, saying he heard that "We want people to stay tuned in.
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Warner Bros. Officially Confirms the End of an Era After 103 Years

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By Chris Yogerst
| MovieWeb Verified
Employees on the Warner Bros. and Paramount lots have been holding their breath for more months than they'd like to count. The history of two iconic studios hanging in the balance while billionaires jockey for position at the top of the mountain. After Netflix pulled out of the running earlier this year, Paramount-Skydance's David Ellison outbid the opposition to acquire Warner Bros.
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