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The C-Word War: Tales from the Warners Front

I applaud WB and Par; pose a question to Eddy Cue; and ponder Disney

Welcome to the Jamboree, my weekly series of quick(ish) takes on the industry’s passing parade, where in ways big and small, the battle is raging to take back the soul of what we make here. Most of those fighting this battle aren’t even aware they have enlisted in the fight. Many are blissfully unaware which side they’re fighting on. But the great struggle of our time is to strip the meaning from our shows and films and feed them into the content mill. Below, some scenes from the front lines.

I. Heroes of the Week: Paramount and Warner Bros. Film Divisions

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