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How 'Queen Sugar' has affected New Orleans

New Orleans has a "Queen Sugar" day and Ava DuVernay got the key to the city, underscoring how important the show was to the community.
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New Orleans' film industry was a 'secret club.' 'Queen Sugar' blew its doors wide open Click to view images

As Ava DuVernay's series comes to a close, below-the-line crew members reflect on the life-changing experience — one they hope isn't a "unicorn."

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Amazon Studios boss Jennifer Salke will now also run MGM Studios Click to view images

Jennifer Salke, who has led Amazon Studios since 2018, has now expanded her role nearly nine months after Amazon's acquisition of MGM.

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Should Netflix's 'Glass Onion' stay in theaters longer? Click to view images

Some industry analysts are scratching their heads over what they say was a missed opportunity for Netflix to capture more box office dollars had it gone with a wider theatrical run.

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How secret, backyard shows keep L.A.'s underground comedy scene standing strong Click to view images

Little Secret, Sellout Comedy and the Green Room continue the tradition of L.A. shows free from the constraints of traditional comedy clubs.

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After this year's Oscars controversy, film academy will present all 23 categories live Click to view images

After a fierce backlash from its own members, the film academy will once again present all 23 categories live at the Oscars next year.

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Stephen Colbert's cartoon news show can be as scary as the real thing Click to view images

Comedy Central continues the tradition of "The Colbert Report" and "The Daily Show" with "Tooning Out the News," a weekly series lampooning cable news.

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L.A.'s Hammer Museum expansion, two decades in the making, sets date for the final reveal Click to view images

The UCLA Hammer Museum's final phase of revamping, including a new entry and new galleries, will be ready to premiere March 26.

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