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The Envelope
STRATEGY, ADVERTISING, MARKETING, & EVENTS Chief of Staff to Executive Chairman, Head of Strategy & Revenue.

BuzzMeter
Is there a better actor than Walton Goggins when it comes to playing morally ambiguous characters that you can’t help but love?

He’s quickly risen to leading man, but he’s taking it ‘One Day’ at a time
Leo Woodall is awed by viewers’ emotional reactions to the Netflix romance about friends turned lovers, though his attention is already on his next projects.

Bringing a local’s perspective to BET’s ‘Diarra From Detroit’
Writer-producer Diarra Kilpatrick on representing her hometown on the series and the career boost she got from Viola Davis and her husband.

Leading a radical shift in television
From his communist politics to his surreal Prime Video series ‘I’m a Virgo,’ Boots Riley isn’t afraid to go against the grain.

An auteur’s fresh take on a timeless scam artist
Steven Zaillian’s ‘Ripley’ is starkly different from previous iterations. That’s just how he pictured it.

His salute to the Greatest Generation
‘Masters of the Air’ is based on the true story of ‘The Bloody 100th’ Bomb Group. For Callum Turner, it was about honoring the pilots who endured a ‘living hell.’

Black Twitter: more than hashtags and memes
Besides examining the social media subculture, Hulu docuseries marks a new phase for Prentice Penny.

Weddings and funerals bring an end to ‘Crown’
Executive producer Suzanne Mackie reveals how the Netflix period drama gave Queen Elizabeth II a royal sendoff.

ELIZABETH DEBICKI TAPS INTO DIANA’S WIT
The actor brought a sense of humanity to her portrayal of the much beloved and heavily scrutinized late royal.

The ‘aggressive originality’ that guides ‘Palm Royale’
Showrunner Abe Sylvia and star Kristen Wiig explain why viewers will identify with the financially poor but rich-in-spirit social climber at the heart of the 1960s-set Peacock comedy.

‘Fargo’ creator asks, what ever happened to good manners?
Noah Hawley says Season 5 wrestles with decline in ‘Minnesota nice’ and attacks on women’s rights, but he still sees decency.

Hard to say goodbye for these ‘Reservation Dogs’
Stars Devery Jacobs and Paulina Alexis on shooting in Oklahoma, improvisation and bidding farewell.

EWAN McGREGOR WOULDN'T SHAVE OFF ANY YEARS.
FOR 'A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW,' THE ACTOR SPORTED UNCOMFORTABLY LARGE WHISKERS. BUT THE ROLE OF A MAN WHO KNOWS GRIEF YET NEVER LOSES HIS ZEST FOR LIFE IS ONE HE'LL TREASURE..

Behind the scenes with the wounded women of ‘Feud: Capote vs. the Swans’
Truman Capote may have ruffled their feathers onscreen, but this elegant ensemble still had a ball making the Ryan Murphy series.

Reasons to complain
Larry David had extraordinary runs with his comedy series ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ but you’d never know it from his measly Emmy count. “Curb” concluded its run this year — will the Television Academy finally make it up to him with some awards?

How this team got those ‘Masters of the Air’ flyboys soaring into battle
The crew on the WWII-set series was able to realistically depict high-altitude combat — all without ever leaving the ground.

Clothes — and designers — make the man this season
Tips and tricks from 4 costume designers who crafted period-perfect looks for TV’s debonair male characters.

Haven’t caught up with this season’s top series? There’s still time left
As the ballot deadline approaches, here’s a look at how 15 of the Emmys’ main categories will shake out and the shows that shouldn’t be overlooked by voters or viewers.

How Barbra Streisand came to do a song for a TV series for the first time
The iconic singer says it’s all in the timing, and ‘the subject matter was of great personal interest’ as well. Will she direct again? ‘I never say never!’

An essay by Ron Nyswaner on making ‘Fellow Travelers’ and drawing from history, both personal and political
Being rebellious by nature, I decided to lean into the elements of the story that were deemed challenging. A period piece is problematic? In our scripts, every detail will be meticulously researched and much of the dialogue will come from historical records.

Tom Ara
Tom Ara, a global co-chair at DLA Piper’s media, sport and entertainment sector, specializes in domestic and international entertainment transactions. His clientele includes banks, private equity groups and major entertainment companies.

ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS VISIONARIES
Who Keeps the Lights On and the Cameras Rolling?

Belva Anakwenze
Belva Anakwenze, principal of Abacus Financial Management Group, is an entertainment business manager in Los Angeles, representing a diverse clientele including entertainers, tech companies and musicians. With over 15 years in the industry, she’s a trusted advisor.

David Acosta
David Acosta ser ves as managing director and head of entertainment banking at East West Bank, which focuses on clients in the film, television, music and sports industries.

Tiffany Boyle
For over a decade, Tiffany Boyle has excelled in sales and packaging, bringing numerous films and documentaries to fruition. Leveraging her business acumen and Ramo Law resources, she adeptly connects film-makers with industry stakeholders.

Shaun Clark
Shaun Clark is a leading lawyer specializing in enter tainment, branding and technology. He drafts and negotiates agreements for TV and film, including high-profile co-production deals. He has launched globally recognized celebrity brands.

Chris Chatham
Chris Chatham is a leading Hollywood dealmaker and lawyer for celebrity-backed consumer brands, representing stars such as Logan Paul, Gabriel Macht, Demi Moore and others in complex corporate deals and litigation.

Mary Craig Calkins
Mary Craig Calkins has over 35 years of experience in insurance recovery law, recovering hundreds of millions for entertainment clients.

Leif Cervantes de Reinstein
Leif Cervantes de Reinstein, a seasoned entertainment lawyer based in Los Angeles, has a diverse background, having worked as a talent lawyer, M&A attorney and head of legal at Fremantle.

Kelly Coffey
Kelly Coffey is the CEO of City National Entertainment and a member of its executive leadership and senior management teams. She leverages City National and RBC’s expertise to provide strategic advice and premier client experiences across the entertainment sector, including film, TV, music, theater and sports.

Cheryl A. Calhoun
Cheryl A. Calhoun, managing director of CBIZ MHM, LLC, is a highly experienced public accountant with over 40 years of expertise.

Jordan Bromley
Jordan Bromley, a leading figure in entertainment law, is known for his extensive contributions to the industry. As the head of Manatt Entertainment, he oversees a practice renowned for facilitating over $3 billion in major music transactions annually.

Scott Edel
Scott Edel, chair of Loeb & Loeb’s entertainment practice in Los Angeles, is a trusted advisor to leading entertainment and media players. With decades of industry experience, he specializes in guiding startups, facilitating growth for existing businesses and advising market leaders on expansion strategies.

Robert A. Darwell
Robert Darwell, head of global media and senior partner at Sheppard Mullin’s Century City office, has a distinguished career marked by numerous accolades such as The Hollywood Reporter’s Power Lawyer and Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers.

Guillaume de Chalendar
Guillaume de Chalendar, executive vice president at Banc of California, leads media and entertainment banking from Los Angeles, overseeing strategy and growth for entrepreneurs, businesses and talent in film, television, music and live events.

Miles J. Feldman
Miles Feldman, a founding partner of Raines Feldman Littrell LLP, leads its trials, litigation and dispute resolution department with over 15 litigators. With offices in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Costa Mesa, Raines Feldman Littrell LLP is a premier business law firm.

Alexander (Sasha) Frid
Sasha Frid, a founding partner of Miller Barondess, LLP, leads the entertainment practice at the Los Angeles-based litigation firm. Known for his prowess in high-profile trials and arbitrations nation-wide, he represents entertainers, artists, labels and music managers.

David Eisman
David Eisman, head of Skadden’s media and entertainment group and Los Angeles corporate group, is a prominent figure in the industry, known for his role in groundbreaking deals.

Sandra Crawshaw-Sparks
Sandra Crawshaw-Sparks is a well-known entertainment litigator with over 35 years of experience. As the chair of Proskauer’s entertainment, copyright and media practice, she handles high-profile cases involving recording, publishing, licensing and management contracts as well as copyright and trademark infringement claims.

Olivier de Givenchy
Olivier de Givenchy, West Region head at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, leads over 630 professionals across 15 offices spanning 10 states.

Matt Hallinan
Matt Hallinan, a partner at Cooley, is a trusted adviser in venture capital, mergers and strategic legal matters for clients across diverse industries, including entertainment and technology.

Taylor Hathaway-Zepeda
Taylor Hathaway-Zepeda is a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in Los Angeles, specializing in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate governance across diverse industries, with a focus on media, entertainment and technology sectors.

Ilan Haimoff
Ilan Haimoff, CPA, CIA, CFE, CFF, is the entertainment practice leader at GHJ, with over 30 years of accounting expertise. He specializes in profit participation and forensic accounting, ensuring fairness and accuracy for stakeholders in major and mini studios.

Ron Hess
Ron Hess transitioned from film and television production to the insurance industry, driven by a desire to enhance insurance services for entertainment.

Patricia Glaser
Patricia Glaser leads Glaser Weil’s litigation department, recognized nationally as a top trial attorney sought for high-stakes litigation. With a focus on business trial law, she advises Fortune 500 companies, major studios, real estate investors and high-profile entertainers.

Carolyn Hunt
Carolyn Hunt offers extensive legal and business counsel in entertainment financing, having facilitated funding for numerous award-winning film, television and gaming projects.

Kevin D. Holmes
Kevin D. Holmes, a seasoned business advisory and audit partner, brings three decades of expertise serving high-profile talent, business management firms and entities in entertainment and various industries.

Robert L. Kahan
Robert L. Kahan has over 50 years of corporate transactional law practice in Los Angeles, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, franchising and licensing.

Philip M. Kelly
Phil Kelly is a prominent Hollywood litigator, renowned for victories involving major industry players like Paramount Global and NBCUniversal. He is recognized by Chambers & Partners USA as one of California’s leading media and entertainment litigators.

Michael David Karlin
Michael Karlin, a founding partner of NKSFB, oversees the financial affairs of clients, including business executives, real estate developers and entertainment industry professionals.

Wayne Kamemoto
A seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in music and entertainment business management, Wayne Kamemoto has led Citrin Cooperman’s music practice nationally since 2023.

Peter Laurence Kaufman
Peter Kaufman, a partner at Kaufman Abdel-Aal LLP, specializes in entertainment and media law, focusing on finance, production and distribution.

Stacy Marcus
Stacy Marcus, the first woman to serve as chief negotiator for the advertising industry’s Joint Policy Committee (JPC), has led negotiations with SAG-AFTRA for over 15 years, overseeing the $3+ billion commercial contracts.

Devin McRae
Devin McRae is an experienced business litigator specializing in entertainment, intellectual property and partnership disputes. He represents a diverse clientele including artists, production companies and talent agencies.

Jordan Matthews
Jordan Matthews, an accomplished business trial lawyer and litigator, specializes in the entertainment industry and business sector.

Peter Klass
Peter Klass, CFE, leads GHJ’s profit participation services practice, renowned for its expertise in profit participation audits within the entertainment sector.

Justin McCurdy
Justin McCurdy, recently promoted to managing director at Manhattan West embodies the firm’s values of excellence, innovation, inclusion and integrity.

Arash Khalili
Arash Khalili, recently appointed co-chair at Loeb & Loeb, is a leading dealmaker known for navigating complex corporate transactions across diverse industries such as media, technology, fashion, entertainment and sports.

David P. Lefebvre
David P. Lefebvre advises prominent media and entertainment entities, tech firms and content owners on content licensing and distribution agreements, covering various platforms and business models.

Glen Mastroberte
Glen Mastroberte is a seasoned entertainment lawyer with a diverse practice spanning studios, production companies, music labels and gaming companies. He handles legal and business aspects of media and entertainment industries, including financing, production, licensing and distribution.

Darrell D. Miller
Darrell Miller, founding chair of Fox Rothschild’s entertainment & sports department and managing partner of its Los Angeles office, is a highly regarded entertainment attorney.

Harley J. Neuman
Harley Neuman has over 30 years of experience in business management, representing top names in the entertainment industry. He graduated magna cum laude from San Diego State University with a B.S. in business administration, majoring in accounting.

Alissa Miller
Alissa Miller, a distinguished finance lawyer specializing in entertainment, serves as a partner at Akin Gump. In her role, she manages high-profile deals between independent film production companies and financial institutions.

Michael Meschures
A second-generation business manager and director at MGO, Michael Meschures has over a decade of experience in business management and works with clients in entertainment, sports and media as well as high-net-worth families and executives.

Robyn R. Polashuk
Robyn Polashuk, co-chair of Covington’s entertainment and media industry group, boasts over 20 years of experience in network distribution and content licensing.

Jonathan Stuart Pink
For nearly 30 years, Jonathan Pink has been a prominent advocate and mentor for clients in the entertainment industry. Transitioning from a career as a syndicated cartoonist and screenwriter, he became a lawyer specializing in intellectual property representing major names in music, visual arts and film.

Anthony Oncidi
Anthony “Tony” J. Oncidi is the co-chair of Proskauer’s labor & employment law department and leads the West Coast labor & employment group.

James R. Parks
James R. Parks, a CPA with over 40 years of experience, co-founded Parks, Palmer, Turner & Yemenidjian, which was later acquired by CBIZ. He leads CBIZ MHM LLC’s Los Angeles office, overseeing the business management and family office practice and the Western Region high-networth client service group.

Mark Pariser
Mark Pariser is the go-to financial manager for CEOs and celebrities leading Dunn, Pariser & Peyrot’s financial team. Known for his proactive style, he ensures clients’ financial stability and growth, allowing them to focus on their careers and personal lives.

Quincy Newell
Quincy Newell has over 30 years of experience in the entertainment and media industry. He has held senior executive roles at companies like Warner Music Group’s Rhino Entertainment, Codeblack Films/Lionsgate and Hidden Empire Film Group.

Derek Van Powell
Derek Powell, director at Altman Solon, boasts over 20 years of experience in media & entertainment transformation. He specializes in growth strategies, cost programs and emerging tech integration.

Erin L. Prouty
Erin L. Prouty, partner at Lagerlof, LLP, specializes in estate planning, trust administration and probate litigation.

Vanessa Roman
Vanessa Roman, a key figure on Akin’s esteemed entertainment team, is highly regarded across the industry for her dealmaking prowess. She advises top financial institutions like Comerica Bank and MUFG Bank on multi-million-dollar financing for major film and TV projects.

Elsa Ramo
Elsa Ramo, founder and managing partner of Ramo Law, leads a pioneering firm specializing in entertainment dealmaking. With over 22 attorneys across N.Y. and L.A., with the majority being female partners, her firm prioritizes diversity and inclusion.

Marissa Román Griffith
Marissa Román Griffith, a prominent figure at Akin’s Los Angeles office, is highly respected in the entertainment industry, handling multi-million-dollar deals for major players like Comerica Bank and MUFG Union Bank.

Michael Rhodes
Michael Rhodes, a nationally recognized trial lawyer in entertainment, represents industry giants like the Kardashian-Jenner family, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Madonna and others. He’s lauded for his victories, which include defending the Kardashian-Jenner family against a $100-million defamation claim.

Neema T. Sahni
Neema Sahni, partner and co-chair of Covington’s entertainment and media industry group and its commercial litigation practice, is a sought-after counsel for major industry players.

Joseph Rust
Joseph Rust is a partner in the advisory services department at Prager Metis and a member of the Prager Metis International Group. He serves as chief strategic innovation officer and managing partner for the Western Region, overseeing strategic focus and execution.

Aaron Daniel Rosenberg
Aaron D. Rosenberg is a Los Angeles-based entertainment attorney representing high-profile clients in music, film, TV and social media, including Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Meghan Trainor and Troye Sivan.

Kristina Royce
Kristina Royce, a renowned family law attorney, garners recognition as a “Troubleshooter” by The Hollywood Reporter for her adept handling of high-profile matrimonial disputes.

Francois Maximilian Schramek
Francois Maximilian Schramek, CFA, managing director at Manhattan West, has nearly 20 years of experience advising UHNW individuals and institutions, including entertainment figures such as athletes, actors and singers, with an expertise that spans investment allocation, multi-generational wealth strategies and holistic financial planning.

Maytal Shainberg
Maytal Shainberg began her career focused on venture capital-backed digital advertising startups, where she developed strong competencies around the publishing, user experience and video categories.

David Shaheen
David Shaheen leads the media & communications group for global corporate banking at J.P. Morgan, where he has spent 15 years directing the entertainment client coverage team.

Thomas F. Smith
Thomas Smith, a partner at Prager Metis CPAs and a member of Prager Metis International, also serves as partner-in-charge of the entertainment and music group. With over 25 years of experience in the accounting industry, he leads a global team, leveraging local and international expertise from the London office and GGI Affiliates.

Stanton Stein
Stanton “Larry” Stein, as head of Russ August & Kabat’s media & entertainment group, provides comprehensive legal counsel to a diverse array of clients in the entertainment industry, including actors, writers, directors, musicians and production companies.

David Weise
David Weise, founding partner at David Weise & Associates, is a respected figure in the entertainment industry, boasting over 34 years of professional business management experience.

Alla Vardanyan
Alla Vardanyan, director of specialty sales, leads the virtual sales, business and A-list services at First Entertainment Credit Union.

Pamela Weiser
Pamela Weiser has been in the entertainment insurance industry since 1980 and specializes in risk management for films, music and loan-out corporations.

JaHan Wang
JaHan Wang is City National’s executive vice president of entertainment banking and a member of the company’s senior management team.

Darcy Wilson-Jones
Darcy Wilson-Jones leads the national media and entertainment practice at RSM US, drawing from over two decades of experience in public accounting, including a tenure at a Big Four firm.

Bryan M. Sullivan
Bryan M. Sullivan, partner at Early Sullivan Wright Gizer McRae LLP, is renowned for his strategic legal counsel.

Bryan Thompson
Bryan Thompson, a partner in Barnes & Thornburg’s Los Angeles office, brings extensive expertise in corporate and entertainment law to his practice. Prior to joining, he held senior positions in business and legal affairs at Fox Networks Group and Yahoo! Inc.

Dave Young
Dave Young, partner at Cooley LLP, is a highly respected attorney renowned for his expertise in various fields. One of his notable representations is his guidance of Kim Kardashian’s SKKN through a $200-million strategic transaction with Coty and Kylie Jenner’s Kylie Cosmetics on a $600-million business combination with Coty.

Sophia K. Yen
Sophia Yen, partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is a distinguished dealmaker. Some of her notable recent achievements include guiding AMC in a groundbreaking distribution deal for the “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert film and assisting Kevin Hart’s HARTBEAT in a capital raise from Abry Partners.

Winnie Wong
Winnie Wong is the senior vice president of film & television at Momentous Insurance Brokerage, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company. With 39 years in the industry and 16 years at her current firm, she is a trailblazer known for developing an entertainment insurance book of business in a male-dominated field.

Ashley R. Yeargan
Ashley R. Yeargan, partner at Russ August & Kabat, is renowned in the community for her skills. After graduating from Yale and Stanford Law School, she joined Stanton “Larry” Stein’s entertainment practice.

Anita Wu
Anita Wu, CPA, CFE, serves as a managing director at GHJ, spearheading the profit participation services practice since 2000. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in profit participation audits in film and television, ensuring equitable profit distribution.

Tasos Yiangou
Tasos Yiangou, a partner at RSM US LLP, is a seasoned leader in the technology, media and entertainment (TMT) sector, spearheading impactful strategies as the head of RSM’s Southern California technology, media and entertainment industry practice.

Debriefing on a shocking ‘West Wing’ premiere
Thomas Schlamme explains how even the creators were not sure how the Season 2 assassination plot would unfold.

Diversity is good for Hollywood and he has receipts to prove it
Will Packer says he’s ‘living proof’ diverse content is good business. As his production company marks 10th anniversary, he’ll keep pushing.

Tubi cashes in on the value of free to surpass other streamers
As subscription prices for Netflix, Disney+, Max and Peacock creep up, consumers are turning to the ad-supported service.

One Shot
The camera then flips, revealing an emotionally charged Tatiana before slowly pushing down on her from the sky. Ahlgren used a telescopic crane to bring the overhead perspective into focus.