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Film Surf Report: Jurassic World Unleashes Hollywood’s Sequel Monster As Sequels & Super Heroes On Tap For Next Five Years

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Surfing Hollywood

   Santa Monica, CA — The record haul for the worldwide opening for Jurassic World sent ripples through Hollywood this week:  Sequels. Sequels. Sequels. The big studios are in the Event Movie business, and those Jurassic-type films are exactly what … Continue reading →

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TV Pilot Season 2015: Networks Re-Boot Old Series As Audiences Give This Season’s New Series The Boot

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Surfing Hollywood

            Santa Monica, CA —  I both love and hate the idea of re-booting an old series.  It’s a worthy strategy, though, and one the studios and networks pursue annually with a high failure rate.  There are lots … Continue reading →

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