Gene Maddaus is a Senior Media Reporter at Variety. He specializes in areas such as law and legal affairs, arts and entertainment, and the film industry, with a focus on topics including celebrities, entertainment news, and journalism. Gene's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including Yahoo News, CTV News, and the Toronto Sun.
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Gene's primary focus is on the entertainment industry, with a significant emphasis on legal and government-related aspects such as lawsuits, labor disputes, and government announcements. His coverage also includes high-profile cases of alleged misconduct within the industry.
Pitching to Gene should be tailored to his coverage of legal issues in the entertainment industry or high-profile controversies. Experts familiar with Hollywood law and regulations, as well as individuals knowledgeable about labor disputes in the film industry would likely attract his attention. Additionally, sources who can provide insights into specific ongoing cases or wider trends related to sexual assault allegations within Hollywood may find success when reaching out to him.
While Gene does not have a specific geographic focus mentioned, it is important for potential sources to keep abreast of developments within Hollywood and its associated legal landscape irrespective of location.
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By: Gene Maddaus
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass picked up the endorsement on Wednesday of the nation's largest union representing film and TV workers.
By: Gene Maddaus
Spencer Pratt appeared last year in “Got to Get Out,” an eight-episode Hulu series about reality stars living in a mansion.
By: Gene Maddaus
Xavier Becerra , the leading Democrat in the race for California governor, called on Friday for a summit of studio, labor and tech leaders to address the sharp drop in Hollywood jobs.
By: Gene Maddaus
Xavier Becerra, a leading Democrat in the race for California governor, called on Friday for a summit to address the crisis in Hollywood jobs.
By: Gene Maddaus
Keanu Reeves is seeking leniency for Carl Rinsch , the director of “47 Ronin” who faces years in prison for swindling Netflix out of $11 million.
By: Gene Maddaus
By Gene Maddaus Nick Reiner , son of Rob and Michele Reiner, has petitioned a Los Angeles probate court for release of trust funds in order to pay for his legal defense in the murders of his parents.
The California Coastal Commission approved overnight parking for the 'Baywatch' production in Venice Beach.
Blake Lively was awarded her attorneys fees for having to defend against Justin Baldoni's defamation suit, but was denied a bid for damages.
By: Gene Maddaus
Spencer Pratt conceded that he will not be L.A.'s next mayor in a video taunting the winning candidates.
By: Gene Maddaus
The Directors Guild of America has secured a provision in its new contract that limits actors and others who work on TV series from directing episodes, as it seeks to preserve jobs for career TV direc...
