Gene Maddaus is a Senior Media Reporter at Variety. He covers a range of topics including the film industry, lawsuits, and broadcasting, with a focus on media and press within the arts and entertainment sectors. Gene's work has been featured in notable outlets such as 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
Rob Bonta said he's open to reengaging with Paramount over an antitrust settlement, provided they control leaks coming from their side.
By: Gene Maddaus
Bonta initially agreed to meet Monday at Paramount's request, as the company seeks to resolve the 12-state antitrust case that has blocked it from acquiring Warner Bros.
A judge on Wednesday awarded Blake Lively about $400,000 in attorneys' fees in her dispute with “ It Ends With Us ” co-star Justin Baldoni , well short of the $8 million she had sought
California lawmakers have agreed on a partial carveout for the film industry from a $5 million annual cap on tax credits.
California lawmakers have agreed on a partial carveout for the film and TV industry from a state cap on tax credits.
By: Gene Maddaus
President Trump on Monday endorsed a federal tax incentive for film and TV production, a move long sought by Hollywood studios and unions.
The California Legislature has approved a budget fix for the entertainment industry that allows studios to cash in their tax credits faster.
A group supporting the Paramount -Warner Bros. merger is using artificial intelligence to help pressure California Attorney General Rob Bonta to drop his antitrust lawsuit.
California lawmakers have agreed on a partial carveout for the film industry from a $5 million annual cap on tax credits.
By: Gmaddaus
Rob Bonta sees his antitrust case against Paramount as part of a broader story of standing up to the powerful on behalf of everyday people.
