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The Past 48 Hours: January 3, 2016

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Natalie Cole: 1950-2015
The Gist: The daughter of music royalty created a bonafide legacy of her own over the course of 4 decades, becoming a part of America’s aural landscape. Billboard’s coverage here.
Source Article Here: Billboard

 

Straight Outta Compton9 Oscar-Potential Screenplays Of 2015 In Their Entirety
The Gist: Here are 10 free screenplays to read, from Straight Outta Compton to Trumbo and Trainwreck.
Source Article Here: Stage 32
Author: Richard “RB” Botto

 

CESYour CES Tip Sheet: What To Keep An Eye Out For …& When
The Gist: The Consumer Electronics Show runs from January 6 – 9. Here are some times/dates for news from Fitbit, Samsung, Sony, and Netflix’s Reed Hastings’ opening keynote speech.
Source Article Here: The Telegraph
Author: Madhumita Murgia

ShamelessEpisode 1 of ‘Shameless’ Season 6 and “Billions’ Premiere Free To See Now
The Gist: Showtime has released both first episodes of the 2016 runs of both series and they’re on the page right here to watch now.
Source Article Here: Screen Crush
Author: Kevin Fitzpatrick

the-girl-on-the-train Top 10 Bestsellers For Print & Kindle In 2015
The Gist: A look at what sold best in traditional publishing (Harper Lee) and its digital counterpart (The Girl on the Train) . Links to genre bestsellers are included within the report.
Source Article Here: Publishers Weekly
Author: Rachel Deahl

 

reporters notebook and keypad2015 In Journalism: Best & Worst Coverage
The Gist: Columbia Journalism Review with highlights (John Oliver, Cosby’s accusers assembled in New York magazine, the live news team murder in VA) and lows (Gawker’s Conde Nast debacle, Trump, Millennial Panic)
Source Article Here: CJR
Author: David Uberti

Close EncountersCinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond’s Career Remembered
The Gist: The departed Zsigmond, 85, won an Oscar for his work on Close Encounters Of The Third Kind and his work ranged from Spielberg & Altman films to The Mindy Project. Included: a 70-minute Masterclass by a master of the craft.
Source Article Here: The Playlist
Author: Kevin Jagernauth

maron_ifc“I was broke, I was defeated, and I was careerless.” – Marc Maron’s Real Talk
The Gist: The human comedy and appeal of career ascent, fall and sweet spot via a podcast phenom.
Source Article Here: The Atlantic
Author: James Parker

The Past 24 Hours: December 31, 2015

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George LucasGeorge Lucas’ ‘White Slavers’ Remark On Selling ‘Star Wars’
The Gist: Lucas’ comment was taken from his Charlie Rose interview; here is that program in its entirety.
Source Article Here: Chicago Sun-Times
Author: Miriam Di Nunzio

james-francoJames Franco & His Alter Rundown The Year In Movies
The Gist: Indies, documentaries, and mainstream films get a brainstorm via Franco and his ‘Semaj’ self
Source Article Here: Indiewire
Author: James Franco

Luke CageThe First Wave of New TV Shows Coming In 2016
The Gist: A guide to new TV bows in the New Year, including Luke Cage, The X-Files, Idiotsitter, The Magician, Vinyl, American Crime Story, and more.
Source Article Here: Time
Author: Eliana Dockterman

OTTOver-The-Top Content Could Hit $32B By 2018
The Gist: OTT brought in $8B in 2014 and is forecast to quadruple by 2018. A look at where OTT, traditional TV, and mobile viewing stand now.
Source Article Here: TV Technology
Author: Tom Butts

Address DubaiNew Year’s Eve Fire At 63-Story Dubai Hotel
The Gist: Details on the fire that broke out at The Address Downtown Dubai Hotel. Police chief and medic reports differed on the number of people injured.
Source Article Here: Reuters
Author: Noah Browning

computer writeYour Career: 5 Common Resolutions & How To Renew Them
The Gist: It’s that time of year again…here’s 5 career resolutions modified for mindful success.
Source Article Here: Fast Company
Author: Gwen Moran

Flashback Read

Beloved_by_Toni_MorrisonLiterary Legend: Toni Morrison On Writing
The Gist: Toni Morrison’s 1993 ‘The Art of Fiction’ interview for the Paris Review shares her thoughts on women writers, process, not letting your characters write the tale, and more.
Source Article Here: Paris Review
Author: Elissa Schappell, additional material from Claudia Brodsky Lacour