‘Penguin’ lessons: How HBO series avoided ‘giant franchise’ pitfalls

‘Penguin’ lessons: How HBO series avoided ‘giant franchise’ pitfalls

The last time a penguin was this serious of an awards contender, it was tap dancing with happy feet. Now, HBO’s β€œThe Penguin,” fleshing out the origin story of the waddling, tuxedo-clad β€œgentleman mobster” after more than 80 years as one of the Caped Crusader’s best-known adversaries, has earned a staggering 24 Emmy nominations. For…

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Paramount film chief Brian Robbins exits ahead of Skydance takeover

Paramount film chief Brian Robbins exits ahead of Skydance takeover

Paramount Global Co-Chief Executive Brian Robbins stepped down Wednesday, a day before David Ellison’s Skydance Media absorbs the entertainment company. The move was expected. Skydance unveiled it senior management team earlier this week, signaling its plans to shake up the leadership of Robbins’ turf β€” the famed Paramount Pictures on Melrose Avenue. Robbins has led…

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