It’s nice to remember what Hollywood once felt like and why it meant so much to so many. We closed out this week with a really special and evocative selection of shots by the late photographer Julian Wasser, who, during the 1960s and 70s, had privileged access to big stars at their most unguarded (already in its first 24 hours, our story is set to become one of our most read ever. Clearly, it has struck a nerve). Have a look at some moments captured through his lens, like this one…
Wasser shot Robert Evans and Mia Farrow on the set of Rosemary’s Baby in 1967. Wasser’s daughter says, “He just loved movies and even on his last days, we would just watch movies together.” (Julian Wasser/Courtesy of Craig Krull Gallery, Santa Monica, Calif.)
…And then let’s step back into the present (sigh), a moment that certainly would’ve been unrecognizable to earlier generations of the industry, as Hollywood remakes itself yet again. Here’s what to know:
Our Big Event!
The Anklerannounced its first summit, a one-day Oscar week event in partnership with Advertising Week. Tony Vinciquerra, chairman and CEO, Sony Pictures Entertainment; Rita Ferro, president of Disney Advertising Sales; Tom Ryan, president and CEO, Paramount Streaming; and Jeremy Zimmer, CEO and co-founder, UTA, are the first headliners announced. Click here to submit a request to attend and read more about our inaugural NXStream Global summit, held March 8 at UTA’s Beverly Hills campus.
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