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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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.
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.
By: Gene Maddaus
Nine years after first suing AMC Networks over unpaid profits, five producers of “ The Walking Dead ” have scored a $120 million settlement.
By: Gene Maddaus
Members of Congress are drafting legislation that would create a 20% federal film and TV incentive — with bonuses that could bring it as high as 30% — after President Trump endorsed the idea last week.
Neighbors for Strong Communities, which supporters the Warner Bros. merger, is using AI to help people tell A.G. Rob Bonta to drop his antitrust suit.
By Gene Maddaus The producers of the documentary series “Quiet on Set” have prevailed in a lawsuit brought by former Nickelodeon showrunner
