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Variety's Dealmakers 2024

Variety
Story by Carolehorst
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Hollywood dealmakers navigate industry upheaval, finding new paths to success in the face of pandemic, strikes, and streaming slump.
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  • Despite industry chaos, top dealmakers like CAA's Bryan Lourd and Endeavor's Ari Emanuel are closing major pacts, with Lourd inking a $200M+ deal for a leading A-list star.
  • Streaming slowdown has execs doubling down on franchise IP, with Netflix's Scott Stuber spearheading a $150M deal for rights to popular YA sci-fi series.
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Bryan Lourd, Ari Emanuel, Scott Stuber, CAA, Endeavor, Netflix, YA sci-fi series
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