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PGA Awards to Honor Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein With Posthumous Trailblazer Tribute

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Kirsten Chuba
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Hollywood mourns the loss of two pioneering producers, Lynda Obst and Paula Weinstein, as the Producers Guild of America honors their trailblazing legacies.
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  • Obst, known for films like 'Contact' and 'Interstellar', and Weinstein, a veteran studio exec who produced 'The Fabulous Baker Boys', will be posthumously awarded the Trailblazer Award at the 2025 PGA Awards for their groundbreaking work championing women's voices in the industry.
  • The PGA presidents praised Obst and Weinstein's 'unwavering commitment to empowerment, innovation, and mentorship', highlighting their shared legacy of breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations of female producers.
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