Introducing The Breakdown, A New Newletter Colum From The Playlist
Oct 29, 2024
We hope you’re signed up and enjoying the daily Playlist Newsletter but are you ready for even more exclusive Playlist content? Later this month, The Playlist will launch a brand new newsletter column, The Breakdown. Written by yours truly, this twice-a-week column will give an insider perspective on awards season, box office, the streaming business, film festivals, and other industry topics. It will be a destination for analysis and commentary for those looking to take a deeper dive into the business of Hollywood.
But wait. Here’s the kicker.
It’s free.
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That’s right. No, $5 a month. No year-long discounted deals. A brand new newsletter that will give you an industry fix that you don’t have to pay for. There will be exclusive content in every edition, but…On Mondays, look for Box Office short takes and what to look for in the upcoming week.
On Thursdays (or on special occasions, Fridays), we’ll tackle Nielsen streaming numbers and who’s making news.
Moreover, if you’re a fan of Oscars and Emmy seasons content, such as the Best Picture rankings in the Contender Countdown or other awards season analysis, you’ll only find it in The Breakdown first. So, if you want to keep up to date, you’re gonna wanna sign up. Oh and…
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