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TV's First Oct. 7 Dramas Hit Streaming Amid Gaza War Backlash and Ceasefire Talks

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Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 8h

In an-depth look at two new series that take you inside the reality of the October 7 attacks, on HBO and Paramount+, by @tesspatton.bsky.social @thewrap.com : www.thewrap.com/red-alert-on...

Paramount+'s “Red Alert” and HBO Max's “One Day in October” lean on survivor testimonies to recreate Hamas’ 2023 attacks on Israeli civilians

TheWrap Hires Veteran Media Journalist Michael Calderone as Media Editor

Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 1d

I'm so thrilled to share that Michael Calderone has joined @thewrap.com as our new Media Editor. Welcome Michael! Announcement here: www.thewrap.com/thewrap-hire...

Former Vanity Fair The Hive editor Michael Calderone will oversee TheWrap's coverage of the rapidly evolving media industry and lead “The Media Front” column

The Death of Hope With War in Israel, Chaos in Gaza

Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 1d

Two years ago. I watched Oct. 7 unfurl on every device, in many languages, in horror. Here's what I wrote then about what we saw & what would follow: The Death of Hope With War in Israel, Chaos in Gaza. www.thewrap.com/war-in-israe...

This new cycle of violence will likely convince the last pie-eyed optimists that peace is not possible between Israel and Gaza.

Letter to Bari Weiss: CBS News is Your Date With Destiny and the Chance of a Lifetime

Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 1d

2/... to the scattered and divided public, you will also need to win over a justifiably skeptical CBS News organization, 2,500 strong, including some of the most talented newsmen and women in the profession. Full column here: www.thewrap.com/bari-weiss-c...

A letter of advice to Bari Weiss as the Free Press founder takes over as editor-in-chief of CBS News, the chance of a lifetime.

The Death of Hope With War in Israel, Chaos in Gaza

Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 1d

WaxWord’s letter to Bari Weiss: You are in a historic position to lead CBS News into a new era of 21st century journalism, to repair damaged credibility, to find new audiences and re-establish relationships with existing ones. To do that not only do you need to appeal...

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Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 1d

..Cannot eliminate the Jewish state, as is its stated intention. And its attack only invites retaliation by one of the best equipped armies in the world." Full post here: www.thewrap.com/war-in-israe...

This new cycle of violence will likely convince the last pie-eyed optimists that peace is not possible between Israel and Gaza.

Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 1d

"The mind reels at the barbarism on display, and true to horrific form, celebrated in some Palestinian quarters and, officially, in Iran. Also at the hopelessness of the gesture, because Hamas cannot vanquish Israel, of course...

Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 1d

Instead, the current Islamic authoritarian government — Hamas (officially categorized as a terrorist organization by the United States) — spends its limited resources on other matters.

Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 1d

...A fishing industry. Resorts with beautiful beaches and tourism. An international airport.
None of that has ever happened for Gaza.

Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 1d

"What is so striking, tragic in fact, is the obvious reality that Gaza could be a gem. This strip of land crowded with 2 million people -many still categorized as refugees five decades after the conflict in question -sits along the Mediterranean Sea, where it’s easy to envision a thriving port...

The Death of Hope With War in Israel, Chaos in Gaza

Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 1d

Two years ago I watched Oct. 7 unfurl on every device, in many languages, in horror. Here's what I wrote then about what we saw & what would follow: The Death of Hope With War in Israel, Chaos in Gaza. www.thewrap.com/war-in-israe...

This new cycle of violence will likely convince the last pie-eyed optimists that peace is not possible between Israel and Gaza.

Why Jane Goodall Still Has Hope for Us Humans (Published 2021)

Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 5d

OMG, please let this be true. Hamas is accepting Trump's proposal and will let the hostages go, and END THE DAMN WAR. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Reposted by Sharon Waxman

Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 7d

The NY T reposted this wonderful interview: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

“Traveling the world I’d see so many projects of restoration, people tackling what seemed impossible and not giving up.”

www.nytimes.com

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 7d

1. Dr. Jane Goodall 1934 - 2025

In 1962, a very young woman named Jane Goodall stepped into the African forest.

What she would discover shattered our understanding of the place of human beings in the world.

She revealed that chimpanzees use tools, form bonds, and experience emotions.

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Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 8d

Today is #TheGrill!! My thoughts as we get ready for an incredible day of conversations. We will be live streaming Irving Azoff at 9 PST. @thewrap.com www.thewrap.com/thegrill-202...

TheGrill 2025: The Systems Are Changing – Here's How You Adapt

TheWrap editor-in-chief and founder Sharon Waxman introduces the 2025 TheGrill conference, tackling topics from AI to theatrical moviegoing.

Go Inside Dhar Mann's 125,000-Square-Foot Creator Production Hub | Exclusive Video

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Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 9d

An exclusive tour of Dhar Manns sprawling new studio as @thewrap.com continues to track the explosive growth of Creators. By @tesspatton.bsky.social www.thewrap.com/inside-dhar-...

With plans to double his production footprint in the next year, Mann’s studio redefines how creator-driven companies meet online demand

Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 10d

Thread on "One Battle After Another." A major piece of work from PTA.

Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 10d

Bravo to Paul Thomas Anderson for giving us another masterpiece in “One Battle After Another.” Apart from its touching portrayal of fierce fatherly love, the film is a necessary examination of radicalism in our society, the roots of regular peoples’ anger: what would Antifa look like if it existed?

Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 10d

h/t Jonny Greenwood on the music.

'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Sets Tuesday Return After ABC Suspension

Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 10d

– and the lengths power will go to protect itself, the law be damned. A funny, desperate performance by Leonardo DiCaprio, can’t rip your eyes from Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn bringing the heat. PTA draws brilliance from his acting ensemble, creates tension and drama from Scene One.

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Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 10d

Bravo to Paul Thomas Anderson for giving us another masterpiece in “One Battle After Another.” Apart from its touching portrayal of fierce fatherly love, the film is a necessary examination of radicalism in our society, the roots of regular peoples’ anger: what would Antifa look like if it existed?

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Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 16d

Breaking: ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Sets Tuesday Return After ABC Suspension www.thewrap.com/jimmy-kimmel...

"We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy," a network spokesperson says

Tom Hanks, Jennifer Aniston, Lin-Manuel Miranda Among 400 Artists to Slam Jimmy Kimmel Suspension in ACLU Open Letter

Sharon Waxman @sharonwaxman.bsky.social · 16d

New: www.thewrap.com/tom-hanks-je...

Signatories include Tom Hanks, Jennifer Aniston, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Pedro Pascal, Selena Gomez, Olivia Rodrigo, Ben Stiller and more