Mike Fleming Cautions Those Who Choose Nikki Finke

For anyone with a granular interest in the Hollywood trades, the latest edition of Mike Fleming and Peter Bart’s weekly Deadline column is a must-read

Fleming confirms it was his idea to bring Finke back into the Deadline fold. He details how the negotiations with PMC chief Jay Penske fell apart and ends this latest conversation with former Variety boss Bart with a stern warning:

“Since the thrust of her new site seems to be Deadline-bashing, I feel comfortable in making this clear: those who choose to break their news with her will need to be happy with that result.

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