The Reasons Behind Annapurna’s Tumultuous Week

By Christine Zosche 

Tuesday’s news about Annapurna shockingly pulling out of two projects—Jay Roach’s untitled Roger Ailes movie and the Jennifer Lopez feature Hustlers—in addition to its head of production Chelsea Barnard exiting, has raised serious questions in Hollywood about the independent studio’s financial livelihood moving forward. Barnard’s departure comes roughly four months after the Megan Ellison-run company lost its CFO Josh Small and president Marc Weinstock at the same time. (Deadline)

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