The Comeback Kids: How Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy Dodged the Axe and Ended Up Owning the Oscars

A year ago, the Warners power duo was considered dead in the water. Now they head into the Academy Awards with frontrunners 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners,' a string of hits behind them — and an uncertain future.

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Paul Thomas Anderson Pays Tribute To Late Assistant Director & Warner Brothers Producer In Golden Globe Best Director Speech For ‘One Battle After Another’
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Paul Thomas Anderson Pays Tribute To Late Assistant Director & Warner Brothers Producer In Golden Globe Best Director Speech For ‘One Battle After Another’

Paul Thomas Anderson won for 'One Battle After Another' at the 83rd annual Golden Globes Sunday night

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Warner Bros’ Mike De Luca & Pam Abdy: Playing Long Game, Mixing IP Like ‘Bodyguard’ Revamp & Bold Originals & Animation Despite Brutal Press
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Warner Bros’ Mike De Luca & Pam Abdy: Playing Long Game, Mixing IP Like ‘Bodyguard’ Revamp & Bold Originals & Animation Despite Brutal Press

Warner Bros' Mike De Luca & Pam Abdy: Playing The Long Game Mining IP Like A 'Bodyguard' Revamp With Bold Originals In Face Of Brutal Press Coverage

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