Josh is a veteran editor, writer and former New York City wire-service newsman who moved to Los Angeles in 2008 to revamp the entertainment department of the Associated Press. He’s covered all facets of the industry ever since, first joining TheWrap in 2009 as a part of the fledgling digital Hollywood trade’s small and scrappy staff. After stints as Film Editor at Variety, as Mashable’s first Entertainment Editor (and even a hot minute at TMZ), Josh returned to TheWrap for a third stint in early 2022.
Experience:
Resides In:
Joshua Tree, CA
Education:
Josh received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Minnesota.
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First Video for Bob Dylan’s ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ Is a Grin-Inducing Multimedia Masterpiece
Flip through the channels to see some of your favorite TV stars lip-sync to “the greatest rock ‘n’ roll song of all time”
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Wrap Screening Series: ‘Two Lives’ Chills With Spies and Secret Police, but No Bad Guys
The German historical drama and Oscar hopeful’s filmmakers say the journey is about “not judging” people — no matter how awful their past
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‘The Best Man Holiday’ Filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee in Sequel Talks With Universal
An impressive $30 million opening means a third installment is a priority
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‘Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark’ Swinging to a Close in January; Will Move to Vegas Next (Updated)
The show was well-received, but didn’t come with great box-office power
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TheWrap Screening Series: Norway Oscar Entry ‘I Am Yours’ Doesn’t Shy From Our Selfish Nature
First-time director Iram Haq also gets an astoundingly real performance from a 7-year-old, who was not a happy camper
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‘Best Man Holiday’ Director Malcolm Lee on Sequels, Casting the White Guy and ‘SNL’ Diversity
The writer-director lauds the diversity of black films in 2013, from historical dramas to rom-coms and all points between; but calls BS on “SNL”
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Ronni Chasen Murder: Documentary Filmmaker Sues BHPD for Case File Access
Ryan Katzenbach believes he’s entitled to the same access as a forensics specialist who wrote a chapter on the case
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Mystery Executive Speaks! Says You Should ‘Kick Someone in the Crotch’
“The reason I started an anonymous Twitter account was to bring something back that I missed about the movies: magic and mystery”
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The Black List Website Now Accepting TV Scripts
As of today, writers can upload pilot scripts and series bibles to the database
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Mark Wahlberg: ‘How F—ing Dare You’ Compare Acting to Military’ (Video)
The ‘Lone Survivor’ star also suggests he gave up half his salary to get Ben Foster in the film
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‘Suburgatory’ Creator Emily Kapnek Sued by Manager: She Hit Big and Bailed!
The Gotham Group says after more than a decade of loyal services, Kapnek left the minute she signed a rich deal with Warner Bros.
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Disney Interactive Co-President John Pleasants Out, Jimmy Pitaro Takes Over and Adds Gaming
The company is merging
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Beastie Boys Lawsuit: Judge Sabotages Monster Energy’s Counter-Claim
It’s a small victory in the Beasties’ fight to keep corporate promoters’ grubby hands off their music
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TSA Officer Slain in LAX Shooting Was Husband of Warner Bros. Marketing Budget Manager
The victim, 39-year-old Gerardo Hernandez, was married to WB marketing budget manager Ana Machuca
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James Franco Stuck at LAX After Airport Shooting: ‘Some S–tbag Shot up the Place’
The “Spring Breakers” star also tweets a selfie from the plane
