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Issue No. 5, February 10, 2017 FEATURES 46 The Worst Pitch You’ve Ever Read An oral (and other orifices) history of HBO’s groundbreaking comedy Girls, from Lena Dunham’s “horrifying” pitch to casting Adam Driver (“I thought it would be fun to play someone who does morally questionable things”) to breaking the ultimate TV taboo with a “conclusion shot” (conditioner and Cetaphil, actually) seen ’round the world. 54 Berlin Dealmaking in the Age of Trump Thanks to the recent sea change in global politics, insiders heading to the Berlin Film Festival say international buyers and sellers are more cautious than ever: “Everyone is 58 feeling the ripple effect.” Clockwise from top left: Alfre Woodard, John Cho, Matt 58 Stars Come in From Bomer and Margaret Qualley the Cold were photographed in THR’s Sundance lounge at Sky Strada More than 4 feet of snow in Park City. For exclusive during the Sundance Film interviews from the lounge, go to THR.com/video. Festival didn’t chill buyers with Netflix betting big on 10 films as K.Stew logged her directing debut, a protest march snowballed down Main and dozens of A-listers dropped by THR’s lounge to talk art and activism. 62 An American New Wave? Oscar snubs for Clint, Scorsese, Stone and Spielberg make way for a generation whose collective voice is emerging. ON THE COVER Clockwise from left: Jemima Kirke, Alex Karpovsky, Allison Williams, Lena Dunham, Adam Driver, Zosia Mamet and Andrew Rannells were photographed July 23 by Miller Mobley at Ruby Bird Studio in Brooklyn. To learn what the Girls actors love most about their characters, go to THR.com/video. Photographed by Austin Hargrave 4 ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINATIONS INCLUDING 14 BEST PICTURE CONSIDER THIS LionsgateAwards.com Issue No. 5, February 10, 2017 Hollywood and Silicon Valley parents are booking family trips to exotic locales — like Marlon Brando’s private island in French Polynesia — five to 10 years ahead of time. 42 THE REPORT STYLE 11 Trump’s Travel Ban 41 Double the Drama Hits Hollywood Hard As worn by awards season’s From TV pilot casting dashing gents from Tom to the Oscars, the impact Hiddleston to Tom Ford, on the industry will two sets of buttons are back be large, say insiders. on tuxedos. 42 How High-Net-Worth ABOUT TOWN Families Do Vacations 23 Food Truck to Fargo: (Hint: They Plan Years Now a Marvel Star and Years Ahead) Rachel Keller takes on For parents worth 23 superpowers in Noah $30 million-plus, it’s “When I look at my body, I’m like, ‘I’m a lead Hawley’s new X-Men about unique educational of a TV show?’ ” says Keller, photographed drama Legion on FX. opportunities that Jan. 10 at Warwick in “help with Ivy League Hollywood. Hear why Keller thinks Legion is a applications.” unique television series THE BUSINESS at THR.com/video. 32 Executive Suite: Jordan Levin REVIEWS The NFL’s content chief 66 Santa Clarita Diet talks Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl Drew Barrymore charms halftime show, TV ratings as a suburban mom woes and why the Viacom turned zombie in Netflix’s decline is “criminal.” uneven but addictive new horror-comedy series. 36 #OscarsSoMale A year after the glaring 41 BACKLOT Isaia double-breasted lack of racial diversity in tuxedo ($4,550), pleated-front shirt ($475) nominations, the Academy 69 DGA Awards Preview and bow tie ($150); has put the spotlight Legendary TV director at Isaia, Beverly Hills on the shocking absence Tommy Schlamme says the of women below the line. world needs a new West Wing. CORRECTIONS A tweet attributed to Christopher Nolan was from a parody Twitter account; Mark Ruffalo will not appear in Justice League; Viola Davis was nominated for an Oscar for The Help (THR 2/3). Keller photographed by Emily Berl TUXEDO: JOSEPH SHIN. BRANDO: COURTESY OF SUBJECT. ON KELLER: ROSETTA GETTY DRESS. 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