DreamWorks Dilemma: Stacey Snider's Looming Exit Puts Studio in Limbo

May 21, 2014
DreamWorks Dilemma: Stacey Snider's Looming Exit Puts Studio in Limbo
By Alexandra Cheney DreamWorks is in a precarious position. More than two months ago, CEO Stacey Snider informed partner Steven Spielberg — and telegraphed to Hollywood — that she would be leaving the company when her contract expires at year's end. Full Story on Variety.com→
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