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Thompson on Hollywood Moves to IndieWIRE
This is my last post at Variety.com. I loved my stint here, but I'm moving on, taking Thompson on Hollywood to its new home.
I'm going independent in more ways than one. Sunday night I'm launching a new Thompson on Hollywood, housed at IndieWIRE, the web-savvy, thriving online indie trade founded by Eugene Hernandez 13 years ago. The site has continued to grow since it was acquired by Ted Leonsis and Rick Allen's innovative documentary site SnagFilms last year.
We will be a good fit. I'm based in L.A, IndieWIRE is in New York. I range over an eclectic mix of reporting and commentary about Hollywood, film fests, business, tech and media. They cover the independents like a blanket. We both believe in writing accurate and fair daily journalism. They're nimble with their news alerts, quick, smart and sharp about the ways of the Internet. I look forward to learning from them as I pursue the indie, improved entrepreneurial Thompson on Hollywood.
I can't wait to exercise my editorial freedom.
And I hope you will follow--whether it's at Thompsononhollywood or the social network of your choice. We're all part of a big global film community that is constantly communicating. I love being part of that stream.



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See you there Anne, good luck!!
Posted by: Mark | July 31, 2009 at 04:01 AM
Good luck with IndieWIRE, Anne!
Posted by: Highwayroller | July 31, 2009 at 04:24 AM
Congratulations and best of luck, Anne. See you at IndieWIRE!
Posted by: Griff | July 31, 2009 at 05:39 AM
Good luck in the new home!
Posted by: Vince | July 31, 2009 at 05:50 AM
Exciting news Anne!! What a wonderful match for all concerned, and great news for us, your readers. See you over at IndieWire!
Posted by: Janet | July 31, 2009 at 06:34 AM
I read the news about this switch two weeks ago and was waiting to read your official announcement. Strike a blow for independence! Good luck!
Posted by: Sergio | July 31, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Way to go. Variety's loss...Indie Wire's gain.
Posted by: RGM | July 31, 2009 at 07:57 AM
See you on IndieWire...congrats!
Posted by: ProgGrrl | July 31, 2009 at 08:19 AM
See ya over there :)
Posted by: Deaf Indian Muslim Anarchist | July 31, 2009 at 08:22 AM
We'll be following you there!
Posted by: Brian | July 31, 2009 at 12:31 PM
This is wonderful, Anne. Congratulations to the new home base.
Posted by: andrea | July 31, 2009 at 01:29 PM
True awesomeness! First Hudson, and now Thompson have found new homes. There is hope yet! Great news, and look forward to reading you with complete editorial independence.
Posted by: Peter Martin | July 31, 2009 at 03:00 PM
Congrats on the new job, Miss Thompson. My friend is on unemployment, so be glad you could find something. Hope everyone is nice to you at your new job and that there are no jerks or people that smell bad.
xo
Valerie
Posted by: Valerie Atherton's Playground and Intellectual Dept. | July 31, 2009 at 03:11 PM
The logi/illo is v. cool, also. Should be on mugs, key chains, tote bags. Branding is everything!
Posted by: David C | July 31, 2009 at 03:18 PM
It's always good to have a home. Looking forward to seeing you again in New York. In the meantime Hollywood still has their ace reporter.
Posted by: Roxanne | July 31, 2009 at 08:27 PM
This is easily the best entertainment blog around. See you at IndieWIRE!
Posted by: Ryan Sartor | August 01, 2009 at 05:59 AM
very cool!
Posted by: ryan werner | August 01, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Good luck!
Posted by: Roy | August 01, 2009 at 12:45 PM
NOW ALL PAR-TEEE!
Posted by: carson | August 01, 2009 at 10:13 PM
I like the sound of IndieWire. : ) Exciting.
Posted by: John | August 02, 2009 at 02:58 PM
IndieWIRE rocks! Congrats and good luck with the switch.
Posted by: CustomXRider | September 19, 2009 at 05:36 AM
Wow!.. wish you all the best for your future...
Posted by: movies | November 05, 2009 at 07:05 AM