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Study Guide: Deadline Hollywood: History and Operations

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Deadline Hollywood: History and Operations Study Guide

Founding and Early Development

Deadline Hollywood originated as a print newspaper column prior to its evolution into a digital news blog.

Answer: True

Explanation: The origin of Deadline Hollywood traces back to Nikki Finke's column series, titled 'Deadline Hollywood,' which she wrote for the LA Weekly starting in 2002, predating its launch as a digital news blog.

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Nikki Finke founded Deadline Hollywood in 2002, the same year she began writing her column for LA Weekly.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Nikki Finke began her 'Deadline Hollywood' column for the LA Weekly in June 2002, the news blog itself, Deadline Hollywood Daily, was launched in 2006, not 2002.

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Deadline Hollywood officially launched as an online entertainment trade website in 2006.

Answer: True

Explanation: The website officially commenced operations as an online entertainment trade publication in 2006.

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The website officially changed its name to Deadline Hollywood and adopted the URL deadline.com in September 2009.

Answer: True

Explanation: In September 2009, the website officially transitioned its name to Deadline Hollywood and began using the URL deadline.com.

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By 2009, Deadline Hollywood had become a relatively unknown website within the industry.

Answer: False

Explanation: By 2009, Deadline Hollywood had achieved significant recognition and had become one of the most followed websites within the Hollywood industry.

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Nikki Finke's column for LA Weekly was titled 'Deadline Entertainment'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Nikki Finke's column series for the LA Weekly was titled 'Deadline Hollywood', not 'Deadline Entertainment'.

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Deadline Hollywood is described as a site for film and entertainment news.

Answer: True

Explanation: The website is indeed described as a source for film and entertainment news, aligning with its focus on the Hollywood industry.

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What is the primary focus of Deadline Hollywood?

Answer: Hollywood news and emerging trends within the entertainment industry.

Explanation: Deadline Hollywood is primarily focused on reporting news and emerging trends within the Hollywood and broader entertainment industry, as indicated by its description as an online entertainment news magazine and a site for film and entertainment news.

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Who founded the news website Deadline Hollywood?

Answer: Nikki Finke

Explanation: The news website Deadline Hollywood was founded by Nikki Finke, who launched it as the blog Deadline Hollywood Daily in 2006.

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In what year did the blog 'Deadline Hollywood Daily' first launch?

Answer: 2006

Explanation: The blog 'Deadline Hollywood Daily' officially launched in 2006.

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When did the website officially change its URL to deadline.com and its name to Deadline Hollywood?

Answer: September 2009

Explanation: The official transition to the URL deadline.com and the name Deadline Hollywood occurred in September 2009.

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By 2009, Deadline Hollywood had achieved what status within the industry?

Answer: It had become one of the most followed websites.

Explanation: By 2009, Deadline Hollywood had attained considerable influence, establishing itself as one of the most widely followed websites within the industry.

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Nikki Finke's original column series that predated the blog was titled:

Answer: Deadline Hollywood

Explanation: Prior to the establishment of the blog, Nikki Finke authored a column series titled 'Deadline Hollywood' for the LA Weekly.

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Ownership and Corporate Evolution

Penske Media Corporation acquired Deadline Hollywood in 2006, the year it was founded.

Answer: False

Explanation: Penske Media Corporation acquired Deadline Hollywood in 2009, not 2006. The website itself officially launched in 2006.

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At the time of its acquisition by Penske Media Corporation, the company was known as Mail.com Media.

Answer: True

Explanation: When Penske Media Corporation acquired Deadline Hollywood in 2009, its corporate name at that time was Mail.com Media.

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The Penske Media Corporation Navbox lists Deadline Hollywood as a primary property, not a subsidiary.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Penske Media Corporation Navbox explicitly lists Deadline Hollywood under the 'Subsidiaries' section, confirming its status as a subsidiary.

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Variety is listed as a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation in the Navbox, separate from Deadline Hollywood.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Penske Media Corporation Navbox lists Variety as a subsidiary, distinct from Deadline Hollywood, within the corporate structure.

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The Penske Media Corporation Navbox lists The Hollywood Reporter as a former brand.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Penske Media Corporation Navbox lists 'The Hollywood Reporter' as a PMRC property, not a former brand.

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SXSW is mentioned in the Penske Media Corporation Navbox as a fully owned subsidiary.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Penske Media Corporation Navbox lists SXSW as a 50% stakeholder, not a fully owned subsidiary.

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The acquisition of Deadline Hollywood by Penske Media Corporation occurred in 2009.

Answer: True

Explanation: Penske Media Corporation completed its acquisition of Deadline Hollywood in the year 2009.

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Which company currently owns Deadline Hollywood?

Answer: Penske Media Corporation

Explanation: Deadline Hollywood is currently owned by Penske Media Corporation, which acquired it in 2009.

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What was Penske Media Corporation's name when it acquired Deadline Hollywood?

Answer: Mail.com Media

Explanation: At the time of the acquisition in 2009, Penske Media Corporation operated under the name Mail.com Media.

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Which of the following is listed as a subsidiary of Penske Media Corporation in the provided Navbox, besides Deadline Hollywood?

Answer: Variety

Explanation: The Penske Media Corporation Navbox lists Variety as a subsidiary, alongside Deadline Hollywood.

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Expansion and Editorial Staff

In 2010, Deadline Hollywood expanded its operations by hiring staff exclusively in Los Angeles.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2010 expansion of Deadline Hollywood involved hiring staff in both New York and London, not exclusively in Los Angeles.

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Mike Fleming Jr. was hired in 2010 to lead Deadline London.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 2010, Mike Fleming Jr. was hired as the New York editor for Deadline Hollywood, not to lead Deadline London.

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Nellie Andreeva joined Deadline Hollywood in 2010 to focus on television coverage.

Answer: True

Explanation: Nellie Andreeva was appointed in 2010 as a co-editor-in-chief for television coverage at Deadline Hollywood.

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Tim Adler was hired to lead television coverage for Deadline Hollywood in 2010.

Answer: False

Explanation: Tim Adler was hired in 2010 to lead Deadline London; Nellie Andreeva was hired for television coverage.

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Which cities saw Deadline Hollywood expand its staff presence in 2010?

Answer: New York and London

Explanation: In 2010, Deadline Hollywood expanded its operations by establishing staff presence in both New York and London.

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Who was hired to lead Deadline London during the 2010 expansion?

Answer: Tim Adler

Explanation: Tim Adler was appointed to lead Deadline London as part of the 2010 expansion initiative.

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What was Mike Fleming Jr.'s role when hired by Deadline Hollywood in 2010?

Answer: New York Editor

Explanation: Upon his hiring in 2010, Mike Fleming Jr. assumed the role of New York Editor for Deadline Hollywood.

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Founder's Departure and Later Years

Nikki Finke sold Deadline Hollywood for a multi-million dollar sum and received no further compensation or contract.

Answer: False

Explanation: Nikki Finke received a low-seven-figure sum along with a multi-year employment contract reportedly worth millions of dollars and a share of the site's revenue when she sold Deadline Hollywood.

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Nikki Finke left Deadline Hollywood in 2013 due to a dispute over editorial direction.

Answer: False

Explanation: Nikki Finke departed Deadline Hollywood in 2013 following a year-long disagreement with Penske Media Corporation, which also owned Variety.

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Nikki Finke's 2016 article celebrated the 5th anniversary of Deadline Hollywood.

Answer: False

Explanation: Nikki Finke's article in May 2016 commemorated the 10th anniversary of Deadline Hollywood, not the 5th.

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A July 2017 report suggested Nikki Finke might return to Deadline Hollywood as a columnist.

Answer: True

Explanation: Reports from July 2017 indicated a possibility of Nikki Finke returning to Deadline Hollywood, potentially in a columnist capacity.

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What financial benefits did Nikki Finke receive when she sold Deadline Hollywood?

Answer: A low-seven-figure sum and a five-year employment contract.

Explanation: Upon selling Deadline Hollywood, Nikki Finke received a low-seven-figure sum, coupled with a five-year employment contract reportedly valued in the millions, and a share of the site's revenue.

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When did Nikki Finke depart from Deadline Hollywood?

Answer: 2013

Explanation: Nikki Finke's tenure at Deadline Hollywood concluded in November 2013.

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What was a contributing factor to Nikki Finke's departure from Deadline Hollywood?

Answer: A year-long disagreement with Penske Media Corporation.

Explanation: A significant factor contributing to Nikki Finke's departure was a protracted disagreement spanning approximately one year with Penske Media Corporation, the parent company.

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Website Structure and Technical Details

Deadline Hollywood is headquartered in London, England.

Answer: False

Explanation: Deadline Hollywood is headquartered in the United States, not London, England.

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The 'External links' section only provides a link to the official website of Deadline Hollywood.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'External links' section provides links to both the official Deadline Hollywood website and its listing on the Penske Media Corporation (PMC) website.

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The 'shortdescription' tag classifies Deadline Hollywood as a business news outlet.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'shortdescription' tag classifies Deadline Hollywood as an online entertainment news magazine, not a business news outlet.

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The 'infobox vcard' structure is used to present key details about Deadline Hollywood in a standardized format.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'infobox vcard' structure is indeed employed to present essential information regarding Deadline Hollywood in a consistent and organized manner.

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The 'fn org' designation in the infobox title identifies 'Deadline Hollywood' as a person's name.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'fn org' designation within the infobox title signifies that 'Deadline Hollywood' refers to an organization, not an individual's name.

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The 'srcset' attribute in image tags allows browsers to select the most appropriate image source for different screen resolutions.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'srcset' attribute within image tags serves to offer multiple image sources, each tailored for different screen resolutions. This enables the web browser to intelligently select and display the most suitable image, thereby optimizing visual presentation and performance across various devices.

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The '<wbr />' tag within a URL indicates that the URL is broken and needs repair.

Answer: False

Explanation: The '<wbr />' tag, or word break opportunity, does not indicate a broken URL. Instead, it suggests a potential point where a line break can occur if necessary to prevent the URL from exceeding its container width, thereby aiding in webpage layout.

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A link with the 'rel="nofollow"' attribute typically implies endorsement by the linking page.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'rel="nofollow"' attribute on a hyperlink generally suggests that the linking page does not endorse the linked page and is often used to prevent search engines from passing ranking authority.

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The 'class="external text"' on a hyperlink usually signifies that the link points to a website outside of the current domain.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'class="external text"' attribute applied to a hyperlink typically indicates that the link directs users to a website external to the current domain.

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The 'id="cite_note-1"' attribute on a list item in the references section serves as a unique identifier for that citation.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'id="cite_note-1"' attribute on a list item within the references section functions as a unique identifier for that specific citation, enabling direct linking.

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The 'class="reference-text"' contains the detailed information of a citation.

Answer: True

Explanation: Within a citation list item, the 'class="reference-text"' element encompasses the comprehensive details of the citation, such as the source title, author, publication date, and URL.

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The 'navbox' class is used to create collapsible tables that provide links to related articles or topics.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'navbox' class is utilized in web development to construct navigation boxes, which are typically collapsible tables designed to offer links to pertinent articles or subjects.

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Deadline Hollywood is described as an online entertainment news magazine in the 'shortdescription' tag.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'shortdescription' tag indeed classifies Deadline Hollywood as an online entertainment news magazine.

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The 'scope="row"' attribute on a table header cell indicates it labels data for a column.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'scope="row"' attribute on a table header cell signifies that the header cell functions as a label for the data within that specific row, rather than for a column.

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The 'Z3988' class attribute in a citation typically represents structured bibliographic metadata.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'Z3988' class attribute, often accompanied by a title attribute, typically denotes structured bibliographic metadata for a citation, conforming to standards like OpenURL for machine readability.

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The 'navbox-group' class is used to contain the actual list of linked items within a navigation box.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'navbox-group' class serves as a label or heading for a category of links within a navigation box, rather than containing the list of items itself.

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The 'infobox-caption' div typically contains descriptive text providing context for an accompanying image.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'infobox-caption' div is conventionally used to supply descriptive text that contextualizes an associated image, such as identifying the date of a website screenshot.

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What is the official website address for Deadline Hollywood?

Answer: deadline.com

Explanation: The official web domain for Deadline Hollywood is deadline.com.

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What does the 'srcset' attribute in image tags provide?

Answer: Multiple image sources for different screen resolutions.

Explanation: The 'srcset' attribute provides a set of image sources, each optimized for different screen resolutions, allowing browsers to select the most appropriate one for display.

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What is the purpose of the '<wbr />' tag within a URL displayed on a webpage?

Answer: To suggest a potential line break point for layout purposes.

Explanation: The '<wbr />' tag indicates a permissible point for a line break within a URL, aiding in layout management when the URL might otherwise overflow its container.

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The attribute 'rel="nofollow"' on a hyperlink typically means:

Answer: The linking page does not endorse the linked page.

Explanation: The 'rel="nofollow"' attribute generally signifies that the linking page does not endorse the content of the linked page and is often used to prevent search engines from passing ranking signals.

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What does the 'class="external text"' attribute on a link typically indicate?

Answer: A link pointing to a website outside the current domain.

Explanation: The 'class="external text"' attribute on a hyperlink typically denotes that the link directs users to a website external to the current domain.

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In the context of citations, what does 'id="cite_note-1"' signify?

Answer: A unique identifier for a specific reference list item.

Explanation: The 'id="cite_note-1"' attribute serves as a unique identifier for a specific reference list item, allowing internal links from the main text to navigate directly to this citation.

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What is the function of the 'navbox-group' class within a navigation box?

Answer: To act as a label for a category of links.

Explanation: The 'navbox-group' class functions as a label or heading for a specific category of links within the navigation box, organizing its content.

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Key Personnel and Roles

Mike Fleming Jr. and Nellie Andreeva are listed as editors for Deadline Hollywood.

Answer: True

Explanation: The provided information lists Mike Fleming Jr. and Nellie Andreeva among the editors for Deadline Hollywood.

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Which of the following individuals is listed as an editor for Deadline Hollywood?

Answer: Justin Kroll

Explanation: Justin Kroll is identified among the editors listed for Deadline Hollywood.

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