Jeanie Pyun

4 weeks ago | hollywoodreporter.com | Jeanie Pyun

In strategic moves that demonstrate The Hollywood Reporter‘s dominance in the awards space and future-facing content like artificial intelligence and technology, the publication has named Steven Zeitchik as senior editor, technology and politics, and promoted Beatrice Verhoeven, formerly deputy awards editor, to awards editor. THR is also thrilled to welcome longtime contributor Brande Victorian on staff as deputy awards editor.

Jul 31, 2024 | hollywoodreporter.com | Jeanie Pyun

Back when Kamala Harris was running for California attorney general in 2010, a young professionals group threw a campaign fundraiser at a now-defunct nightclub in Los Angeles called h.wood. Hundreds attended for a door fee of $45. “The nightclub was so packed out, she had to stand on top of a table in order to be heard,” says then organizer Todd Hawkins of Hawkins Mikita, a social impact group that connects Hollywood with political and philanthropic causes.

Jul 18, 2024 | hollywoodreporter.com | Jeanie Pyun

Like most of America, the events of this past weekend left me completely shaken up. My emotions ranged from anger and fear to anxiety and dread. But ultimately, once the dust settled and the hero images started to be disseminated, my emotions crystallized into one: determination. I came away with one overarching realization: As Americans we are all on the same team, and we all have largely the same agenda.

Jul 4, 2024 | hollywoodreporter.com | Jeanie Pyun

For some visitors, the East End of Long Island is a place to inhale fresh air on weekends before blowing off steam, shelling out $1500 for a daybed on the beach in Montauk, or vying for an on-air cameo by dining at 75 Main during the shooting of the 4th season of the HBO Max show But, for many residents, the area is hallowed ground, physically just a couple of hours from New York, but spiritually worlds away from the cacophonous urban center with its crime and grit.

Jun 28, 2024 | hollywoodreporter.com | Jeanie Pyun

Let's be honest. As a Democrat, last night was not great. There is no sugarcoating it. From the first few minutes into the debate, my incoming texts and social media feeds last night were rough. This morning's are not any better. If there is one thing Democrats are good at, it is panicking. To be fair - and I am a Joe Biden supporter with every bone in my body - it is hard to argue it was a good night for him.