The 1954 Hollywood classic “On the Waterfront” ends with unionized longshoremen on a dock. All of a sudden, an authoritative man in a fancy suit and a natty hat arrives. But the more the entertainment industry looked, the more it became clear that such a person may no longer exist. Traditional studios and the technology companies that have moved into Hollywood have different cultures and business models. There is no studio elder, respected by both sides, to help broker a deal.”

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Persons: Marlon Brando, Lew Wasserman, ”, Jason E, Squire, superagent Organizations: Hollywood, University of Southern California’s School, Cinematic Arts, “ Locations: Hollywood