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Dictionary definition of “Hollywood no”

Hollywood no

n. a lack of response (to a proposal, phone call, message, etc.). Subjects: ,
Citations: 1992 Connie Benesch Los Angeles Times (Aug. 16) “Proper Etiquette—What a High Concept!” p. 19: Confused because the production executive hot in pursuit of your screenplay last week isn’t returning your calls this week? Well, meet the Hollywood “no.” 1992 Jason E. Squire The Movie Business Book (Nov. 1) 2 ed., p. 176: Nothing is more frustrating for a filmmaker than the “Hollywood No,” which is silence. It is debilitating and insensitive. 2004 Jordan Rosenfeld Jordan’s World (Sept. 18): I’m tired of the “Hollywood no” as he calls it (they don’t get back to you).

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