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The incredible Jessica Williams; movie biz news from CinemaCon
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The incredible Jessica Williams; movie biz news from CinemaCon

Jessica Williams was a correspondent on "The Daily Show" and now co-hosts the popular podcast, “2 Dope Queens." And this summer she can be seen in the Netflix movie, “The Incredible Jessica James"; movie theater owners are gathered in Las Vegas for CinemaCon. While movie studios preview their big 2017 releases, hovering over the party is the looming threat of streaming and video-on-demand.
Jessica Williams stars in "The Incredible Jessica James," her second collaboration with director Jim Strouse.
Jessica Williams stars in "The Incredible Jessica James," her second collaboration with director Jim Strouse.
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Jessica Williams was a correspondent on "The Daily Show" and now co-hosts the popular podcast, “2 Dope Queens." And this summer she can be seen in the Netflix movie, “The Incredible Jessica James"; movie theater owners are gathered in Las Vegas for CinemaCon. While movie studios preview their big 2017 releases, hovering over the party is the looming threat of streaming and video-on-demand.

Netflix is the elephant in the room at CinemaCon 2017
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Movie theater owners and studio executives have descended on Las Vegas to preview upcoming films and examine the fate of the movie business.
Jessica Williams: 'This is my ancestors' dream'
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The former "Daily Show" correspondent is making her feature film starring debut in the Netflix movie, "The Incredible Jessica James."