1.   As for himself, Hollywood executives are now more likely to take meetings and return his calls.

2.   As to why white audiences are simply not showing up at so-called serious black films, Ms. Winfrey echoed the views of many Hollywood executives.

3.   Bacher spends a fifth of her time in California trying to lure projects to Babelsberg from Hollywood executives.

4.   Besides, several Hollywood executives acknowledged, the movie studios have been propping up the videotape rental business.

5.   Both groups of critics bypassed several films that many Hollywood executives and producers view as potential candidates for best picture.

6.   Both publications are read religiously by Hollywood executives.

7.   Again, rival Hollywood executives said such a film was dated and would have little interest for younger audiences.

8.   All in all, it was a performance that left the Hollywood executives in attendance virtually slack-jawed.

9.   Burton, chairman of the state Senate Judiciary Committee, said he would schedule hearings in November to question Hollywood executives, writers and producers about the trend.

10.   Bush said Semel came to Austin recently and asked him to meet with Hollywood executives during the California campaign swing.