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Dec 2023
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Lights, Camera, no Action: Netflix Scamm...

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Join us for the tale of two men who soaked the streamers for projects that just didn't exist. But hey, the movie business is built on dreams, hype, and money. Con artists thrive on dreams, hype, and money. A match made in Hollywood!

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