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Finke says she's locked out of Deadline.com

By Kevin Roderick | October 25, 2013 1:03 PM

I guess this is what happens when you sell your website to a guy with money, then challenge him openly.

I have been locked out of the Deadline Hollywood website which I founded 7 1/2 years ago. Jay Penske gave the order. Not even the staff knew
— Nikki Finke (@NikkiFinke) October 25, 2013

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