Hollywood no
n.— «Nothing is more frustrating for a filmmaker than the “Hollywood No,” which is silence. It is debilitating and insensitive.» —by Jason E. Squire The Movie Business Book Nov. 1, 1992. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Hollywood no n. a lack of response (to a proposal, phone call, message, etc.). (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Hollywood no n.— «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.”» —“Proper Etiquette—What a High Concept!” by Connie Benesch Los Angeles...
Hollywood no
n.— «I’m tired of the “Hollywood no” as he calls it (they don’t get back to you).» —by Jordan Rosenfeld Jordan’s World Sept. 18, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)