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@theankler.bsky.social@theankler.bsky.socialCould playing Sam Altman win Andrew Garfield an Oscar? Christopher Rosen reports from the NYFF premiere of 'Artificial,' where Garfield's villainous turn may be exactly what Hollywood's AI-wary voters want
@theankler.bsky.socialPlus: Ari Emanuel vs. 'Publishers Weekly'; David Ellison's AI movie plans
@theankler.bsky.socialNetflix reportedly left the door open for Casey Bloys as David Ellison weighed his leadership options. Did that help Bloys beat Cindy Holland for the top job at Skydance? Lesley Goldberg reports on the Hollywood power struggle: https://mrf.lu/28Qnn
@theankler.bsky.socialSebastian Stan is “making friends with discomfort.” As his controversial new film ‘Fjord’ hits theaters, he explains why he gravitates toward provocative roles and believes we should “run towards our differences” https://mrf.lu/28CjF
@theankler.bsky.socialNETFLIX layoff talk builds / LETTERBOXD gets new interest / New Job List day
@theankler.bsky.socialTh-th-that's all folks: David Zaslav has officially departed WBD, outrageously richer than before. Richard Rushfield looks back on his tenure to develop rules for any mogul who will find themselves in the hot seat next: https://mrf.lu/28kZt
@theankler.bsky.socialAs David Ellison takes control, a final goodbye to the former Warners boss — and the lessons to impart from his time on top
@theankler.bsky.socialAri Emanuel's memoir 'Roll the Calls' debuted at No. 2 on the NYT bestseller list. But 'Publishers Weekly' left it off entirely after excessive bulk sales triggered a flag.
Andy Lewis digs into the curious discrepancy: https://mrf.lu/2fnWL
@theankler.bsky.social‘Roll the Calls’ hit No. 2 on the paper’s list. But ‘Publishers Weekly’ excluded it after BookScan flagged excessive bulk sales
@theankler.bsky.socialNETFLIX gets more ‘Bridgerton’ / FILM NATION enlists Emmerich / ARTISTS EQUITY goes indie
@theankler.bsky.socialThe Emmys are leaving broadcast TV for the first time in history, heading to Amazon Prime Video in 2027. With the Oscars moving to YouTube, Hollywood's biggest awards shows have entered a new era. Katey Rich on what comes next:
@theankler.bsky.socialParamount-WB has three TV studios. How long before they become one? On Ankler Agenda, Elaine Low explains why Skydance's promises to keep its studios separate may not survive financial reality https://mrf.lu/2f9zG
@theankler.bsky.socialThe co-CEOs are saying it all: more content, $6B in cuts and lower leverage. So how exactly does this work?
@theankler.bsky.socialDana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein have 30+ movies a year, eight labels and three animation divisions to manage while Skydance demands deep cuts. Matthew Frank assesses the near-impossible math facing Hollywood’s newest studio chiefs https://mrf.lu/2fXmQ
@theankler.bsky.socialThe studio chiefs inherit nine labels, including three animation groups, crushing debt and 30 movies a year. Something’s gotta give
@theankler.bsky.socialThe brand chief tells me how the Mouse House is moving digital stars beyond marketing and into development, programming and more. Plus, a BuzzFeed creator scoop
@theankler.bsky.socialJust 48 hours into the Skydance era, HBO is already spending while much of the new company braces for cuts. Lesley Goldberg reports on Casey Bloys’ early moves, looming layoffs and the big questions facing Paramount-WB: https://mrf.lu/2fg1V
@theankler.bsky.socialBloys' newly flush streamer sets it apart as insiders, agents, creatives on Ellison's terrible debt-driven decisions ahead
@theankler.bsky.socialSkydance has crippling amounts of debt to service...couldn't be a better time to give its execs raises, right? Sean McNulty breaks down who's making what: https://mrf.lu/2f0-3