Disney’s CEO Race: Down to the Buzzer
Disney CEO Bob Iger is ready to abdicate the throne. Again. Six years after Iger first stepped down as CEO, and 38 months after he regained control of Disney following Bob Chapek’s disastrous two-year...
29 Tammi 31min
What ‘Heated Rivalry’ Reveals About Minting Stars
Meryl, Leo, Scarlett, Zendaya — every generation produces its breakout stars. But minting the next one has never been harder amid the collapse of monoculture and the rise of social media. Elaine Low, ...
22 Tammi 36min
Hollywood’s New Gamble: Interactive TV Goes All In
Nothing stirred more outrage at the Golden Globes than the integration of prediction market (read: betting platform) Polymarket in the telecast — Katey Rich called it “incredibly tacky,” and Richard R...
15 Tammi 33min
Is Everyone Leaving L.A. (Or Is That Just Your Group Chat)?
One year after the L.A. fires and three years after the strikes — with another round of labor drama looming — it can feel like every creative you know is fleeing Hollywood. Elaine Low, Sean McNulty, a...
9 Tammi 33min
YEAR-END HOLIDAY MAILBAG: Your Burning Questions, Answered
Which business trends are giving the Ankler crew hope in the New Year? Is the 2023 writers’ strike responsible for the current shaky entertainment economy? What streaming service would Elaine Low, Sea...
30 Joulu 202529min
SUPER-SIZED HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Hollywood’s 2025 Winners & Losers
Netflix, YouTube, horny hockey hunks — even amid rough economic terrain this year, these industry standouts and more not only survived through ’25, but thrived. Elaine Low, Sean McNulty and Natalie Ja...
23 Joulu 202549min
BONUS EP: 2025 Creator Economy Winners and Losers with Natalie Jarvey and Lia Haberman
In a year when creators surged fully into the mainstream, ICYMI’s Lia Haberman joins Like & Subscribe's Natalie Jarvey for a Substack Live recap of the biggest highs and lows of 2025. From MrBeast go...
21 Joulu 202548min
He’s Just Not That Into You: How Zaslav and Ellison Fell Apart
Some guys can’t take a hint. After half a dozen proposals and a hostile bid, Paramount Skydance got a definitive “no means no” from Warner Bros. Discovery’s board this week. Elaine Low and Sean McNult...
18 Joulu 202534min
