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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 202534min
BONUS EP: The Oscars Go to YouTube, with Prestige Junkie Katey Rich
Prestige Junkie's Katey Rich and Natalie Jarvey jumped on Substack Live to discuss why the Academy struck a deal with YouTube to air the Oscars, who might win the most in this deal, and what kind of c...
18 Dec 202518min
