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The Ankler PodcastAnkler Media's weekly pod about Hollywood, the creator economy and entertainment. Author: TheAnkler.com
"Ankler Agenda" breaks down the headlines, trends and creativity shaping the evolution of Hollywood, the creator economy and entertainment. The show is hosted by Elaine Low, author of Ankler Medias popular Series Business Substack newsletter, who is joined weekly by her colleagues Sean McNulty (The Wakeup) and Natalie Jarvey (Like & Subscribe) -- in addition to Richard Rushfield, the Ankler himself. Episodes will also be available every Thursday on YouTube. Language: en Genres: Business, Entertainment News, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Merger Drama That Won’t Stay in Vegas
Thursday, 16 April, 2026
During Warner Bros.’ supersized CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas, the studio’s sale to Paramount went unmentioned — even as it touted a theatrical slate stretching into 2028. But the contentious merger was impossible to ignore, dominating chatter across the convention floor and even inadvertently pulling The Ankler into the mix thanks to what’s now being dubbed “pin-gate.” Elaine Low, Sean McNulty and Natalie Jarvey break down the drama, along with the biggest takeaways from this year’s theatrical showcase. Plus, the trio is joined by special guest John August — Big Fish and Corpse Bride screenwriter and co-chair of the WGA West negotiating committee — to go inside the guild’s surprisingly swift deal with the studios. He unpacks the WGA’s divisive bargaining agreement now up for a vote, including major changes to the healthcare plan, and addresses the criticism head-on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
