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Mark Ruffalo @markruffalo.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

You don’t need to go very far to see that the Para-Bros merger will mean censorship, reprisals, punishment and exclusion. They are already at it. Trust them when they tell you they will use the power and this consolidation of media for political reasons. www.avclub.com/hollywood-bl...

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The blacklist is back, baby: Paramount's retributions should worry the industry

Paramount retaliated with the blacklist after a columnist at The Ankler stood against its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Free to all. This is Hollywood's battle of the century . Come and learn your facts and bring your questions. 12:30 PM PT today.

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Today on the Rushfield Lunch, I'm joined by a true icon of our day, Suvivor/reality show superstar Parvati Shallow, who will talk owning your villany and surviving in this media age. Join us! IF you dare! open.substack.com/live-stream/...

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Rio Dylan Hernandez @riodylan.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Seems like @richardrushfield.bsky.social is one of the only journalists covering #Penske #HFPA skullduggery. Underhanded and bad faith maneuvering from a family that’s in bed with #Trump. Their m.o. shouldn’t be a surprise, I guess.

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

In 30 minutes on the Rushfield Lunch I will be joined by literary world legend/doyenne of the Evil Witches newsletter, pissed-off parenting guru Claire Zulkey! Join us if you dare!

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Universal has made its biggest bet on a swath of reclaimed swampland in central Florida. I journeyed to Epic Universe to look at why its time we start taking ourtheme parks very seriously. Especially the macaroni and cheese sandwich with pulled pork and bacon jam. theankler.com/p/the-bigges...

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The Biggest Studio Bet of the Year is in a Swamp

Universal just opened the first major U.S. theme park in 24 years. This is why it matters more than you think

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Emily Yoshida @emilyyoshida.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

We made it folks

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

The Rushfield Lunch is back today at 11am PT: @richardrushfield.bsky.social will talk culture, politics, and everything in between with @sonnybunch.bsky.social of @thebulwark.com, live on Substack. open.substack.com/live-stream/...

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Why do we "Love to hate" the ritual? Because it's f-ing idiotic and the entire trade press builds their coverage around it. How's that for starters?

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Tomorrow at 11 AM PT, join @richardrushfield.bsky.social and political/cultural commentator @bendreyfuss.bsky.social for a Substack Live conversation that aims to answer the question: what the hell is wrong with everybody?! Subscribe to The Ankler to see when they're live theankler.com/subscribe

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

. @richardrushfield.bsky.social is calling Trump's Hollywood tariffs like he sees 'em: another disaster on top of a long line of disasters. He examines what sitting in Trump's crosshairs will mean for Hollywood and why Gavin Newsom's not coming to save us theankler.com/p/hollywood-...

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Thunderbolts takes the box office! Solidly, if not overwhelmingly. Is Marvel back? Or is this a dead cat bounce? I’ll break it all down and everything box office on Monday Morning Quarterbacks with @seanmcnulty.bsky.social at 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT at open.substack.com/live-stream/...?

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Starting in 30 minutes. We're going to fix the culture! Come join us!

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Tomorrow on The Rushfield Lunch, I am joined by cultural titan, Lena Dunham herself. And we will get to the bottom of what the hell is wrong with everybody, or die trying. Join us if you dare. At a special time 10 AM PT

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

. @richardrushfield.bsky.social examines the trade journalists who tried to send WB execs Mike and Pam packing before their now-successful films like Sinners hit theaters, and why their reflexive conservativism, lack of business knowledge and nitpicks are toxic theankler.com/p/warner-bro...

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Talking Sinners and weekend box office live with Sean McNulty. The Revenge of MikeandPam open.substack.com/live-stream/...

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Sinners Soars: talking box office with Sean McNulty

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

. @richardrushfield.bsky.social is disgusted by how Seth Rogen's freedom of speech was censored in front of tech oligarchs. Also revolting: the not-so- “anonymous” backstabbing comments toward WB studio chiefs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy theankler.com/p/creeps-cow...

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Matthew Specktor @specktor.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Can’t wait to talk with my old pal @richardrushfield.bsky.social on Substack Live at 11! Come through!

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Join us on Substack Live at 11AM PT for The Rushfield Lunch, where @richardrushfield.bsky.social will interview @specktor.bsky.social . Specktor's new book is a personal look inside the conflict between art and business in Hollywood. Subscribe to see when they're live: theankler.com/subscribe

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Trump 2.0 was supposed to be a Golden Age of Consolidation. But the Paramount-Skydance merger deadline was extended, and investor John Malone quietly exited the WBD board. @richardrushfield.bsky.social assesses what this fair amount of nothing means for Hollywood theankler.com/p/merger-int...

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

With Hollywood studios mired in bureaucracy, red tape, and bloated tentpoles, @richardrushfield.bsky.social highlights four indie companies innovating on fundraising, marketing, distribution, and social media that just might revive film theankler.com/p/outsiders-...

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

. @richardrushfield.bsky.social reports live from the CinemaCon bubble, where theater owners are begging for a slightly longer 45-day exclusivity window and studios are barely engaging with the conversation. But a bunch of franchise films will save us all, right? theankler.com/p/cinemacon-...

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Today at 11 AM, join @richardrushfield.bsky.social and The Atlantic staff writer and author of Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change @olgakhazan.bsky.social for The Rushfield Lunch on Substack Live. Subscribe to The Ankler to see when they're live: theankler.com/subscribe

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Join me this week on the Rushfield Lunch, when we break bread with author and Atlantic writer @olgakhazan.bsky.social talking about her new book Me But Better and her stunning case that people can change! Wed 11 AM PT.

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Starting in 20! Jump on in! Bring your questions , dont hold back!

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Tomorrow at 12 p.m. PT, @richardrushfield.bsky.social and Substack co-founder @hamish.bsky.social will go live on Substack to get under the hood of the platform that has ignited much of the current creator revolution. Subscribe to get notified when we’re live: theankler.com/subscribe

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

This Wednesday on the Rushfield Lunch. Join me for an up close and intimate conversation with Substack co-founder @hamishmckenzie where we will pry deep into the bowels of the Creators revolution. Wed, noon PT. Join us if you dare!

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Which franchises are humming along and which should be taken out to pasture? @seanmcnulty.bsky.social and @richardrushfield.bsky.social examine the future of Hollywood's biggest tentpoles like Harry Potter and Spider-Man theankler.com/p/ip-franchi...

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Time for an Ankler crossover episode: @seanmcnulty.bsky.social and @richardrushfield.bsky.social assess 13 franchises from Marvel to Star Wars to see which IP worlds have more life, which need to go away for a while, which have promising revivals, and which look wobbly theankler.com/p/big-ip-fra...

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

In 20 minutes, The Rushfield Lunch - our weekly gathering to discuss the great issues of our time w/ the great thinkers of our time will convene to consider the case of The Traitors! w/ @kateyrich.bsky.social and @emilyyoshida.bsky.social . Join us...if you dare!!

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Join us in 90 minutes - 11 am PT. Calling all Faithful and Traitors alike! This is your moment of truth!

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

O come all ye Faithfuls -- and Traitors: tomorrow at 11am PT, @richardrushfield.bsky.social , Shōgun writer @emilyyoshida.bsky.social and @kateyrich.bsky.social will hash out the Traitors finale on Substack Live. Subscribe to The Ankler to be notified when they're live: theankler.com/subscribe

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

C is now for content, and that's not good enough for @richardrushfield.bsky.social. He assesses which studios are trying to create original, interesting films and shows, and which ones want to strip meaning from stories and just make #content theankler.com/p/warner-bro...

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

In just two short days, prepare yourself for murder, treachery and unspeakable glamour. All discussed on this week's Rushfield Lunch where I take up the Traitors finale w/ @kateyrich.bsky.social & @emilyyoshida.bsky.social . Join us..if you dare..!

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Emily Yoshida @emilyyoshida.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Traitors finale pod! @richardrushfield.bsky.social are tossing our ceremonial pouches into the Fire of Truth and we have some ~notes~ for the producers for Season 4… podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

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Episode 09: When They Go High, We Dolo

Podcast Episode · FIRST TO BREAKFAST: a traitors podcast · 03/08/2025 · 1h 1m

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

For his ninth State of the Industry address, @richardrushfield.bsky.social declares that we’re f*cked. He names the life-and-death issues in entertainment that have a grave price if we ignore them — and gives some sense of how we can respond. More cheery thoughts: theankler.com/p/state-of-t...

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

The first Rushfield Lunch is history! Had a great talk about the desperate shape of the film world and how it might turn around with indie film legend Ted Hope. Check out the tape! substack.com/@richardrush...

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

In just 25 minutes, the debut episode of The Rushfield Lunch begins on Substack Live. Finding hope for Hollywood with indie film legend Ted Hope. Join us or - wonder if we're talking about you behind your back!

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Today at 2pm ET/11am PT, join @richardrushfield.bsky.social for a new weekly lunchtime Substack Live series with fascinating people in entertainment and beyond. Up first: film exec and writer @hopeforfilm.bsky.social. Subscribe to The Ankler to see when we're live: theankler.com/subscribe

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Set your clocks - debuting tomorrow/Wed at 11 AM PT - my weekly live video chat The Rushfield Lunch. Talking (and eating) with artists, thinkers, business folks about what's on our minds & haunting our dreams. Sign up at Theankler.com/subscribe for updates.

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Final predictions at the line: retreating to my original position. Complete Unknown takes pic. Timmy/Demi. Kieran/Zoe. Mangold gets direct. Wild robot ani. Emilia - foreign.

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The Ankler @theankler.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

. @richardrushfield.bsky.social takes us inside the Oscar Nominees Dinner and finds a sense of relief among actors that awards season is finally drawing to a close, and awe at what the film community has managed to accomplish this year against all odds theankler.com/p/oscars-fin...

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

In 2014, when there was still hope that we might have one more Gene Hackman performance, I interviewed him and he told me that in the future we'd see him "Only in reruns." I felt like I'd been kicked in the stomach. RIP to one of the very greatest. sports.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-...

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The Big Questions for Gene Hackman

Talking with the iconic star about life after Hollywood, thrillers and when he might return to the screen.

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Drew McWeeny @drewmcweeny.com · 25/02/2025

The only correct version of this headline. Kathleen Kennedy haters are fools and children who genuinely understand nothing about the incredible career she's had.

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