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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · 13d

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.

The Ankler @theankler.com · 15d

In a live Zoom on Thursday at 12:30 PT, @richardrushfield.bsky.social, @matthewstoller.bsky.social, and other special guests will break down the merger threats facing Hollywood and what can be done about them. It's free and open to all. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · Jul 2

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 · Jul 1

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.

The Ankler @theankler.com · Jul 1

SCOOP: The HFPA is back from the dead... and gunning for the deal that gave Penske control of the Golden Globes. As the AG withholds approval, the original board has reassembled and wants to oust its president. More from
@richardrushfield.bsky.social: theankler.com/p/hfpa-reboo...

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · Jun 25

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 · May 22

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...

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 · May 15

We made it folks

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The Ankler @theankler.com · May 14

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 · May 13

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.com · May 6

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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Hunter Walker @hunterw.bsky.social · May 6

This piece includes cameos from @travisview.bsky.social and @richardrushfield.bsky.social talkingpointsmemo.com/news/truth-p...

President Trump’s Media Company Is Offering Movies About ‘Lizard People’ And Other Wild Conspiracy Theories

Less than two minutes into the movie, the narrator makes a shocking...

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The Ankler @theankler.com · May 6

. @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 · May 5

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 · Apr 23

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

Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · Apr 22

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

Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · Apr 22

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.com · Apr 22

. @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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Rio Dylan Hernandez @riodylan.bsky.social · Apr 21

Glad @richardrushfield.bsky.social is talking about the bizarrely pessimistic and wrongheaded coverage of #sinners - also the problem isn’t esteemed Mike & Pam, it’s #Zaslav
#filmsky #movies #warnerbros

Richard & Sean: Mike, Pam & Media's Sick 'Sinners' Doom

Ryan Coogler deserves a parade for delivering an original hit. Instead, the trades are so unwell they can't stop imagining failure as the duo talk box office

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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · Apr 21

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

LIVE NOW: Richard Rushfield on Substack

Sinners Soars: talking box office with Sean McNulty

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The Ankler @theankler.com · Apr 17

. @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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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · Apr 16

WE ARE LIVE! LUNCHING ! JOIN US!

The Ankler @theankler.com · Apr 16

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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Matthew Specktor @specktor.bsky.social · Apr 16

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

The Ankler @theankler.com · Apr 16

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.com · Apr 16

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.com · Apr 15

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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Richard Rushfield @richardrushfield.bsky.social · Apr 10

Good job! You can stay! (Which did you miss?)

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The Ankler @theankler.com · Apr 8

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.com · Apr 2

. @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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