The Ankler.

The Ankler.

Richard Rushfield

The Media’s Whipping Boy Was Right (This Time)

As Zaslav gets a win, the press pretends it never doubted. Plus: a ‘Variety’ scoop with 8 reporters! And why Emmy noms feel like a participation trophy

Richard Rushfield's avatar
Richard Rushfield
Jul 17, 2025
∙ Paid
SUPER, MAN Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav is flying high after the opening of Superman. (The Anker illustration; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Jessica Miglio/Warner Bros.)

Share

Welcome to the Jamboree, my weekly series of takes on the industry’s passing parade.

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Ankler Media · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture