The Ankler

1 day ago | theankler.com | Katey Rich

Luke Kirbyappeared in 16 episodes across the five-season run of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, playing the legendary comedian Lenny Bruce as he drifted in and out of the life of Rachel Brosnahan‚Äôs Midge. Kirby, 46, was an indelible presence on the show and won a guest actor Emmy for it in 2019 ‚ÄĒ but when the series wrapped in 2023, he still had the feeling that he wanted more, he tells me on today‚Äôs episode of the Prestige Junkie podcast.

1 day ago | theankler.com | Ashley Cullins

I write about agents, lawyers and top dealmakers for paid subscribers. I recently wrote my Q1 deals report on overalls and first-looks and the state of selling an original film. Earlier, I interviewed CEO Tom Quinn on how he built Neon. Reach me at [email protected]. You could callKen Kao a producer. When people ask him what he does, that is, after all, usually the first thing he says. But it’s only a small part of the picture.

2 days ago | theankler.com | Katey Rich

There’s got to be an old Hollywood maxim somewhere that tells you never to let yourself be upstaged by a dog. But I challenge anyone to pull that off when sharing a stage with Eso, the beautiful golden-brown dog with soulful eyes who spends his days at the side of director Peter Berg.

3 days ago | theankler.com | Alison Brower

Hello, and Happy Mother’s Day, whether you’re honoring a mom in your life or being celebrated yourself.I’m Alison Brower, executive editor at The Ankler, and I’ll be taking over this weekly recap of our hits and highlights from David Lidksy, a tough act to follow. There’s more below on this handoff and what’s behind it, but first, let’s look back at another packed week of milestones and triumphs for Team Ankler, starting with our captain.

5 days ago | theankler.com | Sean McNulty

Mornin! This is Sean McNulty (connect here on LINKEDIN if ya like or email me [email protected]) and here’s the Hollywood + Media news to know on FRIDAY, May 9, 2025.