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In this edition of Prestige Junkie, kateyrich aims to see 22 films at TIFF and interviews @mreddiehuang about wrestling — literally — with Vice's complicated history in his new documentary. theankler.com/p/eddie-huang-…

Productions are leaving LA in droves, and a certain California incentive stipulation is part of the reason, Ashley Cullins explains. theankler.com/p/tv-series-le…

Don't miss today's #TIFF24 Industry Conference programming, including sessions on sustainable cinema, the state of theatrical exhibition, and a live recording of The Ankler's Prestige Junkie podcast with kateyrich and Hugh Grant, discussing his career and turn in HERETIC.

Revisiting my Heretic notes to prep for this conversation, so glad they’re so legible

Nicole Kidman was winning Best Actress at Venice AS kateyrich and I were taking Best Actress at The Ankler Live at TIFF.

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TOMORROW: TIFF Press & Industry passholders are invited to a special conversation with Thom Powers and director, screenwriter, and producer Raoul Peck. They'll discuss Peck's illustrious career and his L’OEil d’Or-winning Ernest Cole: Lost and Found. tiff.net/events/the-ank…

“I have these periods where I’m getting paid and felt secure enough to buy a house, but also the job feels very ephemeral." Elaine Low hears from an Emmy-nominated writer who has worked in six writers rooms yet is waiting for the other shoe to drop. theankler.com/p/writer-six-f…

The gambling industry has come for Hollywood: New online traders bet on release dates, Rotten Tomatoes scores and box office. Matthew Frank examines whether studies will gamify their own business for part of a $1 trillion market. theankler.com/p/gamblers-pre…

This was my favorite article that I’ve been a part of as a prediction market trader. Matt perfectly captures the community vibe of Kalshi and specifically the people who enjoy trading these Rotten Tomatoes markets every week. Highly recommend reading!!

Live from TIFF, kateyrich tells us what to look out for from Toronto premieres and press screenings that might indicate a film’s future success beyond the fests, from standing ovation length to actual shouting matches outside movie theaters. theankler.com/p/5-days-tiff-…

In case you heard The Ankler referenced in today's @RestIsEnts, here's the story they're talking about, on the death of mid-market TV budgets and what it means for our future factual juggernauts. theankler.com/p/death-mid-bu…

UPDATE: Due to $51.6 million in new tax credits from the CFC, 19 productions including Suits LA, will be shooting in California.

There’s still time to grab a #TIFF24 Industry Conference Doc Day pass and enjoy today’s remaining sessions. 🗓️Intimacy in Documentary Storytelling: 12:30pm 🗓️Elevating the Artistry in Documentary Filmmaking: 2pm 🗓️A Conversation with Raoul Peck: 3:30pm ticketmaster.ca/doc-in-a-day-t…

I'm back home from TIFF and here is my diary, complete with the full account of a certain popcorn throwing incident and my annual brush with festival authorities. theankler.com/p/tiff-diary-t…

.@Richardrushfield relays the onscreen highs (The Substance, Saturday Night) and offscreen lows (almost getting kicked out) of TIFF, including a conversation with the legendary Ron Howard about his new indie film, Eden. theankler.com/p/tiff-diary-t…

While at #TIFF24 - Hugh Grant recorded an episode of The Ankler podcast. Photo: George Pimentel

The very cool Hugh Grant joined kateyrich on Prestige Junkie live at TIFF to discuss his role in the new A24 film Heretic and what drew him to the movie. Full episode: theankler.com/p/hugh-grant-h…