Iger Expectations & the ESPN X Factor

PREVIEW VERSION

Start a free 7 day trial to unlock unlimited access to Puck.

Welcome back to In The Room, my biweekly private email on the inner workings of the media industry. In tonight’s issue, my conversation with Puck streaming columnist and Parrot Analytics director of strategy Julia Alexander—one of the foremost authorities on the hidden data behind how so many decisions are made in Hollywood these days—about whether Apple will buy Disney, why MLB needs Netflix, and more.

Can’t see the full story? You're receiving the free version of In The Room at . For full access to Puck, and to each of my colleagues, you can subscribe here

Learn More

Iger Expectations & the ESPN X Factor

News and notes from across Hollywood and Wall Street, about whether Apple will buy Disney, why MLB needs Netflix, and more.

DYLAN BYERS

JULIA ALEXANDER

Dylan Byers: Happy Holidays, Julia! I was reading Puck’s second annual Guide to Mirth and Merriment this week and noted that you’re an avid whiskey drinker like me, which made me wish we were in the same city and could have this conversation over a glass of bourbon. Alas! Anyway, I wanted to catch up with you on a few of our other shared interests, most notably Hollywood and the state of the streaming industry, and take stock of where things stand before we head into the holidays and the new year.

First, Hollywood’s talking point du jour...

Keep Reading with a Free Trial

FOUR STORIES WE’RE TALKING ABOUT