Richard Rushfield

A year ago, almost no one had heard of Heated Rivalry. Now, as the gay hockey romance approaches its first anniversary on Nov. 28, a second season is in the works — and the surprise hit is headed for movie theaters. In a theatrical run announced this week... See more

This Hollywood Life is my new long-form interview series where I sit down with some of the most fascinating figures shaping our culture. Act I: The Day Hollywood Disappeared I arrive at Kathy Griffin's sprawling home in the Malibu Hills, overlooking the o... See more

To: Peter Rice, Netflix Programming Honcho, Inbound From: Richard Rushfield, Gadfly, Know-It-All Re: Saving the World Oct. 20, 2026 Peter. First, let's bow our heads for the thousands of journalists who have devoted the past decade to writing 'What's Next... See more

On this week's edition of Rushfield Lunch, I spoke with Kenneth Williams, the executive director and CEO of the Entertainment Technology Center at USC School of Cinematic Arts. Kenneth spent years working at Sony and also at Chase, working as a VP in the ... See more

There was a time when CEOs of struggling companies understood the symbolism of shared sacrifice. Lee Iacocca famously took a $1 annual salary as Chrysler faced bankruptcy. Steve Jobs did the same when he returned to rescue Apple. During the 2008 financial... See more