Ari Emanuel on his New Memoir, ‘Ragent’ Reputation, and Changing Hollywood
Summary
Kara Swisher interviews Ari Emanuel about his new memoir, Roll the Calls, exploring how his "rage" and dyslexia shaped his rise from a struggling agent to the head of WME and TKO. They discuss the power dynamics of Hollywood, the strategic merger with William Morris, and the formation of the UFC-WWE sports empire. Emanuel also addresses the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, defending the deal while criticizing industry consolidation, and offers a cautiously optimistic view on AI’s potential to increase content creation and free time.
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