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HBO boss Casey Bloys on the strikes, the bundle and AI

Sep 28, 2023
HBO and HBO Max Content boss Casey Bloys discusses the impact of recent strikes, TV's attempt to re-bundle the bundle, and the benefits of HBO shows on Netflix. He also shares his dislike for AI TV shows and clarifies the difference between HBO and Max shows.
29:18

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Casey Bloys

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Quick takeaways

  • Key creators like writers and directors need to feel they've gotten a good deal in order to produce quality shows.
  • HBO/Max content boss Casey Bloys is not a fan of AI-written TV shows and believes in the importance of human creativity in creating high-end scripted drama and documentaries.

Deep dives

The Importance of Maintaining a Strong Writer-Actor Relationship

In this podcast episode, Peter Kafka interviews HBO/Max content boss Casey Bloys about the recent writer and possible actor strikes. Bloys emphasizes the importance of having the key creators like writers and directors available to promote their work. He wants everyone involved in the production to feel that they've gotten a good deal and are ready to get back to work. While the deals might lead to higher costs, Bloys doesn't believe it will affect the kinds of shows they make, as ultimately, a good show is a good show.

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