The Town with Matthew Belloni The Townies: Hollywood’s Best and Worst of 2023
Dec 28, 2023
Lucas Shaw joins Matt Belloni to give out the first round of awards at the exclusive Townie Awards. They discuss the most destructive behind-the-scenes drama, publicist fail of the year, sneaky success of the year, and more. They also talk about challenges faced by streaming businesses, the potential for DC to surpass Marvel, and the impact of press coverage on executive reputations.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Townies and Behind-the-Scenes Drama
03:51 • 10min
Streaming as a Lucrative Business and Challenges Faced
13:45 • 6min
DC vs. Marvel, Publicist Fail, and Sponsor Ads
19:37 • 3min
The Impact of Press Coverage on Executive Reputations
23:06 • 18min
The "Gretchen Mall Hollywood has Decided I'm a Star" Award
40:53 • 2min
Actors and Comedians' Potential for Success and a Max Ad
42:35 • 2min