Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

Tech and Two Strikes in Hollywood, Harsh Streaming Realities and a Big Residuals Mess, Iger’s Challenges at Disney

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Jul 18, 2023
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Strikes in Hollywood
01:39 • 2min
3
The Impact of the 1960 Strike on the Entertainment Industry
04:01 • 4min
4
The Future of the Entertainment Industry
08:18 • 2min
5
The AI Aspect of the Bargaining Dispute
10:25 • 3min
6
The Future of Music
12:59 • 5min
7
Spotify's Leverage on Cable Networks
17:34 • 2min
8
The Importance of Transparency in Streaming Entertainment
19:11 • 3min
9
The Foundation of Netflix's Residuals
22:27 • 3min
10
The Importance of Reliability in Music
25:27 • 4min
11
Spotify and the Risk of Dumping Shows
29:24 • 3min
12
The Blind Spot in Negotiating on the Actor Side
32:05 • 3min
13
The Untold Fortune of Streaming Content
35:11 • 4min
14
The Loss of Trust in the Movie Industry
39:36 • 2min
15
Bob Iger's Return to Disney
41:47 • 3min
16
Disney Plus Loses 4 Million Subscribers in the Third Quarter
44:34 • 2min
17
Disney's Thinking About the Traditional TV Business
46:42 • 5min
18
Disney's Commitment to Streaming
51:19 • 3min
19
The Dysfunction of ESPN's Halftime Show
54:21 • 3min
20
The Importance of Measurable Measurements
57:14 • 3min
21
The Pros and Cons of Starbucks
01:00:38 • 3min
22
The Importance of Good Coffee
01:03:16 • 2min