The Town with Matthew Belloni Is Hollywood Really That Effed Up?
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Jun 24, 2024 
Lucas Shaw joins Matt to discuss Hollywood's struggle with YouTube and TikTok, whether young people should focus on social media instead of TV, Hollywood guilds' lack of unity against AI, the effectiveness of strikes, and a prediction on Stephen A. Smith's future.
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Hollywood Missed Digital Shift
- Hollywood has missed the cultural shift towards online platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
- The traditional box office is now dwarfed by social media and video games.
Crossing Over Is The New Norm
- Success in entertainment now requires mastering both traditional and digital platforms.
- Stars often crossover between social media and traditional shows to maximize opportunity.
Studios Hesitate Against AI Fights
- Hollywood studios hesitate to sue big AI companies due to their vast resources and internal disagreements.
- Music industry sues smaller AI firms aggressively, showing a more united and proactive stance.