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Should Apple buy Disney? Plus: Apple's $1B blockbuster bet and more with Lon Harris | E1831

Oct 19, 2023

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Podcast guest Lon Harris, a podcast host and tech industry expert, joins Jason to discuss Apple's major push into Hollywood blockbusters, their anti-Netflix approach, updates on the WGA+SAG-AFTRA strikes, film recommendations, and much more! They also talk about the potential implications of Apple acquiring Disney and the impact on consumers. Additionally, they explore topics such as movie budgets, the role of AI in writing, alternative universe stories on Disney Plus, negotiations between SAG and streamers, and TV series recommendations.

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Apple is making a major push into Hollywood blockbusters.

Apple is adopting an anti-Netflix, 'auteur' approach to filmmaking.

The podcast discusses various film budgets and approaches to marketing and releases.

Deep dives

The Burial and Mr. Inbetween

Two indie films, 'The Burial' and 'Mr. Inbetween,' offer thought-provoking and heartfelt storytelling.

Disney Plus: An Alternative Universe Story with Shoka and Captain Marvel

01:14

The Importance of Apple

01:01

Introduction

2min

The Potential Implications of Apple Acquiring Disney

10min

Apple One Bundles and Investing in Blue-Chip Art

4min

The Inflation of Movie Budgets and the Impact on Theaters and Streaming Services

11min

Gaining specific vertical skills and the role of AI in writing

3min

Alternative Universe Stories on Disney Plus

6min

Creating a New Character with Similar Traits to Optimus Prime

3min

Negotiations between SAG and Streamers

8min

TV series recommendations: 'The Diplomat' and 'Mr. Inbetween'

11min

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Today’s show:

Lon Harris joins Jason to discuss Apple’s major push into Hollywood blockbusters (1:38), their anti-Netlix, “auteur” approach (4:27), updates on the WGA+SAG-AFTRA strikes (29:11), film recommendations (46:10), and much more!

Time stamps:

(0:00) Lon Harris joins Jason

(1:38) Apple’s major push into Hollywood blockbusters

(4:27) Apple's anti-Netflix, “auteur” approach

(6:11) Why is this timely? Approaches to film marketing and releases

(13:56) Masterworks - Skip the waitlist to invest in fine art at https://www.masterworks.com/twist

(15:21) Breaking down the budget for Apple's Killers of the Flower Moon

(18:13) Why is Netflix taking the opposite approach

(20:12) Sequels and audience burnout

(21:25) Movie budgets: Napoleon, Barbie, Oppenheimer

(27:45) Codecademy - Try Codecademy Pro FREE for 14 days at http://codecademy.com/TWiST

(29:11) Update on the WGA strike and AI's place in film

(38:01) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist

(39:31) Update on SAG-AFTRA negotiations

(43:53) Understanding the "auteur" approach and the significance behind original IP

(46:10) Film and Show Recommendations: Fall of the House of Usher, The Mill, The Diplomat, Mr. Inbetween, Past Lives, The Burial, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial

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