The Town with Matthew Belloni Are Expensive Showrunner Deals Worth It?
Aug 23, 2024
Lesley Goldberg, the former TV editor of The Hollywood Reporter, joins to dissect the financial frenzy of costly showrunner deals during the peak TV era. They delve into staggering nine-figure contracts that yielded no new shows, analyzing which deals hit the mark and which fizzled out. The conversation includes a look at high-stakes agreements, such as the $250 million deal with Bad Robot, and how different release strategies impact viewership. Tune in for insights on navigating creative control and the dynamics of TV's competitive landscape!
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Economics of Showrunner Deals
02:01 • 7min
The Economics of Showrunner Deals
09:30 • 9min
Analyzing Release Strategies and Showrunner Deals in Television
18:33 • 4min
The Complex Legacy of a Showrunner in the Streaming Wars
22:36 • 2min
Showrunner Strategies in Peak TV
24:41 • 10min
The Art of Retaining and Releasing Showrunners
34:14 • 2min