Making sense of Elon Musk’s $45 billion pay package, what’s next now that the era of peak film and TV is over, and more
Jun 14, 2024
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Entertainment disrupter Franklin Leonard discusses Hollywood's challenges and solutions. Elon Musk's $45B pay package approval and Paris Olympics' AC controversy are highlighted. Diversity and inclusion issues in Hollywood are explored, emphasizing revenue loss due to biases against minority communities.
Challenges in Hollywood industry and solutions proposed by Franklin Leonard
Balancing environmental sustainability with athlete comfort at the Paris Olympics
Deep dives
Elon Musk's Controversial Pay Package
Tesla shareholders approved a staggering $45 billion pay package for Elon Musk, raising legal challenges. Musk's compensation would surpass any previous U.S. CEO package, highlighting concerns about fairness and governance. Despite shareholder support, the package faces allegations, including resource diversion and insider trading lawsuits. The approval led to a stock price surge but occurred amidst declining demand and legal troubles.
Environmental Concerns at the Paris Olympics
The upcoming Paris Olympics aim to be environmentally friendly, with a unique geothermal cooling system. Concerns arise due to potential high temperatures, prompting countries to bring portable air conditioning units. This move may undermine the event's green goals, impacting athlete comfort and competition equality. The initiative strives to balance environmental sustainability with the practicality of ensuring athletes' well-being during the games.
Elon Musk convinced Tesla investors to back his pay package. USA Today has more.
Paris wanted an AC-free Olympics. Visiting nations had other plans. Washington Post climate correspondent Chico Harlan explains.
Entertainment-industry disrupter Franklin Leonard, founder of the Black List, joins this week’s Apple News In Conversation to talk about what’s gone wrong in Hollywood — and how to fix it.
Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan.
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