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The Town with Matthew Belloni
New Film Heads and a New Direction for Netflix and Disney
Mar 4, 2024
Topics include major changes at Netflix and Disney, new film heads, fewer movies at Netflix, Disney focusing on original hits, predicting success of 'Taylor Swift: The Era's Tour' movie on Disney+. Exploring strategic shifts, reimagining IP-driven films, Disney's competitive direction in film productions, and the impact of Taylor Swift on Disney Plus subscribers.
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- Disney focuses on new IP over remakes, Netflix prioritizes quality over quantity in movie production.
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Changes in Leadership at Disney and Netflix
The podcast discusses the recent changes in leadership at Disney and Netflix. Sean Bailey stepping down from Walt Disney Studios after 14 years, and David Greenbaum taking his place. At Netflix, Dan Lin replaces Scott Stuber as the head of the film group. These changes signal a shift in strategies, with Disney looking beyond remakes to focus on new IP, and Netflix reducing the number of movies to focus on quality.
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