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Apr 30, 2024 • 32min

A CEO Firing, and the Chaos at Paramount

Lucas Shaw joins Matt to discuss Paramount's CEO firing and potential sale, Skydance vs. Apollo deal predictions, and the implications of no deal. They also touch on the upcoming action movie 'Fall Guy' box office forecast.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 32min

The Rise of Tubi and If “Free” Is Really the Future of Entertainment

Tubi CEO Anjali Sud discusses the rise of free content, competing with YouTube, the future of entertainment, and predictions for 'Inside the NBA' with host Matt Belloni.
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Apr 26, 2024 • 30min

Aaron Sorkin, Live From D.C.

Aaron Sorkin discusses Hollywood, AI impact on writers, politics, and firing agents in a live episode with Matt and Peter. Topics include writer's block, AI in screenwriting, news consumption, portrayal of newsrooms, Trump's campaign coverage, misinformation, Elon Musk, and tech story adaptation.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 32min

Which Bidder Is Best for Paramount?

Author and Puck writer Bill Cohan joins Matt to discuss the Paramount bidding war, comparing bids from Sony and Apollo. They explore the implications for stockholders and speculate on Shari Redstone's preferences. Matt ends with a 'Challengers' box office prediction.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 32min

Netflix’s Backtrack on Transparency

Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw joins to discuss Netflix's shift from transparency in reporting subscriber data, questioning its impact on the streaming industry. Matt predicts the future of primetime TV amidst Netflix's changes.
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Apr 18, 2024 • 32min

Taylor Swift’s Questionable Return to TikTok

Former Ticketmaster CEO, Nathan Hubbard, joins to debate Taylor Swift's return to TikTok despite Universal Music Group's boycott. They discuss fair compensation for artists, Taylor's strategic decisions, and the impact of artists boycotting platforms like TikTok. Matt predicts box office success for 'Abigail' at the end.
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Apr 17, 2024 • 32min

Hollywood’s Struggle to Reinvent Itself

John Peters, Accenture's global lead for media and entertainment, discusses Hollywood's struggle to adapt to consumer demands. They explore radical decisions for success, competition from social media, and predictions on Netflix's earnings.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 38min

The Best and Worst Media Mergers of the 21st Century

Lucas Shaw from Bloomberg joins Matt to discuss the best and worst media mergers of the 21st century. They analyze the impact of tech giants acquiring smaller platforms, Disney's strategic acquisitions, and the future of Paramount Global Media Company. They also delve into the potential deal between Paramount Global and David Ellison’s Skydance Media.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 32min

Can IMAX Save Movie Theaters?

IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond discusses the importance of IMAX screens in movie theaters, benefits of IMAX sales for certain movies, issues with empty multiplexes, and an opening-weekend box office prediction for 'Civil War'. The podcast delves into the impact of IMAX technology on revenue, collaboration with filmmakers, and strategic discussions with studios for film screenings.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 36min

Hollywood vs. Big Tech in the Age of Consolidation

Matt Stoller, from the American Economic Liberties Project, dives into Hollywood's consolidation and big tech's impact. They discuss antitrust concerns, Warner Bros. Discovery merger, government's role, and differences between Netflix and tech giants like Apple. The podcast sheds light on market structuring challenges and the influence of tech giants on the streaming market, focusing on Amazon's strategies and disruptive practices in the entertainment industry.

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