Exploring Netflix's sports strategy with insights on live sports rights, data on viewership, oversaturation of sports documentaries, and the importance of live sports for Netflix's success. Plus, a prediction on the opening weekend box office for Mark Wahlberg's new film.

Discussions include Oscar winners and losers, Universal Studios' success, Apple and Netflix's performance, director preferences, industry rankings, and more in the Hollywood industry.

Join Matt and Michael as they analyze the tight screenplay races, debate Emma Stone vs. Lily Gladstone, and discuss if history plays a role in Oscar wins. Plus, get insider tips on predicting the Oscar winners and a bold prediction on 'Kung Fu Panda 4' box office numbers.

Explore the financial dynamics of celebrities and luxury brands on the red carpet, the influence of social media on celebrity brand value, and the impact of fashion choices at events like the Oscars. Get insights into brand partnerships, contractual obligations, and the upcoming negotiations in the entertainment industry, with a hint of gossip about a certain A-list celebrity's attendance at the Oscars.

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.

Join Matt and guest Michael Schulman as they dissect the Oscars campaigns of 2024, awarding best and worst campaigns. They discuss campaign narratives, misfires, stunts, and overall winners. Dive into the world of Oscars campaigning with insights on strategies, marketing tactics, stunts, sponsors, and rising stars in the industry.

Discussing Open AI's text-to-video model Sora and Hollywood's reaction. Exploring disruptions in the entertainment industry, potential uses of Sora as a productivity tool. Predicting 'Dune: Part Two' box office success.

Warner Bros. Discovery's struggles in the streaming industry, MAX brand challenges, potential pivot in business model, NBA rights uncertainty, and Academy Awards predictions are discussed in a lively podcast conversation.

Discussing the lack of female leads in top films despite industry pledges for inclusivity. Delving into challenges faced by women directors and the need for diverse storytelling. Exploring Disney's diversity initiatives and the struggle of traditional studios to connect with Gen Z. Questioning the impact of Academy standards on industry change and financial disparities. Predicting Apple's future in sports content and betting integration.

The podcast discusses Peacock's success in 2024 and rumors of a merger with Paramount+, the timing of the news, live sports rights impact, Warren Buffett selling Paramount shares, and Paramount's struggles. Matt predicts the future of John Oliver's show, 'Last Week Tonight.'