Neon founder and CEO Tom Quinn discusses the challenges of starting a theatrical distribution company for adult-oriented movies, the business model behind their films, and the lessons learned from their success with 'Parasite'. They also talk about their approach to independent filmmaking, the journey to Oscar success, and the importance of output deals for revenue generation.

The podcast discusses the bleak start to the box office in 2024, lack of major franchise releases, and the potential success of original movies like Ryan Gosling's 'The Fall Guy'. They also touch on the challenges faced by the film industry, the current state of moviegoing, and box office predictions.

Guest: Jimmy Kimmel, Late-night talk show host. They talk about the state of sports television, the NFL's dominance, Las Vegas as a Super Bowl venue, the potential move of the Oakland A's to Vegas, hosting the Oscars, the future of late-night TV, and more.

Discussion of Disney's latest earnings report and new announcements, including a $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games, a stand-alone ESPN streaming service, bundled sports streaming service, Moana 2, Taylor Swift's concert movie on Disney+, and the Nelson Peltz proxy battle. They analyze Disney's cost-cutting strategy, the importance of regaining investor confidence, and the potential impact of Nelson Peltz being on the Disney board. They also discuss the controversy surrounding the Gina Carano-Disney lawsuit.

Sports business journalist and Puck contributor John Ourand joins host Matt Belloni to discuss the new all-in-one sports streaming platform, its impact on linear cable, stakeholder implications, and revenue potential. They also make Super Bowl predictions and discuss betting options.

Discussions include Taylor Swift's Grammy win and album announcement, the impact of TikTok on music consumption and the decline of hip hop in the Grammy's, diversity in the Grammy's and The Sphere's commercial success, exploring large venues and performance locations, and debating headliners for a music venue and discussing the Grammy's.

Taylor Swift and Drake discuss the ongoing battle between Universal Music Group and TikTok, exploring issues of licensing, royalties, and the significance of the platform as a marketing tool. The podcast also analyzes the rising popularity of TikTok alternatives and the complicated relationship between artists, labels, and TikTok. In addition, they touch on the impact of Universal Music's catalog removal on artists and the anticipation for the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Filmmaker Ed Zwick discusses the politics of studios and movie stars, including the era of high-end dramas, managing studios, the exploitation of test screenings, and handling difficult movie stars. They also explore the challenges of making unconventional movies, anecdotes about Julia Roberts and Matthew Broderick, the intense nature of the film industry, writing memoirs, and speculating on the poor reception of a movie.

Discussion on the departure of Scott Stuber from Netflix's film group, Netflix's deal with WWE for Monday Night Raw, and the increase in subscriber growth. Speculation on Netflix's movie strategy, the impact of content industry strikes, and potential success of upcoming movies at the box office.

Joe Ravitch, founder and partner at The Raine Group, discusses the secret to successful media mergers, the 2024 dealmaking landscape, potential risks for creatives in industry consolidation, appetite for tech companies to buy content companies, and Matt Belloni predicts John Stewart's return to 'The Daily Show.'