The Town with Matthew Belloni

Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw joins Matt to discuss the battle for attention in streaming vs. social media. They explore whether streaming services risk losing relevance to apps like TikTok among young audiences. Matt makes a prediction about Season 3 of 'Euphoria' to wrap up the conversation.

The podcast discusses how AI is revolutionizing Hollywood with VFX, dubbing, postproduction, and digital makeup. They also make a box office prediction for 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire'.

Exploring the shift of TV news anchors like Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson to social media, their financial gains, and sustainability. Predictions on men vs. women's March Madness ratings.

Join Matt and Lucas as they craft a Hollywood Power List, debating the most influential figures in the entertainment industry. They discuss the criteria for ranking, the power play among industry giants, Taylor Swift's business acumen, and the complexities of assessing celebrity power. Dive into the dynamic world of Hollywood influence and rankings!

Matt and Jeremiah discuss the recent plagiarism accusation in Hollywood, past examples of copyright infringement, and how writers can protect their scripts. They also touch on the role of the WGA in plagiarism cases and make predictions about films premiering at South by Southwest.

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.