Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw joins Matt to discuss the future of Paramount under new ownership, exploring asset management, movie strategies, and the potential impact of a young CEO. Matt also predicts the outcome of Alec Baldwin's upcoming trial in the 'Rust' case.

Skydance CEO David Ellison and RedBird Capital's Gerry Cardinale talk about the merger of Paramount Global with Skydance Media, future plans for Paramount and Paramount+, the theatrical business, and how tech will shape storytelling. Matt also shares a prediction about the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Sports business journalist John Ourand joins Matt to discuss the multibillion-dollar NFL 'Sunday Ticket' lawsuit, potential $15 billion damages, impact on YouTube, and the sports media rights landscape. Matt ends with a box office prediction for 'Despicable Me 4'.

Bloomberg journalist Lucas Shaw joins Matt to discuss the most over- and undercovered stories of the first half of 2024, including the horror movie genre, new Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery bundle Venu, the ScarJo OpenAI fight, Pat McAfee and Norby Williamson, UMG vs. TikTok, and more.

Journalist Ben Smith and host Matt discuss the impact of the recent presidential debate on CNN's future, challenges in TV news, and the transition to streaming era. They explore CNN's branding shift, international news coverage challenges, and debate news networks' revenue models. Speculations on CNN's future, potential sale, and talent retention are highlighted.

Mark Gill, a longtime producer, joins Matt to analyze the finances of Kevin Costner's film 'Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1.' They discuss the challenges of financing indie films, break-even points, and the risks involved. They also talk about Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' project. Matt predicts the opening weekend box office for 'Horizon'.

Lucas Shaw joins Matt to discuss Hollywood's struggle with YouTube and TikTok, whether young people should focus on social media instead of TV, Hollywood guilds' lack of unity against AI, the effectiveness of strikes, and a prediction on Stephen A. Smith's future.

Professor Scott Galloway and host Matt discuss Hollywood's response to AI in entertainment, economic strategies in the streaming market, challenges in the industry, declining after parties, and predict box office success for 'The Bike Riders' film.

Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw joins Matt to discuss Sony Pictures acquiring Alamo Drafthouse, Sony's interest in theaters, and the future of animated movie casting. They explore if other studios should buy theaters and predict voice actor salaries for sequels like Inside Out 2.

Former 'Daily Show' host Jon Stewart discusses Hollywood's approach to AI, consulting before returning to the show, potential extension post November, and media interests. They also touch on Viacom's decision regarding John Oliver and the impact of AI on media companies and workforce.