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The Town with Matthew Belloni

NovoLord and Miller on ‘Project Hail Mary’ Secrets, Losing ‘Solo’, and Good Studio Execs23 de outubro de 2026 · 47 min
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Sobre o podcast

Puck founding partner Matthew Belloni takes you inside Hollywood, using exclusive reporting and insight to explain the backstories on everything from Marvel movies to streaming wars. Multiple times each week, Matt is joined by major executives, dealmakers, and journalists, to discuss what is getting made and why, who is winning and losing, and what people in show business are actually talking about.

Episódios 687

  1. Lord and Miller on ‘Project Hail Mary’ Secrets, Losing ‘Solo’, and Good Studio Execs

    47 min

    The Town College Film School is back with a visit to USC, where Matt and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw are joined by writers-producers-directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller ('Project Hail Mary', 'Spider-Man: Into the …

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    The Town College Film School is back with a visit to USC, where Matt and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw are joined by writers-producers-directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller ('Project Hail Mary', 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse', '21 Jump Street') to discuss making ‘Project Hail Mary’, how they work together as a director duo, why the 'Spider-Verse' movies take so long to make, the difference between good and bad studio executives, getting fired from ‘Solo’, their thoughts on the state of 'Star Wars', and more (01:57).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Phil Lord and Chris Miller


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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  2. Why You Don’t Need a Major Studio to Release Your Movie Anymore

    38 min

    Matt is joined by Jason Brenek, CEO of Fathom Entertainment, to discuss why the creators of the new big-budget animated film 'Wildwood’ are bypassing a traditional studio to distribute and market the film with …

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    Matt is joined by Jason Brenek, CEO of Fathom Entertainment, to discuss why the creators of the new big-budget animated film 'Wildwood’ are bypassing a traditional studio to distribute and market the film with Fathom Entertainment instead. They get into the growing popularity of going to the theater for things other than first-run movies, like rereleases, digital creator–led projects, and sports viewing, and what the advantages are of skipping a traditional movie studio to distribute your idea independently. (00:43)


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Jason Brenek


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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  3. What Netflix's Exec Purge Means for Its Movies and TV

    37 min

    Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the big executive shakeup at Netflix, which included the firings of chief content officer Bela Bajaria and head of film Dan Lin. They break down why this …

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    Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the big executive shakeup at Netflix, which included the firings of chief content officer Bela Bajaria and head of film Dan Lin. They break down why this happened now, what to expect from new chief content officer Peter Rice, how will this affect Netflix content going forward, and more (02:53). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the new hit documentary ‘You Can See Everything’ (30:20).

    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Lucas Shaw

    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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  4. Bring Back Fin-Syn? The Forgotten Rule That Could Save Hollywood

    37 min

    Matt is joined by head of business affairs at UTA Rich Shuter and producer Cathy Schulman to discuss why the government needs to reinstate the Fin-Syn rules (Financial Interest and Syndication Rules), the …

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    Matt is joined by head of business affairs at UTA Rich Shuter and producer Cathy Schulman to discuss why the government needs to reinstate the Fin-Syn rules (Financial Interest and Syndication Rules), the pressures the current era of vertical integration and consolidation has put on Hollywood, and what a new law giving ownership back to producers could do to return Hollywood to the '70s, '80s, and '90s (03:30). Matt finishes the show with opening weekend box office predictions for ‘Street Fighter,’ 'Whalefall,' and ‘You Can See Everything’ (29:42).

    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Rich Shuter, Cathy Schulman


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo


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  5. Five Narratives That Could Swing the 2026 Awards Season

    38 min

    Matt is joined by Kyle Buchanan, former New York Times journalist and host of The Kyle Buchanan Show, to discuss the biggest narratives heading into awards season this year. They discuss if 'The Odyssey' is …

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    Matt is joined by Kyle Buchanan, former New York Times journalist and host of The Kyle Buchanan Show, to discuss the biggest narratives heading into awards season this year. They discuss if 'The Odyssey' is already a lock to win Best Picture, if Inde Navarrette can win Best Actress, if 'Dune: Part Three' can break into the Best Picture race, and if 'Digger' and Tom Cruise can gain awards momentum. They also examine the growing groundswell for 'Artificial,' the most interesting campaigns, A24’s impressive slate, and if the new Nathan Fielder documentary can make history as the first documentary to be nominated for Best Picture (02:32). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the marketing strategy around Greta Gerwig’s new film 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew' (30:16).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Kyle Buchanan


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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  6. The Six Toughest Decisions David Ellison Faces With WarnerMount

    35 min

    Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to look ahead at what WarnerMount will look like now that the merger is likely to go through. They discuss the biggest questions surrounding the new megacompany …

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    Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to look ahead at what WarnerMount will look like now that the merger is likely to go through. They discuss the biggest questions surrounding the new megacompany, including who will run their multiple movie studios, how involved David Ellison will be creatively, what's going to happen to CNN and CBS, what role will Elon Musk play, how quickly will they announce layoffs and other synergies, and how they will integrate Paramount+ and HBO MAX (01:46). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the new name of the combined Paramount Skydance Warner Bros. company (28:51).

    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Lucas Shaw

    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Stefano Sanchez, and Steve Ahlman

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo


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  7. Danny Boyle on Depicting Murdoch, AI, Bond, and ‘28 Years Later’

    58 min

    Live from the BFI London Film Festival, Matt is joined by director Danny Boyle to talk about his new film, ‘Ink’, depicting Rupert Murdoch, his influence on news and journalism, why he used AI in his film …

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    Live from the BFI London Film Festival, Matt is joined by director Danny Boyle to talk about his new film, ‘Ink’, depicting Rupert Murdoch, his influence on news and journalism, why he used AI in his film, almost directing a James Bond movie, and the future of the 28 Years Later franchise (00:46).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Danny Boyle

    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo


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  8. Welcome to Skydance! Movies, TV ... and Massive Debt

    41 min

    Matt is joined by Rich Greenfield from LightShed Partners to discuss the complicated financials behind Hollywood's new media behemoth, Skydance, how the company will be heavily influenced by being nearly $80 …

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    Matt is joined by Rich Greenfield from LightShed Partners to discuss the complicated financials behind Hollywood's new media behemoth, Skydance, how the company will be heavily influenced by being nearly $80 billion in debt, how the NFL, movie studios, cable channels, and more will be affected, and if there is a chance this megadeal comes crashing down (02:57). Matt finishes the show with opening weekend box office predictions for ‘The Social Reckoning’ and ‘Other Mommy’ (33:56).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Rich Greenfield


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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  9. The Hollywood Stock Market: Johnny Depp, Curry Barker, Spielberg, MrBeast, and More!

    42 min

    Live from Bloomberg’s Screentime event in Hollywood, Matt and Lucas Shaw make the case to buy or sell various entities across the entertainment industry, including Johnny Depp, Curry Barker, Steven Spielberg …

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    Live from Bloomberg’s Screentime event in Hollywood, Matt and Lucas Shaw make the case to buy or sell various entities across the entertainment industry, including Johnny Depp, Curry Barker, Steven Spielberg, DreamWorks Animation, Alex Cooper, MrBeast, the World Cup, and more (01:28).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Lucas Shaw


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo


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  10. Why Every Agency Wants a Piece of the Creator Economy

    39 min

    Matt is joined by Saul Goldberg, producer, investor, and former agent, to discuss how the creator economy has taken on a new importance in Hollywood, and how traditional entertainment players are making the …

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    Matt is joined by Saul Goldberg, producer, investor, and former agent, to discuss how the creator economy has taken on a new importance in Hollywood, and how traditional entertainment players are making the transition over to director to consumer, if creators even needed agents and professional production companies, where the money is being made, and more (02:58). Matt finishes the show with opening weekend box office predictions for ‘Digger’ and ‘Verity’ (31:18).

    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Saul Goldberg

    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo


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  11. The Ari Emanuel Experience

    52 min

    Matt is joined by Ari Emanuel—executive chair and CEO of TKO, executive chair of WME Group, and founder and principal investor of Mari—to discuss his new memoir, 'Roll the Calls'; why he didn’t mention CAA’s …

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    Matt is joined by Ari Emanuel—executive chair and CEO of TKO, executive chair of WME Group, and founder and principal investor of Mari—to discuss his new memoir, 'Roll the Calls'; why he didn’t mention CAA’s Bryan Lourd in the book; his relationship with Patrick Whitesell, David Ellison, and Donald Trump; Elon Musk; and the current state of Hollywood. Plus, a lightning round about failures, paydays, and worms (02:19).

    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Ari Emanuel


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Stefano Sanchez, and Steve Ahlman

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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  12. Dissecting the Bill That Could Transform Hollywood, With Its Co-Author

    37 min

    Matt is joined by California Congresswoman Laura Friedman to discuss the new bipartisan federal tax incentive bill she helped author that was just introduced today in both houses of Congress. Congresswoman …

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    Matt is joined by California Congresswoman Laura Friedman to discuss the new bipartisan federal tax incentive bill she helped author that was just introduced today in both houses of Congress. Congresswoman Friedman outlines exactly what is in the bill, what isn't, if a vote could happen this year, Jon Voight’s role, and how this bill could transform filmmaking in the United States (01:55). Matt finishes the show with a ratings prediction for the season premiere of 'SNL' (29:58).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Laura Friedman

    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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  13. Jeffrey Katzenberg on Why Hollywood Must Embrace AI

    41 min

    Matt is joined by Jeffrey Katzenberg and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Jeffrey’s latest essay insisting that Hollywood embrace AI, similarities to CGI animation in the '90s and 2000s, the importance of …

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    Matt is joined by Jeffrey Katzenberg and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Jeffrey’s latest essay insisting that Hollywood embrace AI, similarities to CGI animation in the '90s and 2000s, the importance of consent and compensation, and why this could create more jobs and opportunities for storytellers (02:23). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘Heart of the Beast,’ 'Forgotten Island,’ and ‘Primetime’ (33:10).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Lucas Shaw, Jeffrey Katzenberg


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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  14. Emergency Pod: Paramount Settles—and Bonta Caves

    31 min

    Matt is joined by Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw to discuss Paramount settling its lawsuit with a group of states led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, paving the way for Paramount Skydance to acquire Warner …

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    Matt is joined by Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw to discuss Paramount settling its lawsuit with a group of states led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, paving the way for Paramount Skydance to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. They dig into the details of the deal, including the concessions (or lack thereof) made by Paramount, who really had leverage in this negotiation, David Ellison’s next move, how the industry is reacting, other winners and losers of the settlement, and more (00:00).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Lucas Shaw

    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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  15. Tom Cruise and the New Age of Celebrity Profiles

    40 min

    Matt is joined by Zach Baron, GQ's senior special projects editor and host of new show ‘One More Question,’ to discuss the modern celebrity press tour, the art of celebrity profiles, interviewing Tom Cruise …

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    Matt is joined by Zach Baron, GQ's senior special projects editor and host of new show ‘One More Question,’ to discuss the modern celebrity press tour, the art of celebrity profiles, interviewing Tom Cruise, what celebs want out of the media in 2026, and the state of access journalism (02:22). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for Zach Cregger’s new film ‘Resident Evil’ (33:40).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Zach Baron

    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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  16. 2026 Emmys Instant Reactions: Is Apple Really the New HBO? What Happened to Netflix?

    38 min

    Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to recap the 2026 Emmys and give their takes on the biggest narratives coming ou)t of the show, including Apple’s big night with 'Widow’s Bay,' its ascent in the …

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    Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to recap the 2026 Emmys and give their takes on the biggest narratives coming ou)t of the show, including Apple’s big night with 'Widow’s Bay,' its ascent in the prestige TV genre over the past few years, its competition with HBO, Netflix’s recent struggles to make a splash, Disney’s quiet year, and the new power ranking of TV streamers (01:51). Matt finishes the show by recapping his trip to TIFF and predicting which movie will win the People’s Choice Award (29:28).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Lucas Shaw

    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo


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  17. How to Run a Specialty Studio in 2026, with Searchlight President

    49 min

    Live from TIFF, Matt is joined by the president of Searchlight Pictures, Matthew Greenfield along with Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss how to run a specialty film division in 2026, what it's like being a part …

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    Live from TIFF, Matt is joined by the president of Searchlight Pictures, Matthew Greenfield along with Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss how to run a specialty film division in 2026, what it's like being a part of the Disney machine, how to know if a movie is theatrical, how they compare themselves to their competitors, and how they choose sequels to greenlight (00:00).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Matthew Greenfield, Lucas Shaw


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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  18. ‘Resident Evil’ and the Tightrope of Relaunching Old IP

    36 min

    Matt is joined by Oliver Berben, CEO of Constantin Film, to discuss the upcoming ‘Resident Evil’ film, how Zach Cregger got involved, how Constantin gained control of the IP, the international film business …

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    Matt is joined by Oliver Berben, CEO of Constantin Film, to discuss the upcoming ‘Resident Evil’ film, how Zach Cregger got involved, how Constantin gained control of the IP, the international film business, franchise management, Constantin’s involvement in Marvel, and how European companies stay relevant in America (01:47). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘Practical Magic 2’ (30:44).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Oliver Berben


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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  19. Four Big Stories: Emmys ’26, Summer Box Office Pushback, Fed Tax Credit Odds, and ‘60 Minutes’ 2.0

    37 min

    Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss a slew of topics from around town, including the biggest narratives around this year's Emmy Awards, a new report offering skepticism about this summer's huge …

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    Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss a slew of topics from around town, including the biggest narratives around this year's Emmy Awards, a new report offering skepticism about this summer's huge box office, the chances of a federal tax credit passing, and whether the changes to ‘60 Minutes’ are a good idea (00:00).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Lucas Shaw

    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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  20. The 2026 Summer Box Office Winners, Losers, and Head-Scratchers

    50 min

    Matt is joined by Puck’s box office expert Scott Mendelson to judge their early summer box office predictions by looking at the biggest hits, misses, and questions from the 2026 summer slate. 'The Devil Wears …

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    Matt is joined by Puck’s box office expert Scott Mendelson to judge their early summer box office predictions by looking at the biggest hits, misses, and questions from the 2026 summer slate.


    'The Devil Wears Prada 2' (02:53)

    'Mortal Kombat II' (05:41)

    'Mandalorian & Grogu' (06:51)

    'Masters of the Universe' (09:09)

    'Scary Movie 6' (11:55)

    'Disclosure Day' (13:46)

    'Toy Story 5' (15:55)

    'Supergirl' (17:53)

    'Minions & Monsters' (22:15)

    'Moana' (27:09)

    'The Odyssey' (33:31)

    'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' (37:11)

    'The End of Oak Street' (42:35)


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guests: Scott Mendelson


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo


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  21. Did Donald Trump Just Save Filmmaking in America?

    36 min

    Matt is joined by Film USA cofounders Tony Armer and Katie Pryor to discuss President Trump’s public endorsement of a federal tax credit for film production in the United States, how this could reshape …

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    Matt is joined by Film USA cofounders Tony Armer and Katie Pryor to discuss President Trump’s public endorsement of a federal tax credit for film production in the United States, how this could reshape filmmaking in America, how it could transform the filmmaking industry, how the tax credit would work, the odds of this passing, what needs to happen next, and more (02:08). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘By Any Means,’ starring Mark Wahlberg (26:57).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guests: Tony Armer and Katie Pryor

    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo


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  22. The Five Biggest Hollywood Storylines for the Rest of 2026

    37 min

    Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to examine the biggest industry narratives heading into the final stretch of the year. Can Netflix break its slump? How much will Netflix vs. YouTube continue to …

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    Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to examine the biggest industry narratives heading into the final stretch of the year. Can Netflix break its slump? How much will Netflix vs. YouTube continue to escalate? How disruptive will 'Grand Theft Auto VI' be? Who will get World Cup rights in 2030? Will Congress pass a federal tax incentive (01:30)? Matt finishes the show with a prediction about a new venture from AMC Theatres (30:32).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guests: Lucas Shaw


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo


    Nominated for 26 Emmy Awards, including OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES.


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  23. Disney's Biggest Swings and Misses, Plus Iger vs. Eisner—With the Acquired Guys

    42 min

    Matt is joined by the hosts of the Acquired podcast, Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, to discuss their two-part series on the history of The Walt Disney Company; what surprised them the most during their deep …

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    Matt is joined by the hosts of the Acquired podcast, Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, to discuss their two-part series on the history of The Walt Disney Company; what surprised them the most during their deep research; Disney's most precarious investments, biggest missteps, and best acquisitions; where Disney is today; and how it's positioned for the future (02:08). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for 'Coyote vs. Acme' (34:57).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guests: Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

    Nominated for 26 Emmy Awards, including OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES.

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  24. America vs. the U.K.: Who Makes Better TV Shows?

    47 min

    Live from the Edinburgh International Television Festival, Matt is joined by veteran TV execs Patrick Holland, Jane Root, and Dimitri Doganis to discuss why the U.K. is so good at making hit TV shows, how …

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    Live from the Edinburgh International Television Festival, Matt is joined by veteran TV execs Patrick Holland, Jane Root, and Dimitri Doganis to discuss why the U.K. is so good at making hit TV shows, how producers can own more of their shows, YouTube’s influence, and, of course, Harry and Meghan (02:01).

    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guests: Patrick Holland, Jane Root, and Dimitri Doganis


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo


    Nominated for 26 Emmy Awards, including OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES.


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  25. The WarnerMount PR War and the 'Dune 3' Ticket Crash

    32 min

    Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Rob Bonta canceling the scheduled talks between Paramount and California over the Warner Bros. merger, the strategy behind this cancellation, and whether …

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    Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Rob Bonta canceling the scheduled talks between Paramount and California over the Warner Bros. merger, the strategy behind this cancellation, and whether California is overplaying its hand. They also discuss the 'Dune 3' ticketing debacle that outraged fans after ticketing apps for IMAX 70 mm showings of 'Dune: Part Three' crashed (02:11). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about a celebrity starting their own talk show (25:05).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Lucas Shaw


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo


    Nominated for 26 Emmy Awards, including OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES.

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  26. Mailbag! Marvel’s Future, Johnny Depp’s Comeback, L.A.’s Recession, and Awkward Celeb Interactions.

    39 min

    (00:00) Matt opens up the summer mailbag to answer listener questions about Marvel’s future after 'Avengers: Doomsday,' the X-Men casting, Netflix’s need to lure big filmmakers, whether Johnny Depp’s comeback …

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    (00:00) Matt opens up the summer mailbag to answer listener questions about Marvel’s future after 'Avengers: Doomsday,' the X-Men casting, Netflix’s need to lure big filmmakers, whether Johnny Depp’s comeback will work, why Meghan and Harry’s failed in Hollywood, worries that L.A. could become the next Detroit, and Matt's and Craig’s most awkward celebrity interactions.


    Host: Matt Belloni


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo


    Nominated for 26 Emmy Awards, including OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES.


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  27. The Business Secrets Behind the ‘Love Island’ Juggernaut

    36 min

    Matt is joined by David George, the CEO of ITV America, to dive into the massive success of 'Love Island,' how it became one of the biggest brands in unscripted TV, why they sold the show to Peacock, the market …

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    Matt is joined by David George, the CEO of ITV America, to dive into the massive success of 'Love Island,' how it became one of the biggest brands in unscripted TV, why they sold the show to Peacock, the market for selling reality shows nowadays, how much the show is really worth, sharing Fiji hotels with ‘Survivor,’ and more (02:31). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for 'Insidious: Out of the Further' (30:36).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Gust: David George


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo


    Nominated for 26 Emmy Awards, including OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES.


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  28. What Will It Take to End the Paramount–Warner Bros. Standoff?

    40 min

    Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Paramount’s threat to leave California if it doesn’t get a settlement, the discourse’s effect on David Ellison’s ability to get a deal done, how an extended …

    Notas do episódio

    Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Paramount’s threat to leave California if it doesn’t get a settlement, the discourse’s effect on David Ellison’s ability to get a deal done, how an extended delay could negatively impact Hollywood, and what needs to happen to get this deal done (02:01). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about a new Disneyland attraction (31:57).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Gust: Lucas Shaw


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo


    Nominated for 26 Emmy Awards, including OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES.


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  29. Where Have All the Action Heroes Gone? With 'John Wick' Producer Basil Iwanyk

    38 min

    Matt is joined by producer Basil Iwanyk (John Wick, The Town, Sicario, The Expendables) to discuss the struggling state of the action movie market in America, why most studios have abandoned the original action …

    Notas do episódio

    Matt is joined by producer Basil Iwanyk (John Wick, The Town, Sicario, The Expendables) to discuss the struggling state of the action movie market in America, why most studios have abandoned the original action movie business, casting an action star, and more (02:28). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘The End of Oak Street’ (32:05).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Guest: Basil Iwanyk


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo


    Nominated for 25 Emmy Awards, including OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES.


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  30. Why Can’t We Build More IMAX Theaters? With CEO Rich Gelfond

    40 min

    Matt is joined by IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond to discuss the massive summer at the box office, 'The Odyssey' being the highest grossing IMAX movie of all time, IMAX being openly for sale, why there aren't more true …

    Notas do episódio

    Matt is joined by IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond to discuss the massive summer at the box office, 'The Odyssey' being the highest grossing IMAX movie of all time, IMAX being openly for sale, why there aren't more true 70mm IMAX theaters, if there will be more, Infinity Vision, the cost of shooting a movie entirely in IMAX, and more (02:12). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about whether or not Paramount would move its headquarters out of California (31:46).


    Host: Matt Belloni

    Gust: Rich Gelfond


    Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

    Theme Song: Devon Renaldo


    Nominated for 25 Emmy Awards, including OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES.


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