The Town with Matthew Belloni
Episodes
Spencer Pratt, Karen Bass, and Why California Politicians Suddenly Love Hollywood
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Puck’s political journalist Peter Hamby to discuss the gubernatorial and mayoral races in California and Los Angeles and how it mi...
Hollywood’s Inevitable Pivot to Vertical Video Is Here
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Hernan Lopez, founder of Owl and Co. and Wondery, to talk about the rise of vertical video, how it ballooned to a $100B/year busines...
The Hollywood Jealousy Draft: What Each Studio Would Steal From Its Rivals
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to conduct this first ever Hollywood Jealousy Draft, where each of the five major entertainment companies (...
Who Won (and Lost) TV’s Annual Billion-Dollar Cash Grab
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Rich Greenfield from LightShed Partners to recap this year's TV upfronts, highlighting the best, the worst, and everything in betwee...
What Makes Good TV Writers (and Execs), With David E. Kelley
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Los Angeles, Matt is joined by writer and producer David E. Kelley ('Margo’s Got Money Troubles,' 'Big Little Lies,' 'L.A. Law') to talk a...
Disney vs. Trump in the D’Amaro Era Looks Different
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Disney pushback against the Trump administration by challenging the FCC’s investigation of 'Th...
A Sit-Down With Blake Lively’s Lead Litigator
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by litigator Michael Gottlieb to unpack the latest news in the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni battle, who actually won, why the saga isn't...
SubwayTakes, Tiktok Vs. YouTube, and New Late-Night TV With Kareem Rahma
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Kareem Rahma, host and producer of SubwayTakes and Keep the Meter Running, to discuss transitioning from behind the scenes to an on-...
Hell Has Frozen Over: Netflix To Release Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Exclusively in Theaters
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Netflix agreeing to release Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia: The Magician's Nephew’, in theaters wo...
The 2026 Summer Blockbuster Confidence Ranking
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s almost May, which means summer blockbuster season has officially begun. Matt welcomes back Puck’s Scott Mendelson to run through the most hig...
'Michael’s' Big Win, the Reshoot Drama, and Sequel Hurdles with Lionsgate’s Film Head
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Lionsgate film chair Adam Fogelson to talk about the success of ‘Michael,’ the challenges of making the movie, why they took a c...
Peacock’s Battle for Survival and the Catch 22 of Streaming
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw to briefly discuss Matt’s experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner before diving into the lates...
WarnerMount One Step Closer and the Bizarre ‘Michael’ Backstory
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Semafor’s business and finance editor Liz Hoffman to discuss Wall Street's view of the Paramount-Warner Bros merger, this morning'...
What Scares Hollywood’s Top Producers the Most About the State of Movies
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Live from CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Matt is joined by producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Emma Thomas and Cinema United CEO Michael O’Leary to discuss the...
Could Hollywood Actually De-Monopolize?
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the state of the various high-profile antitrust cases in Hollywood, particularly how skeptical t...
Nolan, Spielberg, Ellison, Cruise(!), and the CinemaCon Studio Power Ranking
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins from ‘The Big Picture’ to recap their trip to CinemaCon in Las Vegas and rank t...
Jon Favreau on the Future of Star Wars, AI, and New Filmmaking Technology
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Live from CinemaCon at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Matt is joined by 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' director Jon Favreau to discuss bringing a streaming...
The 3 Biggest Stories in Music: Bieber’s Payday, Ye’s Comeback, and $64B for Universal Music Group
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the business behind Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance, Ye’s successful mini comeback in ...
The ‘Lorne’ Director on Two Years of Exclusive ‘SNL’ Access
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville to talk about his new film ‘Lorne’, what it was like having exclusive access to Lorne Micha...
The A-List Filmmakers Evangelizing Movie Theaters
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Cinema United President and CEO Michael O’Leary to discuss their new filmmakers council including Jerry Bruckheimer, Emma Thomas, ...
Does the Surprise Writers Guild Deal Mean Labor Peace in Hollywood?
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by labor lawyer, journalist, and author Jonathan Handel to break down how the WGA reached a tentative deal with the AMPTP earlier than ...
Are Movies Actually Getting Longer? We Found Out.
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by film producer Todd Garner to discuss if movies are actually getting longer. Todd provides a study of over 3,600 films from 1980-2025...
Why Hollywood Needs Books More Than Ever
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Jason Richman, UTA partner and cohead of media rights, to talk about the recent success of high-profile book adaptations at the box ...
Netflix’s Price Hike and Opening Day Debut. Plus, HBO's ‘Harry Potter’ and the Millennial Nostalgia Era.
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss why Netflix has raised its prices twice in the past 18 months and the growing prominence of ad t...
Can D.C. Save Hollywood? Senator Adam Schiff on Bringing Production Home.
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by United States Senator Adam Schiff (D-California) to discuss his recent hearing with entertainment industry and labor leaders on the ...
Sora Is Dead: What Does That Mean for Disney? Plus, ‘The Bachelorette’ Scandal.
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Alex Heath from the Sources newsletter and Access podcast to discuss the end of Disney’s deal with OpenAI after they announced the...
Gosling, MBJ, Timmy, and the Biggest Movie Stars Under 50 Power Ranking
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the massive weekend at the box office for ‘Project Hail Mary’ and use this as an opportunity...
Secrets to Commercial Filmmaking With 'The Housemaid' Director Paul Feig
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by director and writer Paul Feig ('A Simple Favor,' 'Bridesmaids,' 'Spy') to discuss his latest movie, ‘The Housemaid.’ They dive i...
The NFL's Billion-Dollar Cash Grab and Whether There’s Any Left for Film and TV
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by CNBC sports and media reporter Alex Sherman to discuss the NFL reopening its rights deal with Paramount and CBS, why it did this, an...
Oscars Winners and Losers, and Universal’s Pivot to Keep Movies in Theaters Longer
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to recap last night’s Academy Awards, including what the show was like from inside the theater, and give ...
How to De-Age the Oscars with Amelia Dimoldenberg
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by YouTuber Amelia Dimoldenberg to preview this year's Oscars red carpet as the official Academy Awards Red Carpet Correspondent, how s...
Why the Biggest Oscar Party Is Cutting Its Guest List in Half
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Mark Guiducci, the new global editorial director of Vanity Fair, to talk about his plan for a new and improved Oscar party and why h...
Oscars Preview! Timmy Trouble, a ‘Sinners’ Surge, and a Big Lead for 'One Battle'
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Mosaic talent manager and Oscars insider Michael Lasker to preview the 2026 Academy Awards. They parse the biggest narratives Hollyw...
Why Netflix Bought Ben Affleck’s AI Company, and If Hollywood Should Worry
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Netflix’s acquisition of InterPositive, Ben Affleck’s AI-powered filmmaking tool company, th...
How to Chart a Career Path in Modern Hollywood, With Rachel Sennott
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Chapman University, Matt and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw sit down with the star and showrunner of HBO’s ‘I Love LA,’ Rachel Sennott, to t...
Investor Gerry Cardinale on Why WarnerMount Will Work, Middle East Money, and Layoffs
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Gerry Cardinale, founder and managing partner at RedBird Capital, the private equity fund backing Paramount’s takeover of Warner B...
How David Ellison Plans to Mash Two Major Studios Into One
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Rich Greenfield from LightShed Partners to discuss how David Ellison plans to merge Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, how much t...
Emergency Pod! Paramount Outbids Netflix and Wins Warner Bros.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emergency episode! Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to react to Netflix pulling out of the Warner Bros sweepstakes after Paramount raised it...
The Retro Innovation of ‘The Pitt,’ With Lead Producer John Wells
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by John Wells, executive producer of ‘The Pitt,’ to discuss how ‘The Pitt’ is reviving an old model of television and why it is...
Part 2: Sony Film CEO on Marvel’s Decline and Hollywood’s Originality Crisis
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the American Film Institute, Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and the CEO of Sony Film Tom Rothman to discuss the future of the Sp...
Sony Film CEO on Losing ‘Sinners’ and the Endless Big Tech Battle
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the American Film Institute, Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and the CEO of Sony Film Tom Rothman to discuss why now is the fifth...
Why the Former Sony Head Blames Himself for the Infamous Hack
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Michael Lynton, former head of Sony Pictures and current chairman of Snap Inc., to open up about his regrets greenlighting the movie...
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos Makes the Case for Buying Warner Bros.
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos to discuss why they reopened the Warner Bros. sale process for 7 days, why he thinks the Netflix bid is ...
The Casey Wasserman Scandal, and Who Wants to Buy His Agency
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Casey Wasserman putting his company up for sale, why this happened, the Hollywood jockeying at p...
Should Hollywood Take the Microdrama Boom Seriously?
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Shicong Zhu, head of West Coast Studios at DramaBox, to discuss just how successful and profitable vertical micro-dramas have become...
Jeff Probst on What It Takes to Produce ‘Survivor’
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by ‘Survivor’ host and showrunner Jeff Probst to go behind the scenes of one of America’s most iconic reality television shows an...
Netflix in the Senate Hot Seat, and Disney’s Demographic Problem
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to get his thoughts after attending the Netflix hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Anti...
The Behind-the-Scenes Jockeying for $10M Super Bowl Ads
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Adweek’s Bill Bradley to discuss the expensive and competitive battle of Super Bowl advertising. Bill breaks down how many ad slot...
What Disney’s CEO Choice Reveals About Its Next Chapter
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by LightShed media analyst Rich Greenfield to react to Disney hiring Josh D’Amaro as its next CEO. They discuss why Disney chose the ...
Netflix's Growth, Peacock's Struggles, and the New Streaming Hierarchy
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Town is on video! Subscribe to our new YouTube channel HERE! Matt and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw parse through the final batch of year-end stream...
How a YouTuber Took His Self-Financed Movie Worldwide Without a Studio
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by YouTuber Mark Fischbach (also known as Markiplier) to discuss his new movie, ‘Iron Lung,' why he adapted a low-budget indie horror...
The Life of a ‘White Lotus’ Producer, and the ‘Jury Duty’ Sequel Revealed
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by producer Dave Bernad to pull back the curtain on what goes into producing 'The White Lotus' and 'Jury Duty' and discuss the challeng...
Sundance ’26 Bidding Wars and ‘Melania’ Box Office Prospects
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the last Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Matt is joined by John Sloss, founder and CEO of Cinetic Media, to discuss how the Sundance ex...
Five Big Takeaways and Industry Narratives From the 2026 Oscar Nominations
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by New York Times reporter and awards season columnist Kyle Buchanan to discuss the biggest industry narratives surrounding this year's...
The Last Sundance (in Park City) and Why Boulder?
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Eugene Hernandez, director of the Sundance Film Festival, to discuss the last year in Park City, the decision to leave Utah, and wha...
The 2026 Box Office Draft
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to conduct the fourth annual box office draft. Matt and Lucas each draft seven blockbuster movies set to be...
Actors vs. Studios, and the Existential AI War, With SAG-AFTRA Lead Negotiator
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by national executive director and chief negotiator for SAG-AFTRA Duncan Crabtree-Ireland to discuss the union's upcoming negotiations ...
'Zootopia 2,' China, AI, and the Battle for Originals With the Head of Disney Animation
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Jared Bush, the writer and codirector of Zootopia 2 and chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, to discuss the smas...
The Shameless Golden Globes, and Paramount Takes Warner Bros. to Court
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to react to Monday's Golden Globe Awards, including the cringiest corporate moments and the studios and str...
Is Hollywood Broken? A Savvy Investor’s View of 2026.
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Jeff Sagansky—a longtime investor, executive, and producer—to discuss the current media landscape and how things are trending as...
The 2025 Box Office Year in Review: Sydney and Timmy, Superheroes vs. Horror, and Studio Power Rankings
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Puck contributor and box office guru Scott Mendelson to recap the year in moviegoing, give his take on the general disappointment in...
2026 Burning Questions: Another Strike? Is 'Avengers: Doomsday' Doomed? And David Ellison’s Movie Taste.
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to ask their most burning questions for Hollywood in 2026, including whether another strike is imminent, ho...
Who Won (and Lost) the Year in Streaming?
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Puck media correspondent Julia Alexander to recap the year in streaming, and hand out awards for Streamer of the Year, Most Disappoi...
The End-of-Year Exec Survey: Next Disney CEO, Where to Sell Your Movie, and Worst Media Exec
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the big Christmas weekend at the box office, including the big ‘Marty Supreme’ win and Sydne...
The Townies, Part 2: Who Won the Year in Hollywood?
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of podcasting's biggest night, Matt and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw hand out the Executive Fail of the Year Award; the Savviest PR Move Award; ...
The Townies: Hollywood’s Best and Worst of 2025
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s podcasting’s most exclusive event of the year: the fourth annual Townies! Join Matt and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw as they recap the year in Ho...
Paramount Isn’t Giving up Warner Bros. to Netflix Just Yet
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Gerry Cardinale, founder and managing partner of RedBird Capital, to discuss Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros., why their bid is su...
A Warner Bros. Antitrust Debate With Senator Elizabeth Warren and the Oscars Go to... YouTube
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by United States Senator Elizabeth Warren to discuss what should happen to Warner Bros., why it should not go to Netflix or Paramount S...
Why Iger Gave OpenAI the Keys to Disney’s Vault
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Disney entering a licensing agreement with Sora and investing $1 billion in OpenAI. The deal all...
Ariana in Wicked and How to Cast a Billion-Dollar Movie
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by casting director Tiffany Little Canfield (‘Wicked’) to discuss casting major franchise roles that draw thousands of auditions li...
The Ellison Empire Strikes Back: Paramount Goes Hostile
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Peter Supino from Wolfe Research to discuss Paramount launching a hostile takeover of Warner Bros., days after they agreed to a deal...
Netflix Buys Warner Bros. Emergency Pod!!!
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to break down every angle of Netflix agreeing to buy the Warner Bros. film and streaming business. They dig...
Is Film School Still Worth It? With a Top Dean.
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Stephen Galloway, the dean of Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, to discuss the state of film school educa...
Why the NFL (and Everything Else) Keeps Breaking Ratings Records
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Nielsen Global Media executive Brian Fuhrer to discuss why NFL ratings seem to be setting new viewership records all the time, how s...
Would Netflix Really Embrace Theaters to Buy Warner Bros.?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw to discuss Lucas’s recent report that Netflix would continue to release Warner Bros. movies in theaters if ...
Commercial Vs. Arthouse, Going Marvel, and Notes From Spielberg With ‘Hamnet’ Director Chloé Zhao
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Los Angeles, Matt is joined by director Chloe Zhao ('Hamnet') to discuss what she learned from Steven Spielberg producing her movie, how she...
Part 2: James Cameron on ‘Avatar 4’ and ‘5,’ Movie Biz Fears, 3D, Netflix, and Aliens
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two, Matt and director James Cameron talk about how much ‘Avatar’ really costs to produce, whether he has plans for a fourth and fifth mov...
Part 1: James Cameron on Avatar Misconceptions, AI’s Skynet Moment, and His Elon Musk Friendship
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and director James Cameron sit down for a wide-ranging conversation on the misconceptions about the filmmaking of the 'Avatar' franchise, how it ...
Did Hollywood Ever Have a Chance Against YouTube?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Tom Freston, former CEO of Viacom and MTV Networks, to discuss why legacy companies missed the boat with YouTube in the early aughts...
The Brewing Backlash to Hollywood Consolidation
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Jonathan Kanter, a lawyer who served as Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice from...
The Fall Box Office Crisis: A Phase, a Fluke, or the Future?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to investigate a historically bad fall season at the box office by highlighting which issues are actually r...
Why Anime Is Becoming Undeniable in Hollywood
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Rahul Purini, the president of Crunchyroll, to discuss the anime boom both globally and in America, the rise of global streaming ser...
Tubi Takes on YouTube, and a Michael Jackson Movie Update
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Tubi CEO Anjali Sud to discuss how Tubi reached profitability, its push to bring in original creators, the growth of ad-supported st...
YouTube vs. Disney: Who Needs Whom More?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the ongoing dispute between YouTube and Disney, which has resulted in the removal of ESPN and ot...
Mailbag! 'Star Wars' and Soderbergh, the Best Home for Warner Bros., and Netflix vs. Theaters.
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt opens up the mailbag for another Town Hall and answers listener questions about Disney turning down a Steven Soderbergh–penned 'Star Wars' scri...
The 2025 Movie Franchise Draft
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to draft which movie franchises they would most want to start a movie studio with in 2025. They each select...
Will Big Tech and AI Save or Kill Hollywood?
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Andrew Ross Sorkin ('Squawk Box,' The New York Times) to discuss how the tech boom has affected Hollywood and what new power players...
The Risks and Rewards of Self-Distributing Movies, With Black Bear’s Teddy Schwarzman
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Teddy Schwarzman, the founder of Black Bear Pictures, to discuss the challenges and strategies behind an independent production comp...
Savvy or Desperate? NBCU Poaches Taylor Sheridan From Paramount.
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Matt’s report that Taylor Sheridan will be leaving Paramount to join NBCU starting in 2029. Th...
Do Standing Ovations at Film Festivals Mean Anything? The Town Investigates.
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by film data analyst Stephen Follows to dig into one of Hollywood’s most ridiculous phenomenons, the film festival standing ovation. ...
Warner Bros. Is Officially for Sale. It's Paramount vs. ... Whom?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Peter Supino, a managing director and senior analyst at Wolfe Research, to unpack the deal market for Warner Bros. Discovery, runnin...
Netflix Adds Podcasts and Makes a Deal With AMC Theatres. Why?
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Netflix diving into the podcast business by striking a deal to stream a group of original podcas...
Is the “Netflix of AI” App a Friend or Foe to Hollywood?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Edward Saatchi, the CEO of a startup called Fable, to discuss his new product, Showrunner, which is backed by Amazon and bills itsel...
Apple's True Intentions in Hollywood—With Top Exec Eddy Cue
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Apple senior vice president of services Eddy Cue to discuss all things Apple in Hollywood, including the latest momentum for the stu...
The Hollywood Stock Market: The Rock, Louis C.K., Kevin Feige, Sora 2, and More!
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Bloomberg’s Screentime event in L.A., Matt and Lucas Shaw make the case to buy or sell various entities across the entertainment industry,...
Part 2: What Ari Emanuel Talks About With Trump and the Rock
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of Matt’s conversation with WME executive chairman and TKO CEO Ari Emanuel and TKO president Mark Shapiro, they discuss how the NFL's next...
Part 1 With Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro: AI, Live Events, and the Four-Day Work Week
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by WME and TKOs Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro to discuss their new company, Mari. They talk about why they are betting on live experienc...
David Ellison’s $150M Bet on Bari Weiss and a New-Look CBS News
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Semafor cofounder Ben Smith to discuss what to expect from CBS News in the David Ellison and Bari Weiss era. Ellison, the new owner ...
The 'Smashing Machine’ Bomb and A24’s Big-Budget Burden
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw use the disappointing box office performance for A24’s sports drama ‘The Smashing Machine’ with Dwayne "The Ro...
Sora 2, AI Actors, and How Hollywood Can Fight Back
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by SAG-AFTRA national executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland to discuss OpenAI’s new app, Sora 2, an AI video tool and video-shar...