The Town with Matthew Belloni
Episodes
The Return of the Spec Script—Is There Hope for Original Screenplays in Hollywood?
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Entertainment 360 literary manager/producer Geoff Shaevitz to discuss why spec-script sales have taken off in Hollywood over the pas...
One Box Office Battle After Another for PTA
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the weekend box office performance of ‘One Battle After Another’: Was the film a flop or a h...
Where the Money Is Spent in Hollywood and How It's Changing
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Scott Purdy, a media strategy leader at KPMG, to discuss their illuminating new study outlining how much the major networks are spen...
Kimmel Is Back, But Disney vs. Trump Is Just Beginning
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Puck’s Eriq Gardner to discuss the return of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ and unpack what could happen next. They talk about why Brend...
Kimmel’s Return, Disney’s Decision, and Iger’s Legacy
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the announcement that Jimmy Kimmel will be returning to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ this Tuesday ni...
Jimmy Kimmel vs. the FCC: Can Disney Escape This Mess?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by journalist Bill Carter to discuss the suspension of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ after portions of Kimmel’s monologue on Monday night ...
Is the Rotten Tomatoes Formula Fresh or Rotten?
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Rotten Tomatoes awards editor Jacqueline Coley to reveal how the Rotten Tomatoes rating system works, the reasoning behind its binar...
David Ellison Bought Paramount. Now He Wants Warner Bros. Plus, the 2025 Emmys Recap.
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and LightShed’s Rich Greenfield to discuss the report that David Ellison is interested in making a majori...
The Emmys vs. the Audience: Which Shows People Actually Watch
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Puck’s Julia Alexander to preview the 2025 Emmy Awards and look at which shows should already be considered winners from a busines...
The Murdoch Succession War is Over, and Fox Crowns its Next Leader
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by the New York Times’ Jim Rutenberg to discuss the bombshell news that the Murdochs have settled their ongoing family trust successi...
YouTube’s NFL Debut, A Surprise Box-Office Hit at the Sphere, and Warner Bros. Merger Candidates
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss YouTube’s exclusive NFL debut on Friday night, which brought in 17 million viewers; the surpri...
Why Gen Alpha Prefers the Big Screen Over Their Phones
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Fergus Navaratnam-Blair of National Research Group to discuss his surprising study revealing Generation Alpha’s love for and inter...
How To Save Movies With the CEO of AMC Theatres
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the El Rey theater in Los Angeles, Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and Adam Aron, the CEO and chairman of AMC Theatres, to discus...
The Summer Box Office Report Card: Surprise Hits, Big Flops, and Key Takeaways
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, miss...
Venice, Sundance, and the New Film Festival Hierarchy
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by prominent independent film producer Christine Vachon to discuss the general state and health of the independent film market. She dis...
Why ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is a Fascinating Hollywood Experiment
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Netflix’s surprise hit ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ which has become their second-most popular En...
‘The Traitors’ and How to Craft Hit Reality TV in 2025
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the Edinburgh TV Festival in Scotland, Matt is joined by television producer and executive Stephen Lambert to discuss the current state of r...
Why Fox Is Finally Entering the Streaming Wars
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Pete Distad, CEO of Fox's direct-to-consumer streaming platform, to discuss Fox One, the company's first significant foray into stre...
The 10 Worst Things to Happen to Hollywood Since 2010
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to look back on the past 15 years in Hollywood and determine which moments were the most detrimental to the...
Paramount’s New Playbook Unveiled and the Taylor Swift Podcast Bounce
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by NYT staff reporter Brooks Barnes to discuss Paramount’s new strategy under David Ellison. They were both at Paramount’s press ev...
The Power and Peculiar Psychology of ‘Disney Adults’
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by A.J. Wolfe, creator of the website Disney Food Blog and author of a new book, ‘Disney Adults: Exploring (And Falling In Love With)...
Paramount’s UFC Knockout and Amazon’s Podcast Flameout
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and Ashley Carman to discuss UFC’s $7.7 billion rights deal with Paramount, as well as the changing lands...
Could Movies Start Skipping Netflix to Go Straight to YouTube?
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Indian superstar actor and producer Aamir Khan to discuss his bold strategy to release his newest film exclusively on YouTube despit...
ESPN Jumps Into Bed With the NFL. What About Everyone Else?
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. Click here for tickets! Matt is joined by Huddle Up’s Joe Pompliano to break down wh...
Paramount’s New Team, Fantastic Four’s Nosedive, YouTubers in Theaters, and Peacock’s Future
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. Click here for tickets! Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss a wide rang...
Why It’s Harder Than Ever to Make a Studio Comedy, With Seth MacFarlane
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. Click here for tickets! Matt is joined by Seth MacFarlane to discuss how the new ‘The Naked G...
Why IMAX Is Becoming Bigger Than the Movie
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. Click here for tickets! Matt is joined by Richard Gelfond, the CEO of IMAX, to discuss the influence...
Paramount Now Belongs to David Ellison. What Will He Do With It?
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw to discuss the possible changes coming to Paramount now that Skydance and its CEO, David Ellison, are officia...
The F-You ‘South Park’ Episode and the Precarious State of Comedy in 2025
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. Click here for tickets! Matt is joined by Mosaic’s Michael Lasker to talk about the explosive new 'Sou...
‘Fantastic Four’ Pressure, Marvel’s Next Steps, and Kevin Feige’s Future
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. Tickets go live today at 10 a.m. PT. Click here for tickets!Matt is joined by Wall Street Journal entertainm...
Colbert’s Next Home, and Netflix Earnings Flexes and Anxieties
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss what's next for Stephen Colbert, and whether Netflix could ever produce a successful late-night ...
Colbert Is Cancelled. Is the Late-Night Dam Bursting?
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by veteran late-night executive and producer Nick Bernstein to discuss CBS’s decision to cancel ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert...
The 2025 Emmy Nomination Awards: Winners, Snubs, and Thirstiest Campaigns
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Rebecca Ford, senior correspondent at Vanity Fair, to cohost The Town’s first Emmy Nomination Awards, the first awards show dedica...
'Superman,' Marvel vs. DC, and the Studio Head Hot Seat
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the strong opening weekend for 'Superman,' talk about whether this movie is enough to kick-start...
News and Deal Buzz From Inside Sun Valley’s Billionaire Summer Camp
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by CNBC senior media and tech correspondent Julia Boorstin live from Sun Valley 2025 to discuss what we can expect from this year's sum...
After a Historic Hollywood Tax Break, Is Moviemaking Coming Back to California?
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Joe Chianese of Entertainment Partners to unpack the new California tax bill, which will significantly expand the state's film and T...
Why the Paramount-Skydance Merger is "F*cking Up ‘South Park’"
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the standoff between ‘South Park’ creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker and Paramount amid the...
Bribe? Surrender? Both? Unpacking the Trump-Paramount Settlement.
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter to discuss Paramount reaching an agreement with President Donald Trump to settle his lawsuit w...
Jason Blum Opens Up About the 'M3GAN 2.0' Flop, the Blumhouse Slump, and Bouncing Back
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum to discuss why his new film, ‘M3GAN 2.0’, significantly underperformed in its opening weekend, making o...
Apple’s ‘F1’ Win and Big Tech’s Streaming vs. Theaters Debate
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the opening weekend box office performance of ‘F1,’ whether it should be considered a hit, a...
The Case for Netflix Pillaging YouTube Creators
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Wells Fargo media analyst Steven Cahall to talk about the possibility of Netflix going after YouTube content creators, its possible ...
Marvel’s Decline, Hollywood Vs. AI, and the Most Under-Covered Stories of 2025 So Far
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to look back at the first half of 2025 and highlight the stories they believe were most under-covered (01:2...
Tales From the Test-Screening Trenches
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Kevin Goetz, the CEO of Screen Engine/ASI, to discuss the world of test screenings. They dive into the importance of these test scre...
The ‘Sinners’ Deal, the Manosphere, and the Biggest Overreactions of the First Half of 2025
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to look back on the first half of 2025 and highlight the stories they believe were most overcovered (01:47)...
How to Get an Emmy Nomination (...for Matt??)
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Debra Birnbaum, editor-in-chief of GoldDerby and former head of awards at Amazon Studios, to discuss the logistics of Emmy campaigni...
Running a Major Talent Agency in 2025 With the New CEO of UTA
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by David Kramer, the new CEO of United Talent Agency, to discuss his new position, how the talent representation business has changed, ...
Warner Bros. Discovery Is Splitting Up. What's Next?
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the long-awaited breakup of Warner Bros. Discovery, and break down what these two new companies ...
Chalamet, Cruise, and the New Celebrity Press Tour Playbook
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by veteran publicist and co-CEO of Kovert Creative, Lewis Kay, to discuss how much the game has changed in the world of celebrity PR, i...
Clooney’s Big Broadway Bet, and How to Make Real Money in Theater
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by nine-time Tony Award–winning producer John Johnson to talk about his latest hit, ‘Good Night and Good Luck,’ and the decision ...
The Real Winners of the Taylor Swift Masters Mega-Deal
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Taylor Swift’s purchase of the rights to the master recordings of her first six albums, which ...
John Mulaney on SNL50 Hijinks and Getting Away With His Late-Night Netflix Show
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Hollywood, Matt is joined by comedian John Mulaney to talk about his experience writing for the 'SNL' 50th anniversary special and what he t...
The New Path to Stand-Up Fame and Fortune With Mike Birbiglia
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by comedian Mike Birbiglia to talk about how the goal of the modern stand-up comedian has changed over the past decade. They discuss wh...
Part 2: Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg on Rejecting Tim Cook, Pitching Ice Cube, and Plans for More ‘The Studio’
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg to discuss what they learned from industry executives before writing the show, choosing Netflix’s Ted...
Part 1: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Wild Stories From the Set of ‘The Studio’
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, the writer-director duo behind ‘The Studio,’ to discuss how the show came together, what the show ...
The New Late Night with ‘Hot Ones’ Host Sean Evans
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Sean Evans, host of ‘Hot Ones,’ to discuss how he turned a niche internet interview show into one of the most popular celebrity ...
Is Streaming Killing Music—or Saving It? With a Top Spotify Exec
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Spotify’s global head of music vertical, Charlie Hellman, to talk about the current state of the music industry, how the music str...
The Five Biggest Stories in TV: HBO Max Is Back, NFL Goes Global, and Netflix’s Franchisification
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by CNBC Media and sports reporter Alex Sherman to discuss their five biggest takeaways from the TV upfronts, what the biggest platforms...
How YouTube Quietly Took Over TV, With CEO Neal Mohan
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined in person by YouTube CEO Neal Mohan from the annual TV upfronts in New York to discuss YouTube’s relationship with Hollywood in 2025,...
Hollywood Q1 Report: Disneyland in Abu Dhabi, a Warner Bros. Spinoff, and Streaming is … Stable?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw to discuss announcements and narratives that emerged from the latest Q1 earnings reports, including Disney’...
The 2025 Summer Blockbuster Power Ranking
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s May, which means summer blockbuster season has officially begun. Matt welcomes back Puck’s Scott Mendelson to run through the most highly ant...
A Revealing Ranking of the Biggest Movie Stars: Tom Holland's Surprise Rise, Zendaya’s Stronghold, and Glen Powell’s Struggle
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Ray Subers, senior vice president of theatrical strategy at the National Research Group, to discuss the newest iteration of their ey...
Trump's Movie Tariff Bombshell and Hollywood’s Freak-Out
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Donald Trump’s social media post announcing a plan to institute tariffs on movies coming to Am...
The Future of HBO (and Max?). Part 2 With CEO Casey Bloys.
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is back for Part 2 of his conversation with Casey Bloys to discuss what HBO and Max are looking for going forward, how he deals with competition,...
What Is the HBO Brand in 2025? Part 1 With CEO Casey Bloys
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content, to talk about the shifting strategies of the HBO and Max brand under the new l...
Can Paramount Solve Its Impossible Trump Problem?
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the latest twist in the saga of Paramount, '60 Minutes,' and Trump after the show's executive pr...
How the Oscars’ Best Stunt Category Will Work (and Why Stars Are Still Doing Their Own)
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by director and former stunt coordinator David Leitch (‘The Fall Guy,’ ‘Bullet Train,’ ‘Deadpool 2’) to discuss the newest ...
Can Netflix Become a Trillion-Dollar Company?
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by LightShed media analyst Rich Greenfield to talk about Netflix’s latest earning reports and how it can accomplish its ambitious goa...
How Did ‘Sinners’ Really Do This Weekend?
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and Franklin Leonard, a film executive and founder of the Black List, to discuss the weekend box office per...
What Streamers Really Want From Their Sitcoms, With a Netflix Showrunner
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by David Stassen, co-creator of Netflix’s ‘Running Point,’ to talk about the many ways that TV comedy has changed in the streamin...
David Zaslav and the Dying Era of Media Moguls
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by journalist Michael Wolff to discuss his latest profile on Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav in New York Magazine. They talk ab...
The Trump Tariff Pain Index: Who Suffers the Most in Hollywood?
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to parse the media landscape and determine which companies are most vulnerable amid the Trump tariff chaos....
Coachella and the Changing Music Festival Hierarchy
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Coachella weekend, so Matt is joined by Dave Brooks, the senior director of touring at Billboard, to discuss all things music festivals. David ...
Director Eli Roth Will Kill You On-Screen for $1 Million
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by director Eli Roth to discuss his new, all-encompassing horror media company the Horror Section, which allows horror lovers to “own...
A ‘Minecraft’ Megahit and the Studios Best Suited for Gen Z and Beyond
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the first surprise blockbuster of 2025, ‘A Minecraft Movie’; who deserves credit; what its s...
Tom, Leo, Gosling (!), and the CinemaCon Studio Power Ranking
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins of ‘The Big Picture’ podcast to recap their recent trip to Las Vegas for Cinema...
Agents, Managers, and the Shifting Power Dynamics of Representation
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Brillstein Entertainment Partners CEO Jon Liebman to discuss the difference between a manager and an agent and how that has changed ...
Four Industry Experts Debate Hollywood’s Moviegoing Crisis
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live from CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Matt is joined by Regal CEO Eduardo Acuna, 'F1' director Joseph Kosinski, Universal global distribution chairman Pet...
Amazon’s Studio Head Firing and the Prime Video 7-Year Report Card
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by The Entertainment Strategy Guy to look back on the Jen Salke era at Amazon MGM Studios and dissect their television and movie strate...
Why YouTubers Are Having a Hollywood Moment
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Dude Perfect CEO Andrew Yaffe to talk about the state of the creator economy and why popular YouTube stars are starting to partner w...
The Most Important Movie for Each Studio in 2025
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to look at the upcoming theatrical slate for each of the major movie studios and determine which movie matt...
Apple’s Hollywood Identity Crisis: Who Do They Want to Be?
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Puck’s Julia Alexander to discuss Apple’s current strategy in Hollywood—or lack thereof—the popularity of ‘Severance,’ a...
Trump 2.0: Should Hollywood Be Panicking?
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Axios senior media reporter and CNN analyst Sara Fischer to talk about the unexpected uncertainty in Hollywood under Donald Trump 2....
The Four Hottest Topics Around Town: ‘Mickey 17’, Warner Bros., Trump, and Apple TV+
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the hottest narratives around town and give their optimistic and pessimistic views of each. Thes...
Lively Vs. Baldoni and the Legal Stakes With Baldoni’s Lawyer
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by entertainment lawyer and litigator Bryan Freedman to discuss the key legal issues surrounding actor Justin Baldoni’s lawsuits agai...
Is Netflix Spending its $18 Billion Content Budget Correctly?
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to parse Netflix’s latest data dump and look at what is and is not working for the streamer. Big-budget l...
An AI Studio Making 'Quality' Movies for Dirt Cheap: Revolutionary or Dystopian?
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Pouya Shahbazian to discuss his company, Staircase Studios AI, a film, television, and gaming studio centered on an AI workflow that...
How the Hell Do Nielsen Ratings Actually Work?
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Nielsen’s Brian Fuhrer to explain the mysterious world of ratings and how they actually work in 2025. They get into how Nielsen li...
How YouTube Became TV (While TV Struggles to Be YouTube)
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Hernan Lopez, the founder of Owl & Co and Wondery, to discuss how the narrative is rapidly shifting in the direct-to-consumer landsc...
2025 Oscars: Sneaky Winners and Losers. Plus, Neon CEO Tom Quinn on a Big Night for 'Anora'
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to react to last night's Academy Awards, what it was like inside the building, and list their under-the-rad...
Does an Oscar Matter More or Less Than Ever?
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by WME senior partner Robert Newman to talk about how much an Academy Award win still matters. Robert represents several accomplished a...
Inside Tips to Predict the 2025 Oscar Winners
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Mosaic talent manager and Oscar enthusiast Michael Lasker to parse through the award season chatter and find a gambling edge on the ...
Amazon and James Bond: What Could Go Wrong?
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to react to the shocking announcement that Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson—the controllers of the ...
'Severance’: When a Hit Show Goes Over Budget, Who Pays?
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Chris Rice, cofounder and co-CEO of Fifth Season, and producer of Apple+’s ‘Severance,' to discuss what happens when a TV show g...
SNL’s Fate After Lorne, and Streaming’s Most Overpriced Platforms
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to recap ‘SNL50’ and look ahead to the future of ‘SNL’ in a post–Lorne Michaels world, and wonder...
What’s Next at Netflix With Content Chief Bela Bajaria, Part 2
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is once again joined by Netflix’s Bela Bajaria for part two of their conversation. They get into their content spend breakdown for 2025 and bey...
Netflix vs. Everyone With Content Chief Bela Bajaria, Part 1
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, to discuss all things Netflix, including the ‘Emilia Perez’ scandal, vetting ta...
Can the ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscars Implosion Be Salvaged?
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by award-winning entertainment marketing executive Terry Press to discuss the social media whirlwind surrounding best picture nominated...
New Trouble for the Paramount Sale
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the complicated holdup in the sale of Paramount Global to David Ellison and his company, Skydan...
NFL and Streaming: A Super Bowl Data Dive
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Antenna CEO Jonathan Carson to look at the NFL in the digital age and provide insight on how streamers are leveraging NFL rights as ...
What Worries Directors: AI, Peaked TV, and Baldoni-Gate
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Lesli Linka Glatter and Russell Hollander, the president and director, respectively, of the Directors Guild of America, to talk abou...