Checking in on Warner Bros. Discovery and the Max Platform
Matt is joined once again by LightShed Partners media analyst Rich Greenfield to discuss the state of Warner Bros. Discovery following the results of the second quarter earnings, as well as Rich’s tho...
4 Elo 202332min
The Barbie Effect on Female Filmmakers
Matt is joined by The Hollywood Reporter’s senior film editor, Rebecca Keegan, to discuss how the success of Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ will influence female filmmakers and the industry at large. Matt fi...
3 Elo 202332min
Villains, Saviors, and Developments Three Months Into Hollywood’s Shutdown
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the most interesting developments that have shaped Hollywood’s shutdown over the past three months and determine which strategies and tactics from b...
31 Heinä 202332min
Selling ‘Barbie’: Inside the Marketing Phenomenon
Matt is joined by Warner Bros. president of worldwide marketing Josh Goldstine to discuss the strategy behind one of the great marketing campaigns of all time in ‘Barbie.' They break down the bold and...
26 Heinä 202332min
How 'Sound of Freedom' Outperformed 'Mission: Impossible'
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss how the independent thriller ‘Sound of Freedom’ came out of nowhere and made $100 million in its first two weeks. They talk about the unique crowdfu...
24 Heinä 202331min
Has Netflix Officially Won the Streaming War?
Matt is joined by research analyst Michael Pachter to unpack Netflix’s strong earnings report this week that included the company adding 5.9 million subscribers in Q2. They discuss what Netflix is doi...
20 Heinä 202332min
‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer's’ Epic Weekend Face-Off
Matt is joined by The Quorum founder David Herrin to discuss the meteoric rise in popularity of ‘Barbie,' the unprecedented data around its tracking, how the marketing has eventized the film, and why ...
19 Heinä 202332min
Bob Iger’s Fire Sale: The Fate of ESPN, ABC, and Hulu
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Bob Iger’s latest comments on the possibility of selling off Disney’s linear TV assets, including the ABC television network and its station affilia...
17 Heinä 202332min
