Emergency Pod! Paramount Outbids Netflix and Wins Warner Bros.

Emergency Pod! Paramount Outbids Netflix and Wins Warner Bros.

Emergency episode! Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to react to Netflix pulling out of the Warner Bros sweepstakes after Paramount raised its bid to $31 per share, bringing the overall offer to $111B. They break down why this happened, why Netflix abruptly backed out, if this deal will close, what this means for Hollywood, how powerful the new Ellison mega platform can be, and what comes next. Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Lucas Shaw Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Jon Jones Theme Song: Devon Renaldo AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH. FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Netflix’s Crash and the Company's Future in Streaming

Netflix’s Crash and the Company's Future in Streaming

Matt is joined by media analyst Rich Greenfield to discuss Netflix’s subscriber loss and subsequent stock plunge, the company's inability to make long-lasting hits, its claim that it will crack down o...

20 Huhti 202231min

Coachella’s Dominance, and Why You Are Paying More Than Ever for Concert Tickets

Coachella’s Dominance, and Why You Are Paying More Than Ever for Concert Tickets

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss why concert ticket prices have never been higher, as well as a historic stretch for live music sales across the globe. Later, they discuss Coachella...

18 Huhti 202219min

Is Rupert Murdoch the Most Dangerous Man in the World?

Is Rupert Murdoch the Most Dangerous Man in the World?

Matt is joined by New York Times writer at large Jim Rutenberg to discuss CNN+’s ‘The Murdochs: Empire of Influence,' including Rupert Murdoch’s prominence in media, his relationship to Donald Trump, ...

14 Huhti 202224min

Film Producer Neal Moritz on Video Games as Movies, the 'Fast & Furious' Franchise, and Theaters vs. Streaming

Film Producer Neal Moritz on Video Games as Movies, the 'Fast & Furious' Franchise, and Theaters vs. Streaming

Matt is joined by long-time film producer Neal Moritz ('Fast and Furious', '21 Jump Street', 'I Am Legend') to talk about the success of his newest film, ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’, why most video game ad...

13 Huhti 202225min

‘Ambulance’ and the Death of Original Action Movies, Plus Apple TV+’s MLB Debut

‘Ambulance’ and the Death of Original Action Movies, Plus Apple TV+’s MLB Debut

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to recap the weekend box office, including the promising success of ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ and the collapse of Michael Bay’s ‘Ambulance’, followed by a discuss...

11 Huhti 202221min

Why Was Bruce Willis Still Working?

Why Was Bruce Willis Still Working?

Matt is joined by Amy Kaufman from the LA Times to talk about her article that highlights Bruce Willis’s surge in movie appearances in recent years despite his declining health as he battles with apha...

7 Huhti 202223min

WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar on HBO Max, What’s Next for Streaming, and His Resignation

WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar on HBO Max, What’s Next for Streaming, and His Resignation

Matt is joined by Jason Kilar, who has recently announced his resignation as CEO of WarnerMedia. He discusses the choice to drop Warner’s 2021 slate of movies directly on HBO Max on their premiere dat...

6 Huhti 202226min

Winners and Losers of the 2022 Grammys

Winners and Losers of the 2022 Grammys

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to talk about his experience at the Grammy Awards, including Trevor Noah’s performance, who stole the show, who didn’t, the Oscars vs. the Grammys, Vegas as a ...

4 Huhti 202224min

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