Has Hollywood Finally Figured Out Video Games?

Has Hollywood Finally Figured Out Video Games?

Matt is joined by author and media investor Matthew Ball to discuss the recent boom in successful video game adaptations in Hollywood, whether this is the beginning of a new trend, which studios are best suited to capitalize on this movement, and how this affects the metaverse. Matt finishes the show by giving a box office prediction about the opening weekend for ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.’ For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing ...,’ click this link: puck.news/thetown Email us your thoughts! thetown@spotify.com Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Matthew Ball Producer: Craig Horlbeck Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Trump Tariff Pain Index: Who Suffers the Most in Hollywood?

The Trump Tariff Pain Index: Who Suffers the Most in Hollywood?

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Coachella and the Changing Music Festival Hierarchy

Coachella and the Changing Music Festival Hierarchy

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 gives us the latest on Coachella: how it's been doin...

11 Huhti 202532min

Director Eli Roth Will Kill You On-Screen for $1 Million

Director Eli Roth Will Kill You On-Screen for $1 Million

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 portion of the company and share in the profits....

9 Huhti 202532min

A ‘Minecraft’ Megahit and the Studios Best Suited for Gen Z and Beyond

A ‘Minecraft’ Megahit and the Studios Best Suited for Gen Z and Beyond

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the first surprise blockbuster of 2025, ‘A Minecraft Movie’; who deserves credit; what its success says about the current moment in IP-driven moviem...

7 Huhti 202531min

Tom, Leo, Gosling (!), and the CinemaCon Studio Power Ranking

Tom, Leo, Gosling (!), and the CinemaCon Studio Power Ranking

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 CinemaCon and discuss which studio presentations were the most...

4 Huhti 202549min

Agents, Managers, and the Shifting Power Dynamics of Representation

Agents, Managers, and the Shifting Power Dynamics of Representation

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 over the past 20 years. Jon gives his thoughts on ...

3 Huhti 202531min

Four Industry Experts Debate Hollywood’s Moviegoing Crisis

Four Industry Experts Debate Hollywood’s Moviegoing Crisis

Live from CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Matt is joined by Regal CEO Eduardo Acuna, 'F1' director Joseph Kosinski, Universal global distribution chairman Peter Levinsohn, and Neon CEO Tom Quinn to answer som...

2 Huhti 202552min

Amazon’s Studio Head Firing and the Prime Video 7-Year Report Card

Amazon’s Studio Head Firing and the Prime Video 7-Year Report Card

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 strategy, what performed, what didn’t, and what lessons ...

28 Maalis 202536min

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