The Science of Green-Lighting Movies

The Science of Green-Lighting Movies

Matt is joined by Joshua Lynn, the president of Piedmont Media Research, to discuss the research studios use to determine what people want out of their movies and how to give it to him. Before the movie is green-lit, studios use research to know if people want a new tornado movie, or a biopic about Robert Oppenheimer, or how Denzel Washington will elevate a project's box office potential (02:43). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about Netflix’s stock price (25:32). 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: Joshua Lynn Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Peacock’s NFL Debut and the Viability of Streaming-Only Sports

Peacock’s NFL Debut and the Viability of Streaming-Only Sports

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the NFL’s first streaming exclusive playoff game, which featured the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs on Peacock. They break down why this ...

16 Tammi 202432min

The Billionaire Blueprint to Buy Paramount

The Billionaire Blueprint to Buy Paramount

Matt is joined by Puck’s Bill Cohan to discuss the latest reports about Paramount Global’s potential sale, specifically looking at David Ellison’s pitch to acquire the media empire by purchasing Natio...

12 Tammi 202431min

The McAfee Hail Mary and ESPN's Search for Answers

The McAfee Hail Mary and ESPN's Search for Answers

Matt is joined by journalist Ethan Strauss of the ‘House of Strauss’ Substack to discuss the messy Pat McAfee saga and what it says about the state of ESPN. They unpack ESPN's decision to license 'The...

10 Tammi 202432min

Four Burning Hollywood Questions to Kick Off 2024

Four Burning Hollywood Questions to Kick Off 2024

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the most pressing questions as we begin a new year in Hollywood, including the drama around Disney’s proxy battle, Bob Iger’s continued search for a...

9 Tammi 202432min

Are the Golden Globes Unkillable?

Are the Golden Globes Unkillable?

Matt is joined by Brooks Barnes from The New York Times to discuss the long and messy path of the Golden Globes as we gear up for the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. Matt and Brooks discuss why th...

4 Tammi 202432min

The Young Movie Star Power Rankings

The Young Movie Star Power Rankings

Matt is joined by Deadline senior reporter Justin Kroll to discuss the young movie stars on the rise and fall after a chaotic movie year in Hollywood. They highlight the movies that catapulted young a...

3 Tammi 202435min

The Townies, Part 2: Who Won the Year in Hollywood?

The Townies, Part 2: Who Won the Year in Hollywood?

In Part 2 of the exclusive Townie Awards, Matt and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw select their Winner of the Year in Hollywood, and give out a number of additional awards, including Executive Fail of the Year...

28 Joulu 202338min

The Townies: Hollywood’s Best and Worst of 2023

The Townies: Hollywood’s Best and Worst of 2023

It’s podcasting's most exclusive event of the year: The second annual Townie Awards! This is a show made up of awards created by us, based on our own interpretations of the craziest year in Hollywood,...

28 Joulu 202344min

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