Apple’s Billion-Dollar Bet on Movie Theaters

Apple’s Billion-Dollar Bet on Movie Theaters

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss his report about Apple planning to get into the theatrical business in a big way, with the company planning to spend $1 billion to make and release movies in theaters. They break down Apple’s rationale, partnering with traditional studios for distribution help, its commitment to making movies with top-level talent, and whether or not this will help build the Apple TV+ brand. 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: Lucas Shaw Producer: Craig Horlbeck Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Power and Peculiar Psychology of ‘Disney Adults’

The Power and Peculiar Psychology of ‘Disney Adults’

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) A Magical Subculture’. They dive into the "Disney a...

14 Aug 202532min

Paramount’s UFC Knockout and Amazon’s Podcast Flameout

Paramount’s UFC Knockout and Amazon’s Podcast Flameout

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 landscape in the podcast business. They begin by discussing...

11 Aug 202531min

Could Movies Start Skipping Netflix to Go Straight to YouTube?

Could Movies Start Skipping Netflix to Go Straight to YouTube?

Matt is joined by Indian superstar actor and producer Aamir Khan to discuss his bold strategy to release his newest film exclusively on YouTube despite an eight-figure offer from a traditional streame...

8 Aug 202532min

ESPN Jumps Into Bed With the NFL. What About Everyone Else?

ESPN Jumps Into Bed With the NFL. What About Everyone Else?

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here for tickets!⁠ Matt is joined by Huddle Up’s Joe Pompliano to break down why the NFL is acquiring a 10 percent stake in ESPN in exchange for ...

7 Aug 202532min

Paramount’s New Team, Fantastic Four’s Nosedive, YouTubers in Theaters, and Peacock’s Future

Paramount’s New Team, Fantastic Four’s Nosedive, YouTubers in Theaters, and Peacock’s Future

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here for tickets! ⁠ Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss a wide range of topics from around town this week, including David Ellison’...

5 Aug 202532min

Why It’s Harder Than Ever to Make a Studio Comedy, With Seth MacFarlane

Why It’s Harder Than Ever to Make a Studio Comedy, With Seth MacFarlane

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 Gun’ got green-lit, the lost art of joke-driven comedy, how t...

31 Jul 202527min

Why IMAX Is Becoming Bigger Than the Movie

Why IMAX Is Becoming Bigger Than the Movie

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 of the IMAX brand and its growing popularity among movi...

30 Jul 202532min

Paramount Now Belongs to David Ellison. What Will He Do With It?

Paramount Now Belongs to David Ellison. What Will He Do With It?

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 officially taking over. Just how much will the new media ...

28 Jul 202535min

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