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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Predictions for Sun Valley’s Summer Camp for Billionaires

Predictions for Sun Valley’s Summer Camp for Billionaires

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the annual Sun Valley conference, dubbed a “summer camp for billionaires,” where chief executives and board chairmen gather for private conversation...

5 Jul 202225min

CAA and the New Reality of Talent Agencies

CAA and the New Reality of Talent Agencies

Matt is joined by author and journalist James Andrew Miller to discuss the ramifications of CAA's acquisition of ICM, including the consolidation of top-level talent agencies, why ICM decided to sell,...

1 Jul 202229min

Producer Jason Blum on Money vs. Creativity

Producer Jason Blum on Money vs. Creativity

Matt is joined by producer, founder, and chief executive of Blumhouse Productions, Jason Blum, to discuss the evolution of economics in the entertainment industry in the age of streaming. Later, Matt ...

29 Jun 202238min

The 2022 Half-Year Hollywood Awards

The 2022 Half-Year Hollywood Awards

As we near the halfway point of 2022, Matt and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw host the first-ever Half-Year Hollywood Awards. They give out awards for the winner and loser of the past six months, Biggest Publ...

27 Jun 202238min

You Will Pay More for Disney Parks and You Will Like It

You Will Pay More for Disney Parks and You Will Like It

Matt is joined by theme park journalist and podcast host Carlye Wisel to talk about the Disney Parks ecosystem, what's new post-pandemic, how they are making all this money, and the future of this imp...

23 Jun 202231min

How the Pandemic Changed the Way You Consume Entertainment

How the Pandemic Changed the Way You Consume Entertainment

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss how the pandemic has affected movies, live TV, streaming, and music. They break down the disappointing opening weekend for Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ and h...

21 Jun 202230min

Who Survives at the New CNN?

Who Survives at the New CNN?

CNN is facing a major makeover at the hands of its new leaders David Zaslav and Chris Licht, but it could mean trouble for old correspondents. Matt brings on Puck writer and CNN expert Dylan Byers to ...

16 Jun 202237min

The ‘Stranger Things’ vs. ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Value War

The ‘Stranger Things’ vs. ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Value War

Matt is joined by Julia Alexander of Parrot Analytics to discuss the record-breaking opening week for ‘Stranger Things,' the series' competition with 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' and the most valuable properties...

13 Jun 202228min

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