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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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

The F-You ‘South Park’ Episode and the Precarious State of Comedy in 2025

The F-You ‘South Park’ Episode and the Precarious State of Comedy in 2025

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. ⁠⁠Click here for tickets! Matt is joined by Mosaic’s Michael Lasker to talk about the explosive new 'South Park' episode, the buzz around town, and how Matt Sto...

24 Jul 202534min

‘Fantastic Four’ Pressure, Marvel’s Next Steps, and Kevin Feige’s Future

‘Fantastic Four’ Pressure, Marvel’s Next Steps, and Kevin Feige’s Future

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. Tickets go live today at 10 a.m. PT. ⁠Click here for tickets!Matt is joined by Wall Street Journal entertainment reporter Ben Fritz to discuss how much pressure ...

23 Jul 202535min

Colbert’s Next Home, and Netflix Earnings Flexes and Anxieties

Colbert’s Next Home, and Netflix Earnings Flexes and Anxieties

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss what's next for Stephen Colbert, and whether Netflix could ever produce a successful late-night show. Then, they dissect Netflix's latest earnings r...

21 Jul 202532min

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