Are Expensive Showrunner Deals Worth It?

Are Expensive Showrunner Deals Worth It?

Matt is joined by Lesley Goldberg, former TV editor of The Hollywood Reporter, to look at the most costly showrunner deals of the peak TV era and determine which were the best and worst deals for the respective studios. They discuss the nine-figure deals that led to zero new shows, and the biggest underperformers of Hollywood’s hyperinflated peak TV era (02:44). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing ...,’ click here. Email us your thoughts! thetown@spotify.com Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Lesley Goldberg Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What’s Next at Netflix With Content Chief Bela Bajaria, Part 2

What’s Next at Netflix With Content Chief Bela Bajaria, Part 2

Matt is once again joined by Netflix’s Bela Bajaria for part two of their conversation. They get into their content spend breakdown for 2025 and beyond, their foray into like programming and whether m...

14 Feb 202535min

Netflix vs. Everyone With Content Chief Bela Bajaria, Part 1

Netflix vs. Everyone With Content Chief Bela Bajaria, Part 1

Matt is joined by Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, to discuss all things Netflix, including the ‘Emilia Perez’ scandal, vetting talent, their IMAX deal with Greta Gerwig’s upcoming 'Narn...

14 Feb 202539min

Can the ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscars Implosion Be Salvaged?

Can the ‘Emilia Pérez’ Oscars Implosion Be Salvaged?

Matt is joined by award-winning entertainment marketing executive Terry Press to discuss the social media whirlwind surrounding best picture nominated film ‘Emilia Pérez’ after tweets from its star an...

13 Feb 202536min

New Trouble for the Paramount Sale

New Trouble for the Paramount Sale

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the complicated holdup in the sale of Paramount Global to David Ellison and his company, Skydance Media. They break down the situation—which involve...

10 Feb 202532min

NFL and Streaming: A Super Bowl Data Dive

NFL and Streaming: A Super Bowl Data Dive

Matt is joined by Antenna CEO Jonathan Carson to look at the NFL in the digital age and provide insight on how streamers are leveraging NFL rights as a massive subscriber event. They talk about some m...

6 Feb 202532min

What Worries Directors: AI, Peaked TV, and Baldoni-Gate

What Worries Directors: AI, Peaked TV, and Baldoni-Gate

Matt is joined by Lesli Linka Glatter and Russell Hollander, the president and director, respectively, of the Directors Guild of America, to talk about some of the most important topics for directors ...

5 Feb 202532min

Inside the 2025 Grammys: Beyoncé's Win, Chappell’s Speech, and Kendrick’s Sweep

Inside the 2025 Grammys: Beyoncé's Win, Chappell’s Speech, and Kendrick’s Sweep

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to recap an exciting and star-studded 2025 Grammy Awards, break down what it was like to be there in person, and nominate their biggest winners and losers from...

4 Feb 202536min

The Secrets to Success in Producing, With Marc Platt of ‘Wicked’

The Secrets to Success in Producing, With Marc Platt of ‘Wicked’

Matt is joined by ‘Wicked’ producer Marc Platt to discuss how the smash hit musical adaptation got made and why it took so long despite the stage play's successful multi-decade run. They also discuss ...

1 Feb 202536min

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