How 'Sound of Freedom' Outperformed 'Mission: Impossible'
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss how the independent thriller ‘Sound of Freedom’ came out of nowhere and made $100 million in its first two weeks. They talk about the unique crowdfu...
24 Jul 202331min
Has Netflix Officially Won the Streaming War?
Matt is joined by research analyst Michael Pachter to unpack Netflix’s strong earnings report this week that included the company adding 5.9 million subscribers in Q2. They discuss what Netflix is doi...
20 Jul 202332min
‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer's’ Epic Weekend Face-Off
Matt is joined by The Quorum founder David Herrin to discuss the meteoric rise in popularity of ‘Barbie,' the unprecedented data around its tracking, how the marketing has eventized the film, and why ...
19 Jul 202332min
Bob Iger’s Fire Sale: The Fate of ESPN, ABC, and Hulu
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Bob Iger’s latest comments on the possibility of selling off Disney’s linear TV assets, including the ABC television network and its station affilia...
17 Jul 202332min
Inside the Actors Strike With Its Top Negotiator
Matt is joined by National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator of SAG-AFTRA Duncan Crabtree-Ireland to gain more insight from the union’s side of the strike. They break down all the issues that th...
14 Jul 202330min
BREAKING: Actors Go on Strike
Matt is joined by Puck’s Jonathan Handel as they discuss the failed negotiations between the studios and SAG-AFTRA, who are now ready to go on strike. They discuss where the talks break down, what is ...
14 Jul 202332min
The State of R-Rated Comedies, With Evan Goldberg
Matt is joined by Point Grey cofounder Evan Goldberg to discuss his latest release, ‘Joy Ride,’ and how comedies can become theatrical successes once again. They discuss how theatrical releases rely o...
12 Jul 202331min
Amazon’s Spending Spree Under Scrutiny
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss his latest piece about Amazon CEO Andy Jassy asking his studio executives for detailed budget analyses of some of their biggest shows. They debate w...
10 Jul 202331min
