Disney’s ESPN Dilemma: to Sell or Not to Sell?

Disney’s ESPN Dilemma: to Sell or Not to Sell?

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss ESPN's foray into gambling after it struck a deal with PENN Entertainment to create ESPN Bet, why Bob Iger and Disney decided to make this move now, and how this affects ESPN's value proposition in the wake of Bob Iger’s comments that he is interested in a strategic partner with the worldwide leader. Matt and Lucas discuss whether selling ESPN outright is still on the table for Disney, as well as potential buyers, partners, and more. 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: Lucas Shaw Producer: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Snubs, Surprises, and Industry Takeaways From the 2022 Emmy Nominations

Snubs, Surprises, and Industry Takeaways From the 2022 Emmy Nominations

Matt is joined by television critic Inkoo Kang from the Washington Post to break down this year's Emmy nominations, including the most notable shows and actors left off the ballot, surprising nominees...

12 Juli 202229min

A New Look at Harvey Weinstein and Hollywood’s Enablers

A New Look at Harvey Weinstein and Hollywood’s Enablers

Matt is joined by New Yorker writer Ken Auletta to discuss his new book, ‘Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence,’ a biography detailing Weinstein’s rise to dominance in the fil...

11 Juli 202235min

The 10 Nicest Stars in Hollywood

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There are many rumors about who celebrities really are when the cameras are off. Tabloids, manicured interviews, and public appearances often shape the perception of our favorite stars. But we don’t a...

7 Juli 202236min

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...

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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,...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 Juni 202231min

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