The 'Star Wars' Ratings Problem and What To Do Next

The 'Star Wars' Ratings Problem and What To Do Next

Matt is joined by Luminate’s director of business development, Jimmy Doyle, to discuss the state of the 'Star Wars' franchise, its lack of theatrical movies, and what the troubling TV ratings signal for the brand. They talk about the 'Star Wars' properties that are working, the upcoming Mandalorian movie, and whether Disney should ultimately license its content to Netflix (02:43). In light of the recent Emmy nominations, Matt finishes the show with his prediction for Best Drama Series, Best Comedy Series, and Best Limited Series (23:13). 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: Jimmy Doyle Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Trump's Movie Tariff Bombshell and Hollywood’s Freak-Out

Trump's Movie Tariff Bombshell and Hollywood’s Freak-Out

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Donald Trump’s social media post announcing a plan to institute tariffs on movies coming to America that are produced in foreign countries. They inv...

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The Future of HBO (and Max?). Part 2 With CEO Casey Bloys.

The Future of HBO (and Max?). Part 2 With CEO Casey Bloys.

Matt is back for Part 2 of his conversation with Casey Bloys to discuss what HBO and Max are looking for going forward, how he deals with competition, why he has stayed at HBO for over 20 years, the T...

30 Apr 202529min

What Is the HBO Brand in 2025? Part 1 With CEO Casey Bloys

What Is the HBO Brand in 2025? Part 1 With CEO Casey Bloys

Matt is joined by Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content, to talk about the shifting strategies of the HBO and Max brand under the new leadership of David Zaslav and Warner Bros. Discove...

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Can Paramount Solve Its Impossible Trump Problem?

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Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the latest twist in the saga of Paramount, '60 Minutes,' and Trump after the show's executive producer Bill Owens stepped down because he “felt he l...

28 Apr 202532min

How the Oscars’ Best Stunt Category Will Work (and Why Stars Are Still Doing Their Own)

How the Oscars’ Best Stunt Category Will Work (and Why Stars Are Still Doing Their Own)

Matt is joined by director and former stunt coordinator David Leitch (‘The Fall Guy,’ ‘Bullet Train,’ ‘Deadpool 2’) to discuss the newest category added to the Academy Awards: Achievement in Stunt Des...

24 Apr 202533min

Can Netflix Become a Trillion-Dollar Company?

Can Netflix Become a Trillion-Dollar Company?

Matt is joined by LightShed media analyst Rich Greenfield to talk about Netflix’s latest earning reports and how it can accomplish its ambitious goals for the future. With Netflix being valued at abou...

23 Apr 202532min

How Did ‘Sinners’ Really Do This Weekend?

How Did ‘Sinners’ Really Do This Weekend?

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and Franklin Leonard, a film executive and founder of the Black List, to discuss the weekend box office performance of ‘Sinners’, the road it has to become pro...

21 Apr 202534min

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What Streamers Really Want From Their Sitcoms, With a Netflix Showrunner

Matt is joined by David Stassen, co-creator of Netflix’s ‘Running Point,’ to talk about the many ways that TV comedy has changed in the streaming era. Dave uses his experience as a working writer and ...

17 Apr 202534min

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