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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The Year of Peacock?

The Year of Peacock?

Matt is joined by the president of Peacock, Kelly Campbell, to discuss Peacock’s unique place in the streaming universe, how live sports supercharged its growth, and how it plans to improve its covera...

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‘The Fall Guy’ Swung and Missed … Should We Panic?

‘The Fall Guy’ Swung and Missed … Should We Panic?

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to investigate the disappointing opening weekend for ‘The Fall Guy’ to figure out why this movie underperformed, and what lessons Hollywood can take from it. Q...

6 Maj 202431min

The 2024 Summer Blockbuster Confidence Scale

The 2024 Summer Blockbuster Confidence Scale

It’s May, which means it is officially summer blockbuster season. Matt welcomes back Puck’s Scott Mendelson to run through each of the most highly anticipated blockbusters of the summer, then assign t...

3 Maj 202441min

The Fight for the Last NBA Rights With Bill Simmons

The Fight for the Last NBA Rights With Bill Simmons

Matt is joined by The Ringer’s Bill Simmons to discuss the ongoing battle for the next round of NBA media rights. The latest reports outline a potential deal in place with ESPN/ABC and Amazon for the ...

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A CEO Firing, and the Chaos at Paramount

A CEO Firing, and the Chaos at Paramount

Matt is joined by Lucas Shaw to discuss the ousting of Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish, why it happened now, and whether it affects a potential deal moving forward. They then update their predictions ...

30 Apr 202432min

The Rise of Tubi and If “Free” Is Really the Future of Entertainment

The Rise of Tubi and If “Free” Is Really the Future of Entertainment

Matt is joined by Tubi CEO Anjali Sud to discuss the rapid growth of free, ad-supported content, competing with YouTube and social media, how young people want to consume content, whether Tubi can out...

29 Apr 202432min

Aaron Sorkin, Live From D.C.

Aaron Sorkin, Live From D.C.

In a special live episode, Matt and Puck colleague Peter Hamby are joined by screenwriter, playwright, and film director Aaron Sorkin to discuss the current state of Hollywood, the impact of AI on wri...

26 Apr 202429min

Which Bidder Is Best for Paramount?

Which Bidder Is Best for Paramount?

Matt is joined by author and Puck writer Bill Cohan to break down the latest in the Paramount bidding war. They discuss Sony’s interest in joining Apollo Global Management’s bid for Paramount and how ...

24 Apr 202431min

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