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The Town with Matthew Belloni
Why Iger Gave OpenAI the Keys to Disney’s Vault
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Disney entering a licensing agreement with Sora and investing $1 billion in OpenAI. The deal allows OpenAI to use characters from Disney’s deep pocket of popular IP in its Sora AI video generator. They break down the details of the deal, why Disney did it, how CEO Bob Iger handled the announcement, whether other companies will follow suit, and what this means for the long-term tension between Hollywood and AI (03:12). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about Timothée Chalamet’s press tour and Oscar chances (26:25). For a 20 percent discoun...
2025-12-16
30 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Ariana in Wicked and How to Cast a Billion-Dollar Movie
Matt is joined by casting director Tiffany Little Canfield (‘Wicked’) to discuss casting major franchise roles that draw thousands of auditions like Elphaba and Glinda in ‘Wicked,’ the challenges of casting stars vs. unknowns, misconceptions about the casting process and how it has changed, Hollywood’s lack of young movie stars, the new achievement in casting Oscar, the best auditions she has ever seen, and other challenges of the casting process (02:06). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘Ella McCay’ (29:04). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing ...,’ click here. Email us your thoughts! th
2025-12-11
32 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
The Ellison Empire Strikes Back: Paramount Goes Hostile
Matt is joined by Peter Supino from Wolfe Research to discuss Paramount launching a hostile takeover of Warner Bros., days after they agreed to a deal with Netflix. Peter maps out the differences in each bid and makes the case for and against each bidder. They also talk about the latest comments by David Ellison, Ted Sarandos, and Donald Trump, where the financials are coming from for Paramount-Skydance, and ultimately who has the upper hand (02:27). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the 2026 Golden Globes (27:30).For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing ...,’ click here. Email us your thoughts! ...
2025-12-09
33 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Netflix Buys Warner Bros. Emergency Pod!!!
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to break down every angle of Netflix agreeing to buy the Warner Bros. film and streaming business. They dig into why Netflix made this deal, why David Ellison and Paramount lost out, the threat to moviemaking and movie theaters, what will happen to HBO Max, and possible roadblocks that could prevent this deal from going through. 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 Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-12-06
38 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Is Film School Still Worth It? With a Top Dean.
Matt is joined by Stephen Galloway, the dean of Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, to discuss the state of film school education in 2025, how it has evolved, and the increasingly high tuition costs (02:22) Matt finishes the show by predicting whether 'Rush Hour 4' will actually get made (27:09). 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: Stephen Galloway Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-12-05
32 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Why the NFL (and Everything Else) Keeps Breaking Ratings Records
Matt is joined by Nielsen Global Media executive Brian Fuhrer to discuss why NFL ratings seem to be setting new viewership records all the time, how sports-ratings measurements have changed, why these numbers are so important for sports leagues, and which leagues are growing the fastest (02:35). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘Five Nights at Freddy's 2’ (26:35). 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: Brian Fuhrer Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-12-04
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Would Netflix Really Embrace Theaters to Buy Warner Bros.?
Matt is joined by Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw to discuss Lucas’s recent report that Netflix would continue to release Warner Bros. movies in theaters if it were to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. They talk about whether they actually believe Netflix, how theatrical movies at Netflix would work, and possible conditions that could accompany a Netflix–Warner Bros. Discovery deal (03:07). Lucas sticks around to give an update on the 2025 box office draft and discuss the big opening weekend for ‘Zootopia 2’ (28:59). 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 Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-12-02
34 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Commercial Vs. Arthouse, Going Marvel, and Notes From Spielberg With ‘Hamnet’ Director Chloé Zhao
Live from Los Angeles, Matt is joined by director Chloe Zhao ('Hamnet') to discuss what she learned from Steven Spielberg producing her movie, how she developed her visual style, directing a Marvel movie, casting ‘Hamnet’, the COVID Oscars, and her plans to work in anime (00:41). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘Zootopia 2’ (21:45). 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: Chloe Zhao Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-28
27 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Part 2: James Cameron on ‘Avatar 4’ and ‘5,’ Movie Biz Fears, 3D, Netflix, and Aliens
In part two, Matt and director James Cameron talk about how much ‘Avatar’ really costs to produce, whether he has plans for a fourth and fifth movie, his relationship with Disney and Bob Iger, what COVID and streaming did to the industry, who should buy Warner Bros. (and why it’s definitely not Netflix), why 3D never took off, the Sphere, aliens, his director hang-out sessions, and much 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: James Cameron Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-24
35 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Part 1: James Cameron on Avatar Misconceptions, AI’s Skynet Moment, and His Elon Musk Friendship
Matt and director James Cameron sit down for a wide-ranging conversation on the misconceptions about the filmmaking of the 'Avatar' franchise, how it landed at Fox/Disney, why Jim prefers using performance capture technology, the cost of CGI, the threat of AI in Hollywood, his relationship with Elon Musk, whether Jim agrees that he is a “difficult” director, his deep-sea explorations, 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: James Cameron Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-24
36 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Did Hollywood Ever Have a Chance Against YouTube?
Matt is joined by Tom Freston, former CEO of Viacom and MTV Networks, to discuss why legacy companies missed the boat with YouTube in the early aughts, the similarities YouTube from the aughts shares with the AI boom of today, why MTV died, and whether it can be revived (02:13). Matt finishes the show with a prediction on the hottest story in town: Parmigiano Reggiano signing with UTA (25:57). 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: Tom Freston Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-20
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
The Brewing Backlash to Hollywood Consolidation
Matt is joined by Jonathan Kanter, a lawyer who served as Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice from 2021 to 2024, to look at the looming Warner Bros. Discovery sale from an antitrust perspective, highlight the biggest antitrust issues for each potential bidder (Paramount, Comcast, Netflix), whether consolidation is necessary to compete with Big Tech, the government’s influence over this merger, and the perilous state of existence for media companies in 2025 (02:28). 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: Jonathan Kanter Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co
2025-11-19
34 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
The Fall Box Office Crisis: A Phase, a Fluke, or the Future?
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to investigate a historically bad fall season at the box office by highlighting which issues are actually real and which are insignificant. They look at larger industry-wide trends, like the shortening of theatrical windows and the rise of streaming, as well as smaller, more recent developments like releasing independent movies wide rather than platforming them. They discuss whether the "movie-star problem" excuse is overblown or legitimate, as well as if this could simply be explained by judging the actual quality of the films themselves (02:33). Matt finishes the show with an Academy Awards pr...
2025-11-18
30 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Why Anime Is Becoming Undeniable in Hollywood
Matt is joined by Rahul Purini, the president of Crunchyroll, to discuss the anime boom both globally and in America, the rise of global streaming services and its role in spreading anime and manga content, and what is it about the anime content itself that appeals to audiences (03:49). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘The Running Man’ and ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t' (24:08). 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: Rahul Purini Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-14
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Tubi Takes on YouTube, and a Michael Jackson Movie Update
Matt is joined by Tubi CEO Anjali Sud to discuss how Tubi reached profitability, its push to bring in original creators, the growth of ad-supported streaming, how the FAST landscape is evolving, and why everyone is competing with YouTube (01:55). Later, Matt discusses a few details about the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, ‘Michael,’ and gives an early prediction for how the movie will perform and whether there will be a sequel (26:20). 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: Anjali Sud Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-13
33 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
YouTube vs. Disney: Who Needs Whom More?
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the ongoing dispute between YouTube and Disney, which has resulted in the removal of ESPN and other Disney properties from YouTube TV for the past week. They break down why this dispute is different from others that have come before it, focusing on the leverage a tech company like Google has over traditional cable operators. Later, they touch on the recent Warner Bros. Discovery earnings report and give an update on the state of the company's sale (03:04). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about Ryan Murphy’s newest TV show...
2025-11-10
28 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Mailbag! 'Star Wars' and Soderbergh, the Best Home for Warner Bros., and Netflix vs. Theaters.
Matt opens up the mailbag for another Town Hall and answers listener questions about Disney turning down a Steven Soderbergh–penned 'Star Wars' script, the possibility of Netflix and Comcast splitting Warner Bros. Discovery, whether Netflix will ever release movies in theaters, who the best home for Warner Bros. is from the perspective of the talent community, and what will happen to 'The Challenge' and other MTV properties under David Ellison. 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 Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-05
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
The 2025 Movie Franchise Draft
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to draft which movie franchises they would most want to start a movie studio with in 2025. They each select five franchises, as well as one TV franchise, and make the case for why they are best suited to succeed over the next 10-20 years. 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 Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-03
38 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Will Big Tech and AI Save or Kill Hollywood?
Matt is joined by Andrew Ross Sorkin ('Squawk Box,' The New York Times) to discuss how the tech boom has affected Hollywood and what new power players like David Ellison really want with the media industry. They also discuss the potential impact of the AI bubble bursting, whether the Middle East will ever make a big splash in Hollywood, and whether there is a case for consolidation in media (02:11). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about horror movies on streaming (28:08). 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: Andrew Ross Sorkin Produc
2025-10-31
32 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
The Risks and Rewards of Self-Distributing Movies, With Black Bear’s Teddy Schwarzman
Matt is joined by Teddy Schwarzman, the founder of Black Bear Pictures, to discuss the challenges and strategies behind an independent production company launching its own distribution division. They talk about the risk of making big bets on small movies in theaters, how the industry has evolved, and whether Teddy sees A24 and Neon as competitors (02:46). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for Yorgos Lanthimos’s new film, ‘Bugonia’ (26:54). 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: Teddy Schwarzman Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-30
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Savvy or Desperate? NBCU Poaches Taylor Sheridan From Paramount.
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Matt’s report that Taylor Sheridan will be leaving Paramount to join NBCU starting in 2029. They break down the details of the deal, whether this should be considered savvy or desperate for NBCU and Peacock, how big of a risk this is, and whether this portends a larger splash coming from NBCU (02:40). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the future of Jon Stewart and 'The Daily Show' (25:55). 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 Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad c
2025-10-27
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Do Standing Ovations at Film Festivals Mean Anything? The Town Investigates.
Matt is joined by film data analyst Stephen Follows to dig into one of Hollywood’s most ridiculous phenomenons, the film festival standing ovation. Stephen gathered over 500 reported standing ovations across five of the world’s biggest film festivals to see whether the length of applause tells us anything meaningful about a film’s future (02:26). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the 25 shows eligible for Best Podcast at the Golden Globes (25:53). 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: Stephen Follows Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-23
32 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Warner Bros. Is Officially for Sale. It's Paramount vs. ... Whom?
Matt is joined by Peter Supino, a managing director and senior analyst at Wolfe Research, to unpack the deal market for Warner Bros. Discovery, running through each potential bidder, who makes the most sense, and what a merger would look like in each scenario (03:13). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ (30:45). 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: Peter Supino Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-22
34 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Netflix Adds Podcasts and Makes a Deal With AMC Theatres. Why?
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Netflix diving into the podcast business by striking a deal to stream a group of original podcasts from Spotify and The Ringer. They break down what this signals for the future of Netflix, the likelihood that people will watch podcasts on Netflix, and what’s in it for Spotify. Later, they touch on AMC and Netflix agreeing to rerelease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ in theaters from October 31 through November 2, then dive into whether this marks the beginning of a new era for Netflix and theatrical releases (03:01). Matt finishes the show with a predic...
2025-10-21
32 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Is the “Netflix of AI” App a Friend or Foe to Hollywood?
Matt is joined by Edward Saatchi, the CEO of a startup called Fable, to discuss his new product, Showrunner, which is backed by Amazon and bills itself as the “Netflix of AI.” The app allows users to create their own licensed versions of their favorite TV shows using AI. Edward explains why he feels this is the proper way to use AI in Hollywood, how the app will make money and pay artists, the guardrails to ensure this is used properly, and how Hollywood studios feel about this (02:39). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the MLB playoffs (28:36). For a 20...
2025-10-16
32 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Apple's True Intentions in Hollywood—With Top Exec Eddy Cue
Matt is joined by Apple senior vice president of services Eddy Cue to discuss all things Apple in Hollywood, including the latest momentum for the studio after big hits like ‘Severance,’ ‘The Studio,’ and ‘F1’; the business model of the streaming service; whether the company would ever bolster its library by acquiring a studio; its interest in sports rights; its commitment to releasing movies theatrically; and whether Apple is serious about sticking around in Hollywood for the long term (03:44). Matt finishes the show with an opening-weekend box office prediction for ‘The Black Phone 2’ (35:59). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider...
2025-10-14
39 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
The Hollywood Stock Market: The Rock, Louis C.K., Kevin Feige, Sora 2, and More!
Live from Bloomberg’s Screentime event in L.A., Matt and Lucas Shaw make the case to buy or sell various entities across the entertainment industry, including the Rock, Comcast, Louis C.K., the Sora 2 freak-out, Glen Powell, Marvel, 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 Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-13
30 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Part 2: What Ari Emanuel Talks About With Trump and the Rock
In Part 2 of Matt’s conversation with WME executive chairman and TKO CEO Ari Emanuel and TKO president Mark Shapiro, they discuss how the NFL's next rights negotiations will influence the entertainment industry, how the UFC ended up with Paramount and why it almost went to Netflix, and Ari’s relationship with the Rock, David Ellison, and Donald Trump (01:35). 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 Guests: Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-10
22 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Part 1 With Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro: AI, Live Events, and the Four-Day Work Week
Matt is joined by WME and TKOs Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro to discuss their new company, Mari. They talk about why they are betting on live experiences, the possibility of the four-day work week changing the way we live, the state of the talent business, and how we should be thinking about AI in Hollywood (03:33). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the possibility of Netflix buying Warner Bros. (23:12). 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 Guests: Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-10
28 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
David Ellison’s $150M Bet on Bari Weiss and a New-Look CBS News
Matt is joined by Semafor cofounder Ben Smith to discuss what to expect from CBS News in the David Ellison and Bari Weiss era. Ellison, the new owner of Paramount, has tasked 41-year-old Weiss to run its news division and also acquired her company The Free Press for $150 million. Matt and Ben talk about why David Ellison brought Weiss in, how she could influence CBS News, and what power a broadcast news brand even has in 2025 (03:32). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘Tron: Ares’ (25:54). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m...
2025-10-08
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
The 'Smashing Machine’ Bomb and A24’s Big-Budget Burden
Matt and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw use the disappointing box office performance for A24’s sports drama ‘The Smashing Machine’ with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to examine the current state of A24, the difficulty of living up to its sky-high valuation, and the natural life cycle of a growing indie movie studio (03:04). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the new cast of 'SNL' (25:20). 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 Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-07
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Sora 2, AI Actors, and How Hollywood Can Fight Back
Matt is joined by SAG-AFTRA national executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland to discuss OpenAI’s new app, Sora 2, an AI video tool and video-sharing app, and the problems it presents for Hollywood. They discuss how this product can threaten the legitimacy of image and likeness rights and infringe on intellectual property and why Hollywood isn't suing OpenAI immediately. They dive into what is allowed to be used to train AI models vs. what is allowed to be posted on apps like Sora, the opt-in vs. opt-out system, how actors can protect themselves, and what's really at stake here (03:15). They also discuss Ti...
2025-10-02
35 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
The Return of the Spec Script—Is There Hope for Original Screenplays in Hollywood?
Matt is joined by Entertainment 360 literary manager/producer Geoff Shaevitz to discuss why spec-script sales have taken off in Hollywood over the past year. Geoff speculates on what kick-started this trend, why buyers are moving away from fully packaged deals, which genres are selling, which studios are buying, and whether the original-script boom is here to stay (02:50). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the opening weekend box offices for ‘Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl’ and ‘The Smashing Machine’ (25:15). 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 BelloniGuest: Geoff Shaevitz
2025-10-02
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
One Box Office Battle After Another for PTA
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the weekend box office performance of ‘One Battle After Another’: Was the film a flop or a hit? With Warner Bros.' film slate done for the year, Matt and Lucas discuss the studio's performance this year and how it could affect chiefs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, as well as the studio as a whole, amid a potential sale to David Ellison (02:58). They also discuss President Trump’s renewed threats of imposing tariffs on films made outside the United States (22:59). Matt finishes the show with a prediction on what wil...
2025-09-30
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Where the Money Is Spent in Hollywood and How It's Changing
Matt is joined by Scott Purdy, a media strategy leader at KPMG, to discuss their illuminating new study outlining how much the major networks are spending on content and, more importantly, where. They discuss why these companies need to start spending their money differently and how user-generated content might soon become more powerful than the traditional content models (02:36). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film, ‘One Battle After Another’ (25:28). 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: Scott Purdy Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo
2025-09-26
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Kimmel Is Back, But Disney vs. Trump Is Just Beginning
Matt is joined by Puck’s Eriq Gardner to discuss the return of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ and unpack what could happen next. They talk about why Brendan Carr and the FCC may not be as powerful as they might seem, whether affiliate stations can preempt ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ indefinitely, and whether Disney could leverage its power by withholding its most valuable content—like the NFL and college football—from these affiliate networks (02:47). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the postponement of the Apple TV+ show ‘The Savant’ (25:43). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing ...,’ ...
2025-09-25
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Kimmel’s Return, Disney’s Decision, and Iger’s Legacy
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the announcement that Jimmy Kimmel will be returning to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ this Tuesday night, and the various ramifications that could follow. They talk about how Disney has handled this situation, the possibility of ABC affiliates refusing to air the show, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner's criticism of current CEO Bob Iger, and how this affects Iger’s legacy (02:47). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the season-long ratings for the 2025 NFL season (27:22). 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 P
2025-09-23
31 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Jimmy Kimmel vs. the FCC: Can Disney Escape This Mess?
Matt is joined by journalist Bill Carter to discuss the suspension of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ after portions of Kimmel’s monologue on Monday night sparked outrage among several ABC affiliate groups as well as FCC chairman Brendan Carr. They discuss Disney’s decision to pull Kimmel off the air, why certain affiliate groups might be motivated to side with Carr, what leverage the FCC has in this situation, Trump's online celebration and call-outs for other late-night hosts to be canceled, and where this all goes from here (03:49). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing ...,’...
2025-09-18
32 min
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炫酷的特效,钢琴演奏:《LALISA》LISA (BLACKPINK)
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2025-09-18
03 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Is the Rotten Tomatoes Formula Fresh or Rotten?
Matt is joined by Rotten Tomatoes awards editor Jacqueline Coley to reveal how the Rotten Tomatoes rating system works, the reasoning behind its binary grading system, whether the system favors certain movies, why the Tomatometer scores have increased over the past 10 years, and why Rotten Tomatoes is so popular in the current online movie criticism landscape (02:39). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘Him’ and ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ (31:38). 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: Jacqueline Coley Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com
2025-09-17
35 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
David Ellison Bought Paramount. Now He Wants Warner Bros. Plus, the 2025 Emmys Recap.
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and LightShed’s Rich Greenfield to discuss the report that David Ellison is interested in making a majority-cash bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Matt, Lucas, and Rich discuss why Ellison is doing this now after just acquiring Paramount, whether a merger like this is even possible, the ramifications of the continued consolidation in Hollywood, how valuable Warner Bros. is to Ellison, and what else Ellison could buy (02:50). Later, Lucas and Matt recap the 2025 Emmy Awards, highlighting their winners and losers and, most importantly, which after-party had the best food (25:43). For a 20 perc...
2025-09-16
38 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
The Emmys vs. the Audience: Which Shows People Actually Watch
Matt is joined by Puck’s Julia Alexander to preview the 2025 Emmy Awards and look at which shows should already be considered winners from a business perspective. They discuss how many people are actually watching the nominated shows, whether they justify their budget, and which show got the biggest boost from their nomination (02:01) Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba—The Movie: Infinity Castle’ (29:27). 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: Julia AlexanderProducers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-09-12
33 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
The Murdoch Succession War is Over, and Fox Crowns its Next Leader
Matt is joined by the New York Times’ Jim Rutenberg to discuss the bombshell news that the Murdochs have settled their ongoing family trust succession dispute, which will now keep Lachlan Murdoch on top, with the other siblings taking buyouts for over $1 billion each. Matt and Jim discuss why the siblings finally settled, if this was a good deal for them or a disappointing capitulation, and what's next for the Fox empire under Lachlan (02:52). Matt finishes the show with an Oscar prediction after attending the Toronto Film Festival (27:25). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearin...
2025-09-10
31 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
YouTube’s NFL Debut, A Surprise Box-Office Hit at the Sphere, and Warner Bros. Merger Candidates
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss YouTube’s exclusive NFL debut on Friday night, which brought in 17 million viewers; the surprising box-office success of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at the Sphere in Las Vegas; and if there is a path to sustained success for The Sphere as a movie venue. They also discuss longtime billionaire investor John Malone’s attempt to find a new home for Warner Bros. Discovery, and if David Ellison is the most likely suitor (02:17). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about Bari Weiss’s future at CBS (26:16). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Ho...
2025-09-09
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Why Gen Alpha Prefers the Big Screen Over Their Phones
Matt is joined by Fergus Navaratnam-Blair of National Research Group to discuss his surprising study revealing Generation Alpha’s love for and interest in the theatrical movie experience. They look at the most interesting data from the study, including Gen A’s interest in seeing movies with friends, their strong attention span, and their ability to put down their phones during a movie. They also dig into the most important IP and actors for the younger generation of moviegoers (02:06). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ and ‘Hamilton’ in theaters (25:13). For a 20 percent...
2025-09-05
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
How To Save Movies With the CEO of AMC Theatres
Live from the El Rey theater in Los Angeles, Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and Adam Aron, the CEO and chairman of AMC Theatres, to discuss the state of the moviegoing business, why there are so many trailers and ads before the movie starts, Adam's relationship with Netflix, and how the theatrical business can evolve (02:22). 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 Guests: Adam Aron and Lucas Shaw Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, Helen Eichner, John Richter, Victoria Valencia, and Donald LoBianco Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-09-01
57 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
The Summer Box Office Report Card: Surprise Hits, Big Flops, and Key Takeaways
Matt is joined by Puck’s box office expert, Scott Mendelson, to judge their early summer box office predictions by looking at the biggest hits, misses, and questions from the 2025 summer slate (02:09). 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: Scott Mendelson Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-29
40 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Venice, Sundance, and the New Film Festival Hierarchy
Matt is joined by prominent independent film producer Christine Vachon to discuss the general state and health of the independent film market. She discusses her newest film, ‘Materialists,’ how her company, Killer Films, has lasted 30 years, the challenge of getting challenging films made, where money is coming from in the indie space, and the current film festival hierarchy (02:15). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the upcoming Darren Aronofsky film ‘Caught Stealing’ (25:58).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: Christine Vachon Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com
2025-08-27
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Why ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is a Fascinating Hollywood Experiment
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Netflix’s surprise hit ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ which has become their second-most popular English-language film. Unexpectedly, Netflix decided to release ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ in theaters, where it brought in nearly $20 million in ticket sales despite releasing on streaming in June. Matt and Lucas discuss why Netflix did this despite its very clear view on movie theaters, whether the movie could have been a massive hit had it gone straight to theaters, and why AMC refused to show this movie (02:49). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the upcoming season of ‘Saturday...
2025-08-25
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
‘The Traitors’ and How to Craft Hit Reality TV in 2025
Live from the Edinburgh TV Festival in Scotland, Matt is joined by television producer and executive Stephen Lambert to discuss the current state of reality TV, his newest hit, ‘The Traitors,' how to cast reality competition, what streamers are looking for in 2025, how that's changed, and whether America is falling behind in creating fresh reality formats (02:11). 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: Stephen Lambert Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-23
42 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Why Fox Is Finally Entering the Streaming Wars
Matt is joined by Pete Distad, CEO of Fox's direct-to-consumer streaming platform, to discuss Fox One, the company's first significant foray into streaming, which will offer all of Fox’s news, sports, and entertainment branded content together in one platform. They talk about the juggernaut of news and sports, the end of NFL exclusively on broadcast, why the price is so high ($20 per month), the potential that it will cannibalize Fox's successful existing cable business, the option to bundle with ESPN for $40, and more (02:40). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the Duffer brothers, who are leaving Netflix for Pa...
2025-08-20
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
The 10 Worst Things to Happen to Hollywood Since 2010
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to look back on the past 15 years in Hollywood and determine which moments were the most detrimental to the industry. In descending order, they each rank and explain their top five moments that had the most meaningful and negative effect on the greater Hollywood ecosystem (01:53). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about Taylor Swift’s next act (29:57).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 Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-08-19
35 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Paramount’s New Playbook Unveiled and the Taylor Swift Podcast Bounce
Matt is joined by NYT staff reporter Brooks Barnes to discuss Paramount’s new strategy under David Ellison. They were both at Paramount’s press event earlier this week, so they dissect what Ellison told the press about the company’s new direction and discuss their views on theater windows, Paramount’s content spend, its streaming strategy, and whether it will sell off its cable assets (02:43). Matt finishes the show with a prediction on where the New Heights episode with Taylor Swift will rank among the top-viewed podcasts of all time on YouTube (27:06).For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood...
2025-08-15
32 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
The Power and Peculiar Psychology of ‘Disney Adults’
Matt is joined by A.J. Wolfe, creator of the website Disney Food Blog and author of a new book, ‘Disney Adults: Exploring (And Falling In Love With) A Magical Subculture’. They dive into the "Disney adult" culture and its growing community, how Disney caters to this specific demo, the millennial connection, and thoughts on Josh D'Amaro, as well as the power this community has over Disney (02:28). Matt finishes the show with a prediction on the ratings for the 'Kennedy Center Honors’ broadcast on CBS later this year (26:51). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing...
2025-08-14
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Paramount’s UFC Knockout and Amazon’s Podcast Flameout
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and Ashley Carman to discuss UFC’s $7.7 billion rights deal with Paramount, as well as the changing landscape in the podcast business. They begin by discussing the huge swing David Ellison took to secure the entire slate of UFC’s streaming and broadcast rights for Paramount+, eliminating the pay-per-view model. They debate where the money comes from and why UFC ultimately chose Paramount over others (02:47). Next, they discuss Amazon’s decision to fold its podcast unit, Wondery, into its Audible banner; talk about the industry’s shift into the video format; and predict wh...
2025-08-12
28 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Could Movies Start Skipping Netflix to Go Straight to YouTube?
Matt is joined by Indian superstar actor and producer Aamir Khan to discuss his bold strategy to release his newest film exclusively on YouTube despite an eight-figure offer from a traditional streamer. He explains how this decision fuels his own creative responsibility for the film, the rationale of sacrificing money for reach, the drawbacks of the presale model, and why there needs to be a stop between theatrical and streaming video on demand (03:23). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the theatrical release of ‘Hamilton’ (25:42). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing ...,’ click here. Email us your thoug...
2025-08-08
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
ESPN Jumps Into Bed With the NFL. What About Everyone Else?
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. Click here for tickets! Matt is joined by Huddle Up’s Joe Pompliano to break down why the NFL is acquiring a 10 percent stake in ESPN in exchange for NFL Network and other media assets. They discuss the complicated details of this deal and what's in it for both sides, including how this will affect ESPN's NFL offerings and its upcoming stand-alone streaming service (02:42). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘Freakier Friday’ and ‘Weapons’ (27:06). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing ...,’ ...
2025-08-07
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Paramount’s New Team, Fantastic Four’s Nosedive, YouTubers in Theaters, and Peacock’s Future
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. Click here for tickets! Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss a wide range of topics from around town this week, including David Ellison’s new Paramount executive hierarchy, the Week 2 nosedive taken by 'The Fantastic Four' despite its good reviews, Peacock's stagnation and reliance on sports, YouTube stars Dude Perfect releasing their own documentary in movie theaters, and more (01:51). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the Netflix viewership numbers for 'Happy Gilmore 2’ and the future of the IP (26:33). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’...
2025-08-05
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Why It’s Harder Than Ever to Make a Studio Comedy, With Seth MacFarlane
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. Click here for tickets! Matt is joined by Seth MacFarlane to discuss how the new ‘The Naked Gun’ got green-lit, the lost art of joke-driven comedy, how to push the envelope in 2025, and why it's harder than ever for even someone like him to get a studio comedy made (01:49). 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: Seth MacFarlane Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-31
25 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Why IMAX Is Becoming Bigger Than the Movie
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. Click here for tickets! Matt is joined by Richard Gelfond, the CEO of IMAX, to discuss the influence of the IMAX brand and its growing popularity among moviegoers. They talk about how the marketing has changed for IMAX movies, selling tickets to Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ on IMAX a year in advance, and whether other theater chains could create their own premium large-format competitor (02:38). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘The Naked Gun’ (26:49). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing ...,’ ...
2025-07-30
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Paramount Now Belongs to David Ellison. What Will He Do With It?
Matt is joined by Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw to discuss the possible changes coming to Paramount now that Skydance and its CEO, David Ellison, are officially taking over. Just how much will the new media mogul influence the movies, shows, and news under the Paramount umbrella (02:17)? Matt, Lucas, and Craig finish the show with a prediction about ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ (26:59). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing ...,’ click here.Email us your thoughts! thetown@spotify.comHost: Matt BelloniGuest: Lucas Shaw Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie LopezTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-28
32 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
The F-You ‘South Park’ Episode and the Precarious State of Comedy in 2025
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. Click here for tickets! Matt is joined by Mosaic’s Michael Lasker to talk about the explosive new 'South Park' episode, the buzz around town, and how Matt Stone and Trey Parker continue to push the envelope and get away with it (02:38). Later, Michael explains what the market is like for comedy right now, what is being sold, what studios are looking for, why theatrical comedies are struggling, the pullback on sitcoms, and whether there is reason for optimism (07:29). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing ...,’ click here.Email us your though...
2025-07-25
31 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
‘Fantastic Four’ Pressure, Marvel’s Next Steps, and Kevin Feige’s Future
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. Tickets go live today at 10 a.m. PT. Click here for tickets!Matt is joined by Wall Street Journal entertainment reporter Ben Fritz to discuss how much pressure is on ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ for the next era of the MCU to succeed. They discuss some of the changes Marvel has made to combat superhero fatigue, Kevin Feige’s future, and whether Marvel or DC is better positioned to win the rest of the decade (02:50). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ (28:52).For a 20 per...
2025-07-23
32 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Colbert’s Next Home, and Netflix Earnings Flexes and Anxieties
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss what's next for Stephen Colbert, and whether Netflix could ever produce a successful late-night show. Then, they dissect Netflix's latest earnings report and highlight its strengths and weaknesses, including why the stock fell despite strong financial earnings, how concerning is its stagnation in the share of viewing metric, its use of AI in ‘The Eternaut’, and more (02:42). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the future of Fox amid Donald Trump’s latest lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal (25:12). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hea...
2025-07-22
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Colbert Is Cancelled. Is the Late-Night Dam Bursting?
Matt is joined by veteran late-night executive and producer Nick Bernstein to discuss CBS’s decision to cancel ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’—despite being the number one late night show on TV—and debate whether or not there was any political involvement, as Skydance is still looking for the FCC’s approval in a merger with CBS's parent company, Paramount Global. They also dive into the declining economics in all of late night, the CBS head George Cheeks’s other possible motives for firing Colbert at this moment, the future of late night, and more (03:07). Matt finishes the show with an o...
2025-07-19
31 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
The 2025 Emmy Nomination Awards: Winners, Snubs, and Thirstiest Campaigns
Matt is joined by Rebecca Ford, senior correspondent at Vanity Fair, to cohost The Town’s first Emmy Nomination Awards, the first awards show dedicated to nominations for an awards show. Matt and Rebecca give out awards like Biggest Winner, Sneaky Loser, Most Embarrassing Nomination for the Academy, Thirstiest Campaign, the “Enough Already” Award, Best Breakout Nomination, and more (01:45). Matt and Rebecca finish the show with predictions for Best Comedy Series, Best Drama Series, and Best Limited Series (23:37). 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 BelloniGuest: Rebecca Ford Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessi...
2025-07-16
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
'Superman,' Marvel vs. DC, and the Studio Head Hot Seat
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the strong opening weekend for 'Superman,' talk about whether this movie is enough to kick-start a DC reboot, and revisit Marvel’s post-'Avengers' strategy as they look ahead to ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ and beyond. Later, they discuss the impressive and timely run of box office successes from the Warner Bros. movie studio and take a look at which studio heads are on the hot seat as we near the end of summer (02:15). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about AMC Theatres (23:10). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s H...
2025-07-15
27 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
News and Deal Buzz From Inside Sun Valley’s Billionaire Summer Camp
Matt is joined by CNBC senior media and tech correspondent Julia Boorstin live from Sun Valley 2025 to discuss what we can expect from this year's summer camp for billionaires. Julia gives us the latest buzz on potential mergers, behind-the-scenes conversations about AI, the NFL's global plans, Linda Yaccarino leaving Twitter, and more (02:19). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the newly announced HBO sketch comedy show from Larry David and Barack Obama’s Higher Ground (26:17). 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 BelloniGuest: Julia Boorstin Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie LopezTheme Song: D
2025-07-11
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
After a Historic Hollywood Tax Break, Is Moviemaking Coming Back to California?
Matt is joined by Joe Chianese of Entertainment Partners to unpack the new California tax bill, which will significantly expand the state's film and TV tax incentive, making California one of the most competitive states in the country for film and TV production. Joe helps us dig into the bill, what it actually means for film and TV productions, who benefits the most, who doesn’t, why this bill finally passed now, and whether this will spark a return to power for California in the film and TV production space (02:51). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office pr...
2025-07-09
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Why the Paramount-Skydance Merger is "F*cking Up ‘South Park’"
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the standoff between ‘South Park’ creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker and Paramount amid the looming merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media. They break down the details of this public fight, why the new season of ‘South Park’ is delayed, and how the Trump-Paramount settlement could affect this situation (03:23). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about Jesse Eisenberg potentially returning for the sequel of ‘The Social Network’ (26:23). 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 Producers: Craig Horlbec...
2025-07-07
29 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Bribe? Surrender? Both? Unpacking the Trump-Paramount Settlement.
Matt is joined by CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter to discuss Paramount reaching an agreement with President Donald Trump to settle his lawsuit with ‘60 Minutes’ for $16 million. They discuss the curious timing of the settlement amid the looming Paramount-Skydance merger, whether the FCC will approve this merger, the potential of a follow-up bribery investigation, how this will affect the Paramount and CBS brand, and the long-term political and journalistic implications of this agreement. 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: Brian Stelter Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie LopezTheme Song: Devon Re
2025-07-03
25 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Jason Blum Opens Up About the 'M3GAN 2.0' Flop, the Blumhouse Slump, and Bouncing Back
Matt is joined by Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum to discuss why his new film, ‘M3GAN 2.0’, significantly underperformed in its opening weekend, making only $10M domestically, Blumhouse’s recent slump, what he has learned from this year, the state of the horror genre, and the highs and lows of moviemaking (02:20). Matt finishes the show with an opening-weekend box office prediction for ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ (28:03). 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 BelloniGuest: Jason Blum Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie LopezTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-07-01
31 min
The Town with Matthew Belloni
Apple’s ‘F1’ Win and Big Tech’s Streaming vs. Theaters Debate
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the opening weekend box office performance of ‘F1,’ whether it should be considered a hit, and what this means for Apple’s interest in releasing movies in theaters. They also look at the rest of the tech streamers and discuss who is best positioned to release movies theatrically and, more importantly, who is most interested in doing so. Later, they discuss the disappointing opening weekend of 'Megan 2.0' and what this means for Blumhouse (02:20). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about what the most viewed show will be on Netflix...
2025-06-30
29 min
The Villa Unplugged
#029 - Ornella Lalisa Hjelpdahl
Ornella Lalisa Hjepldahl, aka Dj Ornella, har vært en del av Oslos klubbmiljø siden 2012, da hun først begynte å jobbe bak baren på The Villa. Etter hvert har hun spilt på en rekke klubber og festivaler, inkludert The Villa, Jaeger, Blå, Slottsfjell og Stavernfestivalen. Hun er også en av de som booker på klubben Gehør. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-15
1h 59
The White Lotus Official Podcast
Ep. 2: “Special Treatments” with Tayme Thapthimthong, Lalisa Manobal and Sam Nivola
Hosts Jia Tolentino and Josh Bearman break down all the key moments in Episode 2. They’re also joined by Tayme Thapthimthong and Lalisa Manobal, who play Gaitok and Mook, as well as Sam Nivola, who plays the youngest Ratliff, Lochlan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-02-24
43 min
Preppy Podcast
Lalisa
LALISA® was created to fill a void in the marketplace for functional yet beautiful footwear. LALISA® focuses on handcrafted classic loafers, low heeled sandals and of course, the perfect 'not so flat' ballet flat. Shop at https://www.hellolalisa.com
2024-02-06
40 min
Gemelli Ascendente Sagittario
Moda e feste a tema con la Rafa - SPIN OFF "LaLisa, un incontro da brividi"
Quinto SPIN OFF di Gemelli Ascendente Sagittario! Vi ricordate il mio incontro on the road con la Lisa? Oggi ci scateniamo al ritmo contagioso del Brasile mentre ci immergeremo nel mondo della moda e delle feste a tema. Unitevi a me e preparatevi a dare il benvenuto alla sensazionale Rafa, la ragazza di cui ho parlato nel bellissimo terzo episodio della prima stagione. Con la sua esperienza, è qui per darci l'ispirazione per rendere le nostre feste un buon modo per esprimere noi stessi in modo positivo! Scopri chi è la Rafa e riascolta l'episodio della prima st...
2023-07-04
08 min
#RubricaSocial Diretta Live
Un viaggio nel mondo dei Cosplay. Ospite Lalisa Lash. Lamù
Rubrica Social Terza StagioneNuovo appuntamento con #RUBRICASOCIAL - 105^ puntataUn viaggio nel magico mondo dei CosplayOspite Lalisa Lash - CosplayLalisa ci parlerà di lei, della sua vita e della sua passione per il magico mondo Cosplay con tanta simpatia e con un entusiasmo contagioso.Ci racconterà come nascono i suoi Cosplay, come realizza i costumi, i suoi personaggi preferiti e quanto tempo impiega per trasformarsi.Parleremo di cartoni, videogiochi, spettacoli, eventi, contest, fiere, e di cosa vuol dire essere Cosplay.Un affascinante viaggio alla scoperta di un mondo favoloso tra personaggi fantastici, magia, sogni, passioni e progetti futuri.Una puntata st...
2023-04-23
1h 26
Let's Talk About Everything
Blackpink : LISA : LALISA : S Music Reviews - by Alfred
Blackpink : LISA : LALISA
2023-01-06
13 min
謝伯伯時間
「舌尖記事」館主 Lalisa 如是說 / Gourmet Report's Lalisa
小額贊助支持本節目: https://open.firstory.me/user/cki7h5zxajbdp08606zzrytfy 「舌尖記事/Gourmet Report」館主 Lalisa shares how she starts this personal journal about food and memory. As a foodie, Lalisa shares her ideas on how to find the right place for the occasion. Equally important, how does a foodie find trusted recommendations. We also touched on a recent controversial practice of 熟客制/members-only in Taiwan fine dining. Information and image sources: 「舌尖記事/Gourmet Report」 https://www.facebook.com/tpegourmetreport #Podcast #TUX #GourmetReport #謝伯伯時間 #舌尖記事 #熟客制 Powered by Firstory Hosting
2022-08-16
40 min
seevideo 3Speak Podcast
[A2be | HERE?] LISA - LALISA | Dance Cover
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=seevideo/vicvtqys 0:00 Intro0:08 Interview1:32 'LALISA' Dance CoverMusic : LISA (리사) - LALISA (라리사)Dance Team : A2beDancers :[Verse 1] 아영 AYeong (IG : @ayeong_ji)[Verse 2] 원예 WonYe (IG : @oneyeee_01)[Verse 3] 이영 LeeYoung (IG : @leeonchrerish)지혜 JiHye (IG : @sophy_spade)단비 DanBi (IG : @danne_113)형우 HyungWoo (IG : @d.art.jhwoo)영진 YoungJin (IG : @xvyoungjin)지호 JiHo (IG : @o___xlip)동훈 DongHun (IG : @hun_001007)
2022-05-10
00 min
“Conversations w/ Cory”
Dr. LaLisa Anthony
In this episode I chat with Dr. Lalisa Anthony. Here we chat about how she got her start in the football 🌎, to working with the NFL. We talk about her time in Ohio, as well as her teaching college courses. There’s a lot more we cover. Tune in.
2022-02-18
28 min
HunnyBunny
MONEY BY LALISA (COVER SONG)
IT is a cover song of lalisa's song MONEY . I HOPE YOU LIKE IT. And if you want then you can follow me on instagram @hunnybunnyjk. For support please buy me a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shreyajdwoq
2022-02-16
01 min
DARTHA
LALISA NEED MONEY - DARTHA X FERDINAN #REQ DJ PING [EXC]
LALISA NEED MONEY - DARTHA X FERDINAN #REQ DJ PING [EXC]
2021-12-16
04 min
The_Siya
lalisa (rap part)
Hi everyone.this is my rap cover of lalisa song by my favourite lisa .hope you like .
2021-12-08
00 min
Cat Sounds
Lalisa Review
In this episode, Megan Lovett and Jasmie O'Neal review Tai rapper Lalisa's new album.
2021-12-03
04 min
Zach Sang Show
Lisa Talks Lalisa, Money, BLACKPINK & More
Lisa Talks Lalisa, Money, BLACKPINK & More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-11-19
34 min
Natsu Fuji
LISA - LALISA (NATSU FUJI REMIX)
LISA - LALISA (Natsu Fuji Remix) Download: Soon. 🎵 NATSU FUJI https://songwhip.com/natsu-fuji https://twitter.com/natsufuji__ https://instagram.com/natsufuji_ https://www.kashisekai.com/natsu-fuji 🎵 BLACKPINK http://www.blackpinkofficial.com/ http://www.youtube.com/BLACKPINKOFFICIAL http://www.facebook.com/BLACKPINKOFFICIAL http://www.twitter.com/ygent_official http://www.instagram.com/BLACKPINKOFFICIAL #LISA #LALISA #REMIX #BLACKPINK #NATSUFUJI
2021-11-04
03 min
INGENIA VALLEJO
PODCAST - LALISA EN RÉCORD GUINNEES
LISA DE BLACKPINK CONSIGUE RÉCORD GUINNESS CON ‘LALISA’
2021-10-16
03 min
Nero S
Lalisa x dollar bills
Lalisa $ bills
2021-09-30
00 min
Minority Podcast
โดนตัวไหนมา Ep71 : Disney's Cruella *สปอยล์ นิดหน่อย / LALISA / Papillon / Yesterday
โดนตัวไหนมาเวอร์ชั่นมือใหม่หัดถ่ายทอดสด ทาง Facebook Page Minority คุยกันไหลๆทั้งหนังใหม่หนังเก่า และ MV ที่ทุกคนบนดาวโลกกำลัง Hype กันสุดๆ #MinorityPodcast #โดนตัวไหนมา #รีวิว #Cruella #LALISA #Papillon #Yesterday
2021-09-15
1h 35
Jurassic Love
BEAT #13 - ANGEL BABY + LALISA + HAVE MERCY + STAR-CROSSED
Beat trece liberado! En este episodio analizamos: 👼 “Angel Baby”, de Troye Sivan 🏛 “Have Mercy”, de Chlöe 🏍 “LALISA”, de LISA 👰🏻♀️ "star-crossed", álbum de Kacey Musgraves Seguí nuestra playlist "Jurassic Beat!" en Spotify aquí! BEAT #13 presentado por: 🎙 @crishendrixx 🎙 @luismadovale Pophaus.fan/JurassicBeat 📸 @jurassiclovepodcast 📸 @pophaus.fan Backs: Tonight Is Never - White Hex, Dakar Flow - Carmen María and Edu Espinal, Cash Machine - Anno Domini Beats, Vault - TrackTribe.
2021-09-14
41 min
SojuTalk Kpop Podcast
LALISA!
This week we turn into a Zombie with Purple Kiss, play Ping Pong with Hyuna & Dawn, get hype for Lisa's solo debut with LALISA, and have Deja Vu with ATEEZ. As always, the Crew keeps you up to date with all the recent Kpop News/Events. And you know we gonna get hype with the State of the Nation!!! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk
2021-09-14
1h 35
The John Rocha Channel Network
JOHN AND WENDY EXPLAIN THE WORLD- Halloween Kills News, Matrix Resurrections Reactions, Playstation KOTOR Remake, Blackpink's LALISA
On this episode of John and Wendy Explain the World, hosts John Rocha and Wendy Lee talk some Halloween Kills news including release date and where to watch it on streaming. They also discuss their thoughts on The Matrix Resurrections trailer, the Playstation showcase, Wendy attending the Halloween Horror Nights opening night, Blackpink's Lisa solo album LALISA, Owen Wilson and Rosario Dawson in a new Haunted Mansion movie, the Bridgerton experience, their reviews and recommendations for the week and more!PLUS, they answer all YOUR SuperChat and Streamlabs questions on the show.To send a question...
2021-09-12
1h 32
Kpop大学ポッドキャスト登場!!
キミは虹を見たかい?She is a Rainbow待望のBlackpink Lisa様1stソロ「Lalisa」何故彼女だけが永遠と刹那を繋ぐ美しい本当の虹になれたのか?
凄い!凄すぎる。遂に解禁になったBlackpink Lisa様ソロ「Lalisa」何故永遠と刹那を繋ぐ虹を描けたのか?このポップミュージック史に残る傑作をどこよりも早くそしてエモく完全Voice考察します
2021-09-10
23 min
speakeasy podcast
#129 BLACKPINK LISAのソロデビューシングル「LALISA」、エド・シーラン新曲「Shivers」、マーキュリープライズ受賞作品発表、カニエとドレイクの記録合戦など
この1週間のPop Music ニュースまとめ(9月6日~9月10日) : BLACKPINK LISAのソロデビューシングル「LALISA」、エド・シーラン新曲「Shivers」、ケイシー・マスグレイヴス & J・バルビンのニューアルバム、マーキュリープライズ受賞作品発表、カニエとドレイクのリリース記録合戦、その他 speakeasy Web→https://speakeasy-web.com SPICE寄稿記事→https://spice.eplus.jp/spicers/326/articles
2021-09-10
10 min
Crazy = Genius
S2E3: LALISA BREAKDOWN
Jessica and Isaiah try to have a civilized reaction to Lalisa by Lisa, instead they encounter mental instability.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crazy-equals-genius/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crazy-equals-genius/support
2021-09-10
46 min
Permission to Stan Podcast: KPOP Multistans
LALISA 9.10.21!|Photocard Trades|Genshin Impact-Haylee Finally Plays!|Sgt Pepperoni
THIS IS NOT A DRILL, we have an official date for our Blackpink's Lisa SOLO album! | We explain Kpop albums vs Regular music albums | Haylee talk about Photocards and trading to finally get her JIMIN plus tells us which BTS member she usually ends up pulling & getting | Haylee is finally part of the Genshin Impact family as she finally started playing (and possibly might already be addicted) | Pizza Pinwheels at Sgt Pepperonis K-Pop News: Lalisa SOLO Release Date / Kpop Album & Photocards Talk Gaming Spotlight: Genshin Impact Talk
2021-08-30
43 min
謝伯伯時間
Lalisa 打 AZ後的 48小時 / Surviving the first 48 hours of the AZ shot - mini series one
端午節即將來臨,大叔們特別呼籲大家沒事就宅在家裡,照顧自己,也替別人著想。 本周MiniSeries第一個系列出爐!本集錄製於5月7日,為Lalisa打完AZ疫苗之後的48小時,正好在台灣疫情爆發之前。錄製時Lalisa說自己已經慢慢恢復,但剛打完的48小時簡直是場災難,想知道Lalisa打完疫苗之後有哪些感受與症狀嗎?請繼續聽下去! 〈Day1〉 Lalisa在吃完午餐之後去排隊打疫苗,等到人數湊齊疫苗劑數之後就會開始打,一劑大約六到八人。打完之後須待在恢復室休息約三十分鐘,以避免有嚴重不適的情況發生,但至少Lalisa以及其他一起接受疫苗的人沒有昏倒之類的狀況。 在三十分鐘之內Lalisa就感覺到手臂肌肉開始痠痛,她在離開醫院、打完疫苗大約一個小時之後開始反胃以及乾嘔。到了晚餐時間,開始有頭痛的症狀,也沒有什麼食慾。約晚上十點時,會嗜睡,並且全身肌肉與關節都在痠痛。到了半夜,Lalisa開始發燒。 〈Day2〉 當天凌晨儘管很累、不舒服,但頭痛以及身體肌肉及關節脹痛使Lalisa無法順利入眠。而白天除了肌肉痠痛之外,仍伴隨著發燒,且依然沒有食慾。 〈Day3〉 到了第三天仍有一點低燒以及些微痠痛,雖然也有頭暈想吐的狀況,但身體狀況有慢慢變好。 當大叔們問到Lalisa會不會後悔接種疫苗,她說雖然很痛苦,但就像吃了無敵星星一樣,成了超人。(當然基本的防護措施如洗手戴口罩仍要做好喔!) This recording was done on May 7th (2021), 48 hours after Lalisa received her AZ jab on May 5th. Lalisa knew what she was getting into, but the first 48 hours was an ordeal. [Day 1]She got her shot after lunch. Medical staff waited for everyone to show up so that the entire vial can be used. After the shot, everyone stayed in the waiting room for 30 minute in case of severe reaction. Nobody had any problem. The arm area for the shot is sore within 30 minutes. When she leaves the hospital, about one hour after the shot, she feels like throwing up with an upset stomach. By dinner time, headache has kicked in. Around 10pm, the whole body is lethargic with soreness in muscle and joints. By midnight, there is a fever. [Day 2] Sleep and rest are difficult with headache and soreness in muscles and joints. Conditions persist through the rest of the day with fever and aches. There is no appetite. [Day 3] All is well. There is slight dizziness and some local soreness. TUX: Do you regret getting the shot? Lalisa: No. It was unpleasant but now I am Super-Woman Powered by Firstory Hosting
2021-06-09
38 min
Best of Steve Harvey Morning Show
7am - 04.17.17 QOD: LaLisa Shows How Terrible She is at Lying
LaLisa done told this man she has a BMW. Why you do that girl? Why?
2017-04-17
03 min