Best iHeartRadio & Hulu Podcasts (2024)

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Strictly Business Live with Laura Martin, Hernan Lopez, Adam Aron, Channing Dungey, Peter Safran, Lamorne Morris, Whitney Cummings Iliza Schlesinger and More 46:04

7d ago46:04

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A special live episode of Strictly Business recorded Sept. 26 in West Hollywood at Variety’s Entertainment and Technology Summit. Laura Martin, entertainment and internet analyst for Needham & Company, joins hosts Cynthia Littleton and Andrew Wallenstein for a conversation about the future of media and entertainment. Owl & Co consulting founder Her…

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‘The Last of Us’ Creator Neil Druckmann Talks Adapting Games for TV and Film, Clicking With Craig Mazin and Orchestrating Season 2 33:35

10d ago33:35

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Neil Druckmann, creator of “The Last of Us” game franchise and head of development for Naughty Dog gaming studio, gives a wide-ranging interview at the Variety Presents: Gaming on TikTok Leadership Summit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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THE SUBSTANCE - MMwM - Episode 163 1:48:24

9d ago1:48:24

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Send us a text Welcome back to Making Me Watch Movies, where Anthony, Jake, and Schwizzy are about to dive deep into yet another film, whether you like it or not. Today’s cinematic adventure? "The Substance," still bubbling over in theaters, this movie is a mind-bending thriller! Only the second movie directed by Coralie Fargeat (REVENGE -2017), wi…

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Disney TV Group chief Craig Erwich on Managing a ‘Pot Luck Dinner’ of Content, Lessons From the Strike and Hulu’s Push into Standup Comedy 34:05

17d ago34:05

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The industry veteran who came to Disney after years at Fox and Warner Horizon Television discusses the demands of managing content at an unprecedented scale across multiple platforms. The executive who oversees Hulu Originals, Disney Branded Television, ABC Entertainment and Freeform talks about the rebirth of procedural dramas, the surprise that w…

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Dragged Across Concrete - Directed by Craig Zahler 2:08:18

21d ago2:08:18

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Send us a text Welcome back to Making Me Watch Movies, The Movie Youre Making Me Watch Today is Dragged Across Concrete—the gritty crime thriller directed by S. Craig Zahler and starring heavyweights Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn. If you think you know buddy cop movies, think again. Dragged Across Concrete hits harder than a brick wall, with Gibson a…

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'The Business of Television' Author Updates His Book for a Very Different Era 28:25

24d ago28:25

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In the six years since writing the definitive book on dealmaking in the TV industry, Ken Basin has had to rethink plenty before updating his masterwork for a second edition. This veteran of business-affairs at some of the leading content companies discusses how disruption in Hollywood has changed his strategic outlook, but also outlines his prescri…

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Box Office Overview: Why Summer Will Make You Rethink the State of the Film Biz 34:11

1M ago34:11

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No better time for a roundtable discussion on the future of the movie industry to make sense of the strange 2024 we've seen so far: The first five months of the year couldn't have looked grimmer, yet that didn't stop the summer from a very strong rebound. Can the momentum continue long enough to prompt the bleak prognosis theaters have been hearing…

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Save The Green Planet (Only on DVD) 39:32

1M ago39:32

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Send us a text Welcome to "Making Me Watch Movies! Tho Movie you're making me watch today takes us into the mind-bending world of Korean cinema with a deep dive into Save the Green Planet. Directed by Jang Joon-hwan, this 2003 cult classic is a genre-blending rollercoaster that mixes sci-fi, horror, comedy, and thriller elements in one unforgettabl…

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‘Black Love’ Producer Tommy Oliver on Navigating the Post-Peak TV Marketplace, Paying a ‘Black Tax’ in Hollywood and Banking on BIPOC Stories 41:12

1M ago41:12

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The founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based Confluential Company explains how he’s found success in a challenging environment for independent film and TV producers. Oliver, co-creator and producer of the OWN unscripted series “Black Love,” details how he has diversified the company with a recent capital investment and why he’s determined to invest in …

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'The Challenge' of Managing Reality-TV Mega Franchises with Julie Pizzi 27:21

2M ago27:21

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"The Challenge" and "Below Deck" aren't just TV brands; they're practically the unscripted-TV version of cinematic universes, spanning multiple series that run for many years. Which is a challenge in its own right for Julie Pizzi, who produces those franchises as president of Bunim/Murray and 51 Minds, two different production companies owned by Fr…

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The Future of Sports is Female 49:21

2M ago49:21

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Top athletes and executives from ESPN, Amazon, NBCUniversal, YouTube, Turner, Roku, the National Women’s Soccer League gathered July 12 in Beverly Hills for Variety and Sportico’s annual Sports and Entertainment Summit. Here are highlights from two key conversations examining the unprecedented growth in women’s sports and the future of live game co…

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Is M Night Shamalan's New Movie Just a Trap? 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

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Send us a text Welcome to Making Me Watch Movies, your go-to podcast for in-depth movie reviews and lively discussions. In our latest episode, hosts Anthony, Jake, and Matt dissect the newest thriller from M. Night Shyamalan, TRAP. Known for his trademark twists and turns, Shyamalan's latest offering promises to be a suspenseful ride. Join us as we…

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Snapchat's Quest for Olympic Gold Relies on Creators 26:58

2M ago26:58

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Jim Shepherd, director of content and global creator partnerships at Snap, details his company's efforts to partner with NBCUniversal, advertisers and top influencers like Olivia Dunne and Kai Cenat on the ground in Paris to cover the Olympics with greater access than it ever has before. He also shares insights on Snapchat's place in the booming cr…

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EP 159 - Twister or Twisters. Which ones better? 1:03:40

2M ago1:03:40

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Send us a text Welcome to Making Me Watch Movies, the podcast where Anthony, Jake, and Matt tackle the good, the bad, and the "why did they make us watch this?" The Movie You're Making Me Watch Today is a 90's classic. That's right, we’re revisiting, Twister, with some short friendly chats af a new(not to be named) storm-chasing spectacle...double …

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Skibidi Toilet: Inside the Internet Phenomenon's Hollywood Plans 41:10

2M ago41:10

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Is Skibidi Toilet ready for its closeup? The animated YouTube sensation is being prepped for a potential move to film and TV, according to this week's guest, the film-industry veteran Adam Goodman, who is working alongside director Michael Bay to guide creator Alexey Gerasimov as they plot the future of the controversial character Generation Alpha …

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Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone on Streamer’s New AI Project, Gearing Up for Live NFL Games, Evolving the Culture and More 33:16

3M ago33:16

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Netflix chief technology officer Elizabeth Stone talks about the streamer's new generative-AI skunkworks project, how her team is prepping for live NFL games, where she sees the need to evolve the company’s famous “no rules” corporate culture and more. She has a background in economics, which is very unusual for a top tech exec — but she says she b…

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EP 158 - Longlegs - Directed by Oz Perkins 1:06:31

3M ago1:06:31

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Send us a text Welcome to Making ME Watch Movies, the movie review podcast where your best friends Anthony, Jake, and Matt dive deep into the latest cinematic releases as well as some old ones. In today's episode, we're dissecting the new thriller, LONGLEGS, directed by the talented Oz Perkins. Known for his unique and atmospheric style, Perkins de…

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EP 157 - Resurrection - Directed by Andrew Semans - Starring Rebecca Hall and Tim Roth 57:40

3M ago57:40

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Send us a text The Movie You're Making Me Watch Today is Andrew Semans' 2022 film "Resurrection." This rollercoaster of a movie takes us to a small town rocked by tragedy, where Margaret, brilliantly portrayed by Rebecca Hall, wrestles with guilt and grief in the wake of a devastating accident, but it's Tim Roth's haunting performance that steals t…

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How 'Exploding Kittens' Founders Turned Their Best-Selling Card Game Into a Netflix TV Series and Mobile Game 33:45

3M ago33:45

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"Exploding Kittens" co-creators Matthew Inman and Elan Lee break down how they continue to expand their popular tabletop gaming brand while expanding primary business into TV series and mobile gaming with Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Cannes Lions Festival: Global Marketing Mavens Talk AI, Industry Headwinds, the Allure of ‘Cultural Moments’ and America’s Armpits 50:28

3M ago50:28

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More than a dozen top executives tackle burning subjects for the global marketing and advertising sector in interviews recorded at the Cannes Lions Festival, held June 17-21. Hear highlights of conversations on brand building, audience targeting and navigating a fractured media landscape from leaders at Disney, NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery,…

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Albert Brooks' "DEFENDING YOUR LIFE" (1991) 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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Send us a text The Movie Your Making Me Watch today is Albert Brooks' 1991 film "Defending Your Life," a comedic yet thought-provoking exploration of life after death. Join us as we dissect its clever blend of humor and existential contemplation, its portrayal of the afterlife as a bureaucratic purgatory, and its timeless insights into human nature…

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Xbox Game Studios Chief Matt Booty on Showcase Success, Game Pass Strategy, More ‘Fallout’ and Studio Closures 38:05

4M ago38:05

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Fresh off the Xbox Games Showcase during June’s Summer Game Fest season, Xbox president of gaming content and studios Matt Booty discusses upcoming titles, doubling down on subscription gaming, the surge of interest in “Fallout” and the difficulty of shutting down studios like Tango Gameworks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Howdy Partner: How Nonprofit Rideback Rise Aims to Nurture Creators of Color 31:50

4M ago31:50

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Diana Mogollón, CEO of Rideback Rise, explains how the nonprofit venture launched by producer Dan Lin is designed to support mid-career creators from underrepresented backgrounds with the lofty goal of driving cultural change through inclusive storytelling. The organization offers annual fellowships, creative support and networking opportunities at…

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Independent Investor Finds Opportunity in the Entertainment Industry’s Tumultuous Transition 32:48

4M ago32:48

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Sherrese Clarke Soares, founder and CEO of Newark, N.J.-based investment firm HarbourView Equity, explains why she’s motivated to invest in media at a time when the industry’s largest companies are struggling mightily with the transition to streaming. Clarke Soares explains why she sees a right-sizing of the business underway as well as a dawning a…

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Radical Advice for Media Companies in Desperate Need of Reinvention 35:51

4M ago35:51

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Accenture consultant John Peters specializes in tough love for media companies: his new "Thrive Index" lays out 50 strategic options for executives in need of bold solutions to survive tumultuous times. He applies his innovative principles to the current predicaments facing businesses including Paramount, Disney and more. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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EP 155 - Zone of Interest - Directed by Jonathan Glazer 42:30

4M ago42:30

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Send us a text Support the show FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM - @MMwM_podcast TIKTOK - @MMwM_podcast YOUTUBE - @MMwM_podcast ALSO: @anthony_eslami @goldenroad85 @_schwizzyy_

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Samsung TV Plus Builds a New Kind of TV Bundle 34:29

5M ago34:29

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Takashi Nakano, senior director of content for Samsung TV Plus, explains why the South Korean electronics giant embraced the fast-growing arena of FAST channel distribution. Samsung is building a new kind form of a cable bundle that is available directly through the operating system of its more than 600 million connected TV sets sold in 24 countrie…

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Roblox Global Brand Partnerships VP Stephanie Latham Talks Engagement, IP Hubs, Catering to Younger Demographics & More 30:39

5M ago30:39

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Roblox isn't just a game you watch your kids play on your computer or console, but a platform in and of itself for tons of interactive experiences, many of which are created by users themselves. With Hollywood relying on Roblox heavily to promote films, series and other media experiences, global brand partnerships VP Stephanie Latham stopped by to …

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NBCUniversal Ad Sales Chief Mark Marshall Talks Upfronts, Paris Olympics and Why NBCU is Becoming a Technology Company 31:18

5M ago31:18

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Will casual sports fans tune into the Summer Olympics in Paris this summer? Will TV advertising’s traditional upfront sales protocol endure? And why does NBCUniversal see itself increasingly becoming a technology company? Mark Marshall, NBCUniversal’s chairman of global advertising and partnerships, details how the company is bringing linear and st…

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Paris Hilton Takes Time Out From 11:11 Media to Talk Business 22:10

5M ago22:10

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With a new single out from her forthcoming album, a book partly about her own life just optioned for a docuseries and a new baby daughter to parent, Paris Hilton is plenty busy. But she's also nearly three years into launching her own company, 11:11 Media, along with co-founder Bruce Gersh, who serves as president and COO. They stopped by Variety's…

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EP 154 - DREAM SCENARIO - Directed by Kristoffer Borgli 1:01:44

5M ago1:01:44

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Send us a text Support the show FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM - @MMwM_podcast TIKTOK - @MMwM_podcast YOUTUBE - @MMwM_podcast ALSO: @anthony_eslami @goldenroad85 @_schwizzyy_By Anthony, Jake, and Matt

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Is There a Hollywood Use Case for Crypto and Blockchain Tech? 41:44

5M ago41:44

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As cryptocurrency markets rebound and slowly but surely become more mainstream, two experts discuss the potential for blockchain tech to be embraced by entertainment dealmakers as an antidote to the age-old problems of Hollywood accounting. Tarun Chitra, founder and CEO of research and advisory firm Gauntlet and co-host of “The Chopping Block” podc…

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'Abigail' Horror Flick Puts Project X to the Test 23:08

6M ago23:08

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As its success with the "Scream" franchise can attest, Project X Entertainment knows its way around the horror genre. But now the indie production outfit is back in theaters with untested IP in the form of "Abigail." Nevertheless, Project X principal William Sherak is confident lightning will strike twice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Making Me Watch Alex Garland's "CIVIL WAR" 1:21:09

6M ago1:21:09

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Send us a text the movie youre making me watch today is Alex Garlands too close to home 2024 feature "CIVIL WAR" In a not unfathomable future America, a team of military-embedded journalists races against time to reach Washington, D.C., before rebel factions descend upon the American White House to photograph and interview the POTUS (Ron Swanson) S…

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Why the Movie Business is Poised for a New Golden Age of Filmmaking 34:38

6M ago34:38

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Think the market for adult-focused specialty films is dead? Peter Kujawski, chairman of Focus Features, explains why you’re wrong. As the film industry gathers in Las Vegas this week for CinemaCon, Kujawski talks about the state of moviemaking, exhibition, and walks through key lessons from the strike-challenged 2023 box office (takeaway No. 1 – or…

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Futurific Studios’ Ari Wallach and Kathryn Murdoch Give a Brief History of PBS Docu Series ‘A Brief History of the Future’ 29:56

6M ago29:56

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Premiering April 3, the six-part series hosted by futurist Ari Wallach seeks to counter pop culture’s dystopian view of life in the coming centuries with visits to real-world entrepreneurs, inventors, artists and activists who are pursuing hopeful and innovative solutions for a range of social ills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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EPISODE 152 - BULLY (2001) Directed by Larry Clark 1:00:14

6M ago1:00:14

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Send us a text Making Me Watch Movies is BACK! With Larry Clark's BULLY. Brad Renfro, Bijou Phillips, Rachel Miner, Michael Pitt, and Nick Stahl. Teenagers in South Florida who enact a murder plot against their mutual bully who has emotionally, physically, and sexually abused them for years. Support the show FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM - @MMwM_podcast TIK…

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High Fidelity: Audible Seizes the Moment to Grow with Original Content 28:16

6M ago28:16

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Audible's Rachel Ghiazza (chief content officer), Kate Navin (head of creative development for North America) and Pat Shah (head of content acquisition and development) discuss the company's unique position in the audio marketplace and why they are revving up original content for the Amazon-owned subscription platform. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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TikTok Execs Reveal How Films & TV Shows Go Viral 31:41

7M ago31:41

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As Congress debates the future of TikTok in the U.S., here's an encore episode of Variety's "Strictly Business" podcast from August 2023 that examines how the social media platform has become essential for promoting movies and TV shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Dealmaking in the Post-Peak TV Landscape 34:13

7M ago34:13

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There may be far fewer TV shows being made in Hollywood these days than in the salad days of the peak-TV era, but that just means there's more hustling being done to get writers, producers, directors and actors staffed on a development season that goes on year-round. For the past 10 years, Grandview Management co-founders Jeff Silver and Matt Rosen…

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Betting on the Oscars: Why More States Allow Movie Fans to Place Wagers on Hollywood’s Big Night 19:30

7M ago19:30

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Bill Speros, senior betting analyst for Bookies.com, explains why legal betting on the Oscars has grown in recent years thanks to changes in state gambling laws. The veteran analyst and journalist also discusses the rise of sports wagering as an audience engagement strategy and profit driver for media companies. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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Confronting Sora: How Hollywood Should Heed Tyler Perry's AI Warning 37:47

7M ago37:47

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Ever since OpenAI gave the world a glimpse of its upcoming new text-to-video software, the entertainment industry has been in a state of alarm—particularly Tyler Perry, who paused an expansion on his Atlanta studio, citing the industry job losses he predicts Sora will cause. Steven Zeitchik, who writes about the implications of AI at mindandiron.su…

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Making Me Watch CON AIR - Directed by Simon West 1:00:12

8M ago1:00:12

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Send us a text The movie you're making me watch today is CON AIR 1997 directed by Simon West. Newly-paroled ex-con and former U.S. Ranger Cameron Poe finds himself trapped in a prisoner-transport plane when the passengers seize control. Support the show FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM - @MMwM_podcast TIKTOK - @MMwM_podcast YOUTUBE - @MMwM_podcast ALSO: @antho…

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Anime Streamer Crunchyroll Is a Rare SVOD Success Story 42:02

8M ago42:02

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Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini explains how the Sony-owned, Japanese anime-focused streaming service has found success through serving a so-called niche market and its plans for further expansion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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2023 - The Holdovers - Directed by Alexander Payne 48:37

8M ago48:37

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Send us a text The movie you're making me watch today is last years THE HOLDOVERS starring PAUL GIAMATTI directed by ALEXANDER PAYNE. A unique yet familiar movie that finally showcases PGs prowess if acting. Watch THE HOLDOVERS then listen to this weeks episode.d Support the show FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM - @MMwM_podcast TIKTOK - @MMwM_podcast YOUTUBE -…

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“We’ll Be the French Fries to Anyone’s Happy Meal”: AMC Networks CEO Kristin Dolan Adapts Cable Channels for the Streaming Era 35:15

8M ago35:15

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AMC Networks CEO Kristin Dolan offers a candid look at how the boutique owner of AMC, SundanceTV, WeTV, IFC and BBC America is adapting its programming and distribution strategies for the streaming era. The longtime Cablevision senior executive came full circle in 2023 when she returned to lead the company where she began her career as a marketing …

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Paramount Just the Start of Media's 2024 M&A Mysteries 28:45

8M ago28:45

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Who is going to buy Paramount Global? Is M&A best done before or after the presidential election? Can anyone compete with Netflix? These are just a few of the big dilemmas Naveen Sarma, managing director of S&P Global Ratings, tackles in his return visit to Strictly Business as he wrestles with some of the questions vexing Wall Street right now reg…

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Food Network Chief and Warner Bros US Networks CMO on Future of Linear Business and Effects of M&A 34:43

8M ago34:43

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Warner Bros. Discovery executives Betsy Ayala and Karen Bronzo break down big plans for Food Network, HGTV and the company's other linear networks in 2024 and how a potential Paramount deal could affect assets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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YA Media Star Alloy Entertainment is Ready to Grow Up 27:15

8M ago27:15

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Alloy CEO Leslie Morgenstein, TV chief Gina Girolamo and film leader Elysa Koplovitz Dutton, leaders of the company behind such TV and film hits as “Gossip Girl,” “Pretty Little Liars,” “You,” “Vampire Diaries” and “You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah” explain how they’ve thrived in the YA space and why they are now looking to grow up a bit. S…

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What's In THE BOX (2009) Directed by Richard Kelly 1:02:56

8M ago1:02:56

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Send us a text Support the show FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM - @MMwM_podcast TIKTOK - @MMwM_podcast YOUTUBE - @MMwM_podcast ALSO: @anthony_eslami @goldenroad85 @_schwizzyy_By Anthony, Jake, and Matt

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