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Puck founding partner Matthew Belloni takes you inside Hollywood, using exclusive reporting and insight to explain the backstories on everything from Marvel movies to streaming wars. Multiple times each week, Matt will touch on what is getting made and why, who is winning and losing, and what people in show business are actually talking about.
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Box Office Bros

Box Office Bros.

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Welcome to Box Office Bros, Corey Osborne (@OsborneInACabin) and Chance Oliver (@Coliver405) are the bros with the best film commentary around. Every week we delve into the freshest movie news, we got the hottest of takes around and we'd love for you all to tweet any topics you'd like to get covered during the podcast. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boxofficebros/support
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Welcome to Entertainment News Daily, brought to you by Brief! Our AI selects the latest stories and top headlines and then delivers them to you each day in less than ten minutes (for more details, visit www.brief.news/how-it-works). Stay in the loop with the latest updates in the world of entertainment, including celebrity gossip, movie releases, music news, and more. Whether you're a dedicated entertainment enthusiast or simply curious about the latest trends, Entertainment News Daily is yo ...
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We Can Fix This

Brandon & Ryan Sostre

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Two brothers take movies that were a flop at the box office and turn them into a blockbuster. They talk about what went wrong and ways to potentially fix the movie, intermixed with a laugh or two. Oh, and just to be safe: SPOILERS!
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Matt is joined by Sasha Weiss, deputy editor at New York Times, to talk about the battle over the nine-hour multipart Prince documentary helmed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Ezra Edelman (‘O.J.: Made in America’) that is at risk of never releasing. They dive into Sasha’s latest reporting, which revealed how this project was stranded after a surprising…
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(0:10): Netflix Drops Thrilling 'Squid Game' Season 2 Teaser at Geeked Week: New Cast, Darker Plot Revealed (1:53): Justice Hema Report Unveils Rampant Harassment in Malayalam Cinema; Calls for Urgent Reforms in Film Industry (3:53): Kane Brown and Jelly Roll to Headline Nashville's New Year's Eve Bash, Promising All-Star Performances and Safety In…
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(0:10): ‘Agatha All Along’ Debuts on Disney Plus: Kathryn Hahn Shines in Witchy, Comedic Marvel Series (1:52): Demi Moore's Haunting Return in 'The Substance': A Body-Horror Masterpiece Critiquing Ageism in Hollywood (4:09): Peaky Blinders' Creator Teases 'Mindblowing' Cast for Explosive WWII Film Adaptation (6:04): Netflix Unveils One Piece Season…
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Matt is joined by The Black List founder Franklin Leonard to dig into the state of screenwriting in Hollywood and how the landscape has changed over the past five years and since the strike. They discuss the decline in research and development on the studio level, how this has affected aspiring writers, if there is room for optimism, and if it's st…
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(0:10): EA Unveils 'Project Rene' for The Sims, Announces Movie and 25th Anniversary Celebration (2:11): Dolly Parton Weighs In on Beyoncé's CMA Snub, Highlights Broader Issues in Country Music Industry (3:48): Colin Farrell Stars in Dark HBO Series 'The Penguin' as Gotham's New Crime Kingpin (5:37): Agatha Harkness Returns in 'Agatha All Along' Pr…
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Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes.Reports are here to give us hope that a Scarlet Witch solo movie is in the works, though this is not confirmed by Marvel Studios or Kevin Feige. The news from Production Weekly comes on the heels of a Dublin radio interview given by Wanda Maximoff ac…
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(0:10): Netflix Geeked Week Unveils 'Castlevania: Nocturne' Season 2 Teaser and Major Franchise Updates (1:52): Pierce Brosnan Endorses Aaron Taylor-Johnson for Next James Bond as Franchise Faces Major Reboot (3:22): Disney Triumphs at Creative Arts Emmys, Drives Streaming Growth with Record 51 Awards and Strategic Discounts (5:18): Billy Crudup Wi…
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Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to recap last night’s Emmys and nominate the under-discussed winners and losers from TV’s biggest night (02:21). Later, ‘Hacks’ creators Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, and Paul W. Downs call in to talk about their big win for Outstanding Comedy Series, how they pitched the show to HBO, and the state of the come…
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Candice Bergen Roasts VP Candidate J.D. Vance with 'Murphy Brown' Joke at Emmys Bridget Jones 4: Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant Return in Emotional Valentine's Day Premiere Disney Triumphs at Creative Arts Emmys, Drives Streaming Growth with Record 51 Awards and Strategic Discounts BFI London Film Festival: Industry Titans, Emerging Talent, and Mas…
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(0:10): Annapurna Interactive's Entire Staff Resigns Amid Turmoil, New Leadership Vows to Honor Contracts (2:04): Broadway Debut: Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone Shine in 'The Roommate' (4:14): LEGO Unveils 'Wednesday' Series Sets with Iconic Characters and Hidden Surprises for Fans (6:09): Kate Winslet Stars in 'LEE': A Bold Portrayal of War Hero and …
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LIVE SHOW: LOS ANGELES, OCTOBER 24. Click here for tickets! Matt is joined by producer David Beaubaire to discuss the troubled state of movie development at the studio level and address why this is a major problem for the movie business. He outlines how the development process has dramatically changed over the years and why this crisis needs to be …
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Jon Bon Jovi Heroically Saves Woman on Nashville Bridge During Music Video Shoot Halsey Stuns at 2024 VMAs with 'Ego' Debut, Announces Final Album 'The Great Impersonator' Wilson Cruz: Pioneering LGBTQ and Hispanic Representation in Hollywood's Prime Time Blackpink's Lisa Stuns with Fiery Solo Debut at VMAs, Announces New Ventures Hollywood's Hot R…
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(0:10): Eminem, Megan Thee Stallion, and Taylor Swift Lead Star-Studded 2024 VMAs on September 11 (1:53): Murdoch Family Feud: Court Battle for Control of News Corp Heats Up (3:42): Haunting 'Nickel Boys' Film Trailer Debuts: A Powerful Tale of Friendship and Survival in Jim Crow-Era Florida (5:30): TIFF 2024: Star-Studded Premiere of ‘The Piano Le…
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Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton is in talks to helm the fourth Spider-Man movie for Sony and Marvel Studios. While neither Sony or Marvel have provided a comment at …
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Matt is joined by Seth Meyers to discuss the evolving state of late-night television, making content that will work on digital, and the growing trend of the online celebrity interview show. Seth also gives his thoughts on the upcoming 50th anniversary extravaganza for 'SNL,' who should take over 'SNL' after Lorne Michaels, and Jason Reitman’s new m…
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(0:10): Harvey Weinstein Undergoes Urgent Heart Surgery Amid Ongoing Legal Battles and Declining Health (1:51): Ed Sheeran's Historic Cyprus Concerts Draw 45,000 Fans, Set Island's Music Event Record (3:34): Cate Blanchett Calls for Sustainability and Inclusivity in Film at 2024 TIFF (5:18): Johnny Depp's Immersive Art Exhibit 'A Bunch of Stuff' Op…
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Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to pose their five biggest questions about the entertainment industry for the remainder of 2024. They discuss Disney and Bob Iger’s succession plan, whether the election will fundamentally change Hollywood, whether we could lose a streaming service in the next four months, and how this award season stacks up…
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(0:10): Pasek & Paul Achieve EGOT Status with Emmy Win for 'Only Murders in the Building' Song (2:08): Angelina Jolie Honored at TIFF: Premieres 'Without Blood,' Advocates for Human Rights in Powerful Speech (4:07): Tamil Cinema Mourns: Acclaimed Producer Dilli Babu Passes Away at 50 (5:57): TV Star Vikas Sethi Dies at 48; Heart Attack Shocks Fans …
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It’s fall festival season! Matt is joined by Peter Kujawski, the chairman of Focus Features, to discuss the science of premiering a movie at a film festival. Peter provides his expertise on why you bring a certain movie to a certain festival, the risk involved, and which specific festivals are best suited for certain types of films. They also discu…
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(0:10): Linkin Park Returns with New Lead Singer, Announces 'From Zero World Tour' and Album (1:54): Rebel Ridge: Jeremy Saulnier's Gripping Thriller Exposes Racial Injustice in Policing (4:02): TIFF 2024 Opens Amid Protests Over RBC's Gaza Funding, Disrupting Ben Stiller's 'Nutcrackers' Premiere (5:54): Oasis 2025 Reunion Tour Sparks Ticketmaster …
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(0:10): Elton John Battles Severe Eye Infection Amidst Health Struggles, Prepares for Documentary Premiere (1:53): New 'Alien: Earth' Series by Noah Hawley Set to Premiere on Hulu in 2025 (4:00): Amy Adams Transforms in 'Nightbitch': A Surreal Tale of Motherhood and Identity (5:56): Star-Studded Venice Film Festival: Clooney, Pitt, Jolie, and More …
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Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes. Our favorite Middle Earth wizard may be returning to the big screen. Sir Ian McKellan revealed in an interview with The Big Issue that he has been approached about returning as Gandalf in future Lord of the Rings films, with Andy Serkis’ Hunt for Go…
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Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the contentious TV carriage dispute between Disney and DirecTV, leaving millions of customers unable to watch the U.S. Open, college football, and potentially 'Monday Night Football' starting next week. They unpack the details of this battle, debate who has more leverage, and predict who will win …
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(0:10): Mia Farrow Reflects on Woody Allen Controversy: "Greatest Regret" and Industry Divide Persist (2:07): Kapadia's '2073' Debuts at Venice: A Dystopian Future Dominated by Surveillance and Authoritarianism (4:11): Blake Shelton Ends 23-Year Run with Warner Music Nashville, Announces Las Vegas Residency in 2025 (5:44): Ryan Seacrest to Replace …
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(0:10): Netflix's September 2024 Lineup: 'Emily in Paris' Part 2, Nicole Kidman in 'The Perfect Couple,' and More! (1:58): Jude Law Tackles Extremism in Gripping Crime Thriller 'The Order' Premiering at Venice Film Festival (4:01): Angelina Jolie to Receive TIFF Tribute Award Amid Star-Studded Toronto Film Festival Kickoff (6:05): Friends 30th Anni…
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(0:10): Oasis Set for 2025 Reunion Tour After 15-Year Feud, Ticket Sales Start Saturday (2:06): Venice Film Festival Shines with 'Beetlejuice' Sequel Premiere Amid Industry Strikes and Star Dedication (3:59): Remedy Teams Up with Annapurna for Control 2, Expands Alan Wake Universe to Film and TV (5:48): Scarlett Johansson Stars in 'Jurassic World R…
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(0:10): Crichton Estate Sues Warner Bros., Claims 'The Pitt' is Unauthorized 'ER' Reboot (2:28): Netflix's 'Starting 5': Inside the Lives of NBA Stars LeBron, Tatum, and More – Premieres Oct 2024 (4:01): Kevin Costner Exits 'Yellowstone,' New Season and Spinoff in the Works (5:52): Demi Moore's Bold Comeback: Tackling Hollywood's Ageism in 'The Sub…
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Matt is joined by media analyst Steven Cahall to talk about Warner Bros. Discovery, which continues to struggle despite its slew of amazing assets, and why a change in leadership or strategy has not been demanded by activist investors. They discuss WBD’s reliance on linear television, how it lost its NBA rights, and what it should be doing to turn …
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(0:10): Winona Ryder Returns in 'Beetlejuice' Sequel at Star-Studded Venice Film Festival (2:09): Keanu Reeves Voices Shadow in Thrilling Sonic 3 Trailer, Fans Eager for December 20 Release (4:01): Kelce Brothers' 'New Heights' Podcast Lands $100M Amazon Deal, Expands Reach with Taylor Swift Boost (5:55): Mariah Carey Mourns Loss of Mother and Sist…
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Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes. The untitled Vision series that was formerly known as VisionQuest, got a significant update this week with James Spader announced to be returning as Ultron. Little else is still known about the series, beyond the fact that it is the second of two Wa…
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Matt welcomes back Puck’s Scott Mendelson to judge their early May box office predictions for this summer's most anticipated blockbusters, including ‘The Fall Guy,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Twisters,’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’ They also declare the official winners and losers of the summer and look ahead to the most anticipated movie of the fall, ‘Beetle…
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(0:10): 'Alien: Romulus' Soars to No. 2 at Box Office, Becomes Hollywood's Second Biggest Film in China for 2024 (2:23): Powerful Christopher Reeve Documentary Hits Theaters, Honors Legacy and Advocacy (4:06): Tarantino Blames Baldwin, Armorer for 'Rust' Tragedy; Sparks Hollywood Debate on Real Guns vs. CGI (6:02): Bruce Springsteen Debunks Retirem…
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Matt is joined by Puck’s William D. Cohan to discuss the never-ending battle for control of Paramount, which has been further complicated by an 11th-hour offer for Paramount from billionaire Edgar Bronfman Jr. Matt and Bill explain who Bronfman is, simplify the complicated details of his pitch, and decide whether Bronfman's or David Ellison’s deal …
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(0:10): Oasis Reunion Rumors Soar: Gallagher Brothers Set to Rock Wembley and Heaton Park in 2025 (2:17): Justin and Hailey Bieber Welcome Baby Jack Blues, Sparking Joy and Celebration on Social Media (3:56): Chris Hemsworth Surprises at Ed Sheeran Concert, Drums for 'Limitless' Episode Amid Alzheimer's Diagnosis (5:41): 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 Likely…
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Matt is joined by Lesley Goldberg, former TV editor of The Hollywood Reporter, to look at the most costly showrunner deals of the peak TV era and determine which were the best and worst deals for the respective studios. They discuss the nine-figure deals that led to zero new shows, and the biggest underperformers of Hollywood’s hyperinflated peak T…
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(0:10): Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce from Ben Affleck After Two Tumultuous Years of Marriage (1:59): Halle Berry Reveals Pierce Brosnan Saved Her Life on Bond Set, Hails Him as Her Favorite 007 (3:48): Megalopolis Trailer Sparks Outrage with Fake Critic Quotes; Lionsgate Issues Apology (5:51): Denzel Washington Stars in First Broadway 'Othello'…
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(0:10): Controversy and Genius: Coppola's Megalopolis Trailer Sparks Debate Ahead of 2024 Release (2:00): Adam Sandler Announces 'Happy Gilmore 2' with NFL Star Travis Kelce on Netflix (3:58): Netflix's One Piece Season 2: Major Casting News and Release Hints Revealed (5:34): Star-Studded 'The Piano Lesson' Film Adaptation Set for November Release,…
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(0:10): Lucasfilm Cancels 'The Acolyte' After One Season Amid Declining Viewership and Fan Disappointment (1:51): Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga Unite in Musical Sequel 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' Premiering October 2024 (3:57): Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Shakes Wembley, Sets Records, and Sparks 'Swiftonomics' (5:45): Netflix Achieves 150% Boost in Ad Comm…
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Matt is joined by Joe Chianese, SVP of Incentives at Entertainment Partners, to talk about where movies are being shot these days, how tax incentives play a role, what a city or country offers to a production, and why California is no longer the filming mecca it once was (02:36). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about Travis Kelce’s potenti…
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Welcome to Multiverse News, your source for information about all of your favorite fictional universes. The Merc with the Mouth and Logan have officially taken the title of highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, with Deadpool & Wolverine barely edging out 2019’s Joker from that honor. As of this recording, the MCU romp has accumulated $1.14 bi…
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(0:10): Netflix Drops Teaser for 'Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft' Starring Hayley Atwell (1:52): Michael Keaton Unfazed by 'Batgirl' Cancellation: "Big, Fun, Nice Check (3:47): 'Bad Sisters' Returns: Season 2 Premieres November 13 with New Twists and Cast Additions (5:31): Mike Tyson Confirms Readiness for Thrilling Showdown with Jake Paul o…
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Matt is joined by CNBC media and sports reporter Alex Sherman to talk about the delayed launch of Venu, the planned sports streaming venture by ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, after a federal judge granted FuboTV's motion for a preliminary injunction. They discuss why this happened, whether this is bad for consumers, and offer up their winne…
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(0:10): Coldplay's 'Music of the Spheres' Tour Breaks Highest-Grossing Rock Tour Record, Surpassing Elton John (1:56): 'Attack on Titan' to Conclude with Epic Feature Film 'The Last Attack' Premiering November 2024 (3:43): Drake Bell Teases Unique 'Drake & Josh' Reboot with Josh Peck, Aiming for Fresh Comedy Format (5:43): The Boys' Final Season Pr…
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Matt is joined by podcaster and journalist Brian Raftery to talk about the 10-year anniversary of the infamous Sony hack, how it changed the perception of Hollywood, how it affected the way villains are portrayed in movies, if North Korea was really to blame, and if this could this happen again (03:08). Matt finishes the show with an opening-weeken…
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(0:10): Kraven the Hunter: Aaron Taylor-Johnson Leads Brutal R-Rated Marvel Origin Story Amid Sony's Struggles (1:50): Amazon's 'Secret Level' Anthology Blends Video Games and Animation in Major Prime Video Investment (3:49): Shah Rukh Khan Makes History at Locarno Film Festival with Pardo alla Carriera Award and Captivating Speech (5:48): Hallmark…
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(0:10): Grant Ellis Named Second Black Lead of 'The Bachelor' in Historic Season 29 Announcement (1:39): Gary Oldman Returns in Thrilling 'Slow Horses' Season 4: Explosive Secrets and Deadly Stakes Await (3:19): Pitt and Clooney Reflect on Friendship, Aging, and New Film Amidst Pitt-Jolie Legal Battle (4:55): Vince Vaughn's 'Bad Monkey' Premieres A…
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Welcome to Multiverse News, your source for information about all of your favorite fictional universes. Hot off the heels of July’s San Diego Comic Con, Disney continued their full court press last week with the D23 Expo, where a smattering of announcements were made. So, let’s tackle the latest and greatest news from the House of Mouse’s more geek…
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Matt is joined by Puck senior political correspondent Tara Palmeri to discuss Hollywood’s place in the 2024 election now that Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee. They talk about Kamala’s close Hollywood ties, including her close friendship with Disney’s head of TV, Dana Walden; the upcoming debate on ABC; and the current state of the Hollywood…
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(0:10): Squid Game Season 2 Premieres Dec 2024: Gi-hun Seeks Revenge in High-Stakes Deadly Games (1:46): Eurovision Drama: Dutch Contestant Cleared of Misconduct, But Future Participation Uncertain (3:39): Stephen King's 'The Monkey' Adaptation Directed by Osgood Perkins Set for 2025 Release (5:26): James Wan in Talks to Direct 'Creature From the B…
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Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Apple’s puzzling film strategy after the company's latest announcement that ‘Wolfs,' an action comedy starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney, will no longer get a wide theatrical release. Matt and Lucas wonder how interested Apple is in putting movies in theaters, how new pressure to cut spending i…
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