Episodes

  • 525. July Box Office Preview and Vetter's Copyright Termination Drama

    525. July Box Office Preview and Vetter's Copyright Termination Drama
    Jul 1 2026
    This week, Paul and Jess discuss the scorching summer box office with July expected to be a major month for tent pole films including Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Next, Paul breaks down the Fifth circuit's somewhat curious view on US copyright terminations having a global reach, and why publishers are asking the Supreme Court to weigh in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • 524. New Fox buys Roku and Old Fox signs Quinta Brunson

    524. New Fox buys Roku and Old Fox signs Quinta Brunson
    Jun 24 2026
    This week, Jess and Paul begin with a major streaming update as legacy media power house Fox Corp announced a $22B purchase of Roku which will position Fox as a major player in the platform wars. Next, they discuss Quinta Brunson's overall deal with Twentieth Century Fox/Disney as she moves her production banner 5th Chance from WB to Disney and hopes to build out her content catalog beyond the widely-adored Abbott Elementary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • 523: Go Knicks, World Cup Arrives, and Brendan Sorsby Shakes up NCAA

    523: Go Knicks, World Cup Arrives, and Brendan Sorsby Shakes up NCAA
    Jun 17 2026
    This week, Paul and Jess focus on a sports-themed episode to celebrate the NBA champion New York Knicks, the arrival of the World Cup in North America for the first time in over 30 years, and how the recent Brendan Sorsby judicial decision could set a precedent that gambling may not be a deal breaker for NCAA eligibility. Finally, they end with a brief recap of the 25th Tribeca Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • 522: Sean Gupta Discusses Media Tech Trends

    522: Sean Gupta Discusses Media Tech Trends
    Jun 10 2026
    This week, Paul welcomes back special guest Sean Gupta who provides an update on how technology and AI are impacting the media business from areas such as search, recommendations, production, and licensing. To some degree old patterns have re-emerged (e.g., placement of content within home screens and guides) and in other ways, the process of going from concept to product is more streamlined than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • 521: DOJ Vets Paramount + WBD; NJ's Film and TV Production Boom; and Curry Barker Has Hollywood Obsessed

    521: DOJ Vets Paramount + WBD; NJ's Film and TV Production Boom; and Curry Barker Has Hollywood Obsessed
    Jun 3 2026
    This week, Paul starts with the update that the DOJ appears likely to approve the Skydance-Paramount purchase of WBD. Next, Paul and Jess discuss the dramatic impacts of NJ's film and TV production incentives which have led to a dramatic increase in projects and production spend. Finally, they discuss Curry Barker's Obsession which has amazingly grossed $115M on a mere 750K budget and ponder next generation film-makers who use YouTube to launch their careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • 520. Netflix Embraces Live Shows with Charlamagne's Breakfast Club; Late Show Ends; and Number_i brings Jpop to the U.S.

    520. Netflix Embraces Live Shows with Charlamagne's Breakfast Club; Late Show Ends; and Number_i brings Jpop to the U.S.
    May 27 2026
    This week, Paul and Jess begin with the announcement that Charlamagne Tha God's smash hit radio show and video podcast will stream live on Netflix 5 days a week as Netflix further embraces a hybrid model offering live content. Next, they discuss the end of an era as CBS's Late Show ends its run. Finally, they discuss JPop's entry into the U.S. market with Number_i signing with WME and Atlantic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • 519. Verticals Gaining Momentum; Cocomelon Movie Cast Announced; and Buzzfeed Sold

    519. Verticals Gaining Momentum; Cocomelon Movie Cast Announced; and Buzzfeed Sold
    May 20 2026
    This week the twists and turns of entertainment continue as Vertical Microdramas pick up steam and BET announces its partnership with aTwist. Next, Paul and Jess discuss how Cocomelon might translate to the big screen. Finally, Paul recaps Byron Allen's deal to buy a controlling stake of Buzzfeed for $120M and ponder whether Buzzfeed can reinvent itself as a FAST platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • 518. SAG Renews; Lively v. Baldoni Settles, and 79th Cannes Film Festival

    518. SAG Renews; Lively v. Baldoni Settles, and 79th Cannes Film Festival
    May 13 2026
    This week, Paul and Jess begin with a high level recap of the tentative 4-year agreement between SAG and the AMPTP which means that Hollywood is unlikely to repeat the strikes of 2023. Next, they discuss the costly legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni that is settling unceremoniously. Finally, they look forward to the next Cannes film festival and share a few films and developments to look forward to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins