Matt is joined by VFX executive Matt Panousis to discuss Hollywood’s open secret of de-aging actors, a new tool called Vanity AI, and when we’ll see dead stars resurrected convincingly on our screens.
Host: Matt Belloni
Guest: Matt Panousis
Producer: Devon Manze
Theme Song: Devon Renaldo
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Feb 27
Emergency Pod! Paramount Outbids Netflix and Wins Warner Bros.
Emergency episode! Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to react to Netflix pulling out of the Warner Bros sweepstakes after Paramount raised its bid to $31 per share, bringing the overall offer to $111B. They break down why this happened, why Netflix abruptly backed out, if ... Show More
35m 29s
Feb 26
The Retro Innovation of ‘The Pitt,’ With Lead Producer John Wells
Matt is joined by John Wells, executive producer of ‘The Pitt,’ to discuss how ‘The Pitt’ is reviving an old model of television and why it is considered innovative in 2026. John talks about how the show is made, the benefits of filming in Los Angeles, and whether streaming TV is ... Show More
33m 46s
Feb 24
Part 2: Sony Film CEO on Marvel’s Decline and Hollywood’s Originality Crisis
Live from the American Film Institute, Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and the CEO of Sony Film Tom Rothman to discuss the future of the Spider Man franchise, Marvel’s recent struggles, if movie stars should make movies for streamers, and the biggest crisis facing the mo ... Show More
32m 31s
Nov 2022
The Most Underrated Lindsay Lohan Movie Is...
Welcome to 10 Days of Lindsay Lohan, a series of short episodes celebrating the life, times, and career of the 'Mean Girls' star. First up: her less-celebrated movie roles.
Hosts: Amanda Dobbins and Jodi Walker
Producer: Devon Renaldo
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32m 39s
Mar 2023
Law Roach’s Early Retirement, Ben Affleck’s Appearance on The Hollywood Reporter, and Taylor Swift's Real Estate | Jam Session
Juliet and Amanda are back to discuss some interesting pop culture news, featuring celebrity fashion stylist Law Roach’s early retirement decision following a recent viral video of him and Zendaya at the Louis Vuitton fashion show. The two go in depth on their thoughts about his ... Show More
35m 41s
Nov 2022
4. The Business | This Blew Up
Amir Ben-Yohanan sets his sights on turning Clubhouse the content house into Clubhouse Media Group, a publicly traded company. And thanks to some good luck, meme stocks, and a stray Elon Musk tweet, it looks for a moment like it might just work.
Host: Alyssa Bereznak
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53m 26s
Jun 2022
The Ethan Hawke Hall of Fame and ‘The Black Phone’
Chris Ryan joins Sean to discuss the new horror thriller 'The Black Phone,' which stars one of our most beloved actors, Ethan Hawke (1:00). Then, they build out the Hawke Hall of Fame with his 10 essential performances (25:00).
Hosts: Sean Fennessey
Guest: Chris Ryan
Producer: B ... Show More
1h 18m