Mattel has 45 films in development. A cinematic take on UNO could be coming to a theater near you.
Mary Long caught up with New Yorker writer Alex Baracsh to discuss his recent piece, “After ‘Barbie,’ Mattel Is Raiding Its Entire Toybox”. They discuss:
- How Mattel is becoming an IP company. - Why “The Last of Us” broke the curse of bad video game adaptat ... Show More
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Interview With J.L. Collins, the Godfather of Financial Independence
Financial independence isn’t just about early retirement. It’s giving your future self freedom.J.L. Collins is the best-selling author of “The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life.” In this replay from earlier this year, Robert Brok ... Show More
46m 59s
Jan 2023
‘M3GAN,' and How to Market a Movie to Young People
Matt is joined by Michael Moses, the chief marketing officer at Universal Pictures, to discuss their latest hit, the horror film ‘M3GAN,’ and why it brought so many young people to the theater. Matt and Michael discuss how the viral marketing campaign led to nearly half of the mo ... Show More
32m 28s
Mar 2023
Lionsgate Film Chief Joe Drake on ‘John Wick’ and the Modern Independent Studio
Matt is joined by the chair of the motion picture group at Lionsgate, Joe Drake, to talk about how the 'John Wick' series came to be and the future of the franchise, how hard is it for a non-major studio to compete with other studios in the theatrical business, making originals v ... Show More
33m 24s
Apr 2023
WWE Sells, Netflix Pulls Back, and the Oscars' Bold Bid on Theaters
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Endeavor merging with the WWE, Netflix restructuring and retracting its movie division with the intention to make fewer projects and fewer lower-budget films, and the Oscars' plans to require theatrical releases in 15-20 major m ... Show More
32m 9s
Jul 2023
The State of R-Rated Comedies, With Evan Goldberg
Matt is joined by Point Grey cofounder Evan Goldberg to discuss his latest release, ‘Joy Ride,’ and how comedies can become theatrical successes once again. They discuss how theatrical releases rely on eventizing the film, what the studios are looking for when it comes to comedie ... Show More
31m 23s
Jun 2023
Has Pixar Lost its Magic Touch?
Matt is joined by The Hollywood Reporter’s Rebecca Keegan to discuss Pixar’s recent cold streak, who’s to blame, and if it can be rectified. They talk about whether their pandemic misfires has caused permanent damage, why their movies cost so much more than every other animation ... Show More
31m 55s