Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss Netflix’s reign of dominance in 2023 and how it managed to return to form after the Great Netflix Correction. They discuss how Netflix managed to succeed over the past year with moves like cracking down on password sharing and licensing shows from other streamers, and why its competition seems to be the wea ... Show More
Jan 15
Actors vs. Studios, and the Existential AI War, With SAG-AFTRA Lead Negotiator
Matt is joined by national executive director and chief negotiator for SAG-AFTRA Duncan Crabtree-Ireland to discuss the union's upcoming negotiations with the AMPTP, the possibility of another strike, what he wants to achieve in this negotiation, why they are starting their negot ... Show More
42m 25s
Jan 14
'Zootopia 2,' China, AI, and the Battle for Originals With the Head of Disney Animation
Matt is joined by Jared Bush, the writer and codirector of Zootopia 2 and chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, to discuss the smash-hit sequel, its incredible success in China, the state of original animated films in theaters, AI and other challenges facing th ... Show More
37m 1s
Jan 12
The Shameless Golden Globes, and Paramount Takes Warner Bros. to Court
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to react to Sunday's Golden Globe Awards, including the cringiest corporate moments and the studios and streamers that overperformed. Then, they discuss the latest move in the ongoing Warner Bros. Discovery saga, with Paramount filing a la ... Show More
34m 27s
Jan 2023
The 2023 Golden Globes, the New ‘Ant-Man’ Trailer, and an Inside Look at Netflix
Chris and Andy talk about this year’s awkward Golden Globes and whether or not they were a success (1:00). Then, they talk about the new trailer for ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ (35:00) and a New Yorker profile of Netflix’s head of global TV, Bela Bajaria, that offers insi ... Show More
1h 17m
Nov 2022
Netflix: The Original - [Business Breakdowns, EP. 86]
This is Jesse Pujji and today we're breaking down Netflix, the pioneer in entertainment streaming. Founded in 1997, Netflix has evolved over the years to become the leader in streaming entertainment with over 200m subscribers globally. To break down Netflix, I'm joined by Ben Wei ... Show More
56m 36s
Jan 2023
Reed Hastings Out at Netflix, the New ‘Mandalorian’ Trailer, and the ‘Night Court’ Reboot
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Reed Hasting is leaving as CEO of Netflix, and what this means for the streamer (1:00). Then, they talk about the trailer for ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 (12:01), before talking about the two-episode premiere of ‘Night Court,’ which somehow ... Show More
53m 38s
Jan 2023
‘The Last of Us’ Episode 2. Plus, Apple TV’s Marketing Strategy and Netflix Is Ready for Another ‘Squid Game.’
Chris and Andy talk about a new Apple TV+ commercial featuring Timothée Chalamet that is pushing the service's upcoming slate of shows (1:00). Then, they discuss an interview with the new co-CEOs of Netflix, Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters, about what they want the streamer's new gl ... Show More
1h 2m