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About the episode
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 this deal will close, what this means for Hollywood, how powerful the new Ellison mega platform can be, and what comes next.
Host: Matt Belloni
Guest: Lucas Shaw
Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Jon Jones
Theme Song: Devon Renaldo
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Episode Breakdown
Today, Sean reacts to Netflix backing out of the bidding for Warner Brothers—clearing the path for a merger with Paramount. Next, he is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss ‘Heat 2’ and cover ‘Scream 7.’ Later, Sean is joined by Amanda Dobbins and Adam Nayman to discuss ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.’ Finally, Sean is joined by Matt Johnson to discuss the movie!
Amanda Dobbins
Amanda Dobbins
Chris Ryan
Chris Ryan
Sean Fennessey
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Episode Breakdown
Today, Sean reacts to Netflix backing out of the bidding for Warner Brothers—clearing the path for a merger with Paramount. Next, he is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss ‘Heat 2’ and cover ‘Scream 7.’ Later, Sean is joined by Amanda Dobbins and Adam Nayman to discuss ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.’ Finally, Sean is joined by Matt Johnson to discuss the movie!
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Episode Breakdown
Matt is joined by Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos to discuss why the Warner Bros. sale process was reopened, why he thinks the Netflix bid is better for Warners Bros. consumers and the industry, and whether Netflix will commit to a theatrical window and robust marketing spends for Warner Bros. films.
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Episode Breakdown
Matt is joined by Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos to discuss why the Warner Bros. sale process was reopened, why he thinks the Netflix bid is better for Warners Bros. consumers and the industry, and whether Netflix will commit to a theatrical window and robust marketing spends for Warner Bros. films.