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  • 417. Drake’s Sues to end Rap Battle and NIL QB Drama

    417. Drake’s Sues to end Rap Battle and NIL QB Drama
    2025/04/23
    This week, Paul and Mesh begin with musical festival season as Coachella concludes and Fyre Festival 2 hits the brakes. Next, they discuss Drake’s amended defamation complaint against his own label, Universal Music Group, resulting from his rap beef with Kendrick Lamar. Finally, Paul breaks down college football QB, Nico Iamaleava, leaving the University of Tennessee for UCLA and how it illustrates the often hidden world of NIL deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 分
  • 416. Prada buys Versace and James Cameron embraces AI in VFX

    416. Prada buys Versace and James Cameron embraces AI in VFX
    2025/04/16
    Paul and Mesh begin with a luxury fashion update as Versace announced that it would be acquired by Prada to create a team-up of Italian luxury fashion brands. Next, Paul discusses the massive $1.68 billion dollar damages award in the sexual assault trial against writer director James Toback. Finally, Paul and Mesh discuss James Cameron, one of the pioneers of big budget motion pictures, and Mr. Cameron's view that AI technology can be leveraged to reduce VFX costs without eliminating jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 分
  • 415. Cinema Con 2025, Tariffs hit Hollywood, and Arkansas Social Media Law

    415. Cinema Con 2025, Tariffs hit Hollywood, and Arkansas Social Media Law
    2025/04/09
    This week, Paul shouts out Newsmax and their successful IPO before Mesh and Paul go over their top Cinema Con 2025 films. Next, they discuss the impact of tariffs on the entertainment industry, not that they have any answers. Finally, Paul provides an update on NetChoice v. Griffin, a ruling which struck down Arkansas' 2023 Social Media Safety Act as unconstitutional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 分
  • 414. Sundance's New Digs & AI Video Editor Update

    414. Sundance's New Digs & AI Video Editor Update
    2025/04/02
    This week, Paul and Mesh begin with a discussion of the use of trademarks in Film and TV and discuss some recent controversies. Next, they update us on Sundance's relocation from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado beginning in 2027. Finally, Mesh shares the amazing developments he is seeing in the AI space for photo and video editing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 分
  • 413. March Madness, Goodbye to Hollywood?, and Village Roadshow Pictures in Bankruptcy

    413. March Madness, Goodbye to Hollywood?, and Village Roadshow Pictures in Bankruptcy
    2025/03/26
    This week, Paul excitedly supports his Duke Blue Devils in their March Madness journey, while Mesh largely avoids the hype. Next, Paul and Mesh provide an update on the state of entertainment production in LA, the impact of tax incentives, and whether LA can reestablish itself as the epicenter of the production business. Finally, they discuss the bankruptcy process for Village Roadshow Pictures and its deep catalog which includes the Matrix, Sherlock Holmes, and Oceans franchises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 分
  • 412. Ne Zha 2 Crushes Box Office and Stan Lee Remembered

    412. Ne Zha 2 Crushes Box Office and Stan Lee Remembered
    2025/03/19
    This week, Paul begins with a recap of Chinese box office phenomenon, Ne Zha 2, which has crossed 2B in revenue and sold 300M+ tickets in China. Next Paul and Mesh discuss the net churn impacting the most popular streamers, and how nearly 50% of subscribers who cancel their subscription re-subscribe within a year. Finally, they reflect on Stan Lee, the creative engine behind Marvel who is the subject of a to-be-completed documentary directed by Jon Bolerjack which presents a melancholy portrayal of how Stan was mistreated by his business partners in his final years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 分
  • 411. Anora's Triumph, Taylor Swift Ticket Scam, and Paramount Pushes Back

    411. Anora's Triumph, Taylor Swift Ticket Scam, and Paramount Pushes Back
    2025/03/12
    This week, Paul and Mesh are back in the saddle and start by discussing how unlikely Oscar's star Sean Baker and his film Anora defied expectations and brought home statues without a box office haul. Next, they discuss an alleged ticket scam between conspirators from Jamaica and Jamaica, Queens that resulted in the theft of over $600K in tickets to prime concerts like Taylor Swift's Eras tour. Finally, Paul updates us on Paramount's motion to dismiss President Trump's $20B lawsuit against CBS on jurisdiction and first amendment grounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 分
  • 410. Ross Benes, Marketing Analyst and Author

    410. Ross Benes, Marketing Analyst and Author
    2025/03/05
    This week, Paul interviews Ross Benes who is an author, journalist and analyst for eMarketer. Ross discusses his upcoming book, 1999, and how it was a such a pivotal year for today’s culture (reality TV, Netflix’s launch). In addition, Ross discusses how streamers have embraced advertising tiers and whether skinny bundles will stem the tide of declining linear television subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 分