The Rise & Fall of Mr Beast
Summary
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss the commercial underperformance of MrBeast's new thriller, The Most Dangerous Game, co-written with James Patterson, noting that the book's massive social media following did not translate into top-tier sales. They also examine the blurred lines between genuine recognition and paid publicity in the film industry, specifically regarding Nicola Peltz's "Rising Star" award at a satellite Venice festival. The hosts explore the high costs of awards campaigns, comparing the pay-to-play nature of smaller festivals to the massive budgets spent on Oscar and Emmy…
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