The Town with Matthew Belloni
Episodes
Why Every Agency Wants a Piece of the Creator Economy
Host Matt Belloni and guest Saul Goldberg, founder of Blossom, discuss how traditional Hollywood agencies and studios are pivoting to the creator economy to capture new revenue.
The Ari Emanuel Experience
Ari Emanuel discusses his new memoir, "Roll the Calls," and reflects on his career as a Hollywood mogul, including his contentious split with former partner Patrick Weitzel.
The Six Toughest Decisions David Ellison Faces With WarnerMount
Lucas Shaw from Bloomberg joins Matthew Belloni to analyze the pending Paramount-Warner Bros.
Dissecting the Bill That Could Transform Hollywood, With Its Co-Author
Congresswoman Laura Friedman discusses the newly introduced bipartisan bill establishing a 20% federal production tax credit for U.
Jeffrey Katzenberg on Why Hollywood Must Embrace AI
Jeffrey Katzenberg joins The Town to discuss his new essay urging collaboration between Hollywood and Silicon Valley on AI.
Emergency Pod: Paramount Settles—and Bonta Caves
Host Matt Belloni and guest Lucas Shaw analyze the 5-year consent decree resolving the Warner Bros.
Tom Cruise and the New Age of Celebrity Profiles
GQ editor Zach Barron joins Matthew Belloni to discuss the making of Tom Cruise’s first major US magazine interview in a decade.
2026 Emmys Instant Reactions: Is Apple Really the New HBO? What Happened to Netflix?
Hosts Matt Belloni and Craig Holsbeck discuss the 2024 Emmys with guest Lucas Shaw, analyzing Apple TV+'s record-breaking win for "Widow's Bay" and the narrative that it is now rivaling HBO.
How to Run a Specialty Studio in 2026, with Searchlight President
Matthew Greenfield, co-president of Searchlight Pictures, discusses the studio’s evolution under Disney and its strategy for balancing creative risk with commercial success.
‘Resident Evil’ and the Tightrope of Relaunching Old IP
Oliver Bourbon, CEO of Constantin Film, discusses the studio’s strategy for managing the Resident Evil franchise, including how director Zach…
Four Big Stories: Emmys ’26, Summer Box Office Pushback, Fed Tax Credit Odds, and ‘60 Minutes’ 2.0
Host Matt Belloni and guest Lucas Shaw analyze the 2024 summer box office, arguing that inflation-adjusted figures reveal a 17% decline compared to 2019 despite record nominal gross.
The 2026 Summer Box Office Winners, Losers, and Head-Scratchers
Matthew Belloni and Scott Mendelson review their summer box office predictions, scoring their confidence in thirteen major releases.
Did Donald Trump Just Save Filmmaking in America?
Host Matthew Belloni discusses the potential passage of a federal film tax incentive with Tony Armor and Katie Pryor of Film USA, following President Trump’s public endorsement.
The Five Biggest Hollywood Storylines for the Rest of 2026
Host Matthew Belloni and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw preview fall Hollywood narratives, focusing on the Warner Bros.
Disney's Biggest Swings and Misses, Plus Iger vs. Eisner—With the Acquired Guys
Host Matthew Belloni welcomes Acquired podcast hosts Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal to dissect The Walt Disney Company’s history, current challenges, and future strategy.
America vs. the U.K.: Who Makes Better TV Shows?
Host Matthew Belloni interviews UK production heads Patrick Holland, Jane Root, and Dimitri Degalan to explore why British television often outperforms US counterparts.