This week, Paul and Mesh begin with strong earnings announcements from several leading media companies. Next, they discuss the announced deal between NFL and ESPN where NFL is getting a stake in ESPN in exchange for granting ESPN additional games and media rights. Finally, they discuss Roku entering the pay-streaming game with its new budget-friendly product, Howdy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Paul and Mesh begin with a discussion of the home renovation TV genre amidst HGTV's decision to cancel several of its shows in response to declining viewership and cost over runs. On the other end of the TV spectrum, they recap Banijay Entertainment's strong first half of 2025 as the mega TV producer is hitting on all cylinders. Finally, Paul provides an update on a recent Ninth circuit case regarding the potential infringement of Bored Ape NFTs, and the potential of NFTs to qualify as trademarks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jessica David is back and filling in for Mesh. Paul and Jessica begin with Marvel's Fantastic Four reboot and George Lucas' first appearance at San Diego Comic Con. Next, Paul provides an update on FCC's approval of Skydance's proposed acquisition of Paramount clearing the path for the deal to close. Finally, they ponder the unconfirmed rumors percolating that Jeff Bezos is considering a purchase of CNBC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Paul and Mesh begin with a recap of the 77th Emmy nominations, where streamers dominated yet again. Next, the discuss the conclusion of the 2025 Upfront negotiations for several major players, including a record volume in sales for NBCU built on the strength of a major sports portfolio (World Cup, Olympics, Super Bowl and the return of the NBA). Finally, they discuss the 70th anniversary of Disney World and ponder what the next step might be for theme parks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Paul and Mesh recap Superman's box office performance as the Gunn era of the DC film universe starts off. Next, they peer into the summer camp for Billionaires where CEOs and heads of entertainment and tech meet at the annual Sun Valley conference. Finally, Paul provides an update on the FTC's click to cancel rule which was struck down (at least temporarily) on procedural grounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, after a short 4th of July break, Paul and Mesh kick things off with a movie update discussing how F1 and Jurassic World Rebirth excelled in theaters. Next, they discuss the Diddy trial verdict which saw Diddy acquitted of the most serious charges he was facing in a mixed decision that will spare him a lengthy prison sentence. Finally, they provide an update on the Skydance and Paramount merger and how the South Park creators feel about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul and Mesh begin with Mark Walter's purchase of a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers for $10B, which is 40% higher than the next-highest NBA sale price (Celtics). Next, they discuss YouTube's CEO's comments regarding integrating generative AI video tool Veo3 into YouTube Shorts to further democratize content creation. Finally, they provide an update on the bankruptcy auction for Village Roadshow which Alcon has agreed to purchase for $417.5M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul and Mesh begin with a quick update on the Nintendo Switch 2 which set sales records in its first week of launch. Next, they discuss Disney and Universals' copyright infringement complaint against Midjourney. Finally, with the announcement that Warner Bros. Discovery will be spinning off its legacy cable networks and Disney's statement that it plans to keep all of its media assets under the same umbrella, they ponder the pros and cons of spinoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Paul recaps a great Tribeca Film Festival event he attended and discusses its importance to the greater NY entertainment scene. Next, Paul and Mesh cover some recent layoffs affecting legacy media companies. Finally, Paul provides an update on the House v. NCAA settlement which was just approved and formally ushers in the era of colleges paying their student athletes directly for NIL rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Paul and Mesh start with a recap of the highest grossing Memorial Day Weekend for the U.S. movie business as Lilo and Stitch outperformed and MI:8 held its own. Next, they discuss the latest billion-dollar beauty sale as e.l.f has agreed to buy Hailey Beiber’s Rhode skin care and cosmetics brand for up to one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000). Finally, Paul and Mesh provide their take on Reed Hastings, the legendary founder and former CEO of Netflix, joining the board of leading AI company, Anthropic, the maker of Claude, an LLM that has the potential to re-shape our economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul and Mesh begin with WBD’s announced rebrand of Max back to HBO Max and a few Cannes film festival highlights. Next, they recap 5 primetime shows that NBC recently cancelled, in part to make room for its new NBA telecasts which will air on Tuesdays and Sundays (in addition to Peacock). Finally, they break down a recently announced 34.5B merger between Charter and Cox which, once completed, will create the largest cable/broadband provider in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul and Mesh begin with life imitating art as the real-life 2025 Conclave has a few striking similarities to the 2024 Best Picture nominee Conclave. Next, they discuss President Trump's intent to establish a College Sports Commission to be co-chaired by Nick Saban and Cody Campbell. Finally, Paul and Mesh breakdown the latest entertainment tariffs as the President has floated a 100% tariff on films made overseas and released in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul and Mesh begin with a recap of Marvel's Thunderbolts* box office performance which was solid but not a home run. Next, they discuss the start of Diddy's criminal trial in New York after Diddy rejected a plea deal on the eve of trial. Finally, Paul provides an update on the FCC and potential replacements for democratic commissioners, including former chair Jessica Rosenworcel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul and Mesh begin with a discussion of Ryan Coogler's Sinners which continues his stellar trajectory and whether his bespoke deal with WB could become a trend. Next, they discuss Ted Sarandos' comments regarding the theatre experience and shifting consumer preferences. Finally, they celebrate YouTube which turned 20 in April and look back at how it revolutionized video distribution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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