Hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer Paul Sarker and entertainment enthusiast Mesh Lakhani, Better Call Paul will delve into the business and legal issues at play behind the glitz and glam. This show takes you beyond the catchy headlines to find out what’s really at play behind the scenes and gives you an introduction to the business side of show business.
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Hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer Paul Sarker and entertainment enthusiast Mesh Lakhani, Better Call Paul will delve into the business and legal issues at play behind the glitz and glam. This show takes you beyond the catchy headlines to find out what’s really at play behind the scenes and gives you an introduction to the business side of show business.
428. Emmy Nominations and Upfront Ad Commitments Close
Better Call Paul
31 minutes
3 months ago
428. Emmy Nominations and Upfront Ad Commitments Close
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.
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Better Call Paul
Hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer Paul Sarker and entertainment enthusiast Mesh Lakhani, Better Call Paul will delve into the business and legal issues at play behind the glitz and glam. This show takes you beyond the catchy headlines to find out what’s really at play behind the scenes and gives you an introduction to the business side of show business.