The Business Analyzing the Oscar noms w/ THR’s Scott Feinberg; Netflix has a strong Q4
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Jan 24, 2025 Scott Feinberg, Executive Editor of Awards at The Hollywood Reporter, dissects the latest Oscar nominations with keen insight. He discusses the surprises in this year's nominees and how the Academy is shifting towards more inclusivity. The conversation also touches on Netflix's remarkable 19 million new subscribers and its market strategy, including potential mergers in the streaming landscape. Feinberg explores the implications of AI on Hollywood and how it could change the future of performances at prestigious award shows.
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Lively/Baldoni Leaked Footage
- Leaked footage in the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni dispute is interpreted differently by both sides.
- Baldoni claims it shows playful interaction, while Lively claims it reinforces her harassment allegations.
Trump's AI Initiative and Paramount
- Trump's AI initiative, Stargate, involves Larry Ellison, who's funding his son's Paramount purchase.
- Ellison's involvement may ease regulatory scrutiny of the deal, despite David Ellison not being a Trump supporter.
Trump's Hollywood Ambassadors
- Trump appointed Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone as special ambassadors.
- Gibson seemed surprised by the appointment, while Stallone's acceptance may be due to his move to Florida and prior Trumpy stances.