Chris Grimes

Martha Muir, U.S. energy correspondent covering offshore wind and policy, and Chris Grimes, LA bureau chief reporting on Hollywood and media deals. They dissect Warner Bros reopening a bidding fight with Paramount and what a sweeter offer might entail. They also cover US offshore wind’s legal comeback and the race to finish projects amid political pressure.

Chris Grimes, the Los Angeles Bureau Chief for the Financial Times, dives into Disney's groundbreaking $1 billion partnership with OpenAI, focusing on the use of animated characters while safeguarding Disney's intellectual property. He discusses Bob Iger's strategy to navigate the delicate balance between innovation and protection in entertainment. Additionally, Grimes sheds light on Hollywood's growing acceptance of AI tools and the implications for the future of media.

Sarah White, FT Paris correspondent covering French banking, and Chris Grimes, FT Los Angeles bureau chief covering Hollywood, discuss Disney’s looming leadership choice and who might steer its future. They compare internal contenders and debate whether the company should stay integrated or split its businesses. The conversation also touches on wider industry and strategic stakes.

Chris Grimes, FT's Los Angeles bureau chief, offers sharp insights into the tense relationship between Donald Trump and the media. They discuss the White House's controversial decision to selectively grant access to reporters, raising alarms about journalistic integrity. The duo also critiques how media ownership, exemplified by Jeff Bezos's influence on The Washington Post, shapes political narratives. They explore Trump's strategies to restrict media access, highlighting the ongoing struggle for independent journalism in a politically charged environment.

Oliver Barnes, FT deals and activism correspondent, breaks down the bidding chaos around Warner Bros. Chris Grimes, FT Los Angeles bureau chief, explains Hollywood power plays and industry fallout. They cover Netflix and Paramount’s clash, Trump’s ties to bidders, DOJ antitrust scrutiny, activist investor moves and the high-stakes shareholder vote to watch next.

For the next few weeks, we will be bringing you some of our most popular articles from the FT Edit app.Elemental, the new movie from Pixar studios, recently disappointed at the box office.On this episode, Chris Grimes, the FT’s Los Angeles correspondent, takes us inside Disney, the owner of Pixar, and asks whether it can regain its creative crown after a few years of concentrating on lucrative sequels to its existing franchises and on its streaming business, Disney+. It has been a long time since Toy Story, and critics are fretting that Pixar has lost its touch. Even Marvel, which was reliably turning out annual blockbusters, has stumbled recently with the likes of Ant-Man. Chris wrote this article shortly after the release of Elemental.You can also find this story in FT Edit, an iPhone app that gives you a taste of the very best of FT journalism. After a month’s free trial, it is 99p or 99 cents a month for the next six months. Try it out if you want the best global politics, analysis and opinion pieces.Learn more about FT Edit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Grimes, the Los Angeles bureau chief for the Financial Times, offers insights into Netflix's remarkable resurgence and its impact on Hollywood. He discusses how Netflix transformed from a DVD rental service to a streaming leader, reshaping industry compensation models. Grimes highlights the tension between Netflix and traditional filmmakers, as well as the company’s strategies like introducing an ad-supported model and banning password sharing. The conversation also touches on the shifting power dynamics in entertainment as tech giants increasingly dominate.

Chris Grimes, Los Angeles bureau chief for the Financial Times and expert on Hollywood, discusses the future of streaming wars. He reveals how pandemic-era spending on content is unsustainable. As theater audiences return, streaming platforms face challenges. Jonathan Guthrie then highlights the $160 billion debt we owe to bees for their pollination services, emphasizing their vital role in our ecosystem. He warns about the dire consequences if bee populations continue to decline, calling for immediate action to protect these essential pollinators.

This week, guest host Topher Forhecz is joined by Los Angeles bureau chief Chris Grimes to hear about the future of TV's streaming wars. Since the pandemic, streaming services have poured huge amounts of money into new content, but it's unclear how long this boom will last. Then, we talk to Nature Therapy columnist Jonathan Guthrie about bees. He's estimated that we owe bees nearly $160bn for their pollination services. What's at stake if we can't repay that debt? -------Want to stay in touch? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We’re on Twitter @ftweekendpod, and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap.-------Links and mentions from the episode:– Chris Grimes’ piece on the peak of TV streaming: https://www.ft.com/content/0e95cf55-dda1-4f63-bb6b-bf475f974f30  – Jonathan Guthrie’s Nature Therapy column, ‘Our £135 bn debt to the humble bee’: https://www.ft.com/content/286dff35-9634-4fd7-9497-3d2de3a555a4   -------Special offers for FT Weekend listeners can be found here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast -------Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco Clip from Prime Video.  Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Grimes, FT's Los Angeles correspondent known for his sharp insights into the entertainment sector, joins to discuss Disney's vast cultural impact. They explore the leadership transition from Bob Iger to Bob Chapek, emphasizing contrasting styles and challenges in today's competitive streaming landscape. The conversation covers Disney's identity crisis, highlighting the struggle between nostalgia and modern cultural expectations. Additionally, they unpack how Disney Plus fits into the ongoing digital streaming wars and the company's reckoning with its past.