In this episode, Mesh and Paul kick things off by sharing their excitement for Tribeca Film Festival and the premiere of House of Dragons Season 2. They then dive into the NBA's massive potential trio of rights deals which are rumored to be worth up to $76 billion dollars over the next 11 years. Paul provides an in-depth look at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's efforts to enforce Texas’ new data and privacy law. Finally, they update listeners on the IATSE negotiations with studios and streamers which are coming down to the wire.

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This week Paul and special guest co-host, Jessica David, kick things off with a look back at a lackluster start to the summer movie box office and a glance ahead at what films could turn the tide. Next, they discuss Fable’s Showrunner AI offering which will allow users to create animated series with just a few prompts. Finally, Paul discusses the latest on WBD’s plans for the future which may include another acquisition.

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This week, Paul and Mesh update the latest fallout from Sean Combs’ various lawsuits and the apology he posted after security camera footage of his attack on Cassie was released. Next, they discuss a few updates from Open AI: (1) a multi-year license agreement with News Corp. to leverage its print media assets in Open AI algorithms and search database; and (2) controversy with Scarlett Johansson who has alleged that Open AI’s “sky” voice is eerily similar to her own.

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This week Paul and Mesh begin with the latest 2025 and 2026 Hollywood tentpole picture release announcements ranging from Imax’s 2025 slate to a new Lord of the Rings film starring and directed by Andy Serkis. They then discuss several major new streaming bundles which will further complicate the content ecosystem as well as the NFL signing a deal with Netflix. Finally, Paul breaks down a class action lawsuit brought by voice actors claiming their rights of publicity were violated by an AI startup, LOVO, who allegedly altered, used, and monetized their voices without permission. 

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This week, Paul and Mesh begin with a preview the 77th annual Cannes film festival. Next, they dig into the ever-changing NIL landscape: the legal background, recent paradigm shifts, and where major college sports might be headed.

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Paul and Mesh kick off the episode by discussing CBS, which, for the 16th consecutive year, was the most-watched US broadcast network. Paul then explains the SAG-AFTRA’s decision to use Nielsen to track streaming viewership data and performance, which will help verify the platform’s own reporting. Finally, Mesh expresses his excitement about Airbnb’s new Icons launch, where pop culture-themed stays and other one-of-a-kind experiences will be available to the public.

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This week, resident Swiftie, Mesh, gives us his take on Taylor Swift’s latest record-breaking double album, The Tortured Poet’s Department. Next, Paul and Mesh geek out about Fantom Event’s announcement that it will re-release Peter Jackson’s epic Lord of the Rings trilogy this summer in re-mastered 4K. Finally, Paul breaks down the FCC’s recent announcement that it will look into the enforceability of most favored nations clauses and internet holdbacks in carriage agreements between operators (e.g., cable, satellite) and independent networks.

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Paul and Mesh kick off the episode discussing Netflix’s new head of film, Dan Lin, and the potential change in strategy from big budget films to a more cost-conscious approach. They then dive into women’s basketball star and WNBA #1 pick Caitlin Clark, her deal with Nike, and what it will take for the WNBA to provide better pay to its athletes. Finally, Paul breaks down the Archival Producer’s Alliance development of guidelines regarding the use of generative AI in documentary filmmaking and how the APA attempts to balance risk and reward.

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Paul and Mesh kick off the episode discussing OJ’s death and the controversial legacy he left behind. They break down the latest news from Cinema Con- AMC’s survival, Gladiator 2, Transformers, and other IP coming to the big screen. Finally, they give an update on the Paramount/Skydance deal and the tension it’s causing among shareholders.

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This week, Paul interviews a long-time client, Chris Babu, who is the CEO of a technology company in the ticketing industry. Chris discusses how he leveraged his analytics background, his stints at Ebay and Stubhub, and his passion for live sports and music to build a concierge service for season ticket holders. In addition, Chris and Paul discuss current trends in the sports industry and some surprising facts about March Madness.

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