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- 20.1 - See You in 2021!
Happy Holidays from Stuck in Development! We're off this week, but we'll be back in January 2021.
Music: Feather Duster by Silverman Sound Studios – https://www.silvermansound.com
2 min - 20 - What We Loved in 2020
It’s been a long year, but Eitan and Carl found a lot to celebrate. The two recap their favorite films, TV shows and media moments from 2020.
In news this week, they dissect a rumored MGM sale, react to Alan Horn’s retirement announcement and spend way too long spiraling down a Mandalorian rabbithole.
The main topic starts at 32:10 this week.
Music: Feather Duster by Silverman Sound Studios – https://www.silvermansound.com
1 hr 47 min - 19 - Back to the Future of Streaming
Did COVID-19 simply accelerate disruptive strategies at AT&T and Disney?
As the dust settles from weeks of HBO Max and Disney news, Carl and Eitan check in on the two most aggressive combatants in the streaming wars. They react with both horror and intrigue to Disney’s Investor Day announcements, and they follow multiple tangents through the histories of Disney’s content verticals. They also discuss the multiple lawsuits brewing against Warner Brothers.
In news this week, they gawk at the Cyberpunk 2077 release, try to understand the target customer for Peacock’s The Office tier and debate Disney’s strategy of photoshopping masks onto park patrons.
The main topic starts at 21:01 this week.
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Music: Feather Duster by Silverman Sound Studios – https://www.silvermansound.com
1 hr 41 min - 18 - Playing Monopoly (Again): Antitrust Concerns in the World of Trade Publishing
What does the consolidation of Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster mean for the media world at large?
Eitan and Carl take a step into trade publishing to discuss a seismic shift in the industry’s power dynamics. In this episode, they walk through this merger’s potential effects on creators, small businesses, Amazon and Hollywood. This merger also opens up a broader discussion on whether it’s possible for an industry controlled by one monolith to truly champion diversity.
In news this week, they examine the fallout of last week's industry-shattering Warner announcement. Carl also reviews Dolittle.
The main topic starts at 14:12 this week.
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Music: Feather Duster by Silverman Sound Studios – https://www.silvermansound.com
1 hr 13 min - X.1 - Emergency Episode: Warner Day-and-Date Streaming Announcement
In a radical move, Warner Brothers announced that they will release all 2021 films simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. Carl and Eitan couldn’t wait, so they paused a production meeting to react in real time to this game-changing news.
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Music: News Intro Sound by Maximilien – http://soundbible.com/2041-News-Intro.html
16 min - 17 - The One Where Eitan and Carl Do (Some) Math: Modeling Streaming-First BlockbustersCan Warner Brothers turn a profit on direct-to-streaming blockbusters? ….maybe.In a timely episode, Eitan and Carl model hypothetical theatrical and streaming releases for three films: Godzilla vs. Kong, Wonder Woman 1984 and Soul. This discussion showcases the hard path to profitability that streamers face. Though this episode was recorded before the announcement that Warner Bros. would put all of its 2021 films directly on HBO Max, Carl and Eitan provide analysis on how this streaming move adds up. They also end up chatting about the future of franchises, canons and standalone content.(Don’t worry, we’re dropping an emergency Warner Bros. episode tomorrow.)In news this week, they discuss Universal Japan’s Super Nintendo World, react to rumors of a new David Lynch show and give a final eulogy to Quibi.The main topic starts at 16:25 this week.Follow us on Twitter @stuckindevpodMusic: Feather Duster by Silverman Sound Studios – https://www.silvermansound.com1 hr 26 min
- 16 - It’s About Time: The Splash Mountain Revamp
This Thanksgiving, we give thanks for good audio quality and experienced hosts.
Unfortunately, this episode from our archives has neither. Listen to Carl and Eitan’s very first attempt at Stuck in Development. They explore the troubled past and hopeful future of their favorite Disney ride, Splash Mountain.
Eitan and Carl will be back next week with a brand new episode.
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Music: Feather Duster by Silverman Sound Studios – https://www.silvermansound.com
1 hr 23 min - 15 - Vault of The Living Dead: Disney’s Live Action Remakes
On the heels of another bewildering rumor – Jon Chu’s Lilo and Stitch? – Eitan and Carl dig into Disney’s “live action remakes.” They trace the history of this zombie subgenre and share their hypothesis for its true purpose: replacing the artificial scarcity of the now-defunct Disney Vault.
In the news, they revisit the Wonder Woman 1984 release and discuss director David Fincher’s new Netflix production deal.
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Music: Feather Duster by Silverman Sound Studios – https://www.silvermansound.com
1 hr 13 min - 14 - Fantastic COVID Stories and Where to Find Them
Will a COVID-19 vaccine actually save media and entertainment companies?
Carl and Eitan weigh in on whether the market reaction to Pfizer’s vaccine announcement is rational or just bad speculation. First, they dedicate the bulk of this episode to a busy post-election news week. Topics veer wildly between Netflix’s linear ambitions, Harry Potter franchise-keeping, Apple’s ARM transition and next-gen console launches.
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Music: Feather Duster by Silverman Sound Studios – https://www.silvermansound.com
1 hr 20 min - 13 - It’s Different, But It’s Also the Same: Finding Solace in Horror and Terror
Why does horror hold so much power?
As the Halloween moon wanes, Eitan and Carl wax “eloquent” about the power of genre entertainment. From disturbing horror to traumatic childhood films, they use the season as a jumping off point to explore how death and despair onscreen make us more resilient and less afraid.
In news this week, they review AMC’s insane Q3 2020 earnings call, comment on Netflix price hikes and debate the merits of turning the now-defunct Quibi Quibi segment into a Mandalorian Mandalorian segment. At the end of the episode, they share the first voicemail they've gotten!
The main topic starts at 32:33 this week.
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Music: Feather Duster by Silverman Sound Studios – https://www.silvermansound.com
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About Stuck In Development
From the publisher's feed
Hosts Carl and Eitan constantly find themselves stuck in the details of what’s developing in media, technology and entertainment. Every week, the two self-described media strategy nerds contextualize what you need to know as the worlds of Hollywood, Orlando and Silicon Valley collide. From your couch to the seat of a 1950s theme park dark ride, Carl and Eitan love talking about the business of anything and everything that could entertain you.
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