The Business
‘Real Rob’ and TV Kind of Everywhere
Rob Schneider is making his own TV show. He’s also paying for it. Media Analyst Rich Greenfield on why “TV Everywhere” is a problematic consumer proposition.
By Kim Masters • • 28m ListenIt’s not uncommon to write a script or shoot a pilot on spec. Comedian Rob Schneider has gone much further. He’s shot an entire season of a new TV comedy, Real Rob. As the writer and star, he had total creative control... but also bore the entire financial burden. The only problem? He’s still looking for a distributor. Then, media analyst Rich Greenfield tells Kim Masters why “TV Everywhere” is a great concept in theory, but still having hiccups in reality. Greenfield recently chronicled the frustrating experience of trying to watch old seasons of the FX show The Americans.
Banner Image: Rob Schneider; Credit: Stephen Downes
In this episode
3 storiesHollywood News Banter
Kim Masters is joined by Matt Belloni, Executive Editor of The Hollywood Reporter to discuss top entertainment news stories of the week.
Read the story6 min‘Real Rob’
There’s a basic tenet in Hollywood that business is done with OPM: Other People’s Money. Rob Schneider is breaking this rule in a big way.
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If you say you’re “watching TV”--that could mean a lot of things. Maybe you’re watching a series as it airs. Maybe you’ve recorded a show and you’re catching up by way of your DVR. Maybe you’re streaming Netflix on your television. Or maybe you’re using an app to watch “television” on your phone or tablet.
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