The Business
Albert Brooks, Rob Reiner on their HBO doc and the state of Hollywood
Kim Masters and Matt Belloni examine the dissolution of the Paramount-Skydance merger after Shari Redstone calls it quits on the deal. They also discuss Sony’s purchase of Alamo Drafthouse theaters.
By Kim Masters • • 50m ListenKim Masters and Matt Belloni examine the dissolution of the Paramount-Skydance merger after Shari Redstone calls it quits on the deal. They also discuss Sony’s purchase of Alamo Drafthouse theaters.
Plus, Masters speaks to Rob Reiner and Albert Brooks about Reiner’s HBO documentary, Albert Brooks: Defending My Life. The legendary filmmakers talk about their early years in the industry and they talk about the drastically changing landscape of entertainment.
In this episode
2 storiesHow the Paramount-Skydance merger fell apart in the final hours
Merger talks between Paramount and Skydance fell apart in the final hours, after controlling shareholder Shari Redstone squashed the deal.
Read the story20 minRob Reiner and Albert Brooks talk ‘Defending My Life’ and a changing Hollywood
Rob Reiner’s HBO documentary, Albert Brooks: Defending My Life, celebrates the brilliant career of his longtime friend.
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