Better Call Paul
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542. RIP Patrick Stewart, NYC Production Surges; and September TV…
542. RIP Patrick Stewart, NYC Production Surges; and September TV…
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Hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer Paul Sarker and entertainment enthusiast Mesh Lakhani, Better Call Paul will delve into the business and legal issues at play behind the glitz and glam. This show takes you beyond the catchy headlines to find out what’s really at play behind the scenes and gives you an introduction to the business side of show business.
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- 542. RIP Patrick Stewart, NYC Production Surges; and September TV Ratings Update · 24 λεπ.This week, Paul and Jess begin by remembering Sir Patrick Stewart, the legendary actor, who passed away at the age of 86 but left behind a legacy of iconic roles. Next, they…
- 541: Paige Randolph and the Creator Economy · 33 λεπ.This week, Paul interviews fellow GT Entertainment lawyer, Paige Kaplan Randolph who was named one of The Hollywood Reporter's top lawyers in the new era of entertainment among…
- 540. Kevin Hart Microdrama Ramp Up; GTA 6 Trailer Drops; and Character AI Files for BK · 31 λεπ.This week, Paul and Jess begin with a report out of MIPCOM that Fox and Kevin Hart's Hartbeat agreed to a deal where Fox will have preferential rights to develop film and tv…
- 539. Skydance's New Era; LA Soundstage Market Corrects; Joe Rogan Re-Ups · 31 λεπ.This week, Paul and Jessica recap Skydance/Paramount closing its acquisition of WBD and the new leadership team's initial announcements. Next, Paul provides an update on the…
- 538. Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act , UTA Re-Org, and Feige Honored · 27 λεπ.This week, Paul provides an update on the Protect College Sports Act which passed by a wide margin in the Senate. Next, Paul and Jess discuss an internal restructuring at United…
- 537. Paramount/Skydance reaches deal with State AGs (for now); Puck Sold · 29 λεπ.This week, Paul and Jess begin with an update on the Paramount WBD saga as Paramount and the 12 state attorney's general announce a settlement that is awaiting judicial…
- 536. Disney's Creator Deals, A New (Federal Film Tax Credit) Hope?, and CA's AI Disclosure Law for Advertisements, and · 33 λεπ.This week, Paul and Jess cover a diverse range of topics from Disney's new deals with influencers and content creators, a new potential federal Film tax credit, and finally, a…
- 535. Emmys Recap & Artist Residencies Expand Geographically · 31 λεπ.This week, Sean Gupta resumes his BCP residency and provides an insider perspective on the 2026 Emmys. Sean and Paul recap the biggest winners of the night and greatest TV shows…
- 534. Venice Film Festival, Tupac's Killer Convicted (?), and Ramayana Release Date Set · 29 λεπ.This week, Paul and Jess begin with a high level description of some of the most compelling works at this year's Venice Film Festival. Next, Paul breaks down the recent…
- 533. Love Island USA Renewed, Drake Cashes Out OVO · 29 λεπ.This week, Paul welcomes Jessica back into her co-hosting chair as they wrap up the summer. They begin with a recap of Drake's sale of a controlling interest in his clothing and…
- 532. Angela Yu: Co-Founder and Co-Ceo Storeel (Vertical Drama Company) · 34 λεπ.This week, Paul and Sean interview one of Sean's former Columbia Business School students who co-founded Storeel, a vertical drama distributor and production platform that…
- 531. Paramount WBD Deal Drama, and Lakers Sold Again(!) as Team valuations soar. · 33 λεπ.This week, Paul and Sean begin with an update on the potential Skydance/Paramount WBD merger that has polarized Hollywood. While federal regulators have signed off on the deal…
- 530. SVOD's Ponder Free Tier, Media Consumption Survey, and WGA Analyzes Writer Economy · 28 λεπ.This week, Paul and Sean begin with the recent development that several prominent SVOD platforms are exploring adding a free tier to expand their subscription funnel and sell…
- 529. Spider-Man Soars; Jason Cloth Indicted; and Broadcast Cap in Limbo · 30 λεπ.This week, Sean Gupta brings his passion and business savvy to BCP. Paul and Sean start off with a celebration of Spider-Man: Brand New Day which had the largest ever domestic…
- 528. Comic Con, Protect College Sports and Q2 Media Earnings · 32 λεπ.This week, Paul and Jess begin with a quick recap of San Diego Comic Con in its pop culture glory. Next, Paul provides a break down of the proposed Senate bill, the Protect…
- 527. Moving Studios, Fandango Revamp · 30 λεπ.This week, Paul and Jessica begin by congratulating Spain on their 2026 World Cup win. Next, they discuss FCC Chair Brendan Carr's intention to remove the 39% broadcast ownership…
- 526. Emmys, Nolan's Odyssey, and Comcast Spin-o-Rama · 29 λεπ.This week, Paul and Jess come back from their 4th of July break in a big way. First they break down the 78th Emmy nominations - once again dominated by the streamers. Next, they…
- 525. July Box Office Preview and Vetter's Copyright Termination Drama · 20 λεπ.This week, Paul and Jess discuss the scorching summer box office with July expected to be a major month for tent pole films including Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Next…
- 524. New Fox buys Roku and Old Fox signs Quinta Brunson · 24 λεπ.This week, Jess and Paul begin with a major streaming update as legacy media power house Fox Corp announced a $22B purchase of Roku which will position Fox as a major player in…
- 523: Go Knicks, World Cup Arrives, and Brendan Sorsby Shakes up NCAA · 29 λεπ.This week, Paul and Jess focus on a sports-themed episode to celebrate the NBA champion New York Knicks, the arrival of the World Cup in North America for the first time in over…
