Is the Superhero Era Finally Ending?

Is the Superhero Era Finally Ending?

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The Future Blockbusters Draft, Part 2

Matt and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw finish The Town’s first Future Blockbusters Draft by filling the remaining five slots on their teams (01:12). Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Lucas Shaw Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo This episode i ...  Show more

The Future Blockbusters Draft: The Directors, Actors, and IP That Will Define the Next Decade

Matt and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw put on their studio chief hats and conduct the first Future Blockbusters Draft. In Part 1, they draft five elements (director, actor, or IP) they believe will define the box office for the next 10 years (00:34). Matt finishes the show with a predic ...  Show more

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