Take a listen to Comscore's latest "Many Screens, Big Picture" podcast featuring Neil Turitz, writer, screenwriter, and journalist with an unapparelled passion for and knowledge of movies and pop culture. Listen in as Paul and Neil discuss their mutual love of movies, books, and box office plus enjoying martinis at Smoke House and a heated discussion about Neil’s and Paul’s differing views of director Christopher Nolan’s brilliance as a filmmaker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Jun 27, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Paul welcomes actor Matthew Jones back to the podcast. Listen in as they discuss a wide variety of topics including the implications of the WGA strike, the life of a working actor including the prep work, the on-set process and the willingness to embrace all aspects of the acting craft as well as anecdotes from the set of S.W.A.T., Yellowstone, Curb Your Enthusiasm and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 23, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Take a listen to Comscore's latest "Many Screens, Big Picture" podcast featuring Marc Cohen, Paul's friend for many years as they discuss Marc's innovative marketing strategies at Warner Bros. & Disney, a very Lucky Charms moment, their bonding over the movie "Heat," breaking bread at Di Stefano's Ristorante in Westwood and their mutual admiration for "Mad Max: Fury Road" among other eclectic topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 09, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Paul is joined in conversation by Josh Weiss, journalist for SYFY WIRE and published author, whose latest novel — “Sunset Empire” (set for release in March from Grand Central Publishing) — follows the continuing saga of LAPD detective Morris Baker, a Jewish Holocaust survivor who drowns his fractured memories of the unspeakable in schnapps and work. It is the follow-up to his debut novel, “Beat The Devils," an inventive, page-turning alternate history crime thriller set in a reality where the Re...
Feb 21, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 49
It’s not often that you get a chance to chat with living legends and Paul has found himself in conversation with the Oscar® winning maestro of movie sound Gary Rydstrom and cinema scholar Gianluca Sergi as they discuss their new book “The Endless End of Cinema,” early experiments with surround sound, the history of movie theaters, how you never can count out the big screen experience and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 15, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Paul Dergarabedian interviews Joe Garel, VP of Film for Cinépolis as they discuss all aspects of the industry and, with Joe's amazing movie business family history, love of movies and outside of the box thinking, there is a lot of insight and expertise that Joe brings to the table! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 28, 2022•32 min
Listen in as Brock and Paul discuss B&B Theatres illustrious family history, challenges their company faced during the dark days of the Pandemic, the importance of “leaving it in the board room” for the family dynamic, the film to look out for this Fall and the never-ending resilience and relevance of the movie theatre experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2022•38 min
Paul chats with Rod "Tutti" Rinks about his new feature film "Made In Mexico" starring Lillo Brancato and Rod himself in this feature comedy film shot in just 6 days and a $20,000 budget! The film tells the tale of a down-on-his luck father of three (Rinks) has Hollywood buzzing over his screenplay, it's a matter of time before all his dreams come true. However, his dreams are short lived when a pair of shady film makers con him out of the rights and he has no choice but to join forces with an u...
Jul 15, 2022•23 min
Paul and noted journalist Eric Francisco, the senior entertainment reporter at Inverse, discuss the importance of "Marvel's The Avengers" on the occasion of its 10th anniversary and the impact the film had on the box office, the trajectory of Marvel as a brand and the film's long-lasting impression on the notion of the movie franchise and what it means to Hollywood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18, 2022•27 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is again joined by Jim Orr, the President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution for Universal Pictures, a studio that has been at the forefront of film release innovation during the pandemic. Listen as Paul and Jim discuss the updated state of the industry many months after they last spoke on the podcast. Then stick around as Jim shares what he thinks the state of theatrical and streaming release strategies will look like in the latter part of 2021 and into 2022. ...
Aug 27, 2021•20 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by the creative team behind "What Josiah Saw," the latest film from director/editor/producer Vincent Grashaw. Paul is joined by Vincent and stars Robert Patrick and Nick Stahl. This episode covers: The many advantages of the creative freedom that only the world of independent film can provide How vetting and matching the actors to ensure on-set chemistry is a wise choise for filmmakers How working "on-location" adds to the actors' immersive process The...
Aug 11, 2021•25 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Ethan Sacks, one of the most prolific new voices at Marvel Comics and noted journalist who covered movies, television, comic books and geek culture over a 20-year career as a journalist at the New York Daily News. He has since kept one foot in the world of journalism with a part-time role at NBC News Digital. This episode covers: The challenges and benefits of the career of a freelance writer The advantages of “creator owned” books and written works...
Aug 03, 2021•24 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Tim Sommerfeld, a veteran marketing executive and creative director responsible for creating award-winning advertising campaigns for television, motion pictures and digital entertainment. His career as a motion picture executive includes stints at Walt Disney Pictures, Sony Entertainment, New Line Cinema and Global Road. At Summit Entertainment, he was part of the marketing team responsible for launching the “Now You See Me,” “Divergent” and “RED” f...
Jun 16, 2021•30 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Erik Davis, the Managing Editor for Fandango and one of the nation's leading movie commentators. Listen as Erik shares how social media has changed online movie commentary and how those changes affect writers and commentators like himself. Then stick around as Erik and Paul discuss the film industry’s “endless summer” including the top 5 most anticipated movies of the summer! This episode covers: How social media has changed and shaped the movie com...
Jun 02, 2021•30 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Pete Hammond, a renowned film critic and cinema expert, who is currently the Chief Film Critic for Deadline Hollywood and has served as Deadline’s Awards Editor and Columnist for the past 10 years. Listen as Pete shares how the film industry has changed since the beginning of the pandemic and how some of those changes have benefited the industry. Then stick around as Pete and Paul discuss what theaters and the industry as a whole can do to draw audi...
May 26, 2021•38 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Maggie Mackay and Claudia Puig who are the Executive Director and Board Member respectively of Vidiots, the iconic L.A. video store, which is relaunching as an expanded entertainment, social, and community space in Eagle Rock, CA. Listen as Maggie and Claudia share their vision for the new theater and how they hope to expand upon the typical movie theater experience. Then stick around to find out when you can expect to visit and how you can help mak...
May 12, 2021•29 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Matthew Jones, a Chicago-born and trained actor who has appeared in more than 60 different television shows and motion pictures. Listen as Matthew shares how he successfully left his career in marketing for acting and some of the on-set adventures he’s had during his time in front of the camera. Then stick around as Matthew and Paul discuss the importance of networking to consistently book jobs and how that has led to working on Jimmy Kimmel Live! r...
Apr 28, 2021•34 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Jason Brenek, the Founder and CEO of MetaMedia, an entertainment technology company that creates next-generation technologies and new revenue-generating opportunities for content producers and cinemas. Listen as Jason shares how consumers’ content and movie viewing preferences are changing and how theaters can successfully adapt. Then stick around as Jason and Paul discuss new theatrical experiences that could be coming soon to a theater near you! T...
Apr 21, 2021•22 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Phil Donlon, an actor/director/writer who is currently filming Starz’s Power Book IV: Force in which he portrays the recurring role of “Simon McDougal.” Listen as Phil shares his experience as a working actor and how he adapts between stage and screen roles. Then stick around as Phil and Paul look back at some of Phil’s past roles and discuss how he transformed himself physically and emotionally for them. This episode covers: The difference between ...
Apr 14, 2021•28 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Sean O’Connell, the Managing Editor of CinemaBlend and author of Release the Snyder Cut . Listen as Sean shares his take on the Snyder Cut and what inspired him to write a book about it. Then stick around as Sean and Paul discuss how the Snyder Cut has and will continue to impact and influence the film industry. This episode covers: How the Snyder Cut has benefited from the current state of film releases If and when you can see Snyder Cut in theater...
Mar 31, 2021•23 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Ryan Faughnder, an entertainment business reporter for the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town. Listen as Ryan shares how his brand-new newsletter, The Wide Shot, will benefit the film industry during a time where things are constantly changing in the business. Then stick around as Ryan and Paul discuss the ever-changing strategies for film distribution! This episode covers: How The Wide Shot newsletter is serving the needs of the entertainment industry...
Mar 24, 2021•30 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Eric Tabak who has over 30 years of expertise and knowledge in the cinema and motion picture industry! Listen as Eric shares how he turned his dream of being an actor into a film career that has spanned across various fields in the industry. Then stick around as Eric and Paul share their predictions for the future of the movie theater experience! This episode covers: Celebrity sightings while working at the iconic AMC Century City How working at a m...
Mar 17, 2021•29 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Shawn Robbins, the Chief Analyst at Boxoffice PRO with over 15 years of experience in the film industry, as they discuss how theatrical windows are changing and what the future of film release strategies look like. Then stick around as Shawn and Paul share their predictions for the 2021 summer movie season! This episode covers: What are theatrical windows? Why do these windows exist? What are the strategies behind the various theatrical window model...
Mar 10, 2021•32 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Jim Orr, the President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution for Universal Pictures, who has been at the forefront of film release innovation during the pandemic. Listen as Paul and Jim discuss the reopening of theaters across the country and what that means for the film industry. Then stick around as Jim shares what he thinks the state of theatrical releases will look like in the year to come. This episode covers: The present complications of releasi...
Mar 03, 2021•29 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Claudia Puig, the president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and a longtime critic on NPR’s Film Week who was recently featured in the Los Angeles Times as one of the 14 film critics making media more inclusive. Listen as Paul and Claudia discuss the state of film festivals and their importance within the film industry. Then stick around as Claudia shares the benefits of diversity initiatives and why diversity in the film industry matters...
Feb 24, 2021•29 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined once again by Sarah Whitten, an Entertainment Reporter for CNBC, to discuss the top 10 movie franchises of all time based on Comscore’s Global Movie Data. In part 2 of this episode, Paul and Sarah wrap up the countdown with the top 5 movie franchises that have grossed the most money worldwide, including films about a spy, some superheroes, wizards, and more! Listen to see if your favorite franchise made the list and hear how much the highest-grossing f...
Feb 17, 2021•45 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined again by Sarah Whitten, an Entertainment Reporter for CNBC, to discuss the top 10 movie franchises of all time based on Comscore’s Global Movie Data! In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Paul and Sarah begin the count down from the tenth to the sixth top movie franchises that have grossed the most money worldwide, discussing and defining what exactly counts as a movie franchise along the way. Listen and see if your favorite franchise made the list, then c...
Feb 10, 2021•28 min
This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined again by Brandon Katz, Senior Entertainment Reporter for Observer covering the film and television industry, this time discussing the much-anticipated release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League , often referred to as the “Snyder Cut.” Listen as Brandon explains how fan pressure led to the release of the Snyder Cut and what hurdles it must overcome to succeed. Then stick around as Paul and Brandon analyze how the rules of movie releases are changing as mor...
Feb 03, 2021•32 min
Host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Scott “Movie” Mantz, a longtime host, correspondent, film critic, 5-time Emmy-nominated producer, and Beatles history buff, to discuss the upcoming Peter Jackson Beatles documentary, The Beatles: Get Back . Join Scott as he gives a brief history of the Beatles leading up to their 1970 film, Let It Be , followed by their breakup in anticipation of the new film featuring restored, never-before-seen footage of the Beatles during the recording sessions for their ...
Jan 20, 2021•31 min
Host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Andi Gibson, a voiceover artist best known for her work on Guitar Hero and as Impa in Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Join Andi as she recounts her beginnings in showbiz at the age of 2 in Fleetwood Mac’s Gyspy music video and all the noteworthy jobs she’s had since. Then stick around to hear how she’s built a successful voiceover career and continues to collaborate and create during a time where being together isn’t always pos...
Jan 13, 2021•28 min
