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Stuck In Development
Hosted by Carl Szmutko & Eitan Rovero-Shein · EN
Hosts Carl and Eitan constantly find themselves stuck in the details of what’s developing in media, technology and entertainment. Every week, the two self-described media strategy nerds contextualize what you need to know as the worlds of Hollywood, Orlando and Silicon Valley collide. From your couch to the seat of a 1950s theme park dark ride, Carl and Eitan love talking about the business of anything and everything that could entertain you.
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241 - An Epic Journey Indeed: Nolan's Oddysey is Here, Doomsday Worries, and Paramount/Warner Hits a Speed Bump
3w ago01:21:11Tap to summarizeThis week Kevin joins Carl and Eitan to break down everything about Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and the excitement it's creating (including the hunt for the perfect format to experience it).They also share their thoughts about the new Avengers: Doomsday trailer and what it could mean for Marvel and Disney. Finally, we discuss the latest pause in the Warner-Paramount merger and why they still think the deal is likely to happen.Plus, Carl gives Eitan the perfect chance to recover from a mistake... and Eitan somehow makes it worse.
Transcribe →240 - Poached Apples: Apple v. OpenAI, Netflix Show Cancellations & Odyssey Weekend Hype
Jul 1800:39:57Tap to summarizeCarl and Eitan are, frankly, more excited about seeing The Odyssey this weekend than discussing the news. They try their best.First off, the two discuss Apple's stunning accusations of IP theft by OpenAI. Then they dig into rumored development woes surrounding Netflix's television slate.
Transcribe →239 - For Your Monstrous Consideration: Emmy Noms, Minions, and the Pattinson Incident
Jul 1300:38:30Tap to summarizeThis week, we break down the Emmy nominations and the (lack of) surprises, spend some time with Minions vs. Monsters, and Eitan is genuinely shocked to learn that Carl doesn’t like one of his all-time favorite moviegoing experiences. We also discover that, despite being a huge fan, Eitan apparently can’t remember Robert Pattinson’s name.Note: This episode was recorded before the release of Disney’s live-action Moana. You’ll hear Eitan predict where it would land at the box office—and, spoiler alert, he surprisingly got it right.
Transcribe →238 - Universal Suffering: Universal Kids Resort + the Comcast/NBCUniversal Divorce
Jul 900:36:07Tap to summarizeCarl and Eitan are mad about slop being served to children! Also, NBCU is about to be freed from the shackles of Kabletown.
Transcribe →237 - Nothing Artificial About It: Disclosure Day, Amazon Drops OpenAI Film, and World Cup!
Jun 3000:32:47Tap to summarizeThis week, we dive into Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, unpack the not-at-all-surprising decision by Amazon MGM Studios to drop Artificial, its nearly completed Artificial about Sam Altman, and what it says about the relationship between Hollywood and Big Tech.We also talk about Eitan’s first live FIFA World Cup match and share our first reactions to Toy Story 5.
Transcribe →236 - Backrooms Deals: Fox x Roku, Netflix x Lionsgate, May Box Office and Japan Teaser
Jun 1800:51:16Tap to summarizeEitan's back from Japan! The boys missed the chance to discuss a wild May box office. Before they do that, they dissect Fox's acquisition of Roku and rumors of a Netflix acquisition of Lionsgate. Eitan also gives a preview of his travelogue, starting with what matters most: Tokyo DisneySea.
Transcribe →235 - Only in Mando: RIP Late Show w/ Stephen Colbert & The Mandalorian and Grogu
Jun 500:39:42Tap to summarizeJoin Eitan & Carl as they discuss the high-rated finale of a dead franchise and the low-rated new entry in a (barely) resurrected franchise.
Transcribe →234 - The Show Cannes and Will Go On (w/ Kevin Sachs)
May 2900:52:50Tap to summarizePour yourself a rosé and join Carl, Kevin and not Eitan at the virtual Hôtel du Cap to discuss the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Transcribe →233 - Narnia's Miracle: Netflix Goes Theatrical, Oscars Rule Changes, TDWP2, and The Odyssey Trailer
May 700:28:05Tap to summarizeThis week, Carl & Eitan break down the news that Netflix is finally going theatrical, moving the upcoming Great Gerwig's Narnia from IMAX-only to wide release, the latest Academy Awards rule changes, share their thoughts on The Devil Wears Prada 2, and the trailer for The Odyssey. Join us!
Transcribe →232 - No Vision Beyond Infinity: Disney Infinity Vision, Ternus Takes Over Apple, The Christophers
Apr 2700:34:10Tap to summarizeThis week, Carl's frustrated at Disney's attempt to salvage premium formats for Dunesday weekend. The boys also discuss Apple's new CEO and where films like The Christophers disappeared to.
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