EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 52 MIN
Netflix Digs Deep For Warner As Paramount Fights Back
from The Media Club with Matt Deegan
It’s the biggest media deal for a decade - or maybe not, if Paramount gets their way. How does this affect consumers, cinema goers... and all of us, really? Faraz Osman, MD at indie Gold Wala joins me to discuss a seismic week in the media.Also on the show: how do you make a documentary about the enigma that is Nick Cave? Filmmaker Mike Christie joins us to discuss his new documentary... and how Red Bull’s jump from space changed branded content forever.All that plus: Disney invests in OpenAI, Eurovision implodes... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we bring you up to date in the media transfer window. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex (who is a real person) selects the music for us to score each episode and she and her team can do it for you too at https://audionetwork.comWe record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studioBecome a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.What The Media Club has been reading this week:Netflix Buys Warner BrosParamount's hostile bidA History Of Warner DealsGolden Globes Inaugural Podcast Nominees AnnouncedSteve Ackerman To Leave Sony PodcastsEmile Nawagamuwa Christmas CampaignMike’s Documentary: Nick Cave’s Veiled WorldGogglebox Goes To HollywoodNigel Warner to replace John McVay at PACTChannel 4's New Chair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It’s the biggest media deal for a decade - or maybe not, if Paramount gets their way. How does this affect consumers, cinema goers... and all of us, really? Faraz Osman, MD at indie Gold Wala joins me to discuss a seismic week in the media.Also on the show: how do you make a documentary about the enigma that is Nick Cave? Filmmaker Mike Christie joins us to discuss his new documentary... and how Red Bull’s jump from space changed branded content forever.All that plus: Disney invests in OpenAI, Eurovision implodes... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we bring you up to date in the media transfer window. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex (who is a real person) selects the music for us to score each episode and she and her team can do it for you too at https://audionetwork.comWe record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studioBecome a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.What The Media Club has been reading this week:Netflix Buys Warner BrosParamount's hostile bidA History Of Warner DealsGolden Globes Inaugural Podcast Nominees AnnouncedSteve Ackerman To Leave Sony PodcastsEmile Nawagamuwa Christmas CampaignMike’s Documentary: Nick Cave’s Veiled WorldGogglebox Goes To HollywoodNigel Warner to replace John McVay at PACTChannel 4's New Chair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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