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Behind the Budget
by Koushik Paul
Join co-hosts Carl Cottingham and Koushik Paul as they discuss topics from the world of Film and Video Games from a business perspective. What is selling well, what isn't, and what decisions are these companies making as a result.
Episodes
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Episode 15: Oscars, Activision, and Bungie
Oscar nominations are out, Microsoft buys Activision/Blizzard, and Sony buys Bungie
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Episode 14: Activision/Blizzard Lawsuit
We dive deep into all the details about the Activision/Blizzard lawsuit.
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Episode 13: Disney and Black Widow Settle
This week, we talk about the Disney v Johansson settlement, Bob Chapek's new way of running Disney, and Nolan's new biopic. On the games side, we look at Sony's latest acquisition and PSN's best selling games.
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Episode 12: Universal Grabs Nolan
This week, we talk about a giant leak by Nvidia and a Nintendo direct. One the movies side, we have Universal making moves, and Disney trying hard to keep ownership of its characters.
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Episode 11: Black Widow sues Disney
On this week's episode, we discuss Scarlett Johansson suing Disney, the latest doctor to leave Doctor Who. We also discuss Nintendo's and Valve's new hardware projects.
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Episode 10: Black Widow Numbers
We discuss the numbers Disney gave for Black Widow, the first MCU movie of phase 4, as well as the first big Disney Movie after the lockdown. We also talk Sony, Borderlands, and FIFA 22 news. As well as the moves Universal is making for Peacock. Finally, what is the Biden administration doing in...
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Episode 9: So Much E3 News!
We talk all about video games this week. We touch base on where Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo are in terms of their financial goals. Then we look at how that translates to what was announced from each at E3 2021.
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Episode 8: Movie Mergers and Palestine
We discuss how the Video Game Industry is dealing with Palestine. We talk about the big mergers in the world of movies: WarnerMedia and Discovery, and Amazon and MGM. Finally we look at how far video games have come with a story about Overwatch.
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Episode 7: PS5 Remains Hard to Buy
We discuss the Golden Globes, a new member on Nintendo, and the new cast members of Knives Out 2. The PS5 shortage continues, Epic is willing to pay for more PC ports, and Capcom has made quite the turnaround.
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Episode 6: New MCU dates
We discuss the new dates and titles Marvel released for its upcoming films as well as whether movie theaters will be able to survive long enough to make money off them. We also discuss Playstation's new partnership with Discord, new details from Epic's lawsuit with Apple, and Activision moving…
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Episode 5: The Oscars!
We discuss the 93rd annual oscars and how a video game studio ended up winning one. We also touch on movies like Mortal Kombat and Demon Slayer's box office successes. Finally an update to the Microsoft/Discord deal and we finally find out how many people refunded their copies of Cyberpunk 2077.
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Episode 4: Sony Troubles
We discuss all the new surrounding Sony: the PS3/Vita stores staying open, MLB 21: The Show being on xbox gamepass, and how Sony is too focused on big hits. We also talk the flash movie and all the allegations surrounding Scott Rudin.
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Episode 3: The Snyder Cut is Here
We discuss whether Zack Snyder's Justice League was a 'success' for HBO Max or not. Also: Stadia woes, Valheim's success, and Six Days in Fallujah's controversy.
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Episode 2: Accountability in Entertainment
We discuss the latest shakeups in the world of Hollywood with allegations against Joss Whedon and Gina Carano's departure from Star Wars. Google Stadia is basically dead. Call of Duty: Cold War breaks records.
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Episode 1: GameStop Stock Craziness
We talk about the craziness with GameStop stock: What it means for GameStop, what it means for AMC, what it means for the industry.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join co-hosts Carl Cottingham and Koushik Paul as they discuss topics from the world of Film and Video Games from a business perspective. What is selling well, what isn't, and what decisions are these companies making as a result.
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Koushik Paul
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Join co-hosts Carl Cottingham and Koushik Paul as they discuss topics from the world of Film and Video Games from a business perspective. What is selling well, what isn't, and what decisions are these companies making as a result.
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