Hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer Paul Sarker and entertainment enthusiast Mesh Lakhani, Better Call Paul will delve into the business and legal issues at play behind the glitz and glam. This show takes you beyond the catchy headlines to find out what’s really at play behind the scenes and gives you an introduction to the business side of show business.
236. The Hollywood Reporter’s Alex Weprin
This week, Paul discusses the major stories in media and entertainment with Alex Weprin, a veteran reporter for The Hollywood Reporter. Alex’s knowledge of media and entertainment shines through as he gives us the inside take on the WGA strike resolution, how AI might impact Hollywood, real-life succession drama, and more!
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10/4/2023 • 43 minutes, 2 seconds
229. Seth Rogan’s TMNT Reboot, SAG Straddling, and IATSE Explores AI
Paul and Mesh kick off with the opening of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and discuss Seth Rogan’s plan to breathe new life into the franchise. They then discuss the wave of interim agreements which have enabled SAG to allow nearly one hundred “indie” projects to continue production during the actor’s strike. Finally, they discuss another union, IATSE, and its exploratory approach to AI and machine learning.
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8/2/2023 • 39 minutes, 27 seconds
Introducing Better Call Paul
BETTER CALL PAUL, the new podcast from Lola Media hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer Paul Sarker and entertainment enthusiast Mesh Lakhani will delve into the business and legal issues at play behind the glitz and glam. This show takes you beyond the catchy headlines to find out what’s really at play behind the scenes and gives you an introduction to the business side of show business.
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