BAFTA Drama, AI Revolution & Streaming Wars
Alex Segal and Clive Dickens join Matt Deegan
This year’s BAFTAs turned into an unexpected controversy when the BBC’s editing decisions created an uncomfortable viewing experience. Talent agent Alex Segal witnessed the Tourette incident firsthand and explains on The Media Club what really happened in the room, why the atmosphere became so tense, and how Robert Arameo made history by becoming the first person to win both Rising Star and Leading Actor in the same ceremony.
We’re diving deep into the AI revolution with Clive Dickens, who’s raising $3 million for a Meliora fund investing in vertical AI startups. From why “boring” AI companies make the best investments to how Premier League Plus is testing direct-to-consumer sports streaming in Singapore, we’re covering the tech developments reshaping media. Also on the show, why Goalhanger’s Tony Pastor thinks TV commissioners have got young audiences completely wrong, and how Substack agents are becoming the next big thing in talent representation.
Plus in the Media Quiz, we play “Slate or Fake” - London TV Screenings edition, testing whether pitched shows are real commissions or Matt’s creative inventions, from Doctor Foster’s return to Big Media Boss celebrity formats.
As is always the way, the news of Netflix dropping out of the race for Warner Bros. Discovery dropped after we recorded the show - but I’m sure it’ll be a key topic for next week. What will it mean for Netflix, will their be regulatory headwinds for Paramount Skydance and will there be a CNN-CBS News merger? Tune in next Friday!
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