Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the first surprise blockbuster of 2025, A Minecraft Movie; who deserves credit; what its success says about the current moment in IP-driven moviemaking; and whether video game adaptations are the new gold mine for attracting younger audiences (02:36). Finally, Matt makes a prediction about the ratings of the NCAA men’s championship game (25:17).

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Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Lucas Shaw Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo