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Jason Bateman’s Comeback Playbook: Teen Idol to Ozark, SmartLess, and Netflix Powerhouse
entertainment1 month ago

Jason Bateman’s Comeback Playbook: Teen Idol to Ozark, SmartLess, and Netflix Powerhouse

Jason Bateman recounts his five-decade rise from child actor to Arrested Development breakout, Ozark breakout, and now a production and media mogul with Aggregate Films, a $100 million SmartLess podcast venture (backed by a nine-figure SiriusXM deal), and a growing Netflix slate. He emphasizes sobriety, discipline, and choosing projects for longevity over superstardom, while balancing family life and building a diversified career beyond acting.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#arrested-development#entertainment#jason-bateman
Will Arnett Reveals a Very Famous Comic Was Cut Off From SmartLess in 10 Minutes
entertainment2 months ago

Will Arnett Reveals a Very Famous Comic Was Cut Off From SmartLess in 10 Minutes

Will Arnett disclosed on The Romesh Ranganathan Show that SmartLess recently had a “very famous” comedian as a guest, but the interview was terminated after about 10 minutes, with Arnett calling the guest a “fucking rank asshole” and saying they’d reveal who it was later; he wouldn’t name the person on air, but teased that listeners would be “blown away” by the identity.

via BuzzFeed|
#entertainment#kicked-off#podcast
SmartLess Host Faces Backlash Over Bateman’s Question About Charli XCX’s Family Plans
entertainment2 months ago

SmartLess Host Faces Backlash Over Bateman’s Question About Charli XCX’s Family Plans

SmartLess drew online criticism after Jason Bateman asked Charli XCX if she wanted to have children; she said she doesn’t want kids, and some fans accused Bateman of pressuring a guest or not researching the guest, while others defended the show’s spontaneous interview format and noted it’s part of the program’s broader style.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#backlash#charli-xcx#childfree
SmartLess Podcast Hosts Launch SmartLess Mobile to Offer Affordable Wireless Service
media-and-entertainment10 months ago

SmartLess Podcast Hosts Launch SmartLess Mobile to Offer Affordable Wireless Service

The article criticizes the launch of SmartLess Mobile, a new mobile service by the celebrity podcast hosts, as a cynical and grim extension of their brand into a basic utility, highlighting how it feels disconnected from the needs and realities of consumers and reflecting broader concerns about celebrity-driven products in a saturated market.

via Vulture|
#celebrity-brands#consumer-skepticism#cynical-marketing
"SmartLess Podcast Secures $100 Million Deal with SiriusXM"
entertainment2 years ago

"SmartLess Podcast Secures $100 Million Deal with SiriusXM"

SiriusXM has reportedly paid $100 million for exclusive rights to distribute and sell ads for the popular podcast SmartLess, featuring Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes. The three-year deal also includes coverage for live events and access to previously aired episodes. This move highlights the increasing value of podcasts in the media industry, with Joe Rogan's $200 million deal at Spotify serving as another example of the growing trend.

via The A.V. Club|
#entertainment#jason-bateman#podcasting
"SmartLess Podcast Secures $100 Million SiriusXM Deal"
entertainment2 years ago

"SmartLess Podcast Secures $100 Million SiriusXM Deal"

SiriusXM has acquired exclusive rights to the popular podcast SmartLess in a multiyear deal reportedly worth over $100 million, providing early access to new episodes and select SmartLess Media podcasts for its subscribers. The majority of the SmartLess library will be available only on SiriusXM, with the deal set to begin late this summer. Additionally, SiriusXM will have access to exclusive global ad sales rights to SmartLess and select SmartLess Media shows.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#jason-bateman#podcast