Entertainment Journalist & Media Analyst; Founding Partner of Puck; Former Editorial Director at The Hollywood Reporter; Host of "The Town" Podcast
Matthew Belloni Biography
Matthew Belloni is a entertainment journalist, podcaster, and former attorney known for his work in Hollywood media and entertainment law. Belloni began his career as an attorney at an entertainment litigation firm in Los Angeles before joining The Hollywood Reporter. Before attending law school, he wrote for his college newspaper at Berkeley and worked as a stringer for The New York Times Magazine. He also contributed to Esquire Magazine during his early career, combining legal expertise with journalistic experience.
During 14 years at The Hollywood Reporter, Belloni held several senior editorial roles, managing a staff of 100 journalists and contributing to the publication's transformation from a trade newspaper to a leading global entertainment news outlet with a significant digital presence. As editorial director, he oversaw all editorial properties, including the weekly print magazine, digital verticals, video content, podcasts, and live events. Under his leadership, The Hollywood Reporter received a National Magazine Award for General Excellence and more than 100 National Arts and Entertainment Journalism awards.
Belloni played a key role in expanding The Hollywood Reporter’s audio and video offerings, launching series such as "Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter," which was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award, and the scripted adaptation "Angelyne." He left the publication following disagreements over editorial independence.
Belloni is the founding partner of Puck, a digital media company covering Hollywood, Silicon Valley, Washington, and New York. His newsletter, "What I'm Hearing," provides analysis and commentary on the entertainment industry, while his podcast, "The Town," features interviews with industry leaders, including theater chain owners, movie producers, and studio executives.
Belloni regularly appears as an entertainment industry expert on NBC Nightly News, CBS This Morning, CNN, CNBC, and NPR's The Business. He has taught entertainment journalism at the USC Annenberg School of Communication and appeared as himself in Seth Rogen's satire "The Studio." Belloni is recognized for his legal insight, editorial rigor, and direct analysis of topics such as studio mergers, streaming platforms, and labor disputes in the entertainment industry.
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