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This week we break down the escalating media industry shake-up as Paramount sweetens its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, raising its offer to about $31 per share and roughly $110 billion overall in an aggressive attempt to outmaneuver rival deals and win over shareholders. With Warner Bros. Discovery now reviewing the revised proposal and calling it potentially “superior,” the battle for one of Hollywood’s biggest studios is heating up fast.

We also dive into AMC Theatres’ decision to reject the planned theatrical rollout of the 20-minute AI-generated short film “Thanksgiving Day,” which was supposed to run during pre-show pro...

Before the big game, we brainstormed which movie teasers might debut during Super Bowl LX. Which films got the spotlight, which were missing, and how did these trailers stack up against our predictions? We also talk about fan predictions and why advertisers still love the Super Bowl stage for Hollywood’s biggest first looks.

(recorded on February 6, 2026)

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Netflix just struck what could be the biggest blow to the traditional media hierarchy, clinching a deal to acquire Warner Bros’ storied studio assets in the face of an aggressive counterbid from Paramount Skydance. Plus, we dive into Netflix’s strategic alliance with MAPPA, the acclaimed anime studio behind global hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, and what the future holds for original anime content, creative collaboration, and global distribution.

(recorded on January 23, 2026)

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This week, we break down the newly released teaser trailer for Blumhouse’s The Mummy (2026), giving listeners a first look at what the reboot’s trailer reveals about the film’s tone and direction.

Then we'll break down one of the biggest corporate battles shaking up Hollywood in 2026: Paramount Skydance’s lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over its merger deal with Netflix. Paramount, led by CEO David Ellison, has filed legal action in Delaware Chancery Court demanding that Warner Bros. disclose detailed financial information about the Netflix agreement, claiming the board lacked transparency and didn’t fairly evaluate P...

This episode takes a hard look at the divisive and largely negative reception to Stranger Things Season 5. After years of buildup, did the final season live up to the hype or collapse under the weight of its own legacy?

To close things out, we turn our attention to the new teaser trailers for Avengers: Doomsday. Is Doomsday a sign the MCU is learning from recent criticism or repeating the same mistakes?

(recorded on January 2, 2026)

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This week, we dive deep into Hollywood’s accelerating love affair with video game adaptations. From blockbuster films to prestige streaming series, studios are mining consoles and PCs for the next big hit, and audiences are showing up in record numbers. But is this creative surge a fleeting fad or a defining trend for the next decade?

(recorded on December 2, 2025)

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Disney+’s bold new frontier: an AI-driven platform feature that lets subscribers generate their own stories, shorts, and character-driven moments using officially licensed Disney IP. Is this the future of fan engagement or a slippery slope for creativity and copyright?

(recorded on November 17, 2025)

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Get ready to dive deep into the wild new frontier of the Predator universe as we unpack Predator: Badlands — the bold seventh chapter from Dan Trachtenberg that turns the tables on its iconic alien antagonist.

(recorded on November 10, 2025)

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Hollywood’s latest disruptor — AI script readers. Major film studios are now developing proprietary AI models designed to read, analyze, and even score scripts before they ever reach a human executive’s desk. But what does this mean for screenwriters, producers, and the creative process itself?

(recorded on October 14, 2025)

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This week we're breaking down the dramatic conclusion of the Sean “P. Diddy” Combs trial — from the jury’s split verdict to the courtroom sentencing. He was acquitted on racketeering and sex-trafficking counts, but found guilty on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution.

(recorded on October 3, 2025)

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Back from our break, this week we dig into the swirling reports that Paramount Skydance Global is eyeing a potential purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery. If the deal goes through, it would mark one of the biggest media mergers in recent history—uniting some of Hollywood’s most iconic studios under one roof. But what would this mean for the already volatile streaming landscape?

(recorded on September 22, 2025)

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This week, we dive into the latest twist in the ongoing battle between Hollywood and artificial intelligence. Warner Bros. Discovery has officially joined the growing lawsuit against Midjourney A.I., accusing the popular image-generation company of exploiting copyrighted material to train its models.

(recorded on September 8, 2025)

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Walmart is stepping beyond the aisles and into your living room. In this episode, we break down the retail giant’s new partnership with Paramount+, exploring how Walmart aims to enter the streaming wars and what this move means for its Walmart+ subscribers. Will bundling streaming with retail perks make Walmart a real contender against Amazon Prime, or is this just another brand experiment?

(recorded on September 2, 2025)

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This week, we break down the growing shift of film and television productions moving out of Georgia and across the Atlantic to the United Kingdom. Once hailed as the "Hollywood of the South," Georgia has seen a decline in its dominance as studios look to the UK for lucrative tax incentives, world-class soundstages, and access to global talent.

(recorded on August 25, 2025)

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This week, we break down Disney’s game-changing announcement — a brand-new ESPN/NFL streaming bundle that could reshape the way fans watch football. We’ll explore what this move means for the sports streaming landscape, how it positions Disney against rivals like Amazon and YouTube TV, and whether this could be the first step toward a fully à la carte future for live sports.

(recorded on August 11, 2025)

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In this episode, we dive into the major shake-up at Warner Bros. Discovery as the media giant officially splits into two separate companies. What does this corporate divide mean for fans of animated content on HBO Max?

(recorded on August 4, 2025)

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This week we're diving into the numbers behind Fantastic Four: The First Steps and asking the big question—was it a box office bust? We compare Marvel’s latest reboot against two of the summer's biggest releases: James Gunn’s Superman (2025) and Jurassic World: Rebirth. Did the First Family of Marvel fall behind, or are the headlines misleading?

(recorded on July 28, 2025)

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With the recent cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, is this the first sign of the slow death of the late-night talk show format?

(recorded on July 21, 2025)

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James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman (2025) hit theaters this past Friday, earning a wave of positive reactions from audiences." The crew breaks down their favorite parts of this film in this full spoiler review.

(recorded on July 11, 2025)

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After hitting a historic low in film and TV production, California is making a major play to keep Hollywood at home with the state’s decision to more than double its film and TV tax credit—from $330 million to a whopping $750 million. What does this mean for local crews, studios, and rival states offering their own juicy incentives?

(recorded on June 30, 2025)

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Shareholders for Warner Bros. Discovery this week announced the company's split into two entities.

(recorded on June 16, 2025)

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Summer is approaching quickly and every major film studio is competing this year for 2025's biggest blockbuster box office.

(recorded on June 6, 2025)

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(recorded on May 30, 2025)

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In the latest installment of the horror-thrilled franchise, Final Destination: Bloodlines jumps straight into what it knows best- gruesome and gory deaths.

(recorded on DATE, 20XX)

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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos recently spoke at the Time100 Summit claiming his company, and streaming services in general, has been saving Hollywood from financial ruin for the past few years.

(recorded on May 2, 2025)

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Sinners (2025) director Ryan Coogler strikes a historic deal with Warner Bros. Discovery allowing him to retain the film rights back for his film after 25 years.

(recorded on April 25, 2025)

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Marvel has finally released the first official trailer for their summer blockbuster Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025). Listen to our thoughts on it as we break down the trailer from its character designs to plot points.

(recorded on April 18, 2025)

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The China Film Administration recently announced they will reduce the number of imported Hollywood films as the trade war escalates with the U.S.

(recorded on April 12, 2025)

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Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, and Legendary Pictures are among some of the many major film studios who've finally returned to Cinemacon, showcasing their latest film lineups for the upcoming years.

(recorded on March 31, 2025)

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Recently, reports have hinted Apple Inc. might be potentially losing over $1 Billion per year over their Apple TV+ streaming service not generating enough revenue.

(recorded on March 24, 2025)

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Rumors have recently been surfacing claiming that Warner Bros. Discovery has placed tremendous pressure on James Gunn's reimagined DC Universe in hopes of avoiding financial collapse.

(recorded on March 14, 2025)

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The first two episodes of Marvel's Daredevil: Borne Again (2025) just released on Disney+ last week. Does this revamped series under Marvel's belt still hold up to the original Netflix series?

(recorded on March 10, 2025)

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The new announcement trailer for Shrek 5 released to unexpected controversy over new character redesigns.

(recorded on March 1, 2025)

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Amazon MGM Studios announced their purchase of the 007 franchise, along with producing their own James Bond extended universe.

(recorded on February 21, 2025)

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Las Vegas plans on developing land for their own film production studios in Summerlin, calling the proposed assembly bill "Hollywood 2.0."

(recorded on February 18, 2025)

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Super Bowl LIX just happened this past weekend and a lot of opinions are circulating online about Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show.

(recorded on February 10, 2025)

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After his ban from The Oscars back in 2022 for slapping comedian Chris Rock, actor Will Smith returns to the spotlight at the 67th annual Grammy Awards.

(recorded on January 31, 2025)

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After their biggest jump in subscribers in recent years, Netflix (yet again) announced another $2 increase in their prices. Are streaming services now getting too expensive?

(recorded on January 24, 2025)

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Warner Bros Discovery not only plans to focus more on producing financially cheaper independent films this year, but they also have recently fired their Chief Marketing boss in lieu of recent poor box office numbers.

(recorded on January 17, 2025)

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Hollywood can't seem to get a break as it enters the New Year with a massive wildfire that is sweeping through Los Angeles. How has this affected film and television productions and potentially the industry's future?

(recorded on January 11, 2025)

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