The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha

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Every week, entertainment journalist, writer, and Above the Line editor Jeff Sneider and critic, writer, and content creator John Rocha break down all the big news and their big scoops from the worlds of Film, TV, and Entertainment. It's a no holds barred show full of honest, unfiltered, and informed analysis from two industry professionals.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

SCREAM 7 Review, Paramount's New WB Plans, Netflix Talks "Irrational" Bidding Process
Today at 4:00 PM

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider bring you their review of Scream 7 and also talk Paramount's new plans for WB, Netflix;'s Ted Sarandos makes new comments about losing out on WB, the Scary Movie 6 trailer. and more!

#scream #scream7 #paramount #WB #disney #netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha 
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
3:23 Ted Sarandos Speaks on Losing WB, Dealing With Trump, Open to Theatrical
9:20 Paramount's New Plans for WB Announced, Will It Work?
19:07 Scary Movie 6 Trailer Discussion
21:00 Scream 7 Spoiler Review
37:50 Bruce Campbell Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, A...


Paramount WB Deal in Trouble Already? Max Landis Writing GI Joe Movie, Bale In Heat 2
Last Saturday at 2:33 AM

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the shocking exit of Netflix from the WB bidding with Paramount odds on favorite to win, but is the deal already in trouble? They also talk the news that Max Landis is writing a GI JOE movie for Paramount, the BAFTA's controversial incident with Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors selling out to The Daily Wire, Christian Bale confirming he's in Heat 2, Zack Snyder's new comments on JL 2 and Superman, Sony confirms Spider-Man reboot, Zach Cregger got carte blanche for Resident Evil, Apple gets Lance...


James Gunn Fast Tracks Batman 3? Jacob Elordi Rumored to Have Met for James Bond
02/19/2026

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Paramount's new offensive to get WB is working, James Gunn delaying Brave and the Bold until after Batman 3, Jacob Elordi rumored to have met with Denis Villenueve over Bond casting, Tom Cruise courting Chloe Zhao for MI 9, Steven Soderbergh’s first comments on Ben Solo movie, Tom Noonan and Robert Duvall tributes, the Wuthering Heights PR controversy, Adam Wingard leaves Face Off 2, AI talk with McConaughey, Seedance, lawsuits and Roger Avary’s comments and more.

#DC #BATMAN #jamesbond #avengers #doomsday #MCU #MARVEL #disney #WB #netflix #TheH...


Stellan Skarsgard Reportedly Turns Down Batman 2 Role, F1 Sequel, Mummy 4 Greenlit - THE HOT MIC
02/13/2026

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the new casting in Sam Mendes's The Beatles movies, Bruckheimer reveals that there is an F1 Sequel in the works, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Wiesz officially sign on to The Mummy 4, the new moves by Paramount to get WBD over Netflix, James Van der Beek and Bud Cort's passings, Mike Flanagan directing a theatrical version of The Mist, Sean Baker's Deep Cuts has found its actress to replace Odessa A'zion, Steven Spielberg and Bradley Cooper’s Bullitt remake is not happening, the trailers for Adventures of Cliff Bo...


Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot is On, Avengers Doomsday To Decide Secret Wars Split? | THE HOT MIC
02/06/2026

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Disney selects Josh D'Amaro as new CEO, Pirates of the Caribbean reboot is on with Depp and Robbie, A24 acquires Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, Adam Driver confirmed for Heat 2, Doomsday to decide if Secret Wars split into two, Pedro Pascal replaces Joaquin Phoenix in Todd Haynes’s film, Scream 7 TV spot teases darker entry, Netflix WBD Deal Senate hearing was a joke, Super Bowl trailers, new Nancy Myers film cast and budget, Adam Sandler replacing Christian Bale for Scott Cooper’s Time Out, Laurence Fishburne, Chiwetel Ejiofor and...


James Gunn Defends Christina Hodson, Steve Rogers, Doom and F4 To Team Up in Doomsday
01/30/2026

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss The Beatles movies first looks, the new details over the Safdie brothers split, James Gunn calling out the Christina Hodson haters, Odessa A’zion dropping out of A24's 'Deep Cuts' after online backlash, the first poster for the new RAMBO movie,  Netflix distributing the Gundam movie with Sydney Sweeney, a new Dirty Dancing sequel to star Jennifer Grey, Send Help and Wonder Man reviews, Darren Aronofsky's AI 1776 project debuts, Joe Carnahan being sued for sexual and physical assault by ex girlfriend, and more!


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SINNERS Breaks Oscars Nominations Record, DCU's Batman Taps Birds of Prey Writer
01/23/2026

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Sinners breaking the record for the most Oscars noms and their other Oscars nominations thoughts, Christina Hodson is writing the DCU Batman Brave and the Bold movie, It Ends with Us texts gossip explode and tarnish everyone, Kathleen Kennedy and Filoni and Rian Johnson disagree on Star Wars stuff, Jacon Elordi for James Bond rumors heat up, their NFL predictions, Dunesday is happening thanks to IMAX, Idris Elba might need to find a new agent, Sundance festival walkouts, Netflix WB updates and more!


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Kathleen Kennedy Officially Leaves Star Wars, 28 Years Later Bone Temple Review
01/16/2026

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the massive news that Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as the head of Lucasfilm and what this means for Star Wars going forward! They also discusse the Golden Globes winners and if they shook up the Oscars race, their review for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Abdy and DeLuca's comments about WB's run including their Joker 2 delusions, Scott Cooper making a Roswell UFO film, no Naked Gun reboot sequel, trailers for Euphoria S3, The Bluff and the Bride, Paramount sues WB, Safdie reveals he had a vampire...


BLADE Solo Movie is Dead, Midnight Sons Is Not, DC's Plans for Batman 2 with Sebastian Stan
01/09/2026

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the rumor that the BLADE movie is rumored to be dead and he will be introduced in the Midnight Sons. They also talk Sebastian Stan in Batman 2 and what are DC's plans for The Batman 2, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down now and what a Dave Filoni/lynwen Brenner Lucasfilm looks like. Also, WBD rejects Paramount’s bid AGAIN, The Housemaid is getting a sequel, James Wan insterested in directing Avatar, BLADE is dead as a solo movie and he will be in Midnight Sons instead, trailers of th...


Jordan Peele to Direct MCU Film?! 2026 Most Anticipated Movies Draft
12/31/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the rumor that Jordan Peele may be in line to direct an MCU movie. They also have their annual Most Anticipated Movies of 2026 draft and talk the new trailers for Avengers Doomsday, Stranger Things and Madden, Simu Liu's Sleeping Dogs live action adaptation getting a director, Stephen Graham for young DeNiro role in Heat 2, Timothee Chalamet's Marty Supreme success, Ryan Coogler's original plans for Black Panther, James Cameron not returning to Aliens franchise, Spider-Man 5 rumors and more!

#marvel #dc #avengers #timotheechalamet #disney #paramount #HBO #WB...


BREAKING: X-Men, F4 and Wakanda Warriors To Be In Next Avengers: Doomsday Trailers!
12/24/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Marvel releasing their Avengers Doomsday teaser trailer and Sneider offers up an exclusive that the Fox X-Men and the Fantastic Four and Wakandan warriors will be the focus of two of the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday trailers, WB not moving Dune 3 away from Avengers: Doomsday, Larry Ellison backing up Paramount's bid for WB, James Gunn's choice for Brainiac, Avatar: Fire and Ash's box office, the Last Airbender The Legend of Aang goes to streaming over theatrical, our reviews of Marty Supreme and Anaconda, The Odyssey trailer, Avatar: Fire...


Netflix Tightens Grip on WB, SUPERGIRL Test Reactions, AVATAR: Fire and Ash Review
12/19/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Netflix tightening its grip on WB as Paramount set to be rejected again, the 'Supergirl' test screening reactions were "not great', James Cameron working on a new Terminator movie, Avatar: Fire and Ash review, Tom Cruise and Iñarritu "Digger" teaser, a new Wolverine movie is rumored to be in the works, the Oscars are moving to YouTube, Rob Reiner tribute, and more!

#marvel #dc #superman #supergirl #disney #paramount #HBO #WB #netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha 
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0:00 Intro and Rundown
2:32 Sony Pi...


Scarlett Johansson Role in The Batman 2 Revealed! | THE HOT MIC
12/13/2025

On this EMERGENCY episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Sneider's scoop that Scarlett Johansson will be playing Gilda Dent, Harvey Dent's wife in the upcoming Matt Reeves film THE BATMAN PART 2! They discuss what Gilda's role might be in the movie, if this is hinting at The Long Halloween story being told, who might be playing Harvey Dent and what this might mean for Matt Reeves's approach to his Batman universe in this movie and going forward in the future! 

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Disney Donates $1B to AI, Paramount Panic Over WB Merger, J Law Returning to Hunger Games
12/12/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the Supergirl teaser trailer, Disney’s big AI decision, Variety reviewers leaving Sinners off their Top 10 list,  Sneider's Hunger Games scoop, Heat 2 DP is Dion Beebe, Scorsese says shoot is happening with Leo and JLaw in February, 28 Years Later 3 is a go, WB rejecting Paramount’s $108B bid and Ellison cries to the WB shareholders, Daisy Ridley still thinks a Rey film is happening, Judi Dench defends Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey, Ang Lee's Bruce Lee pic is on hold now, Apple TV cancels The Savant, trailers and r...


NETFLIX Buys WB! What's Next As Hollywood Panics |THE HOT MIC
12/05/2025

On this emergency episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the massive and shocking news that Netflix has won the bidding war for WB over Paramount and Comcast. They dive into how this happened, why it happened so quickly, how Netflix won the bid, how Paramount lost it, Hollywood's panicked reaction, the antitrust issues and if it's even going to get approved!

Netflix #WB #Paramount #DC #Superman #JamesGunn #HarryPotter #davidzaslav #tedsarandos  #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha 
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ScarJo Rumored for The Batman 2 Villain, Paramount Cries "Foul" Over WB Bid Process
12/04/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the news that The Batman Part 2 will feature Scarlett Johansson, but Zoe Kravitz is not returning and Eric Messerschmidt is DPing, Paramount issues letter crying "foul" over WB bid process and claims Netflix is unfair potential winner, Quentin Tarantino takes shots at Dano and Owen Wilson and his best films of the 21st century list, Netflix makes almost all cash bid for WB, but NY Post reports that Trump admin is threatening them over it, Paramount signing Jon M Chu out from under WB, Leonardo Dicaprio confirms...


Paramount Making Rush Hour 4 for Trump, James Cameron Comes for Netflix
11/27/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the Rush Hour 4 news with Trump convincing Paramount and WB to make it, updates on the WBD sale, James Cameron’s comments on Netflix and Avatar, Sneider's Baby Boom remake story, Universal wants more Wicked sequels and is planning on them, new trailers of the week, ScarJo for the Exorcist, Othello film with Oyelowo and possibly Daniel Craig in the works, Rian Johnson's SW trilogy is "effectively dead", the Train Dreams discourse, what we are thankful for and more!

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WBD Bidding War Explodes with $71M Paramount Bid, Christian Bale for HEAT 2
11/21/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the massive first round bids that are being proposed by Paramount, Comcast and Netflix for WBD today! Netlfix claims they would give theatrical releases to WB films. They also talk Christian Bale being eyed for Heat 2, David Fincher eyeing February start for Squid Game, Avengers Doomsday updates on Sadie Sink and Doom, Disney set to pay Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel and Josh Gad $60M packages for Frozen 3 ad 4, A24 buries Glen Powell's 'Huntington', 'Wicked for Good' reviews are not good, trailers for the Hunger Games, Project Hail...


Sydney Sweeney vs Ruby Rose Over CHRISTY Drama, Is 2025 a Down Year for Movies?
11/14/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the Sydney Sweeney, Ruby Rose and CHRISTY controversy, are critics going overboard with their praise of movies, the quality of 2025 movies so far, The Running Man review, Brainiac is confirmed to be the villain in Superman: Man of Tomorrow, AI issues with Michael Caine and McConaughey and Disney now opening the door to it, Nicolas Cage and John Woo reuniting for a Gambino crime film, the big trailers this week, Sabrina Carpenter’s Alice in Wonderland movie, the DC news with Jimmy Olsen and V for Vendetta, Th...


Paramount's David Ellison Remakes Hollywood, Gareth Edwards Back For Jurassic World Sequel
11/07/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Variety's massive article on Paramount's David Ellison trying to remake Hollywood into his own image. They discuss his thoughts on Star Trek, more MAGA related projects, and the need to have "tough" content. They also dive into Sneider's scoop that Gareth Edwards is returning to direct Jurassic World Sequel,  The Mummy returning as a franchise, the Gremlins 3 updates with Spielberg on board and a release date, the trailers for Michael, Keeper, Five Nights at Freddy's 2 and The Testament of Ann Lee trailers, Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone t...


Taylor Sheridan Exits the Paramount Ranch, Writing Call of Duty Movie, Scream 7 Trailer
10/31/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Taylor Sheridan leaving Paramount for NBC Peacock and immediately cowriting a Call of Duty movie, Scream 7 and Stranger Things 5 trailers, two Road House sequels, The Conjuring prequel movie, no Imax for Spidey 4 screenings, Colin Farrell contradicts James Gunn on Sgt Rock script, Layer Cake sequel is in the works, John Williams to compose score for Spielberg UFO movie, Sydney Sweeney might be the female James Bond, movie reviews and more!

#marvel #DC #warnerbros #paramount #HBO #WB #netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha 
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Paramount Gets Closer to Buying WB, Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan for Miami Vice Reboot
10/25/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss all the WB and Paramount updates, Austin Butler signs on for Miami Vice and is Michael B Jordan next, new AI comments from Paul Schrader and Kevin O'Leary, the Crime 101 trailer, Diablo Cody working on Jennifer's Body 2, Johnny Depp and Ti West are shooting a new Christmas Carol movie, James Gunn's new DC updates and more!


#marvel #DC #warnerbros #paramount #starwars #HBO #WB #netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha 
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Glen Powell for MCU's NOVA, Michael Mann Talks Using AI for HEAT 2
10/20/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss MCU writer Michael Waldron hinting that Glen Powell could play NOVA in the MCU, Michael Mann's "AI" comments over HEAT 2 and his Comanche update, Michael Fassbender cast as Joseph Kennedy for a Netflix Kennedy series, Colman Domingo cast as The Cowardly Lion in Wicked for Good, The Perfect Neighbor review, Box office talk with Black Phone 2 leading the way, Rachel  Zegler eyed to play Gloria Estefan, Good Fortune, The Perfect Neighbor, Mastermind, Black Phone 2 and TASK finale reviews and more!



#marvel #DC #movies #H...


James Gunn Rumors True or BS? WB Rejects Paramount Bid | THE HOT MIC
10/14/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss a new report claiming that James Gunn is living on borrowed time at DC if WB gets sold, WB rejecting the first Paramount bid, M Night Shyamalan's new project, box office news with Tron Ares underperforming, Jim Caviezel not returning for Passion of the Christ 2, new trailers for Predator: Badlands and The Running Man & more!

PLUS, John and Jeff answer all your questions. To send in a question or comment for Jeff and John, go to: streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tip

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Heat 2 is Greenlit, Will DiCaprio Star_ Oceans 11 Franchise Returns In a Big Way _ THE HOT MIC
10/10/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Heat 2 being greenlit by Amazon/MG, but will Leonardo DiCaprio star in it? Plus, they discuss Abdy and DeLuca reupping at WB and greenlighting an Oceans 14 sequel and a Oceans 11 prequel, Danielle Deadwyler to lead Ryan Coogler's X-Files series reboot, Saoirse Ronan cast as Linda McCartney in The Beatles biopics from Sam Mendes, Michael Jackson biopic updates, Glen Powell eyed for an Evil Knievel biopic, The Rock's response to The Smashing Machine flopping, trailers for PLAYDATE, A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS and PREDATOR: BADLANDS trailers, reviews...


Is Hollywood Overreacting to AI Tilly Norwood, Jacob Elordi Eyed for James Bond
10/05/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss if Hollywood is overreacting to the AI "actress" Tilly Norwood controversy, Jacob Elordi being eyed as the new James Bond, The Batman Part 2 casting updates, Ron Howard's new film starring Adam Driver and Anne Hathaway, Glen Powell and Michael B. Jordan for Miami Vice reboot, Margot Robbie still involved in 'Pirates" reboot, The Rock's 'Smashing Machine' movie underperforming, AI controversy with Tilly Norwood, Final Destination director news, John Wick spinoff film, Taylor Swift and P Diddy reactions and more! 

#DC #AI #jamesbond #batman #therock #glenpowell #T...


What Marvel Movie is Sam Raimi Directing Next, Spider-Man 4 Villain is a Shapeshifter
09/26/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the BREAKING NEWS that the Social Network sequel has been scheduled, the villain of Spider-Man Brand New Day is a shapeshifter, Marvel eyes Sam Raimi for a new project, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese are teaming up together again, the trailers for The Bride, Wicked For Good and Mando and Grogu, the thorny situation with the Comedy Show in Riyadh, what is going on with Jordan Peele, reviews and more!


#spiderman #WB #Marvel #StarWars #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha 
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Jimmy Kimmel Returns Tomorrow, James Gunn Teases Brainiac, Mando & Grogu Trailer
09/23/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the BREAKING NEWS that Jimmy Kimmel is returning to ABC tomorrow night, James Gunn teasing Brainiac and his new quotes on Batman Brave and the Bold,  the Mando and Grogu teaser trailer, Leonardo DiCaprio's Top 10 Films, Tom Holland concussion on Spider-Man Brand New Day set, Marlon Wayans thinks his films are "classics" and more!


#DC #jimmykimmel #batman #starwars #jamesgunn #disney #WB #Marvel #Spiderman #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha 
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0:00 Intro and Rundown
1:45 James Gunn Teases Brainiac, Talks Batman Brave and the Bo...


ABC Sidelines JIMMY KIMMEL Indefinitely, Matt Reeves Confirms Batman 2 Is Elseworlds | THE HOT MIC
09/19/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss their thought on the Jimmy Kimmel situation, Fede Alvarez's comments on Alien Romulus, Matt Reeves offers, HIM reviews are horrendous, One Battle After Another review, Paul Walter Hauser in Resident Evil, Joseph Kosinski’s Miami Vice movie update, Anaconda, Housemaid and The Lost Bus new trailers, Robert Redford tribute, Sylvester Stallone wanting an AI Rambo prequel, Luca Guadagnino offers to direct My Best Friends Wedding sequel and more.


#jimmykimmel #DC #batman #mattreeves #jamesgunn #leonardodicaprio #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha 
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Matt Reeves Updates Batman 2 and Penguin S2, Heat 2 News and Emmys Reactions | THE HOT MIC
09/16/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss their Emmys reactions, Matt Reeves's updates on The Batman 2 and The Penguin S2, Demon Slayer killing it at the box office, HEAT 2 updates with Leonardo DiCaprio, the new Beast In Me, Monster, and Road to Nowhere (Bruce Springsteen) trailers.

#DC #batman #mattreeves #jamesgunn #emmys #leonardodicaprio #disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha 

Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
1:11 Benson Boone Joining Sydney Sweeney on GUNDAM Movie
2:47 2025 Emmys Reactions, Winners, Losers, Surprises
16:07 Matt Reeves Offer Updates on The Batman 2, The Penguin S2 and DC Spinoffs


SUPERMAN Makes $125M Profit, Warner Bros Breaks Box Office Records
09/09/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the Variety report that Superman made $125M profit and WB has had 7 movies in a row make $40M opening weekend and what it all means for WB. They also discuss the Knives Out 3, Die Bunny and Die, My Love trailers, the new Benny Safdie and Dwayne Johnson movie, amended Oscars predictions after Venice and TIFF festivals, Ryan Reynolds admitting he leaked the Deadpool story, the Emmys wins, The Conjuring: Last Rites box office, Michael Caine's return,  and more!

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Superman MAN OF TOMORROW Rumors Heat Up, Spielberg's 'Call of Duty' Movie Rejected
09/06/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the updates on James Gunn's Superman "sequel" MAN OF TOMORROW and the rumored DC characters who will be in it, Steven Spielberg's attempts to direct a Call of Duty movie, Fede Alvarez leaving the ALIEN: ROMULUS sequel as director, receptions to Sydney Sweeney and Dwayne Johnson's films at Venice and the Oscar implications, trailers of the week, their reviews of THE LONG WALK and TASK on HBOMax and more!

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0:00 Intro and Rundown
2:10 Edward Berger Confirms He's Still Directing Jason Bourne Movie...


STAR WARS STARFIGHTER Casts Amy Adams and Aaron Pierre_ Top 5 Summer Movies of 2025
08/29/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big Star Wars news that Amy Adams, Aaron Pierre and Skyler Gray have joined the cast of STAR WARS; STARFIGHTER. Plus, we talk DC and Marvel movie updates, trailers of the week, director news and count down our Top 5 Movies of the Summer!

PLUS, John and Jeff answer all your questions. To send in a question or comment for Jeff and John, go to: streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tip

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James Gunn's New DC Updates, Nic Cage in True Detective S5, Disney Losing Gen Z Audience!
08/22/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss Variety's article on Disney's fear of losing its Gen Z audience, Sneider's The Archies movie scoop, James Gunn’s DC updates including Superman Saga has 4 films and a mystery DC series coming, Avengers Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day casting and updates, the trailers for Anemone, Ballad of a Small Player, Good Boy, and Mastermind trailers, Zack Snyder’s next movie, Guy Pearce to play Rupert Murdoch, Frankenstein getting theatrical release, Greig Fraser to shoot the 4 Beatles films and more!


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Zoe Kravitz Not in The Batman 2, Tarantino Says 'Basterds" Is His Masterpiece - THE HOT MIC
08/19/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss Zoe Kravitz not being in The Batman 2, Quentin Tarantino calling 'Inglourious Basterds' his "masterpiece", Gandalf and Frodo returning for Serkis's LOTR movie, Gal Gadot blaming politics for Snow White's underperforming, Sharon Stone’s comments on Basic Instinct remake, Legendary in talks with Paramount for global deal, YouTube for the Academy Awards, Terrence Stamp tribute and Weapons box office! 

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James Gunn Talks Superman Saga, New Avengers: Doomsday Casting News
08/15/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss James Gunn revealing a Superman saga and if Margot Robbie will return to the DCU, James Bond casting updates according to THR, Universal buying the Jason Bourne rights, Johnny Depp in a new Pirates installment update, 'Weapons' prequel film rumors, Ryan Reynolds teasing Deadpool appearing in Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, 'Marty Supreme' teaser trailer, Avengers: Doomsday casting rumors, Alien Earth Eps 1 and 2 review, and the Top 10 Spike Lee films and more!

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1:15 Duffer Brothers Leaving Netflix for...


JAMES GUNN Denies Robin Rumor, Carrie Coon for Spidey 4?
08/12/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the James Gunn's response to Sneider's scoop that Robin will be in The Batman Part 2, our review of WEAPONS, the prequel John Rambo film may have snagged Noah Centineo as their lead and Carrie Coon might be a villain in the new Spider-Man movie!

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0:00 Intro and Rundown
1:34 Noah Centineo Tapped to Lead a Rambo Prequel Film
6:12 Paramount Pictures Signs Massive Deal with UFC
10:24 James Gunn vs Jeff Sneider Over R...


NEW DC Updates with Superman, The Batman 2, Gina Carano Settles Disney Suit
08/08/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the new Superman sequel and The Batman Part 2 updates, Gina Carano's lawsuit being settled with Disney,  Paramount Skydance merger is complete, Eden, The Cut, Him, If I Had Legs and Adulthood trailers, Bob Iger’s comments on Disney’s direction and Hulu app, ESPN, WWE and NFL deals, Matt Smith in Star Wars Starfighter, Mel Gibson splitting Passion of the Christ into two parts, and more!

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0:00 Intro and Rundown
1:40 DC Updates- James Gunn Directing a Super- Family Movie, The Batman Part 2 Scheduled
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Fantastic 4 Box Office Is BIG Trouble for Marvel, HEAT 2 Stalls at WB
08/05/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the Fantastic Four's second weekend box office falling back down to Earth. James Gunn's DC comments, new trailers, HEAT 2 is being rejected by WB at $170M but Leonardo DiCaprio might be in talks for the movie and more!

#Marvel #fantasticfour #kevinfeige #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha 
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0:00 Intro and Rundown
1:02 Fantastic 4 Box Office Falls in 2nd Weekend- Should Marvel Worry?
15:55 James Gunn Responds to Fans About Batman with Nonsense
25:25 Favorite Trailers of the Week
31:18 Paramount's Michael Ireland Leaves as Film C...


Marvel X-MEN, Black Panther 3 Updates, Steven Knight Tapped to Write James Bond - THE HOT MIC
08/01/2025

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Steven Knight tapped to write James Bond movie, Lee Isaac Chung in talks for Ocean's 11 prequel with Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie to star, Marvel Updates on X-Men, Blade and Black Panther 3, The Social Network II Casting rumors, James Gunn announces he's writing a Superman 2 sequel, James Cameron buys up The Devils to adapt it, Celine Song writing My Best Friend’s Wedding sequel, Weapons RT score (fake or real), Avatar: Fire and Ash and The Conjuring: Last Rites tr...