Freeze Frame

James Gunn's Superman search is on with some rumors flying faster than a plane, A Legend of Zelda Movie is reportedly on the horizon following the massive release, AND Disney will begin to remove some content off its platform in hopes of a new marketing and cost-saving plan… All this and more on this week's episode of Freeze Frame.   

Brad Pitt hits the track while filming a new F1 film with Top Gun Maverick Director, A new Alien film and series are in the works at Fox, The Cloverfield series may be getting another entry, and the Succussion finale is expected to be 90 minutes long…  

Steven Spielberg shares his thoughts on the Upcoming Indiana Jones film: Dial Of Destiny, No Country For Old Men author has another film adaptation in the works, Marvel seems to be picking up serious talent for its Fantastic Four film, AND some Gladiator 2 updates. All this and more on this week's episode of Freeze Frame.   

DUNE Part 2, Kraven The Hunter, Napoleon, Across The Spiderverse, Wonka, & Barbie are just scratching the surface at the number of films showcased at Cinemacon 2023! Today we discuss the biggest news, trailer descriptions, and what studio we think brought the biggest films. Thanks as always for listening and supporting us here!  

HBO leaves the internet in shambles as they rebrand and remove "HBO" from their title... While we try and figure that out we also talk about Dune 2 starting to get some praise from its cast, Mia Goth talking the 3rd film in the "X" franchise, and classic re-releases like Lord Of The Rings coming back to theaters! Thanks as always for the constant support of the podcast! Check out the youtube channel for the video versions of all our episodes!   

SW Celebration brought some amazing news for all star wars fans around the world and discuss it all! From new films, new trailers, and theories on how these events could play out, we break it all down for you! Let us know what announcement from the event is your most anticipated!   

The Big Succ...cession season 4 has arrived which means more family drama and "F U's"! Today we talk about our thoughts on the first two episodes, new trailers coming from Marvel, DC, and the great WES ANDERSON, as well as if we'll be seeing Ari Aster's next film... Be sure to check out our interviews with Aaron LaPlante and more coming soon on our Youtube Channel! Aaron LaPlante Interview (Voice of Duke from RE: Village) - https://youtu.be/wZiVq9bO9KY  

It's that time when Wes Anderson debuts a brand new trailer for his next film Astroid City! We talk about our love for the filmmaker, how Vincent Donofrio seemingly confirmed Daredevil S2, and details on Adam Sandler's next project with the Safdie Bros! Enjoy!  

Some HUGE news in this week's episode! Thanks for listening and give us your thoughts on the content we bring you all!  

What a year it was for movies and what a show the Academy held this year! Today we'll be giving our thoughts on the entire lineup of contenders and winners as well as mention some snubs we think should've gotten recognized! What were your highlights from the show and what do you think the Academy can do to improve the Oscars? Thanks for listening!   PODCAST LINKS Checkpoint (Gaming News Podcast) - https://strictlycasualpodcast.podbean.com/ Freeze Frame (Movie/TV News Podcast) - https://freezeframepodcast.podbean.com/  

As the Oscars approach, we give our predictions on the top awards but not without some indecisiveness because of the fierce competition, this year's nominees are bringing! We also discuss Jake Gyllenhaal's appearance at this week's UFC fight for his new film and who Mr. Krabs' voice actor is playing in the new Penguin HBO series! Enjoy and let us know your thoughts on the nominees this year  

Following those crazy post-credit scenes for Antman: Quantumania we might have a few answers on what we can expect from those Kang variants and Loki S2! We also discuss some major updates coming from Feige about the future of the MCU, and debate whether every iconic animated feature should be turned into live-action... Enjoy and thanks as always for listening!!  

As the Last of Us infects our minds following the recent episodes we talk about our thoughts and the ever-growing viewership numbers week by week! Fantastic Four has reported started early production with casting news still kept heavily secret and Sony seems to be pumping out their live-action spiderman universe on Amazon with Spider-Man Noir announced!  

As James Gunn dominated the news cycle with his plan for DC's next few years, comic sales always climbed following his recommendations on the stories they're adapting! We also discuss Adam Sandler and his plans with the Safdie Bros and what big trailers you can expect during the Superbowl! Enjoy and thanks as always for listening and supporting us! Check out our Youtube channel for daily videos, reactions, breakdowns, and live streams! https://www.youtube.com/strictlycasual  

Seems like the treasure-hunting icon Lara Croft is getting another chance in cinemas with Amazon and a possible new TV series coming from Phoebe Waller-Bridge! We chat about how the Oscars could include more horror genre films as the landscape evolves and some teases at the high stakes John Wick 4 could bring! Head to our YouTube channel for clips and more breakdowns on the latest in movies, TV, & gaming.  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/strictlycasual  

As Sundance arrives new titles are being showcased to the public for the very first time and we have some interesting reviews for films you should look out for! Netflix announces some of their biggest movies hitting your screens in 2023 and we give you some ways you can avoid superhero fatigue alongside a quote from Kevin Feige! Enjoy! CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR DAILY VIDEOS: www.youtube.com/strictlycasual  

As award season is upon us, actors like Ke Huy Quan, Brendan Fraser, and Michelle Yeoh get their time to shine and be recognized among their peers! We talk about where we want to see them next, other award winner standouts, & what YOU can do to help keep the box office "healthy"   

2023 is bringing some massive releases from every studio and we give you our top 5 most anticipated releases! Plenty of news coming like Michael Giacchino directing again, TLOU HBO Max series has arrived, & Dave Bautista is getting a ton of love lately online!   

As we wrap up 2022, we want to thank you so much for supporting us here at Strictly Casual! What a fun year of podcast episodes, movies, and news coming on the daily! Have a blessed, relaxed, and fulfilled holiday and we'll see you back here on Freeze Frame in 2023!  

As DC news overtook are Twitter feeds James Gunn took the opportunity to debunk and confirm any rumors coming from the insiders! Plenty of announcements and teases about what's to come but one thing that is certain are the GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINEES ARE HERE! We go over some of the highlights and discuss who we think should take home the awards!  

It's starting to get busier during the holiday season but that doesn't stop the amount of news coming from the world of pop culture. Today we discuss how Indiana Jones 5 could possibly open up along with the tease of TIME TRAVEL?? We also talk about the new Blade creative team and director chosen, a Bambi horror film from the creator of the Winnie the Pooh Horror movie, and what we've been watching lately that's got us so excited!   

We're back after a little break and some big news has dropped regarding Disney's new returning CEO Bob Iger! Disney fans are rejoicing about the rehiring of Iger and we let you all know what exactly this can mean for the company moving forward! We also talk about Sony's plans to continue the "Spider-verse" with a Silk: Spider Society Series coming to Amazon prime & how Quentin Tarantino's next project could be an 8-episode series!  

With production starting on Lucasfilm's newest series 'Acolyte' we discuss the story details we know, casting, & how this can impact the world of star wars and its fandom forever! Also some fun news about Across The Spider-verse part 1, and more interview quotes from the new head of DC, JAMES GUNN! Enjoy!  

As Halloween comes to a close we talk about some news many DC fans will be excited about! Henry Cavill leaving The Witcher could mean some more Superman films in the works! We also break down the deal James Gunn has with DC Studios and how the company can change going forward. Can't forget about the beloved Sopranos and how the creator is teaming up with one of the stars for a new project in the works. Enjoy and let's jump into the holiday season!!  

With a NEW Star Wars film said to be in the works at Lucasfilm we debate what it could be storywise and what would make sense for their release schedule! We also talk about where DC can go following Black Adam and how they should get new leadership! Shorter Ep. but some huge news you might be shocked by in this one! Enjoy :)   

With the release of Black Adam on the horizon, Vinnie & Ryder discuss if DC really will make a shift in their direction of films or if this is just high hopes on the leadership side of the WB company... We also talk about some new ad-supported plans for those of you interested in a cheaper Netflix option and how Tom Cruise will be the FIRST civilian ever to do a spacewalk for a new film! Enjoy and thanks as always for your constant support on listening to the pod and watching on youtube!     PODCAST LINKS Checkpoint (Gaming News Podcast) - https://strictlycasualpodcast.podbean.com/ Freeze Frame (Movie/TV News Podcast) - https://freezeframepodcast.podbean.com/   

Indie films are starting the uprising once more in theaters and we couldn't be happier! We talk about some upcoming releases we can't wait to see plus discuss the new SUPER MARIO BROS. movie trailer starring Chris Pratt!! What did you think of his voice?? Enjoy the rest of the spooky season!   

In today's jam-packed Ep. we discuss what COULD'VE been regarding the LOTR Franchise and how different streaming services wanted to make the next project encompassing this world! We also discuss some huge Marvel news regarding Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine and give you a list of everything you can expect this month for the spooky season! Enjoy  

With so many films out in theaters now what do you want to spend your money on? We debate some of the recent releases like Avatar in 4k and talk about box office numbers of Don't Worry Darling... We also dive into the most iconic voices of all time Darth Vader and how James Earl Jones will be retiring... Lots of fun talks in this one so enjoy and don't forget we have Youtube for you to view the podcast in video form!    (567) Strictly Casual - YouTube  

Welcome to the big episode 80 milestone! Crazy how far we've come and thanks to all of you listening at home and supporting us! We talk about what Hispanic Heritage means to us, details on Ridley Scott returning to Blade Runner in a series format, & some insight into a Karate Kid film following the love and success of Cobra Kai Season 5... Enjoy!  

D23 Expo has come and gone and tons of new announcements have dropped! We break down most of the highlights from the weekend and talk about our favorites! Marvel had some fresh trailer drop along with casting news that surprised us! We also got some fantastic new footage from shows like Tales of The Jedi & Mando S3! Let's dive into it and thanks for tuning in!  

Film fest season is on the high right now and tons of beautiful moments like Brendan Fraser's standing ovation are coming to the public! We also have to mention some drama with the Don't Worry Darling cast... Regardless of all the wild headlines coming we mainly discuss what makes this time so great for obscure film releases that we enjoy besides the mainstream media.  

Seems like lately there have been so many video game adaptations being announced and Netflix just added some more projects with some award-winning games! WB seems to be trying to fix their mess by signing Matt Reeves to a multi-picture deal and we get some news on Fantastic Four's possible director and maybe a lead on who Reed Richards will be... Stay tuned for our coverage of the D23 Expo coming very soon with plenty of news and announcements!  

Seems like video games are getting made into movies or shows left and right! In this week's episode, we debate why studios don't prefer using the actors that brought these iconic characters to life as well as talk about all the latest news from HBO Max! With the release of House Of Dragon comes a new sizzle reel giving us a first look at The Last Of Us Series! Enjoy our reviews and conversations!  

After some insane news regarding Ezra Miller and their actions in the past, they finally speak out and we try and figure out what the outcome of The Flash movie is going to be! We also discuss the latest news on Wizard of Oz getting reimagined and also get excited for She-Hulk where we'll be doing watch parties every Wednesday night at 11 PM PST! See you there and thanks for listening! Youtube - http://youtube.com/strictlycasual  

With DC all over the place with new leadership and cancellations of big films like Batgirl and HBO Max original series, we debate what their next course of action should be as well as talk about some huge rumors surrounding the Punisher and his return... Could the leak from Rosario Dawson be true? Or is it all a perfect PR tactic to make it seem like a lie... We also give some reviews on Prey & Bullet Train so enjoy the week and as always thank you so much for listening with us!  

So Jared Leto is in the Haunted Mansion film and Ben Affleck might return to the DCEU... Wild stuff to discuss in this episode and we also gush about Scorsese and Leo being a power duo, how Kevin Feige wants to make Deadpool 3, & the Breaking Bad statues put up recently in New Mexico!  

With SDCC coming to a close we recap EVERYTHING Kevin Feige revealed and what it could mean for the future of the MCU... Lots of trailers to break down and tons of streaming service news we love debating about!    ► James' Twitter - https://twitter.com/JamesWalmer ► Ryder's Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mister_Alewood  

With SDCC in just a few days, we talk about what we could see from the worlds of Marvel, DC, & HBO Max with House Of The Dragon... Plenty of discussion about the biggest Emmy nominations and it is a fierce competition this year with drama and comedy series! See you next week for all the coverage on the biggest SDCC Announcements!    ► Ryder's Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mister_Alewood ► Vinnie's Twitter - https://twitter.com/bobashinga  

With the increasing releases from Marvel and other big movie studios are VFX artists being overworked and in turn releasing poor results in their work?? We discuss the problem with Marvel's VFX issues and highlight some exciting news when it comes to SDCC Announcements and more spinoffs from The Boys universe on Amazon Prime! Enjoy and thanks for listening to 70 EPISODES!    ► Ryder's Twitter - https://twitter.com/Mister_Alewood ► Vinnie's Twitter - https://twitter.com/bobashinga  

Today brings one of the funniest and most jam-packed episodes we've had to date! Congrats on making it to Ep. 69 (nice) and enjoy as we discuss even more wild details on James Cameron's magnum opus Avatar 2, debate if Flash Gordan is in the Flash on CW, & laugh about Tom Cruise's crazy stunts and Barbie sending a heartfelt message!  

We're back after a week-long break due to a move but plenty of announcements happened from the world of Marvel, Game of Thrones, & DC! Will The Flash ever be released? Will Kevin Feige wow fans at SDCC this year in Hall H? And are the 7 Game of Thrones series in the works now TOO much? We discuss it all and tell you our excitement levels for all of these and more! Welcome back!  

Tons of fun in this action-packed episode discussing the latest news on Netflix's newest hits Knives Out 2 & Squid Game S2! We talk Jurassic World: Dominion and if these blockbusters are getting worse or keeping us engaged! We also went over some new details for possibly the greatest franchise of all time: Paddington and its return!   PODCAST LINKS Checkpoint (Gaming News Podcast) - https://strictlycasualpodcast.podbean.com/ Freeze Frame (Movie/TV News Podcast) - https://freezeframepodcast.podbean.com/   

With more and more content getting released it's a shocker Morbius is one film coming back because of the memes... In this episode, we discuss if fans have TOO much power and also talk about the absolute insanity that is The Boys Season 3! Plenty to go over so get your popcorn ready! Check out our Youtube for coverage of the biggest gaming event of the year: Summer Games Fest! Strictly Casual - YouTube  

Star Wars Celebration gave us a ton of huge announcements for Disney+ and theaters and we recap everything you need to know from the showcase! Huge thanks to our friend Yaqub (Qbowetakes) for joining us on this week's episode! Check out all of Yaqub's socials here! Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@qbowetakes Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC8sxqOP0v5w_BNOc_sTD_A   

Cheesie, Ryder, & Vinnie all talk about the latest news on Jon Watts' Star Wars project he's working on as well as debate if Netflix is taking away from the movie-going experience. With so much content being released on the daily can the average viewer at home keep up? We discuss and give our thoughts...   

The Boys reveal a brand new poster along with a new trailer showing us a hilarious and gruesome look at what we can expect from the madness that is this show and its new season. We also talk about the latest CW cancellations and what that can mean for the network as well as an inside scoop on when Succession S3 can drop!  

Vinnie & Ryder discuss all the latest in CGI goodness that has been dropping lately as well as theorize on who should direct the next Fantastic Four film. We also talk about the new Avatar 2 trailer and some more new shows announced for HBO Max & Netflix!  

Ryder gives his thoughts on the Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madnesss World Premiere and discusses with Vincent what he thought about the film!  

Ryder & Vinnie talk about the latest debate on whether Marvel films are to blame for the decline in Indie films and their box office numbers. Could big franchises be ruining the theater experience or do more people need to go out and support these smaller films? Let's discuss!   

Our childhood prayers have been answered with some great casting news on who will be the next PERCY JACKSON! We give you the latest on the ever-growing "Fast" family straight from Vin Diesel as well as talk movies we've seen in the past week like Sonic 2 and much more! Check out our Youtube channel for gaming & movie reviews and reactions on Moon Knight episodes! Thanks for listening!