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The guys are trying something new! For the foreseeable future they’ll be live streaming episodes and putting them up as podcasts after the fact. But don’t worry they still have you covered on all the entertainment and pop culture news you crave. Martin Mull passes away Paramount pulls ComedyCentral.com AI-generated Al Michaels voice will give […] The post Episode #427 – We're Doin' It Live! first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
Check it out! It’s a podcast! We did it! Grendel gets some interesting casting So does the Naked Gun At least one person wants to see another Riddick movie (spoiler, it’s Vin Diesel) Fast & Furious Matchbox Cars Nicolas Cage, father of Jesus Mike Flanagan, exorcist Conners go bye-bye Not Dead Yet dead Fuller bolts […] The post Episode #426 – Memphis Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
Back at it after a hiatus the guys will catch you up on the pop culture and entertainment news that hit the interwebs. Fallout Spoilers @ 01:06:46 OJ Simpson dead at 76 Ray Chan, Marvel production designer dead at 56 American Idol alum Mandisa dead at 47 Weinstein's NY conviction overturned Zaslav 2023 pay package […] The post Episode #425 – Okie Dokie, Back to the Darkest Timeline first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
Look who’s back, back again! Covering all the pop culture. More SNL 75 casting The Bear is The Boss Austin Butler Caught Stealing 6nal Destination Bad Boys Ride or Die trailer Benny “The Jet” doc Readier Not, Freakier Friday Star Trek 4…. again Another Night of the Hunter M5trix Pirates of the Reboot Disney movies […] The post Epside #424 – The Churros Were Disappointing first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
The guys are back talking food, life, and other important things. But mostly they are going over the week’s entertainment and pop culture news. M. Emmet Walsh passes away Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire makes some of the money Prince jukebox musical in development w/Ryan Coogler Joker 2 to have 15 covers plus original music Peaky Blinders […] The post Episode #423 – OG is the Phrase That Pays! first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
We’re back after a brief hiatus to dive into the world of pop culture! We (still) don’t care about the Oscars KFP4 and D2ne make all the $$$ Little Shop of Halloween Horrors…..? The Crow trailer Hello, again, Sydney SMB2 The cast is Among Us Snowpiercer moving to AMC The B34r Only Galifianakis in the […] The post Episode #422 – Zaslav Surks first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
We’re back before another short hiatus and in that time we’ve got all of the entertainment and pop culture news for your ear holes. Terrence Howard ordered to pay $1MM in back taxes VO Artist Mark Dodson dies Comedian Richard Lewis dies WWE Hall of Famer Virgil dies Adobe AI generates music from text Road […] The post Episode #421 – Business Trips and Bildos™ first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
Apologies for 50% crappy sound this week (and being late). RDT hasn’t finished unpacking yet. But hey, at least we’re back! Wicked trailer Twisters trailer Borderlands trailer Fast finally slowing down Ballerina dances to 2025 Sam Mendes directing 4 Beatles movies Gareth Edwards directing one Jurassic Whatever movie Suits: LA MountCock+ Supes dies again True […] The post Episode #420 – Mountcock+ first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
We back, and we busy! Abbott Elementary spoilers 1:08:09 WBD surks All the sequels Bob Odenkirk, Normal Abbott 4lementary Kevin Williamson remaking everything Traitors 3 Shane Gillis returns to SNL Knuckles Up April 26! Animal Control season 3 Giancarlo replacing Andre Sox & Sox Ratched canceled The Bear in June Percy Jackson season 2 3eacher […] The post Episode #419 – We Busy first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
While trying not to get washed away in the deluge that is upon Hollywood, the guys do their best to bring you the latest pop culture and entertainment news. Carl Weathers passes away at 76 Director Mark Gustafson passes away Movie Pass exec convicted of embezzlement Jake Gyllenhaal destroyed $30MM film Universal pulls songs from […] The post Episode #418 – James Cameron's Submarine Bed first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
Apologies for being late this week. Life, you know? Razzies Oscars Road House trailer Ricky Stanicky trailer Monkey Man trailer Nat King Coleman Domingo SNL 1975 female leads cast TR3N Jennifer’s Bodies Chris Pratt has Mercy Jurassic Space? Wolf Packed it in Jon Stewart returning to The Daily Show More like Monday Night Rich Netflix […] The post Episode #417 – If There's a Hole…. first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
The boys are back at it with more news from the Entertainment and Pop Culture worlds. Mo Henry Jaws, Matrix, Big Lebowski negative cutter dies at 67 Alec Baldwin charged with manslaughter in Rust shooting case Elton John is an EGOT Pauly Shore making a(n unauthorized) biopic about Richard Simmons Minecraft adds Kate McKinnon, Jermaine […] The post Episode #416 – Come for the Entertainment News, Stay for the 30 Rock References first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
It’s Tuesday (but really Sunday). So, we’re talking pop culture! Doctor Who spoilers – 1:31:12 Monarch spoilers – 1:36:15 Mean Girls more like Money Girls Fast 11 – back to basics Star Trek prequel Top Gun 3 Tom Cruise making movies for WBD David Gordon Green gets exorcised Abigail trailer Scream Neven? 28 Years Later […] The post Episode #415 – Roadkill & the Bear first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
With sickness still in the air, the guys make sure the new year starts off right with more entertainment and pop culture news. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters spoilers @ 01:28:34 Cindy Morgan, dead @ 69 Aaron Rodgers claimed (wrongly) that Jimmy Kimmel was on Epstein's list Love is Blind and terrible Danny Masterson accuser says […] The post Episode #414 – Steamboat Picture News in the Public Domain first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
Merry New Year! We’re back with a bit of pop culture news! Lucasfilm hates clean cars More like The Color Green! ScreaVII has lost its way Amazon Prime to get even more expensive “A is for Alien” No Super suit until at least March All that, the Weekly Watched and of course tangents. As always, […] The post Episode #413 – Beef Jerky Time first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
A Happy Crimbo and other various holidays to you all. Here’s a podcast were Loren is very sick, but still manages to talk for an hour with Ryan about the week’s entertainment and pop culture news. James McCaffrey, voice of Max Payne, dead at 65 John Schneider is a POS Vin Diesel accused of sexual […] The post Episode #412 – We'll Make Our Own With Blackjack and Hookers first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
Grissom’s dong, pop culture and Monarch spoilers (@1:14:45): Ocean’s (not) 14 IF trailer Civil War trailer D2ne trailer Kung 4 Panda trailer Saw XI Walking: The Movie All Barbie, All the Time The Rock is not in his 30’s Baby Goose not a Wolf, Man Showtime rebranding as Paramount+ w/Showtime Netflix data revealed by….Netflix! Rebel […] The post Episode #411 – Grissom's Dong first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
Someone is a bit hungover this week, but that just makes for some interesting stories from the world of entertainment and pop culture. Apologies if this episode smells like mescal and bad decisions. Yellowstone dudes suing over coffee Netflix, Adam McKay sued over copyright infringement for Don't Look Up Casey Wilson says Tim Allen surks, […] The post Episode #410 – Our Apologies to The Dinobots first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
’tis the season…. for pop culture!!! Monarch spoilers @ 01:26:55 Jenna Ortega wants more money Furiosa trailer Godzilla x Kong trailer Sebastian Stan makes questionable decisions Spinal 2ap The Oceans Only Murders in the ABC Found/The Irrational picked up Halo season 2 AppleTV+/Paramount+ bundle Disco dropping in April George Santos: The Movie Netflix giving away […] The post Episode #409 – No Room at the Inn first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
It’s time to play “Guess Which One of Us Is Sick”!!! But don’t worry the guys still have you covered on the week’s entertainment and pop culture news! Matt Rife kinda sucks Many celebrities sued in wave of sexual assault lawsuits The Bikeriders moves to Focus Features Melissa Berrera fired from Scream 7 while Jenna […] The post Episode #408 – Indiana Jones for Dummies first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
We’re back with pop culture updates galore! The Marvels spoilers @ 1:23:26 Hunger Games makes some money, but The Marvels does not Denzel is Hannibal Tim Miller will adapt Alien Legion for WBD, TBD if it’ll actually come out Fall Guy moves up 4zen C4eed Garfield trailer (surks) Jimmy Kimmel returns (to the Oscars) Burn […] The post Episode #407 – Nine Nine! first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
Another busy week but the guys will help you cram for the Pop Culture mid terms. Loki Spoilers @ 01:06:43 Pat E. Johnson, Karate Kid trainer, dead at 84 Katzenberg says AI will eventually replace a significant amount of animation workers Jared Leto is an idiot The Vista finally reopens SAG/AFTRA strike over The Marvels […] The post Episode #406 – Training Places and Yongest Lard first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
Pop culture. Two dudes. What else could you want? Loki spoilers? Sure! They’re at 1:27:08. We’re also talking about: The Academy is as free as shipping at a non-Amazon retailer Throw Papa From the Train…? Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes teaser Fall Guy reboot trailer Extremely Hot Women and Somewhat Average Dudes Hunger […] The post Episode #405 – How Does Science Work? first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
We hope you all had a fun Halloween but now it’s time for serious business. The guys are here to talk all the pop culture and entertainment news from the last week. Spoilers for No One Will Save You @ 01:05:59 Loki @ 01:10:45 Gen Z wants less sex in movies Richard Roundtree and Richard […] The post Episode #404 – Too Many Dead Dicks first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
We’re a little late this week, but we’re here with some news and Loki spoilers (01:06:57). T. Swift still making most of all the money Zombie Plane is a thing The Boy and the Heron English-speaking cast is amazing King’s Man 2 More like Snow Woke Dr. Wolf is NOT a werewolf Top Gun: The […] The post Episode #403 – Day of the Dead Tooth first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
A bit of a delay this week but we think it’s worth it. The guys have you covered on all of the week’s pop culture and entertainment news as always! Spoilers for Loki @ 01:35:46 Levar Burton replaces Drew Barrymore Jada says her and Will have been separated since 2016 Piper Laurie, Phyllis Coates, Suzanne […] The post Episode #402 – No You Got Your NPR Shows Confused first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
Happy Tuesday! The guys are here with all the pop culture news of the week, plus some spoilers! John Wick 4 – 0:22:56 Only Murders – 1:10:28 Ahsoka – 1:19:48 Loki – 1:31:10 Exorcist: Believer not good, and not making money More Wicks a-comin’The Beekeeper trailer Beekeeper Trailer MLK biopic SNL + 3 Drew loses […] The post Episode #401 – Too Many Ryans first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
We can’t believe it but come celebrate the end of the WGA strike and our 400th episode! What a ride it’s been. As always the guys have you covered on all the week’s entertainment and pop culture news! Spoilers for Only Murders @ 01:02:00 Ahsoka @ 01:09:44 Google Podcasts shutting down Michael Gambon […] The post Episode #400 first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
Before we get into it, this was recorded BEFORE the WGA and AMPTP reached a tentative agreement. Spoilers Only Murders – 1:07:01 Ahsoka – 1:13:04 Mean Girls go to the movies Krull, with more lense flair Expendable5 unlikely Berlin no longer bumpin’ JLC is One Piece MAX sports Prime commercials Doctor Who trailer Unity walks […] The post Episode #399 – Lady Bobo Throuple first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
The guys are back for another week of pop culture and entertainment news, and hey look at that! No deaths! Spoilers for: Only Murders in the Building @ 01:04:10 Ahsoka @ 01:07:17 Drew Barrymore shuts her show down Aaron Rogers tears his achilles on his first drive as a NY Jet Russell Brand accused of sexual […] The post Episode #398 – Andy Dick Has Physically Accosted Me In Real Life first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
RDT returns from a very brief sabbatical. So, let’s get into it. Spoilers: Blue Beetle – 54:14 AfterParty – 1:04:14 Only Murders – 1:11:10 Ahsoka – 1:17:01 2 Nun 2 Money Murder, She Wrote revived Stray: The Movie The Crow also revived Jimmy Fallon kind of terrible So is Paramount+ Even more Navy Crimes Haunted […] The post Episode #397 – Featuring RDT as The Crow first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
This week Loren takes a solo flight as the rest of the team are off on assignment. But don’t worry he’s got you covered on all the week’s entertainment and pop culture news. Spoilers: The Afterparty @ 17:03 Ahsoka @ 18:17 Jimmy Buffett dead at 76 Leaked DGA email openly advocating to not elect multi […] The post Episode #396 – Oonta Goota, Solo? first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
It’s a National Cinema Day miracle as the guys get together for another episode. Spoilers for: The Afterparty @ 01:09:06 Ahsoka @ 01:12:39 Bob Barker gets as close to 100 without going over Harley Quinn inspiration and voice Arleen Sorkin passes away at 67 WWE's Windham Rotunda aka Bray Wyatt passes away way too early […] The post Episode #395 – And a Happy National Cinema Day to You and Yours first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
Might be Tuesday. Might be Wednesday. Regardless, it’s pop culture time! Spoilers: Afterparty – 1:10:07 Only Murders – 1:16:57 Blue Beetle to become trivia question (and is also pretty good…?) Less Stars on Mars More Warrior Nun and Scott Pilgrim Percy Jackson teaser Less League and Peripheral More monsters Keith David replacing Lance Reddick in […] The post Episode #394 – Hurriquake 2023 first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
The strikes continue but so does the news. The guys have you covered as always on the pop culture and entertainment week that was. Spoilers for The Afterparty @01:24:42 and Star Trek: SNW @01:26:56 Iger walks back his strike comments Adam Devine walks back his Marvel comedy comments Sound of Freedom backer arrested for felony […] The post Episode #393 – We're Corruptible, We'll Take Bribes first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
We’re running a little late this week. So, let’s jump right in! Meg 28% Crayons: The Movie Eone is Egone from Hasbro Radio Silent on Scream 7 No Barbie 2 yet Suits returning? The Witcher is dumb Disenchantment ending Max loses a lot of subscribers Suspicion canceled The Warriors: The Musical Batman Beyond can rent […] The post Episode #392 – Dark Territory first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
The guys actually saw some movies in the theater this week and there’s lots of entertainment and pop culture news to talk about. Spoilers for: The Afterparty @ 00:59:04 – MIDRP1 @ 01:01:12 – ST: SNW @ 01:09:04 – Secret Invasion @ 01:16:11 Twitter's rebrand to X is dumb Sinead O'Connor passes away at 56 […] The post Episode #391 – Barbie Is Great, Sorry “Ken” Shapiro first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
Hey all, if it’s Tuesday then it’s pop culture, and random tech, news time! ST: SNW spoilers – 1:25:26 Secret Invasion spoilers – 1:35:45 Barbenheimer rules all Screen Rant sucks Vanna’s not going anywhere Continental sets its check-in time Peacock raising its prices Star Trek: SNW/Lower Decks crossover dropped LEGO Masters season 4 winner will […] The post Episode #390 – We're good at words. first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
Another week and another episode! The guys are covering all the week’s entertainment and pop culture news including a deep dive into SAG/AFTRA joining the strike fray. Someone shouted “Go Home Meatball!” at Ron DeSantis and that's just great DC/WBD planning on selling The Flash NFTs Bob Iger is not the chosen one Fran Drescher […] The post Episode #389 – Skeeter Syndrome and Strike Talk first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
It’s a slow week and yet, somehow, we still talked for over an hour and a half. Spoilers: Star Trek: SNW (kind of) – 1:18:59 Secret Invasion (absolutely) – 1:23:26 Indy not doing so hot Dune 2: Dune Longer Shredless Barney: The (A24-like) Movie Hot Wheels: The Movie Barbie banned MIDRP1 is pretty good Black […] The post Episode #388 – Great Podcast Content! first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
The guys are back after a long Holiday Weekend to give you their 2 cents on the week’s Hollywood News (just like it says on the side of the tin!) Spoilers for ST: SNW @ 01:14:23 Secret Invasion @ 01:16:13 Silo @ 01:20:48 Twitter to start limiting the # of Tweets you can view in […] The post Episode #387 – Working Red & White, But Mostly Blue first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
The guys are back and they’re talking spoilers and news! Silo – 1:20:13 Secret Invasion – 1:25:41 Flash – 1:30:20 DGA, more like DGAF Comic-Con in Crisis (that’s a good pun) New Emmy and Oscar rules Failing up continues John Wick to continue falling down those steps Bambi live action Everything is moving American Auto […] The post Episode #386 – So Many Navy Crimes!!! first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
A little bit different this week, the guys forego the news in favor of making a definitive list of where each movie in major franchises sit. From perennial favorite The Fast and Furious franchise, all the way to Robert Rodriquez’ Mexico Trilogy. It’s been a long time coming, so join them for the ride. As […] The post Episode #385 – The Definitive HPN Franchise Rankings first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
It’s Tuesday and we have a new segment before getting into the news! Hope you like it! Spoilers: Silo – Across the Spider-Verse – SAG authorizes strike, too Licht gets kicked Vin loves Mamoa! No, really! Tran$former$ Leprechaun 3boot Expend4bles trailer Studio Ghibli will release Miyazaki's final film “How Do You Live?” with no trailer/marketing […] The post Episode #384 – WTF, 3%?!?!?!? first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
Another busy week despite the ongoing WGA strike. But don’t worry the guys have you covered on all your Pop Culture and Entertainment news. SPOILERS FOR: Silo @ 01:29:12 Ted Lasso @ 01:34:42 Danny Masterson convicted of 2 counts of forcible rape Cosby being sued, again, for sexual assault Charges against Armie Hammer dropped Little […] The post Episode #383 – Zaslav Was The Earthquake, Here Comes The Tsunami first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
We’re back with Sad Hollywood * (*TM), regular Hollywood, and all the pop culture news. Spoilers listed below: Muppets Mayhem – 1:26:20 John Wick – 1:29:45 Shazam 2 – 1:36:01 Ted Lasso – 1:44:39 The news: John Wick will, somehow, continue (also John Wick 4 spoilers) The Terminator will be back, I guess V will […] The post Episode #382 – Minishing Returns* (*not a typo) first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
Even with the WGA strike still in full swing it’s another busy week. Plus the guys kept it in the #Family and had an HPN Staff outing to see Fast X. Ted Lasso spoilers @ 01:21:04 Fast X spoilers @ 01:32:19 Jim Brown NFL Legend/Actor/Activist dead at 87 John Refoua, Avatar Film editor, dead […] The post Episode #381 – When You're Here, You're Hashtag Family first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
We’re back with some strike updates, pop culture news and Ted Lasso spoilers @ 1:28:50 F12 could be a thing Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Freakier Friday Meg 2 trailer Lords of Wars Life of Chuck Die Hard Ridley A bloodbath of cancelations Please Don’t Get a Theatrical Release SWAT swatted then un-swatted Animal Control picked up Hulu […] The post Episode #380 – 20 Minutes or Less… first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
As the Writer’s Guild fight for their rights, the guys discuss what that could mean for Hollywood. But don’t worry it’s not ALL sad Hollywood news. Ted Lasso Spoilers @01:03:16 GotG Vol. 3 Spoilers @01:13:43 WGA Strike Vice preparing for bankruptcy Tasha Smith replaces Theresa Randle In “Bad Boys 4” Karl Urban is in talks […] The post Episode #379 – Guardians of the WGA first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
As an unfortunate strike looms, the guys cover what may be the last of the pop culture news for a while. Spoilers: Ted Lasso @ 1:26:29 Ghosted @ 1:36:48 Zaslav is a hypocrite Mario gets a bildo MK2 Young(er) Indiana Jones Dodgeb2ll Hunger Games prequel teaser Equaliz3r Dakota Fanning cast in I. Night Shyamalan's first […] The post Episode #378 – F. Murray Shyamalan first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.
The guys are back yet again with all the week’s entertainment and pop culture news! If you hear the phone ringing on this episode, you win! Spoilers abound: Ted Lasso @ 01:23:52 | Picard @ 01:30:49 | Mando @ 01:36:16 Rust charges dropped Jonathan Majors' lawyer says they have proof he's innocent F. Murray Abraham […] The post Episode #377 – Three Reeds and a Phone Call first appeared on Hollywood Picture News.