Many Screens, Big Picture with Paul Dergarabedian

Take a listen to Comscore's latest "Many Screens, Big Picture" podcast featuring Neil Turitz, writer, screenwriter, journalist with an unapparelled passion for and knowledge of movies and pop culture. Listen in as Paul and Neil discuss their mutual love of movies, books and box office plus enjoying martinis at Smoke House and a heated discussion about Neil's and Paul's differing views of director Christopher Nolan's brilliance as a filmmaker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul welcomes actor Matthew Jones back to the podcast. Listen in as they discuss a wide variety of topics including the implications of the WGA strike, the life of a working actor including the prep work, the on-set process and the willingness to embrace all aspects of the acting craft as well as anecdotes from the set of S.W.A.T., Yellowstone, Curb Your Enthusiasm and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a listen to Comscore's latest "Many Screens, Big Picture" podcast featuring Marc Cohen, Paul's friend for many years as they discuss Marc's innovative marketing strategies at Warner Bros. & Disney, a very Lucky Charms moment, their bonding over the movie "Heat," breaking bread at Di Stefano's Ristorante in Westwood and their mutual admiration for "Mad Max: Fury Road" among other eclectic topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul is joined in conversation by Josh Weiss, journalist for SYFY WIRE and published author, whose latest novel — “Sunset Empire” (set for release in March from Grand Central Publishing) — follows the continuing saga of LAPD detective Morris Baker, a Jewish Holocaust survivor who drowns his fractured memories of the unspeakable in schnapps and work. It is the follow-up to his debut novel, “Beat The Devils," an inventive, page-turning alternate history crime thriller set in a reality where the Red Scare never ended; praised by The New York Times Book Review for its "palpable emotional depth." Also, listen for a shoutout to Archie the Cavapoo!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not often that you get a chance to chat with living legends and Paul has found himself in conversation with the Oscar® winning maestro of movie sound Gary Rydstrom and cinema scholar Gianluca Sergi as they discuss their new book “The Endless End of Cinema,” early experiments with surround sound, the history of movie theaters, how you never can count out the big screen experience and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Dergarabedian interviews Joe Garel, VP of Film for Cinépolis as they discuss all aspects of the industry and, with Joe's amazing movie business family history, love of movies and outside of the box thinking, there is a lot of insight and expertise that Joe brings to the table!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen in as Brock and Paul discuss B&B Theatres illustrious family history, challenges their company faced during the dark days of the Pandemic, the importance of “leaving it in the board room” for the family dynamic, the film to look out for this Fall and the never-ending resilience and relevance of the movie theatre experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul chats with Rod "Tutti" Rinks about his new feature film "Made In Mexico" starring Lillo Brancato and Rod himself in this feature comedy film shot in just 6 days and a $20,000 budget! The film tells the tale of a down-on-his luck father of three (Rinks) has Hollywood buzzing over his screenplay, it's a matter of time before all his dreams come true. However, his dreams are short lived when a pair of shady film makers con him out of the rights and he has no choice but to join forces with an unlikely partner, a drug lord (Brancato) who has plans of his own for this upcoming screenwriter - "Famous People want to be Wealthy and Wealthy People want to be Famous." But being rich is where it's really at.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul and noted journalist Eric Francisco, the senior entertainment reporter at Inverse, discuss the importance of "Marvel's The Avengers" on the occasion of its 10th anniversary and the impact the film had on the box office, the trajectory of Marvel as a brand and the film's long-lasting impression on the notion of the movie franchise and what it means to Hollywood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is again joined by Jim Orr, the President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution for Universal Pictures, a studio that has been at the forefront of film release innovation during the pandemic. Listen as Paul and Jim discuss the updated state of the industry many months after they last spoke on the podcast. Then stick around as Jim shares what he thinks the state of theatrical and streaming release strategies will look like in the latter part of 2021 and into 2022.  This episode covers:  What has changed over the past Pandemic year regarding film releases?  How have Universal's bold release strategies paid off big for the studio and filmmakers?  Why does being a filmmaker-centric studio matter?  What made "F9" such a hit and how did the studio work with creatives to ensure its global success?  How has Universal's diverse slate of films been developed over the years?  What are the big hits that Universal promises to deliver in 2021 & 2022?     ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Jim Orr is President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution for Universal Pictures. Orr is responsible for the strategy and management of the studio's North American theatrical film releases. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by the creative team behind "What Josiah Saw," the latest film from director/editor/producer Vincent Grashaw. Paul is joined by Vincent and stars Robert Patrick and Nick Stahl. This episode covers: The many advantages of the creative freedom that only the world of independent film can provide  How vetting and matching the actors to ensure on-set chemistry is a wise choise for filmmakers How working "on-location" adds to the actors' immersive process  The differences between working on big-budget studio film and an independent feature  The actors' challenge of learning extremely long passages of dialogue when shooting on a tight daily schedule How hard work and persistence can pay off for actors & filmmakers in the long run   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUESTS: Vincent Grashaw first broke onto the scene as producer of the independent feature film "Bellflower," which was one of the most buzzed about films to premiere at Sundance Film Festival 2011. Vince then wrote and directed his debut feature, "Coldwater," which premiered at SXSW 2013 and was distributed by Breaking Glass Pictures. Grashaw went on to direct his sophomore feature "And Then I Go," The film premiered at LA Film Festival and was distributed by The Orchard. "What Josiah Saw" is Grashaw's third feature film at the helm.   Actor Robert Patrick has worked with the top actors and directors throughout his storied career. His breakthrough role came as the legendary T-1000 in Terminator 2. He was the first actor in the history of motion capture and since then, he has worked on iconic films and television shows including "Die Hard 2," "Wayne's World," "Last Action Hero," "Fire in the Sky," "Cop Land," "The Faculty," "Walk the Line," "Bridge to Terabithia," "Spy Kids," "Flags of Our Fathers," "The Sopranos," "The Outer Limits," "Elvis," "The Unit," "The X- Files," "Sons of Anarchy" and "True Blood." He starred as Agent Cabe Gallow in "Scorpion" for CBS for four seasons and most recently was seen in "The Laundromat" and "Perry Mason." He is currently co-starring in the new series "Peacemaker." Actor Nick Stahl's impressive career credits include Robert Rodriguez's "Sin City," the franchise hit "Terminator 3," Todd Field's "In The Bedroom," and the lead of the HBO series "Carnivale." Nick has also appeared in Richard Loncraine's "My One And Only opposite Renee Zellweger and Kevin Bacon and in the feature film "Quid Pro Quo" alongside Vera Farmiga, and starred in the Sundance favorite "Sleepwalking" alongside Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, and Dennis Hopper. Nick is currently shooting on-location a live-action feature film based on a Japanese Anime. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Ethan Sacks, one of the most prolific new voices at Marvel Comics and noted journalist who covered movies, television, comic books and geek culture over a 20-year career as a journalist at the New York Daily News. He has since kept one foot in the world of journalism with a part-time role at NBC News Digital.   This episode covers: The challenges and benefits of the career of a freelance writer The advantages of “creator owned” books and written works Melding a journalistic background and a passion for comic books The creation of a horror-themed flip book in the age of digital Coordinating charities that featured Marvel actors including Chris Pratt, Chris Evans, and Robert Downey Jr.   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Ethan Sacks, is one of the most prolific new voices at Marvel Comics, writing "Old Man Hawkeye," "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge," "Star Wars: Allegiance" "Silver Surfer," "Old Man Quill," and "Star Wars: Bounty Hunters." Before he rewrote his career, Sacks covered movies television, comic books and geek culture over a 20-year career as a journalist at the New York Daily News. There he profiled a who's who of Hollywood personalities from Affleck to Ziyi Zhang, traveled to New Zealand to be filmed with performance capture technology, and launched a movie screening program for children's charities that featured visits by Marvel actors including Chris Pratt, Chris Evans, and Robert Downey Jr. He was part of the news team that won awards from the prestigious Society of Silurians and the New York Press Club for the paper's coverage of the Miracle on the Hudson. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Tim Sommerfeld, a veteran marketing executive and creative director responsible for creating award-winning advertising campaigns for television, motion pictures and digital entertainment. His career as a motion picture executive includes stints at Walt Disney Pictures, Sony Entertainment, New Line Cinema and Global Road. At Summit Entertainment, he was part of the marketing team responsible for launching the “Now You See Me,” “Divergent” and “RED” franchises, plus six-time Academy Award winner “The Hurt Locker,” as well as all five films of the wildly successful “Twilight Saga”.   This episode covers: The intricacies of building a marketing campaign for a new movie The importance of earning the trust of filmmakers and creatives Dealing with unexpected changes during the development of the marketing plan Actors who were collaborative and fun to work with over the years Challenges/benefits of working with large ensemble casts   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Tim Sommerfeld, As a creative marketing consultant, Tim has worked on numerous films, including specialized movies as Lionsgate's Tupac Shakur biopic “All Eyez on Me” and “Overboard” from Pantelion Films. He has also produced long-form content for “HBO: First Look” and the BET Network. Before working as a creative director at The Ant Farm Agency for six years, Tim began his career in local television at WJBK-TV in Detroit and KCBS-TV in Los Angeles. He then moved to FOX Broadcasting where he was responsible for promoting “The Simpsons” and other iconographic comedies. Mr. Sommerfeld holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Temple University, Philadelphia where he majored in Radio-TV-Film. His work has received numerous Key Art Awards, local Emmys and a London International Advertising Award. Tim is a husband, dad and writer. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Erik Davis, the Managing Editor for Fandango and one of the nation's leading movie commentators. Listen as Erik shares how social media has changed online movie commentary and how those changes affect writers and commentators like himself. Then stick around as Erik and Paul discuss the film industry’s “endless summer” including the top 5 most anticipated movies of the summer!   This episode covers: How social media has changed and shaped the movie commentary space What makes this Memorial Day Weekend the most pivotal in a long time Why people are saying the film industry is entering an “endless summer” The most underappreciated aspect of seeing movies in theaters The top 5 most anticipated movies of the summer   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUESTS: Erik Davis, Managing Editor for Fandango, is one of the nation's leading movie commentators, with over a decade of experience writing about movies for Fandango, Movies.com, Moviefone, Cinematical and others, as well as talking about movies on TV, YouTube and radio. Erik has appeared on The TODAY Show, CBS This Morning, CNN, MSNBC, New York Live, Good Day NY, Bloomberg TV, Fox Business, CNBC, PBS and more, and he has sat on the "Masters of the Web" panel at San Diego Comic-Con three times, as well as hosted panels at SXSW and inside Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con. Erik is also a proud voting member of the Critics Choice Association.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Pete Hammond, a renowned film critic and cinema expert, who is currently the Chief Film Critic for Deadline Hollywood and has served as Deadline’s Awards Editor and Columnist for the past 10 years. Listen as Pete shares how the film industry has changed since the beginning of the pandemic and how some of those changes have benefited the industry. Then stick around as Pete and Paul discuss what theaters and the industry as a whole can do to draw audiences in as more theaters begin to open up.   This episode covers: Memorial Day Weekend box office hopes and predictions Why the movie theater experience is sacred How the film industry has benefited from the pandemic What the industry needs to do to draw audiences to theaters How Pete keeps his cool when interviewing the biggest names in the business   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUESTS: Pete Hammond, a renowned film critic and cinema expert, is currently Chief Film Critic for Deadline Hollywood. For the past ten years, he has also been Awards Editor and Columnist for Deadline (previously he was doing a similar column for the Los Angeles Times/“The Envelope”) and has served as film critic for Boxoffice Magazine, Backstage Magazine, Hollywood.com, Movieline and Maxim magazine in addition to being a frequent contributor to Variety. He is the recipient of five Emmy nominations for his TV writing, is the winner of the 1996 and 2013 Publicists Guild of America’s Press Award, and has served on the Board of Governors for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences representing writers for six years.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Maggie Mackay and Claudia Puig who are the Executive Director and Board Member respectively of Vidiots, the iconic L.A. video store, which is relaunching as an expanded entertainment, social, and community space in Eagle Rock, CA. Listen as Maggie and Claudia share their vision for the new theater and how they hope to expand upon the typical movie theater experience. Then stick around to find out when you can expect to visit and how you can help make this dream a reality!   This episode covers: The relaunched and reimagined Vidiots Expanding the movie theater and video store experiences for film lovers The importance of focusing on minority voices in film The history of the Eagle Theatre and why it’s the perfect location How community efforts have made this possible and how you can help   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUESTS: Maggie Mackay and Claudia Puig are the Executive Director and Board Member respectively of Vidiots, the iconic L.A. video store-turned-501(c)(3) non-profit, which is relaunching as an expanded entertainment, social, and community space at the historic Eagle Theatre in beautiful Eagle Rock where they will be serving beer, wine, food, selling specialty retail, along with offering 50,00 film and TV media titles on DVD, BluRay and even 11,000 rare VHS tapes.   Vidiots is a woman-run, woman-founded project dedicated to creating algorithm-free, equitable access to film and human interaction around art, showcasing the work of under-represented and recognized artists and creatives, producing unique film, television, and media events and building community through impactful programs.   If you wish to help Vidiots recover from setbacks caused by the global pandemic, please donate here: https://www.vidiotsfoundation.org/donate.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Matthew Jones, a Chicago-born and trained actor who has appeared in more than 60 different television shows and motion pictures. Listen as Matthew shares how he successfully left his career in marketing for acting and some of the on-set adventures he’s had during his time in front of the camera. Then stick around as Matthew and Paul discuss the importance of networking to consistently book jobs and how that has led to working on Jimmy Kimmel Live! regularly.   This episode covers: Transitioning from a career in marketing to acting On-set adventures Shooting a modern-day soap opera Making your mark in the industry with guest star/co-star roles How auditioning has changed and what Matthew predicts for future auditions Working on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The importance of networking to work consistently as an actor   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Matthew Jones is a Chicago-born and trained actor who has appeared in more than 60 different television shows and motion pictures at the guest star or co-star level, including Narcos (2019), NCIS (2018), Scandal (2012), CSI: Miami (2002), General Hospital (1963, 30 episodes), It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005), and films including action-drama Break (2008) and Science Fiction thriller Ad Astra (2019). Before becoming an actor, Matthew worked in marketing for nearly 10 years at prestigious agencies including Leo Burnett Company and Golin/Harris Communications.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Jason Brenek, the Founder and CEO of MetaMedia, an entertainment technology company that creates next-generation technologies and new revenue-generating opportunities for content producers and cinemas. Listen as Jason shares how consumers’ content and movie viewing preferences are changing and how theaters can successfully adapt. Then stick around as Jason and Paul discuss new theatrical experiences that could be coming soon to a theater near you!   This episode covers: Consumers’ changing tastes in content and the movie viewing experience How the film industry can benefit from pandemic-related challenges Creating a new theatrical experience beyond movies Why movie theaters will always draw consumers   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Jason Brenek is the Founder and CEO of MetaMedia, an entertainment technology company that creates next-generation technologies and new revenue-generating opportunities for content producers and cinemas.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Phil Donlon, an actor/director/writer who is currently filming Starz’s Power Book IV: Force in which he portrays the recurring role of “Simon McDougal.” Listen as Phil shares his experience as a working actor and how he adapts between stage and screen roles. Then stick around as Phil and Paul look back at some of Phil’s past roles and discuss how he transformed himself physically and emotionally for them.   This episode covers: The difference between acting for stage and screen When and how to make narration work in scripts The importance of having mentors when doing creative work The toll of physical and emotional transformation for roles How Phil’s athletic past shaped his acting style The experience of seeing a film you’re in for the first time   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Phil Donlon is an Actor/Director/Writer who hails from Chicago and is currently recurring as “Simon McDougal” on the much-anticipated Starz show Power Book IV: Force.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Sean O’Connell, the Managing Editor of CinemaBlend and author of Release the Snyder Cut. Listen as Sean shares his take on the Snyder Cut and what inspired him to write a book about it. Then stick around as Sean and Paul discuss how the Snyder Cut has and will continue to impact and influence the film industry.   This episode covers: How the Snyder Cut has benefited from the current state of film releases If and when you can see Snyder Cut in theaters The growing “restore the Snyder-verse” movement The impact of the Snyder Cut on the film industry Breaking down the Synder Cut saga in Release the Snyder Cut   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Sean O’Connell is the Managing Editor of CinemaBlend, an online hub for fans to explore and discuss movies, TV shows, and the best streaming has to offer. Sean also authored the recently published book, Release The Snyder Cut.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Ryan Faughnder, an entertainment business reporter for the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town. Listen as Ryan shares how his brand-new newsletter, The Wide Shot, will benefit the film industry during a time where things are constantly changing in the business. Then stick around as Ryan and Paul discuss the ever-changing strategies for film distribution!   This episode covers: How The Wide Shot newsletter is serving the needs of the entertainment industry The challenges of creating and curating an industry newsletter What has changed in the film industry in the last year How a company’s distribution assets affect its release schedule Why certain streaming services are more popular than others   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Ryan Faughnder is an entertainment business reporter for the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town, covering the major Hollywood studios.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Eric Tabak who has over 30 years of expertise and knowledge in the cinema and motion picture industry! Listen as Eric shares how he turned his dream of being an actor into a film career that has spanned across various fields in the industry. Then stick around as Eric and Paul share their predictions for the future of the movie theater experience!   This episode covers: Celebrity sightings while working at the iconic AMC Century City How working at a movie theater fostered his love for film and the theater experience Working at DreamWorks Moving from the studio side of the business to the vendor and marketing side The future of the theater experience   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Eric Tabak has over 30 years of expertise and knowledge in the cinema and motion picture industry with experience in Sales, Business Development, Operations, Distribution, and Marketing.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Shawn Robbins, the Chief Analyst at Boxoffice PRO with over 15 years of experience in the film industry, as they discuss how theatrical windows are changing and what the future of film release strategies look like. Then stick around as Shawn and Paul share their predictions for the 2021 summer movie season! This episode covers: What are theatrical windows? Why do these windows exist? What are the strategies behind the various theatrical window models? Will there be a summer movie season in 2021? Can the theatrical experience ever be replaced?   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Shawn Robbins is the Chief Analyst at Boxoffice PRO and has been reporting on the film industry for over 15 years. He is considered one of the field's foremost experts, providing quantitative and qualitative analysis and insights on the state and evolution of the motion picture business.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Jim Orr, the President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution for Universal Pictures, who has been at the forefront of film release innovation during the pandemic. Listen as Paul and Jim discuss the reopening of theaters across the country and what that means for the film industry. Then stick around as Jim shares what he thinks the state of theatrical releases will look like in the year to come.   This episode covers: The present complications of releasing movies Why marketing is vital for current releases How the film industry has proven to be adaptable Will film releases ever return to “normal”? The effects of the summer drive-in theater boom Why some films have been released while others continue to be postponed   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Jim Orr is President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution for Universal Pictures. Orr is responsible for the strategy and management of the studio’s North American theatrical film releases.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Claudia Puig, the president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and a longtime critic on NPR’s Film Week who was recently featured in the Los Angeles Times as one of the 14 film critics making media more inclusive. Listen as Paul and Claudia discuss the state of film festivals and their importance within the film industry. Then stick around as Claudia shares the benefits of diversity initiatives and why diversity in the film industry matters.   This episode covers: How the pandemic has impacted film festivals The value of a virtual Q&A Why the film industry needs festivals The benefits of diversity initiatives Why diversity in the film industry matters   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Claudia Puig is the president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and a longtime critic on NPR’s Film Week. She was recently featured in the Los Angeles Times as one of the 14 film critics making media more inclusive, in Indiewire as one of 20 Latin Americans making a difference in American independent film, and is the winner of the Roger Ebert Award for Excellence in Film Criticism from the African-American Critics Association.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined once again by Sarah Whitten, an Entertainment Reporter for CNBC, to discuss the top 10 movie franchises of all time based on Comscore’s Global Movie Data. In part 2 of this episode, Paul and Sarah wrap up the countdown with the top 5 movie franchises that have grossed the most money worldwide, including films about a spy, some superheroes, wizards, and more! Listen to see if your favorite franchise made the list and hear how much the highest-grossing franchise on the list has made (so far)!   This episode covers: Counting down the top 5 movie franchises Are the same cast of actors necessary for defining a franchise? The role that fandom plays in successful franchises The mind-blowing box office numbers for the #1 movie franchise Franchises that didn’t quite make the cut   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Sarah Whitten is a writer and entertainment reporter for CNBC covering entertainment, film, television, music, toys, and theme parks.    Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined again by Sarah Whitten, an Entertainment Reporter for CNBC, to discuss the top 10 movie franchises of all time based on Comscore’s Global Movie Data! In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Paul and Sarah begin the count down from the tenth to the sixth top movie franchises that have grossed the most money worldwide, discussing and defining what exactly counts as a movie franchise along the way. Listen and see if your favorite franchise made the list, then come back next week for part 2 where we reveal the top 5 movie franchises of all time!   This episode covers: Counting down from 10 to 6 of the top movie franchises How to define a movie franchise The difference between international and worldwide movie statistics Do spinoffs belong in franchises?   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Sarah Whitten is a writer and entertainment reporter for CNBC covering entertainment, film, television, music, toys, and theme parks.    Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined again by Brandon Katz, Senior Entertainment Reporter for Observer covering the film and television industry, this time discussing the much-anticipated release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League, often referred to as the “Snyder Cut.” Listen as Brandon explains how fan pressure led to the release of the Snyder Cut and what hurdles it must overcome to succeed. Then stick around as Paul and Brandon analyze how the rules of movie releases are changing as more studios opt for both streaming and theater premieres over the traditional theatrical release.   This episode covers: The backstory of the Snyder Cut Why Justice League is considered one of the most controversial modern era DCEU films The power and influence of fandom How the Snyder Cut went from being a mini-series to a 4-hour film What a successful Snyder Cut could mean for the future of DC films The changing landscape of movie releases in the streaming era   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Brandon Katz is the Senior Entertainment Reporter for Observer covering the film and television industry. Check out his latest work: https://observer.com/2021/01/hbo-max-zack-snyder-justice-league-potential/   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Scott “Movie” Mantz, a longtime host, correspondent, film critic, 5-time Emmy-nominated producer, and Beatles history buff, to discuss the upcoming Peter Jackson Beatles documentary, The Beatles: Get Back. Join Scott as he gives a brief history of the Beatles leading up to their 1970 film, Let It Be, followed by their breakup in anticipation of the new film featuring restored, never-before-seen footage of the Beatles during the recording sessions for their album “Let It Be.” Then stick around for Scott’s favorite Beatles songs and see if yours made the list!   This episode covers: The 1970 film, Let It Be, and the myths it created The break up of the Beatles Breaking down the best of the Beatles Honoring the legacy of the Beatles with The Beatles: Get Back Scott’s favorite Beatles songs   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Scott “Movie” Mantz is a longtime host, correspondent, film critic, and 5-time Emmy-nominated producer, whose credits include Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, The TODAY Show, KTLA-TV, CNN, and The Official Live Golden Globes Red Carpet Preshow. He is an in-demand moderator of panels, press conferences, and guild Q&As for many Oscar-winning movies, most notably “Parasite,” “Green Book,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Free Solo,” “La La Land” and “The Shape of Water,” and he is the host of the online movie shows “For Your Consideration” (for Collider) and “You Know That Scene” (for Focus Features). Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Andi Gibson, a voiceover artist best known for her work on Guitar Hero and as Impa in Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Join Andi as she recounts her beginnings in showbiz at the age of 2 in Fleetwood Mac’s Gyspy music video and all the noteworthy jobs she’s had since. Then stick around to hear how she’s built a successful voiceover career and continues to collaborate and create during a time where being together isn’t always possible.   This episode covers: Being the go-to little girl for music videos for artists like Fleetwood Mac Starting a voiceover career The joys and challenges of working at a Disney theme park and on cruise lines Voicing Impa in the iconic Zelda game series Connecting creatively while working separately   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Andi Gibson is a voiceover artist whose first foray into videogames came about by singing on Guitar Hero for Playstation 2. She has since played characters in Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Sunken City, Secret of Mana, Bear with Me, and Lucky Tales to name a few. Andi continues to work as a session singer and can be heard on Archibald’s Next Big Thing on Netflix. Aside from the daily hustle of being a Los Angeles actress and singer, Andi coaches aspiring voiceover talent on how to get started in the biz as well as seasoned actors looking to fine-tune their dialects.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Joel Alexander Van der Molen, a multi-award-winning English actor and filmmaker, best known for telling his own life story in the documentary films, The Magnificence of You and Living My Illusion on Amazon Prime. Join Joel as he recounts “killing” his acting dream to find success and what he’s learned while in front of the camera as an unexpected character: himself. Plus, stick around to hear about his latest work What the Fact, providing a very current look at the conversations happening in many households around the world in 2020.   This episode covers: Joel’s early beginnings in acting and his decision to “kill” his dream Working with a life coach The cathartic power of exposing your private life through a public medium The importance of giving up on being liked The relatable inspiration for What the Fact    ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Joel Alexander Van der Molen is a multi-award-winning English actor and filmmaker, best known for telling his own life story in the documentary films, The Magnificence of You and Living My Illusion on Amazon Prime. His most recent work is a TV comedy-drama called What the Fact, providing a very current look at the conversations happening in many households around the world in 2020.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by David Stal, an award-winning composer who recently contributed to the music for Netflix’s “The Queen’s Gambit.” David gives Paul a musical education as he shares how he manages to use his limitless palate to paint sonic pictures that fit within the boundaries of a film, breaking down the different needs of narrative and documentary projects.   This episode covers: The power of music to elicit emotion in films The process of scoring a film Score vs soundtrack and how to navigate them as a composer David’s contributions to the score of “The Queen’s Gambit” The difference between scoring for a documentary or a film/tv show   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: David Stal is an award-winning composer who studied composition at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music and completed USC’s Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television certificate program. Most recently David has contributed to the music for Netflix's "The Queens Gambit" and the documentary "Zappa" directed by Alex Winter.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by B.Y. Randall, a journalist, editor, and screenwriter whose first novel, Fishing With Dynamite, has recently been published! Listen in as Paul and B.Y. Randall discuss his inspiration for his novel, the difference between writing a screenplay and a novel, and the importance of pursuing your creative ambitions even if they are outside of your comfort zone.   This episode covers: Transforming Fishing With Dynamite from a screenplay into a novel How writing a novel can be liberating for screenwriters  The challenges of presenting a woman’s point of view as a male writer  The importance of taking artistic and creative risks Getting an early career break by writing a CBS Schoolbreak Special    ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: B.Y. Randall has worked as a journalist, Senior Editor for Fade In magazine, and screenwriter. He is also the author of Fishing With Dynamite, his first novel.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Crystal Trawick, LaMont Shedrick, and Bryan Jeffries who make up the Executive Leadership Team at Fall Line Entertainment, a film production, distribution, and marketing company located in Columbus, GA. Listen as the Fall Line Entertainment team shares how the company and team came to be, the FLE philosophy, and what projects to expect from them in the future!   This episode covers: Getting Fall Line Entertainment off the ground How the Fall Line Entertainment team came together Broadening the audience for faith-based films Crystal’s experience as the CEO and Studio President of FLE The expanding film industry in Georgia   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUESTS: Crystal Trawick, LaMont Shedrick, and Bryan Jeffries make up the Executive Leadership Team at Fall Line Entertainment, a film production, distribution, and marketing company located in Columbus, GA with a focus on family, faith, documentary, and animation content alongside content-driven full feature films.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Donovan Russo, a screenwriter and journalist whose first novel “Steven’s War” serves as a love letter to the comic book industry while providing more LGBTQ+ representation within the genre. Hear how Donovan developed the story for his novel, the potential for a future film, and how he gained a following as a journalist. Don’t forget to stick around for the bonus round where he reveals his favorite superhero, superhero movie, and what film he’s looking forward to most in 2021!   This episode covers: Donovan Russo's first novel, “Steven’s War” Donovan’s love for superheroes Expanding LGBTQ+ representation within the superhero genre Starting and developing a career in journalism What makes a great superhero   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUESTS: Donovan Russo is an author, screenwriter, and journalist who has written for CNBC and Yahoo Finance. His first novel, “Steven’s War”, is a love letter to the comic book industry and a way to provide more representation to the LGBTQ community, which he feels has been neglected and without their fair share of vigilantes.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by the Cardinal Trio Pictures team made up of John C. Hall, Chasen Parker, and Nick Scherma. Listen as they share how their team was formed and the difficulties they’ve overcome while starting a company during a pandemic. Plus, hear how their different backgrounds and specialties in the entertainment industry work so well together and what upcoming projects you can expect from them!   This episode covers: The formation of Cardinal Trio Pictures How their individual skills work to best serve the team Starting a company during a pandemic Big screen vs small screen The joys of movie theaters Current projects in development   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUESTS: Cardinal Trio Pictures team is made up of John C. Hall, Chasen Parker, and Nick Scherma. All three hold Partner and Producer roles for the company, coming from various backgrounds within the film and entertainment industry.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Paul Dergarabedian is sitting down with independent filmmakers Todd Theman and Tricia Grashaw to discuss the increased success of drive-in movie theaters during the pandemic using Comscore’s exclusive drive-in data. Make sure you check out their film “Little Black Lie” coming to the Van Nuys drive-in on Friday, November 13.   This episode covers: The drive-in theater comeback How “Little Black Lie” has been received at festivals Are all movies well-suited for theaters? Where to watch “Little Black Lie”   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUESTS: Independent filmmakers Todd Theman (writer, director, and co-producer) and Tricia Grashaw (producer and production designer) are the team behind “Little Black Lie” coming to the Van Nuys drive-in on Friday, November 13th after a successful festival run.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s nothing quite like a movie with a great ending. This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by award-winning senior entertainment reporter at Insider, Jason Guerrasio. Listen in as they break down Jason’s list of the 33 best movie endings and discuss what makes certain movie endings so effective. Jason, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.   Spoiler Alert! This episode spoils (and celebrates) the endings of these films: Scarface The Shawshank Redemption Bonnie and Clyde There Will Be Blood One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Chinatown Planet of the Apes   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Jason Guerrasio is an award-winning senior entertainment reporter at Insider and has covered various aspects of the film industry for close to two decades. On the site, his reporting can range from what's going on behind-the-scenes at some of the biggest companies in Hollywood to colorful interviews with some of the most well-known names in entertainment. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Aimee Shackelford who comes from a family that bleeds motor oil. Her great uncles, the Famighetti Brothers, built sprint midget race cars in Los Angeles in the 1930s - 1960s. Her latest company is GearOne Agency, a full-blown marketing agency specializing in automotive. Now she’s sitting down with Paul to talk about their favorite car movies and the power that these movies and their subject matter have to bring people together.   This episode covers: Aimee’s thoughts on car movies including Ford v Ferrari, Gone in 60 Seconds, and Baby Driver How cars (and car movies) bring people together The cinematic power of car chases How movies make cars iconic Aimee’s car documentary recommendation   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Aimee Shackelford comes from a family that bleeds motor oil. Her great uncles, the Famighetti Brothers, built sprint midget race cars in Los Angeles in the 1930s - 1960s, so it’s no surprise that she fell in love with cars. Her latest company is GearOne Agency, a full-blown marketing agency specializing in automotive.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by nature photographer Ben Hicks who has journeyed across the Americas and ventured to exotic locales spanning the globe to compose a profoundly diverse collection of fine-art photography that truly captures the majestic beauty of the natural world. Listen as Ben shares how his love of nature became a love for photography that blossomed into the important work he does today to foster an appreciation for nature and raise environmental awareness, specifically in regards to sea turtle conservation.   This episode covers: The beginning of Ben’s passion for nature Ben’s start in action sport photography Run-ins with sharks Ben’s favorite photography gear The importance of taking care of the environment   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Ben Hicks is a nature photographer who has journeyed across the Americas and ventured to exotic locales spanning the globe to compose a profoundly diverse collection of fine-art photography that truly captures the majestic beauty of the natural world.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Jack Maxwell, a professional actor, adventurer, and host of Booze Traveler on the Travel Channel. Maxwell takes us through the process of getting both Booze Traveler and his acting career off the ground, plus the lessons he’s learned about the industry along the way. Then stick around for the bonus round where Maxwell reveals his favorite films and what makes a movie so great!   This episode covers: Jack’s secret to mixing culture and booze The creation of Booze Traveler How Jack got his start in acting and the hard lessons he learned The problem with getting political Jack’s cancer battle Jack Maxwell’s favorite films   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Jack Maxwell is a professional actor and adventurer as well as the host of Booze Traveler on the Travel Channel.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week host Paul Dergarabedian speaks with Brandon Katz, Senior Entertainment Reporter for Observer covering the film and television industry. In his role, he tracks the latest trending news, major moves by Hollywood’s power players, and everything from blockbuster cinema and prestige Oscar bait to the streaming wars and exclusive scoops. Hear how Brandon has made a career for himself as a “proud couch potato” then stick around for the bonus round where Brandon reveals his favorite films and his definition of a perfect movie!   This episode covers: The beginning of Brandon’s passion for film and entertainment Building his network and resume to break into the industry The future of movies in America The rise of the drive-in Paul and Brandon’s favorite films   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Brandon Katz is the Senior Entertainment Reporter for Observer covering the film and television industry.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first episode of Many Screens, Big Picture’s relaunch host Paul Dergarabedian, Senior Media Analyst for Comscore, speaks with CNBC Entertainment Reporter, Sarah Whitten, about the current state of the entertainment industry and where we go from here. Plus, some insight into finding a job in the industry and whether a degree or practical experience is more helpful. Then stick around for some bonus questions where Sarah reveals her love for D&D, how her cat made an impression on Russell Crowe, and her favorite film of all time!    This episode covers: The struggle of finding a job in entertainment College degrees vs practical experience Falling in love with the films How the pandemic broke the entertainment industry’s cycle Box office recovery predictions   ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Sarah Whitten is a writer and entertainment reporter for CNBC covering entertainment, film, television, music, toys, and theme parks.    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast series explores trends and things to watch for in the evolving film and entertainment landscape. Host Paul Dergarabedian, Senior Media Analyst for Comscore and the film industry’s most recognized authority for media-based information and analysis, sits down with the film and entertainment industry’s leading experts to uncover how a multitude of new devices is changing how people access entertainment and watch movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition, Adam talks to Paul about what it’s like to be a award winning producer, talent booker and how his innate love of music has influenced and informed his amazing career in broadcast journalism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christy Lemire is a longtime film critic whose work appears at RogerEbert.com. She co-hosts the podcast Breakfast All Day, appears on radio on KPCC FilmWeek and KCRW Press Play in Southern California and is a correspondent for "The SoCal Scene" on Spectrum News 1. Paul and Christy delve into her circuitous path to becoming a film critic, the importance of great career mentors, the brilliance of Roger Ebert & how beer with Chris Evans, Tequila with Johnny Knoxville & tea with Charlie Hunnam are just another day on the job. Web: ChristyLemire.com Twitter: @christylemire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christy.lemire2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime friends Carl & Paul discuss Carl’s amazing career journey from his early days discovering the brilliance of Jack Lemmon on the big screen to his love of the Matt Helm films, his “Inception” as the go-to guy in movie trailers, his latest web-series “Two Degrees” and how being a bass player informs his creativity. Gilliardmedia.tv https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=ks2fxl1G9Hs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul and Max discuss Filmbot’s recently launched Movie Night online platform that hosts one-night-only screenings of new exciting films, where movie fans can choose which theater they want to receive the proceeds of their purchase, make a donation, and ask questions during a filmmaker Q&A following each screening. Joinmovienight.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Paul asks Scott Mantz “Movie Mantz” about the ins and outs of being a movie critic, his “Star Trek” inspired career path, interviewing David Crosby & Cameron Crowe, his well-known love of the movie “La La Land” and why he may very well be the most passionate movie fan in the business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul and Chris discuss Chris’ career journey, we learn the intricacies of buying and booking film back in the days when Chris had to haul around massive film cans in the trunk of his Datsun B-210, his role in the creation of Rentrak Theatrical, his top CinemaCon moments and finally, Mr. Aronson gives us his pick for the best Martini spot on the planet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David DuBos is an award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter from New Orleans. David and Paul riff on the realities of the independent film world, the ups and downs of pursuing passion projects and reveal how David’s favorite director has influenced the naming of his favorite canine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.