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Josh: Tron Ares Willis: Jurassic World Rebirth Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Lots to cover on this week's PixelSplitters. To begin, Josh and Willis talk again about films that are released with no path towards financial success. Will these still get made? Should these still get made? Who will make them? Secondly, SAG-AFTRA has words for OpenAI and the Sora 2 generator. Where are we with this AI video development and can we head in a positive direction? Finally, Netflix and Spotify are bringing podcasts to your Netflix home screen. Would you watch a podcast on your TV? Is there revenue to be made? Is Netflix trying to take on YouTube? Most importantly, can PixelSplitters be on Netflix? Josh and Willis explore all these questions and more on episode 193 of PixelSplitters. Listen in today! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Josh: Cloud Willis: Highest 2 Lowest Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

This week on Pixelsplitters, we celebrate the endlessly talented Diane Keaton and talk about where we first met her. Also, the controversial runtimes of the new season of Stranger Things appear to be incorrect. The actual runtimes are much more manageable. And finally, Apple TV drops the + from its name. Josh and Willis talk about what that means and where Apple stands in the major streaming rankings. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Willis: Play Dirty Josh: One Battle After Another Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

After a week's hiatus, Josh and Willis are back with some more movie talk. Firstly, Amazon Prime in the UK pulled some odd censorship maneuvers when they recently edited the gun out of some famous James Bond Posters. Secondly, you knew we'd have to talk about it, dear listener, but what is up with AI-generated "actress" Tilly Norwood? Who wants this? And finally, the degradation of the importance of Box office numbers continues, but that doesn't stop media outlets from labeling a film a failure because of weak opening numbers. Let's talk more about what constitutes the success of a film. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Josh: Hard Eight Willis: Superman (2025) Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

This week, we pay special tribute to the late, great Robert Redford and discuss what his legacy means to filmmaking. Also, a new trailer has dropped for The Mandalorian & Grogu, the next Star Wars installment. Are we excited for this? Finally, amidst all the discussion about what AI is trained on, there is another, quieter discussion that must be had: who owns the AI-generated content? Josh and Willis debate the legal precedent. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and TV news of the week and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Willis: Alice in the Cities Josh: The Long Walk Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Lots to talk about this week! After the struggle to acquire Paramount, David Ellison is setting his eyes on Warner Bros. Discovery. Josh and Willis talk through the implications of that. Also, the Emmys were this past weekend! Let's talk through the winners and all other things Emmy these days. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

My goodness! Someone is talking about TV in this episode?! Josh: Caught Stealing Willis: The Paper Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

As happens from time to time, we welcome you to another Trailer Talk episode. With festival season underway, we're starting to get a look at some of the more cinematic films of the year. Listen in as Josh and Willis talk through some of the newest trailers to drop. Play Dirty Dust Bunny Wake Up Dead Man Jay Kelly Wuthering Heights Die My Love Hamnet Is This Thing On? Marty Supreme A House of Dynamite Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

This week on Tuned In: Willis: The Long Kiss Goodnight Josh: Lurker Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

This week, Josh and Willis have an interesting discussion about Netflix's new AI guidelines for productions, and what they mean for the industry and the future of AI in filmmaking. We also break down what happened with the US release of Ne Zha 2 and whether a dubbed release will do any better. Also, what happened to "Survive Until '25," the rallying cry of Hollywood all of last year? Did we survive? What are we looking at with the future of the Box Office? All this and more on this week's episode of Pixelsplitters Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and TV news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Another week, another pair of movies! Josh: Honey, Don't! Willis: Deep Cover (1992) Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

It's time for another MEGAPIXELS Episode!! We're more than halfway through the year, which means it's time to explore the films that Josh and Willis are most excited for that will release in the second half of 2025. A lot of the major popcorn films have already been released, and the festival films are starting to find their way into the lineup. Listen in to hear what we're excited to see! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

This week on Tuned In!: A major player in the current box office, and something a little obscure from 2007. Willis: Charlie Wilson's War Josh:Weapons Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Hello dear listener! A new episode is here! Sorry we missed last week, but THIS week, we're talking about YouTube and their quest to stream the OSCARS. Is this the best platform for that? Also, are chronically online filmmakers like James Gunn helpful to the fandom? Or is it becoming too much? Do we need updates on every little item? And finally, let's talk about TV. Often these days, there is a lot of time between seasons of prestige shows. Why is that, and is it really sustainable? Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Tuned In! Long Form Edition - Willis: Mountainhead Josh: KPop Demon Hunters Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

This week, Josh and Willis are exploring the state of a few different genres in 2025: What's up with Documentary these days? Has it been overtaken by the true crime craze? Are we counting those as documentaries? Have you noticed there are a lot of movies coming starring old school Hollywood monsters? Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolfman. What's leading this resurgence? Is comedy dead in 2025? Is it changing? Or is it still going strong? We have some thoughts! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Tuned In! will be looking a little different from now on, dear listener. From now on, we'll be focusing more in-depth on just one movie from our viewing week. This week with Josh: Fantastic Four: First Steps This week with Willis: Mickey 17 Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

This week on PixelSplitters, we return to our standard format. What's in the news this week? The Fantastic 4 is number one at the box office, but should it be doing better? Warner Bros. and Discovery are splitting up and reorganizing their content. And IMAX continues to expand as the premier premium format for movies. But is it damaging its credentials by hosting an AI film festival? Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and TV news of the week and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Willis: The Luckiest Man in America Deep Cover Heads of State Josh: Materialists Eddington Superman Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

At long long last, Willis has returned!!! After taking a couple of months to hang out with his new kid, Willis is back and has some thoughts about his relationship with movies now that he's a dad. Also, since its been a little while, Josh and Willis are doing a little check in. Whats the box office like? Are there surprises? Also, we take a look at some of the many new trailers that have been released and give our thoughts on what's to come. We're back! Listen in and nerd out with us! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

This week, Josh is back again with what will hopefully be the final midpoint retrospective. This week, he's taking a look at F1 - and the 5 BIG SCREEN experiences of the 2020s thus far. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

We might actually be winding down on Willis' paternity break, but for the time being, Josh is here with the natural successor to last week's episode, the top 5 sequels of the 2020s. Let's talk about 28 Years Later and all the other wild sequels of the last five years. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Willis is taking forever with this whole "Dad" thing, so Josh is back with a new 2020s Midpoint Retrospective! This week, he's taking a look at the Original Films of the decade. These may seem few and far between, but they are out there, and they are excellent. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

As Willis continues to be a new dad, Josh is back with a new installment of the 2020s Midpoint Retrospective! This week Horror! (An episode Willis probably wouldn't have any contributions to anyway) Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Hey! We're back! Well, half of us are back for the time being. Willis is still out being a new father (no biggie or anything) so Josh is taking over the feed for the next few weeks with a new mini series we are calling a 2020s Mid Point Retrospective! Every week he will be talking about a new movie in a specific genre and then speculating about the most significant films in said genre from the 2020s (this sounds much more complicated than it really is). This week, he's starting with Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning and the Top 5 Signature Action Films from the 2020s. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Josh: Daddio The Ugly Stepsister Tampopo Willis: Anaconda Chef Before the Devil Knows You're Dead Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Hey Everyone! This week's episode is a little late because Willis had his baby! While Dad and son get acquainted PixelSplitters is going to take a little hiatus, but that just means there'll be more to talk about when we're back! This week however, Josh and Willis are here to talk about the leaked Sizzle Reel for Kung Fury 2, which has long been trapped in distribution hell. Also, we talk about DVD special features, and how those extras are just kind of...not around anymore. And finally, Cannes is coming up, and many film journalists are bemoning their lack of access to stars during the festival. Josh and Willis discuss how film journalism looks today compared to years gone by. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Josh: The Arcadian High & Low Thunderbolts* Willis: Days of Thunder Black Bag Thunderbolts* Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

This week on Pixelsplitters, Josh and Willis are discussing Thunderbolts*! The latest entry into the MCU feels a little different than the rest of the MCU. And of course, we have to talk about President Trump's proposal to implement a 100% tariff on all films not made in the USA. Whatever that means. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and TV news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Willis: Draft Day Havoc Chongqing Hot Pot Josh: Mosquito Havoc Black Mirror Season 7 Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

This week, on a very special MEGAPIXELS, Josh and Willis are running through the filmography of one of the greatest heist directors ever: Michael Mann. We're putting together the quintessential 10. These are the 10 essential Michael Mann films to watch. We had a lot of fun with this one. Listen in and hear our picks! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and TV news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Willis: Lazarus The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Manhunter Josh: The Keep Rounders Sinners Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

This week, Josh and Willis talk about the Box office sensation that is Sinners! Also, the Academy has officially ruled that members MUST watch all the nominated movies. Which somehow wasn't a thing before. Also also, people say they want to go see movies in theaters. Is that true? Is the box office still a good indicator of film popularity? Let's discuss! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Josh: The Jericho Mile Holy Spider Warfare Willis: Enter The Dragon The Shadowless Tower Columbus Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

This week on Pixelsplitters - Minecraft is a sensation that we didn't see coming. Also, the Academy is officially honoring stunt people with a new Oscar. And, as sometimes happens, there are some trailers we need to talk about. Listen in today! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Josh: The Studio The Insider Heat Willis: Furiosa Last of the Mohicans Blood Simple Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Lots to talk about this week on PixelSplitters! Marvel is back in the news with their unique* casting announcement for Avengers: Doomsday. Also, things are changing over at MGM/Amazon. Jen Salke is stepping down, and Amy Pascal and David Heyman are stepping up to helm James Bond. Finally, what on earth is going on with Warner Bros? They've sold the distribution rights for their long-shuttered Coyote vs Acme, and Zazlov's handpicked project, Alto Knights, has completely tanked. All eyes turn to Superman to save WB. Lots to discuss. Tune in and puzzle over the big questions with us. -- Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Willis: O'dessa Bad Taste The Adventures of Bukaroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension Josh: Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan Black Bag Secret Sunshine Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

This week on PixelSplitter - Streamers and studios are starting to use AI to dub foreign language films with visual and audio matching. Is this a good use of AI? Also, there are a lot of major franchises out it the world that we could consider dead. Should they be sold off and given a chance for new life? Or should they stay dead? And finally, YouTube is one of the most watches streaming services out of all of them. Is this good or bad for longform Hollywood projects? Or is this worst case for Hollywood? Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Josh: Kraven the Hunter The Electric State Rumors Willis: Kraven the Hunter Bottle Rocket Thief Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Put on your theory caps, dear listener. Today on Pixelsplitters, we are getting abstract. Staircase Studios is a new production company working to create AI feature films, and they're trying to do it on the up and up. Is there a place for this in Hollywood? What about Film Bros? Is there a place for them? Finally, Josh and Willis want to talk about the concept of New Literalism as it pertains to modern cinema. Is everything too on the nose these days? Is there no room for ambiguity? Our brains were spent after this episode. Listen in and let us know what you think! -- Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Willis: Venom: The Last Dance Dream Scenario Problemista Josh: Robot Dreams Paradise Mickey 17 Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

This week we are back to our regular news conversations. The Oscars are over, but that doesn't mean Hollywood has gone quiet. Marvels Thunderbolts* has started an interesting marketing campaign. James Bond is officially owned by Amazon, and there are more and more reports of producers casting based on how many followers someone has on Instagram. Lots to talk about! Listen in for all our thoughts! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Willis: Piece by Piece September 5 The Jurassic Park Franchise Josh: Fired on Mars Moonlight IMAX The Monkey Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

The 2025 Academy Awards were this past Sunday and Josh and Willis are here with their thoughts! A big, deserving win for Anora, and a lot of other great moments! Tune in and hear our breakdown! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes, we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

Willis: Gattaca Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man Drunk Angel Josh: Heart Eyes Captain America: Brave New World Flow Tuned In! is the long-running side podcast of the PixelSplitters Universe. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss the movies they watched this week.

Awards season is in full swing and the Oscar race is shaping up! In this week's episode, Josh and Willis are running through the big winners at the BAFTAs and the WGA Awards, and giving their final predictions of who'll win on Oscar Night! This is our last episode before the Oscars. Be sure to watch on Sunday, March 2nd at 7pm ET. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.