Poppin' The Culture

We discuss Tim Burton's reaction to his versions of Batman and Superman being used in The Flash, the string of terrible crimes levied against Russell Brand, the oddly intriguing Disney / NFL mashup, and the in-the-works Paranormal Activity stage production! Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature director Bishal Dutta on It Lives Inside and showrunner Neil Forsyth on his series, The Gold. We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of the worst movies of all time! And, stick around to the very end for an important announcement regarding the future of the program!

We discuss Aquaman 2 and whether the DCU is cursed. Plus, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis defend their support of Danny Masterson. And, The Boys spinoff, Gen V, has some really neat marketing going on. Lastly, Deadpool 3 director Shawn Levy has shared an update on the movie's filming status! Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature music producers for Netflix's One Piece, Sonya Belousova and Giona Osstinelli. Plus, director Karen Lam on her new horror film. We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of the best Mortal Kombat characters!

We look at all the records being broken by Netflix's live action One Piece series! Plus, we share the new release plans for all the upcoming MCU TV shows. And, The Last of Us showrunner has revealed that he is developing a ‘wild' new Pirates of the Caribbean film. Lastly, rumors are swirling about CM PUNK wanting a return to WWE. Our “Mojo Chat of the Week” features actor Thomas Ian Nicholas on his new series Underdeveloped and the possibility of an American Pie 5. We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of hyped movies that had the biggest drop offs at the box-office!

This week we look at all the news and reveals surrounding Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon. Plus, Disney has axed the already completed Spiderwick Chronicles TV series. Sorry fans. And, Riverdale has ended, but not without one final bit of controversy. Lastly, we'll tell you the best horror flicks coming your way! Our “Mojo Chat of the Week” features Austin Wintory on making the music for Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical. We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of movie spoilers everyone should know by now!

We look at all the news and hypotheticals surrounding Thor 5! Plus, James Gunn has confirmed whether or not his Superman reboot is going to be a “young Sumperman” movie. And, Justin Timberlake is giving acting another go in the upcoming Netflix thriller, Reptile. Lastly, Super Mario is getting a voice change again – this time in the video games! Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature director Sammi Cohen on the Netflix film, You Are So Not Invited To My Bar Mitzvah. And, Omar Akosta and Tony Touch talk the Paramount+ doc Mixtape!

We look at the curious case of Wonder Woman 3 and the conflicting things being said about it. Plus, can the Blue Beetle stop the bleeding from the DC's recent string of Box-Office flops? And, young rapper Lil Tay has been the victim of a death hoax – or has she? Lastly, the next TMNT video game will be dark - very, very dark! Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature producers of the Netflix's Painkiller and the director and subjects of the film Dreamin' Wild. We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of celebrities who never learned their lesson!

We look at the latest regarding “Musk vs Zuck,” share new details regarding Ben Affleck's cancelled Batman film, discuss the latest batch of names rumored to be cast in the Fantastic Four reboot, and explain why Barbie and Ken are poised to take over the real world. Hint – it's baby name-related! Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature Alex Winter discussing his film, The YouTube Effect, and Ira Sachs breaking down his new flick, Passages! We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of the strangest licensed video games ever!

We look at all the new details surrounding Loki season 2. We'll tell you all the major movie releases that have been impacted by the ongoing Hollywood strikes. Plus, is Barbie really an Oscar frontrunner? And, the Saw X trailer has torture horror fans celebrating a big return! Our “Mojo Chat of the Week” features Michael and Danny Philippou talking about their hit horror film Talk To Me! We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of the best video games of 2023… so far!

This week we look at the ramifications of the ongoing Hollywood actors strike, reveal why Christian Bale will never play Batman again, ponder ABC's The Bachelor spinoff for senior citizens, and question whether Timothy Chalamet is up for the task as a young Willy Wonka? Our “Mojo Chat of the Week” features Daniel Augustin talking about his role in season 2 of HBO's Rap Sh!t. We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of 2023's biggest box-office bombs… so far!

This week we look at all the news and rumors surrounding Deadpool 3, Jonah Hill's future after the damning accusations from his ex-girlfriend, the first batch of reactions to Greta Gerwig's Barbie, and which DC superhero property is getting the anime treatment! Our “Mojo Chat of the Week” features SNL's Mikey Day on Netflix's Is It Cake? season 2! We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of the raunchiest R-Rated comedies of all time!

We look at all the news surrounding Dune Part Two, delve into the paltry reviews for Marvel's Secret Invasion, reveal Barbie director Greta Gerwig's next gig, and ponder the announced “adult-focused” Barney the purple dinosaur movie. Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature actor Daryl McCormack on his role in The Lesson, and Graham Parkhurst about his turn in Netflix's Glamorous. We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of underestimated superheroes!

This week we look at the dire news regarding this year's San Diego Comic Con, reveal why Tom Holland is speaking out against critics of his Apple TV+ series, explore the upcoming Walking Dead spinoffs, and debate Invincible's season 2 “multiverse” storyline. Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature Mayans M.C. actress Lauren McKnight. Plus director Alex Holmes and cycling legend Greg LeMond talk about their documentary The Last Rider. We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of musician rumors that turned out to be true!

This week we look at the prospects of Sony's Kraven the Hunter film, examine the first looks at Netflix's live action Avatar: The Last Airbender series, ponder Zack Snyder's “mature Star Wars” film, Rebel Moon, and try to figure out why The Flash and Elemental flopped hard at the box-office. Our first “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature one of the subjects of Paramount+'s reality series Blowing L.A. – Ted Gibson. Plus, we speak with action star Marko Zaror. We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of the worst video game bosses!

This week we reveal details on the latest Marvel actor to be accused of unsavoury conduct, discuss the announced Transformers and G.I. Joe movie crossover, examine Michael Shannon's roasting of The Flash film, and shed light on a real-life Pokémon crime spree. Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature 2 of the stars of the new film The Wrath of Becky - Sean William Scott and Lulu Wilson. We then go "Beyond the List" with a rundown of the smartest movie villain plans!

We look at the notable director tapped to take on the new DCU's Batman reboot film. And, Kim Cattrall and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shockingly announce their return to some notable franchises. Plus, we share details on the sequel to Netflix's Bird Box. Lastly, Louis C.K.'s comeback documentary gets cancelled. Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature the cast of Netflix's Never Have I Ever ahead of the 4th and final season. We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of the most shocking actor contract demands!

We look at some potentially concerning news regarding Deadpool 3. Plus, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has arrived, but is it Spider-Man overload? Billie Eilish and Taylor Lautner have both lashed out over online criticism about their appearance. And lastly, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem just got more rockin' thanks to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature Superman & Lois actor Michael Bishop and Braeden De La Garza on Cruel Summer season 2. We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of the biggest mistakes Disney made in regards to their live action remakes!

We look at the surprising reviews for The Little Mermaid and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, reveal the fictional character Quentin Tarantino just killed off, discuss the 26-years-later return of Clone High, and marvel at the premise of Nicholas Cage's next movie! Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature White Men Can't Jump's Anthony Hamilton Jr. and the hilarious Steven He! We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of the scariest villains featured in kid's films!

We look at the latest batch of TV shows to get the axe, all the exciting Beetlejuice sequel updates, the rumoured new course for the Fast & Furious franchise, and the encouraging news on Jamie Foxx's condition. Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature the stars and director of What's Love Got to Do with It? and The Starling Girl. We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of the most catastrophic celebrity endorsements!

We look at the news surrounding James Gunn's anticipated Superman: Legacy film, the Mortal Kombat sequel's Johnny Cage casting announcement, the hype for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Blade's latest MCU setback! Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature Ken Jeong and Kate Beckinsale on their new film Fool's Paradise. We also chat with musician Jongnic Bontemps about the video game Redfall! We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of all the Star Wars films - from worst to best!

 This week we discuss the reinvigorated hype surrounding The Flash. And, we reveal the subject for season 2 of Ryan Murphy's Netflix miniseries, Monster. Plus, the Hunger Games prequel film is coming – will it match the success of its predecessors? And lastly, the WGA writer's strike is in full swing – how will it affect you? Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature some of the stars of the MGM+ series, From – Harold Perrineau and Eion Bailey. And, Chaz Bono talks about the new horror/thriller Bury the Bride. It's then time to go “Beyond the List” with a look at cinemas most unlikely couples!

 This week we look at Scarlett Johansson's definitive future in the MCU, the in-development Twilight TV series, the fate of Disney's National Treasure franchise, and the mega success of Dead Island 2! Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature the cast of Netflix's Sweet Tooth. We also chat with the creator and composer of the iconic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers theme song: Ron Wasserman. It's then time to go “Beyond the List” with a look at time critics were wrong about movies!

This week we look at Summer's big box-office battle between Barbie and Oppenheimer, all the new details regarding the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog spinoff TV series, Knuckles, Baywatch's reboot plans, and HBO's highly anticipated sleazy music industry drama, Idol! Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature the cast and director of Mafia Mamma: Toni Collette, Sophia Nomvete, Monica Bellucci, and Catherine Hardwicke. We then go “Beyond the List” with a look at movie roles that traumatized actors!

This week we look at the news regarding Netflix's newly announced Stranger Things retro-style cartoon series, the latest MCU super team - The Marvels, which popular TV series just cast Kim Kardashian in a starring role, and all the big revelations coming out of the Star Wars Celebration event! Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature some young actors in the new film, Somewhere in Queens – Sadie Stanley and Jacob Ward. Plus, director April Mullen talks her new film Simulant. We then go “Beyond the List” with a look at Marvel characters based on real people!

This week we examine the mega merger between the WWE and UFC, we board the Blue Beetle hype train, reveal Andrew Tate's response to his South Park parody, and look at the prospect of The Super Mario Bros. Movie becoming one of the highest grossing films… ever! Our “Mojo Chat of the Week” features the director and stars of A Thousand and One – A.V Rockwell, Teyana Taylor, and Josiah Cross. We then go “Beyond the List” with a look at movies that bombed hard due to bad acting.

This week we look at the rumors surrounding James Cameron's Avatar 3, why Shazam! Fury of the Gods debuted with dismal results at the Box Office, the stellar reviews for John Wick: Chapter 4, and DC's latest batch of steamy superhero swimsuit covers.Our “Mojo Chat of the Week” features the iconic Kiefer Sutherland, as he previews his latest TV series on Paramount+, Rabbit Hole!We then go “Beyond the List” with an examination of the top Mature-rated video games of all time!

This week we look at the rumors surrounding James Cameron's Avatar 3, why Shazam! Fury of the Gods debuted with dismal results at the Box Office, the stellar reviews for John Wick: Chapter 4, and DC's latest batch of steamy superhero swimsuit covers.Our “Mojo Chat of the Week” features the iconic Kiefer Sutherland, as he previews his latest TV series on Paramount+, Rabbit Hole!We then go “Beyond the List” with an examination of the top Mature-rated video games of all time!

This week we look at all the details surrounding The Last of Us season 2 and beyond, the notable names left off the Oscars “In Memoriam”, all the new reveals in the extended trailer for Disney's The Little Mermaid, and the exciting news regarding The Batman 2. Our “Mojo Chat of the Week” features cast members of the new Paramount+ series School Spirits. We then go “Beyond the List” with a look at bad movies with good sequels!

This week we look at all the exciting Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle news, share details about the official Stranger Things prequel stage show, examine the latest bit of bad PR for the folks at DC, and we'll you why movie theatre owners are rejoicing and whether their good fortunes will continue! Calling all The Umbrella Academy fans - our “Mojo Chat of the Week” features Diego actor David Castañeda! David and producer, Nick Santora, dish on their new series Most Dangerous Game: New York. We then go “Beyond the List” with a celebration of all the actors who won Oscars for portraying a villain!

This week we look at the worrying drop Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania had at the Box-Office, why Ian Fleming's James Bond novels are the latest victim of “sensitivity edits,” the Hollywood heavyweight championing Johnny Depp's return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and WWE's plans for John Cena at Wrestlemania 39!Our “Mojo Chat of the Week” features Faly Rakotohavana who dishes on his new Hulu series opposite Kerri Washington and Delroy Lindo, Unprisoned.We then go “Beyond the List” with a deep dive into the biggest fast-food controversies ever.

This week we discuss James Gunn's latest “truth bomb” and how it points to Henry Cavill being used as a pawn by Warner Bros! We also examine the new verification subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram. Plus, did Machine Gun Kelly cheat on Megan Fox with his guitarist? And, we go all in on the gonzo new film Cocaine Bear! Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature Devon Sawa & Ben Epstein on their new film, Who Are You People? We then go “Beyond the List” with a deep dive into the best superhero crossover in movies and TV!

This week we examine the new Flash trailer, peak at the revealed betting odds for who Scream 6's killer will be, reveal the next 90s teen slasher to be getting a sequel, explain the controversy surrounding Netflix's upcoming Squid Games reality competition series, and prepare for the MATTEL's Barney-ssaince! Our “Mojo Chat of the Week” features director Goran Stolevski and actors Elias Anton and Thom Green on their gay romance film, Of an Age. We then go “Beyond the List” with a dive into the cringiest movie scenes ever!

This week we look at the newly announced Netflix adult animated series Agent Elvis, the introduction of a transgender character into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the surprising Dexter spinoffs in the works, and Will Smith's next movie announcement! Our “Mojo Chats of the Week” feature actors Brendan Meyer and Grant Hall. We then go “Beyond the List” with an exploration of celebrities who have made career comebacks after being “cancelled.”

This week we look at all the newly announced DCU projects coming under James Gunn and Peter Safran's reign, the Spider-Man actor who would happily return to web slinging, some major casting news for the Michael Jackson musical biopic, and Avatar: The Way of Water's continued record-breaking success!Our “Mojo Chat of the Week” features Elijah Rashad Reed of HBO Max's Doom Patrol.We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of all the DC projects that got the axe!

In our inaugural edition of Pop Culture Now! we look at all the records The Last of Us is breaking on HBO, the latest on actor Jeremy Renner's condition, Pamela Anderson's shocking allegations, and the biggest snubs and surprises coming out of the Oscar nominations. Our “Mojo Chat of the Week” features Renika Williams of the HBO series The Sex Lives of College Girls. We then go “Beyond the List” with a rundown of the most anticipated returning franchises in 2023!

This special year-end episode compiles the best celeb interviews of 2022, including: the cast of Stranger Things, Miles Teller, the cast of The Umbrella Academy, Sigourney Weaver, Jim Parsons, Ben Aldridge and more! Plus, it features a brand NEW chat with actor Telvin Griffin of the much buzzed about film Babylon.

This week, we look at James Gunn's attempt to stop the bleeding as it relates to the ongoing drama at DC Studios, why Pokemon will be losing it's main star come next year, the bizarre Spider-Man movie Donald Glover is developing, and Christopher Nolan's literally explosive next film!Then, we go "Beyond the List" with a look at the best villains to appear in 2022 pop culture!In our first set of "Mojo Chats," we speak with the showrunners of The Witcher: Blood Origin, Declan de Barra and Lauren Hissrich. Plus, one of the stars, Mirren Mack, tells us all about her character.And, we get the scoop on Emily in Paris season 3 from cast members Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, and creator Darren Star!

This week, we look at James Cameron's billion-dollar gamble, why James Mangold is lashing out at “trolling a-holes,” the controversial comedic character who returned to crack jokes at Kanye West's expense, why superhero fans are breathing a sigh of relief over DC's “Blue Beetle” film release, and who Joe Rogen has taken aim at following the Liver King's steroid scandal!Then, we go "Beyond the List" with a look at career ending scandals. With so many out there, which one tops them all? You may be as surprised as our hosts!Plus, our "Mojo Chats of the Week" are with the directors and subjects of the inspiring and heartbreaking Prime Video documentary, Wildcat: Harry Turner, Samantha Zwicker, Trevor Frost, and Melissa Lesh.

This week, we look at the sweeping changes taking place at DC Studios under James Gunn and Peter Safran, who Antonio Banderas picks as his Zorro successor, Will Smith's comments about the Oscar slap in the media, why Disney's Strange World bombed at the box-office, and the latest controversy surrounding embattled actor Kevin Spacey.Then, we go BEYOND THE LIST to look at the best superhero series that are not from DC or Marvel. It's then time for our MOJO CHATS OF THE WEEK with Jim Parsons and Ben Aldridge as they talk about their new movie Spoiler Alert. Plus, we've got the author who wrote the memoir in which the true-life drama is based on, Michael Ausiello!

In this week's Hollywood Headlines, we're looking at Bob Iger's shocking return as Disney CEO, why Harrison Ford will be looking a lot younger at the start of Indiana Jones 5, the celebrities boycotting FIFA's World Cup, what's next for The Walking Dead following its bittersweet finale, and lastly, we pay tribute to the late Power Ranger legend, Jason David Frank!Then, it's time to go Beyond the List with a look at times movie studies had to apologize for stupid decisions. You'll never believe what bone-headed things got the green light!Our Mojo Chats of the week include the director and stars of the experimental drama There There: Andrew Bujalski, Avi Nash, and Annie LaGangna. Plus - RRR director, S. S. Rajamouli, shares with us HIS favourite moment from the blockbuster film!Reminder, you can WATCH the show on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/SLtfi3Hbj0I

This week, we look at Alec Baldwin's latest attempt to clear his name from the on-set tragedy that took a cinematographer's life over 1 year ago, why the long-planned female-led “Pirates of the Caribbean” reboot is dead in the water, the rumours surrounding Jason Momoa's teased turn as DC's Lobo, news on “Stranger Things” fifth and final season, and the many tributes that have poured in for late Batman voice icon, Kevin Conroy. It's then time to go "Beyond The List" with a look at Music Videos You Can't Watch In Public!Our "Mojo Chats of the Week" are not to be missed, as they feature Cynthia Addai-Robinson & Dustin Milligan from The People We Hate at the Wedding. We then chat with Ryan White, the director of the award-winning documentary feature, Good Night Oppy.

This week, we look at the ongoing saga surrounding Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's Oscar chances, Warner Bros. Discovery's want to make more Harry Potter films, the details surrounding Pete Davidson's on-set meltdown, and which pair of popular shows are getting a second season, and which is getting cancelled!We then go "Beyond the List" with a look at franchises that ended on a satisfying note!Our "Mojo Chats of the Week" are not to be missed, as we chat with stars of the sci-fi drama Next Exit, Katie Parker and Rahul Kholi. Plus, Michel Biel and Mathilde Warner discuss their adrenaline thriller flick, Summit Fever!

This week, we look at the news that has The Witcher fans fuming, Elon Musk's Twitter controversies, James Gunn's important new role with DC films, who Jake Paul is calling out now, and the runtime for James Cameron's long in-the-works Avatar sequel!Then, it is time to go Beyond The List as we delve into the movie sequels that killed off an entire franchise. Ouch!Plus, our Mojo Chats of the Week are with the cast of Netflix's Manifest! Yep, they are back for a 4th season, and you don't wanna miss what they are saying about it (spoiler free of course)!