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This week we're geeking out about Pokopia, Pokepia? Pokeepia? Nintendo Movies, and new seasons at 20th Century Studios. Andrea Geeking Out The Office (Seasons 6) Bleach (finally made to episode 300!!) Pluribus Fallout: New Vegas Cody Geeking Out Expedition 33 Predator Badlands The Witcher Season 4 Gaming Horizon Steel Frontiers Multiplayer Game https://www.ign.com/articles/horizon-steel-frontiers-interview-with-ncsoft-is-aloy-in-the-game-how-will-it-work-on-pc-and-what-about-those-stylized-characters Pokopia Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDh6COB0Nqk Pokémon™ Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site Game Awards 2025 Nominations Released All The Game Awards 2025 Nominees And Categories - GameSpot Movies Zelda Movie Stills Released https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-issues-first-official-the-legend-of-zelda-set-photos-showing-link-and-zelda-in-costume Labubu Movie Happening https://www.ign.com/articles/labubu-is-getting-a-movie-because-of-course-it-is Super Mario Galaxy Trailer TV Shougun Season 2 Takes Place 10 years later https://www.ign.com/articles/we-killed-a-lot-of-people-fx-confirms-shogun-season-2-plot-details-and-new-cast-as-story-leaps-forward-10-years Alien Earth Season 2 Confirmed https://www.ign.com/articles/fxs-alien-earth-renewed-for-season-2 V For Vendetta Show In The Works https://www.ign.com/articles/a-v-for-vendetta-series-represents-dcs-greatest-weapon-in-the-ongoing-war-against-marvel MORE INFO Send us your questions! podcast@geeksundergrace.com For more Geeks Under Grace: http://www.geeksundergrace.com http://www.twitter.com/geeksundergrace http://www.twitch.tv/geeksundergrace https://geeksundergrace.com/give For more Cody Armour: http://twitter.com/CodyArmour https://www.instagram.com/codyarmour/
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesSinners mastermind Ryan Coogler confirmed that Black Panther 3 is the next film he's working on during Contenders Film: Los Angeles last week, an event put on by Deadline. This is exciting news for us MCU fans, as work on the third Black Panther film has been mostly quiet other than Denzel Washington's confirmed slip up that he is in the movie.A new Star Trek movie is being created under the writing and direction of John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the duo behind Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Game Night as well as the recently wrapped Apple film Mayday, starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh. With the last feature film being Star Trek Beyond in 2016, there's been little movement on both the Chris Pine-led series and new takes on the universe, but this new film will move forward unconnected to anything done previously.Glen Powell in The Running Man was a favored first place winner at the box office this weekend, but was ousted by the sleight of hand of Now You See Me: Now You Don't, the third movie in that franchise. Now You See Me racked up a global $75 million opening, while The Running Man limped across the finish line at $28 million. This marks Powell's first big box office miss, when compared to openings for Twisters, Top Gun: Maverick, and Anybody But You, but the action film did have to compete against Predator: Badlands, which is holding strong at the box office still.Nintendo and Illumination have released the first trailer for Super Mario Galaxy, the follow up to 2023's hit The Super Mario Brothers Movie. The film will hit theaters on April 3rd, 2026. The trailer reveals some new characters and cast members including Bowser Jr. who will be voiced by Benny Safdie and Rosalina who will be voiced by Brie Larson.Amazon Prime has released a new, extended trailer for “Fallout” Season 2. The season begins streaming on December 17.20th Century Studios has released a very short teaser trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2, the follow up to the 2006 fashion comedy that starred Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, who are reprising their roles for the sequel. The film opens on May 1, 2026.Apple TV has set Friday, February 27 for the Season 2 premiere of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and has dropped a first trailer. The 10-episode second season will premiere globally on Feb. 27 with the first episode, followed by one episode every Friday until May 1.Disney has released the first trailer for the live action adaptation of Moana which hits theaters on July 10, 2026.According to Deadline, Sadie Sink will appear in Avengers: Secret Wars following her appearance in Spider-Man Brand New Day.Hideo Kojima‘s groundbreaking video game franchise Death Stranding is set to expand with an all-new animated series that's heading to Disney+. The show, which is titled Death Stranding Isolations is expected to debut sometime in 2027.Peacock has decided not to renew Poker Face for a third season. Natasha Lyonne exits as star, but series creator Rian Johnson has begun an effort to shop the show to other broadcasters for a two-season commitment and has cast Peter Dinklage to take over the role of Charlie Cale from Natasha Lyonne.Sony Pictures has picked up the rights to the Chinese doll brand Labubu with the intent to launch a franchise based on the dolls in the near future.Nintendo's live action Legend of Zelda movie has begun production and Nintendo social media accounts posted first look images earlier this week of Link and Zelda, the film's main characters. The film is currently set for release in May of 2027.Peacock has renewed Twisted Metal for a third season, with David Reed taking over as showrunner and executive producer following Michael Jonathan Smith's exit. Reed has previously been a producer on series like Supernatural and The Boys.
As we approach the half way mark of @theavatarnetwork's @avatarcelebration, it's time for us, your co-hosts for the event, to slow things down and take stock of how far we've come and what's still ahead
The incredibly talented, inspiring and deeply human legend that is @faustodesign, everyone! @pxncakee well done on your wonderful questions too! #FaustodeMartini #AvatarCelebration #PandoraFest#avatar3billion #seeit5times #avatarcelebration #pandorafest•Avatar is a multimedia universe centred on the first peoples of the distant moon of Pandora, a reality-based paracosm created by filmmaker, engineer and eco-activist James Cameron. Taking inspiration from, and ultimately acting as a paean to, our own Earth and its many first peoples, Avatar promotes ‘artivism' — activism through art — to inspire change in how we treat ourselves, each other, and the planet. It is one of the most successful media properties ever, and comprises films, interactive experiences, books, music, attractions, and more.•The Avatar Network is a community-run production of @thequantumyth and not affiliated with Lightstorm, Disney or 20th Century Studios.•avatar.com✨
Predator Badlands is now out! How is the 3D aspect ? How is the movie? Our review will tell you all about it. Our review link is below: https://www.3dor2d.com/reviews/predator-badlands-3d-movie-review Official Website : https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/predator-badlands ©2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved. Official Website: https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/chainsawmanthemovierezearc © 2025 Sony Pictures Digital Productions Inc. All rights reservedPlease support 3Dor2D on Patreon. For ONLY $1 or $5 per month. Get more exclusive content, extended podcasts and more. For full info go to:http://patreon.com/3Dor2D3Dor2D podcasts are available via:Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioAnd more just search for “3Dor2D” 3Dor2D Podcast RSS FEED:http://www.3dor2d.com/podcast/?format=rssPlease follow 3Dor2D on:FacebookXInstagramLinked InPinterestYoutubeEmail 3Dor2D at: email3Dor2D@gmail.comWe hope that you enjoyed this podcast. Please subscribe to never miss a future 3Dor2D podcast. PoopPlease review the 3Dor2D podcast, it really helps us out. Thanks !
The extremely talented, erudite, knowledgeable and inspiring Jonathan Bach, everyone
[update: video gave out a few minutes in but don't worry, let's try again some day soon! Audio version will be up on Apple/Spotify/YouTube too] The incredible Naz and her equally incredible mum @inertiawalker!
Our newly crowned @avatar trivia champion is:@carolinegk97! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The exceptionally talented, erudite, insightful and inspiring senior concept artist for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, @yousafejazkhan
Day 13 is in the books! Shouts out to our live guest @pxncakee who is now creating the official poster for the inaugural annual @avatarcelebration! As you heard us discuss, it will have a Wind Trader theme, evoking @dylancoleart's most recent poster of Avatar: Fire and Ash, with all the guests who attended this year — @yousafejazkhan of @avatarfontiers, @tyruben_ellingson and more, with Dylan and @ben.procter.design featured prominently in the middle — held in collage ‘within' the bubble of a Medusoid, with @jentccyt, myself, @navibyheart, @pxncakee herself and all of the co-hosts in the Gondola below, heading into a horizon of hope, happiness and hype. Sivako! TRIVIA TOMORROW!!! @jackchampion's birthday edition
Day 12! Shouts out to @pxncakee aka Maddy, @kali.weya, @kayla.adlington and @avatarboy1122 for your wonderful participation, and to everyone else too! Sivako
The multifaceted, multidimensional, multitalented @tyruben_ellingson everyone! With @bryceedwardbrown co-hosting so excellently and @jentccyt fully lined up for Next Time with Ty :) Sivako! •Avatar is a multimedia universe centred on the first peoples of the distant moon of Pandora, a reality-based paracosm created by filmmaker, engineer and eco-activist James Cameron. Taking inspiration from, and ultimately acting as a paean to, our own Earth and its many first peoples, Avatar promotes ‘artivism' — activism through art — to inspire change in how we treat ourselves, each other, and the planet. It is one of the most successful media properties ever, and comprises films, interactive experiences, books, music, attractions, and more.•The Avatar Network is a community-run production of @thequantumyth and not affiliated with Lightstorm, Disney or 20th Century Studios.•avatar.com✨
Ben Procter is an incredible human being and artist, and it was an absolute delight to have a wide-ranging, candid, hype-overload generating conversation with him. Here's to many more!Irayo to @navibyheart and @avatarcelebration event-long host @jentccyt for their phenomenal co-hosting!•Avatar is a multimedia universe centred on the first peoples of the distant moon of Pandora, a reality-based paracosm created by filmmaker, engineer and eco-activist James Cameron. Taking inspiration from, and ultimately acting as a paean to, our own Earth and its many first peoples, Avatar promotes ‘artivism' — activism through art — to inspire change in how we treat ourselves, each other, and the planet. It is one of the most successful media properties ever, and comprises films, interactive experiences, books, music, attractions, and more.•The Avatar Network is a community-run production of @thequantumyth and not affiliated with Lightstorm, Disney or 20th Century Studios.•avatar.com✨
Dylan Cole, co-production designer for Avatar: Fire and Ash, discusses his new Avatar-filled book Creating Worlds, the upcoming DisneyLand attractions based on A2 an A3, and much more! Irayo to my phenomenal co-hosts @becomingnavi and Arnaud Claudet from Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Sarah from The Skywalking Network, everyone! our dear Disney on the #Avagram (we missed you Richard! Next time
Day 9 has begun!!! Irayo @lana.skyflower (not ‘Wildflower', as I was saying
Predator: Badlands is a 2025 American science fiction action film and the ninth installment in the Predator franchise. The film was directed by Dan Trachtenberg and written by Patrick Aison from a story by Trachtenberg and Aison. Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi star in leading roles. In the film, Dek, a young Yautja exiled from his clan, crash-lands on a hostile planet and must prove himself worthy of the hunt. Struggling to survive, he forms an unlikely alliance with Thia, a damaged Weyland-Yutani Corporation synthetic, as they face off against a terrifying apex creature that challenges both human and Predator instincts for survival.Predator: Badlands had its world premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre on November 3, 2025, and was theatrically released in the United States by 20th Century Studios on November 7, 2025. The film received positive reviews from critics and has grossed $90.8 million worldwide against a $105 million budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Celebrity Spotlight Radio, your #1 source for breaking Hollywood news! Get ready for the reveal you've been waiting 19 years for! In this video, we dive deep into the electrifying announcement of The Devil Wears Prada 2, officially presented by 20th Century Studios. Join us as we dissect the brand-new, short-but-sweet teaser trailer that shows Meryl Streep's iconic Miranda Priestly and Anne Hathaway's sophisticated Andy Sachs reuniting in a truly unforgettable elevator scene. Miranda's classic quip, "Took you long enough," isn't just a line – it's a brilliant nod to the nearly two-decade wait for this highly anticipated sequel!We'll discuss Anne Hathaway's previous doubts about the film ever happening and how this trailer proves dreams do come true! Plus, get the full scoop on the returning cast, including Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton and Stanley Tucci as Nigel, along with a star-studded list of new additions like Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, and more! We'll even touch on the rumors swirling around Sydney Sweeney's potential involvement.Discover the creative team returning, including director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna, ensuring the sequel maintains the beloved spirit of the original. From the fashionable streets of New York City to the sleek offices of Runway Magazine, we explore what fans can expect from this cinematic event based on Lauren Weisberger's world. Mark your calendars because The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits theaters on May 1, 2026! Don't miss a single detail – watch the full video, check out the teaser trailer linked in the pinned comments, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Is it everything you've dreamed of? We think so!The Official Movie Teaser - The Devil Wears Prada 2 - https://youtu.be/9c-DrMe8o5Q?si=iXIecqmpALppbzZ_Subscribe Today! I thank You for the kind support.✅ Subscribe to My YouTube Channel @CelebritySpotlightRadio Don't forget to like
Day 8 begins with a conversation on hype and hopes! @avatarcelebration rolls on and is enveloping the world like lava seeping from an @avatar hype volcano
INTRO:I'm Hank, longtime podcaster, filmmaker, and YouTuber, and this is my review of Disney's Predator: Badlands.This is a spoiler-filled review of the movie so you've been warned.BUDGET:Predator Badlands cost $105 million dollars to make. It would appear the 20th Century Studios (a Walt Disney Company) is going to make money. That hasn't been a very common occurrence lately in film.SETTINGS:I didn't like the scaled down look of Yautja Prime. From the lack of scale to the hazy look, I wasn't a fan at all. When I say scale I don't simply mean the size of the area. I like to see expansive worlds that are populated. There were parts of the planet Genna that felt expansive but it mostly felt like we were in front of a green screen for two hours. If your budget wasn't $105 million dollars I'd let it slide.CHARACTERS:Dek portrayed by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi. The concept is universal so it works for the most part. I simply couldn't wrap my mind around all the emotional dynamics of a human family coming from Predators.Thia & Tessa portrayed by Elle Fanning. The first several minutes of Thia's appearance were like nails on a chalkboard! She was so annoying that I regretted going to the film. Over time, thankfully, that leveled off. That dynamic works in many different types of movies, just not a Predator movie. She was the comic relief that had a strange motivation that I didn't quite understand because they didn't give us any insight on how or why she was so connected to Tessa. The Tessa version was a one-note villain that doesn't hesitate to lie to Mu/TH/UR.Father is portrayed by Reuben de Jong.Kwei is portrayed by Michael Homik.Bud is the baby Grogu style ripoff. She's even referred to as a baby Kalisk. She's funny and extremely important to the story but the comedy distracts from what a typical Predator movie should be. HITS:The concept of going on an adventure to prove your worth is tried and true. The action sequences work well and are exhilarating in most instances.If they were going for a couples or family movie they hit the mark. I was about 20 minutes in when I said to myself, “oh, this is a couples/family movie.”The marketing appears to have worked as the first weekend was pretty solid.I like that they attempted to go in a different direction with the franchise even though it doesn't work for me.MISSES:This is a predator movie in name only.This is a human storyline portrayed by brand name that sells tickets.The overall look and lack of scale detract from the movie.I didn't sign up for this style of Predator movie. Subverting expectations can work when you stay in the confines of the source material (which they didn't).The father son conflict dynamic is pushed beyond belief.The brother references being saved by Dek but they don't show it.The hunt seems irrelevant to the story which is simply a revenge story. Especially once Dek knows he won't kill the kalisk. So why are we going on this adventure again?They borrowed from too many franchises and genres to list.MOVIE SCORE: 5/10DIRECTION: CWRITING: DCINEMATOGRAPHY: CPOST PRODUCTION (INCLUDES: SCORE, SFX, COLOR GRADE) : DREWATCHABILITY: D1 Awful content = Fails on every single level.2-4 Poor = Terrible on almost every front.5 Mediocre = Some of the content is...
The legendary Paul Ozzimo, everyone!To say Paul absolutely blew us away with his stories, art and really beautifully, really strong advice for young artists like our co-hosts Ey'veri and @JenTCC would be an understatement. Give this man 10 @AvatarOfficial films, @StarWars films and much more
@JenTCC, everyone! Congrats to AungSweeOo on winning the 2025 #AvaTatt contest, as chosen by our esteemed Judge! @thewayofjasmine and @kayla.adlington both receive the same award as second and third place certificate holders, so please look forward to those arriving in your DMs too
Predator: Badlands is a 2025 American science fiction action film directed by Dan Trachtenberg and written by Patrick Aison from a story by Trachtenberg and Aison. It is the seventh installment in the Predator franchise, and the ninth overall including the crossover series. Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi star in leading roles. In the film, Dek, a young Yautja exiled from his clan, crash-lands on a hostile planet and must prove himself worthy of the hunt. Struggling to survive, he forms an unlikely alliance with Thia, a damaged Weyland-Yutani Corporation synthetic, as they face off against a terrifying apex creature that challenges both human and Predator instincts for survival.Predator: Badlands had its world premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre on November 3, 2025, and was theatrically released in the United States by 20th Century Studios on November 7, 2025. The film received positive reviews from critics and has grossed $80 million.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59
Day 3 of #avatarcelebration has begun! Irayo to @welshsarah and @choclodox for joining us
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Director Dan Trachtenberg and newcomer Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi to discuss PREDATOR: BADLANDS. The film is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator, outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. 20th Century Studios' PREDATOR: BADLANDS opens exclusively in theatres November 7, 2025. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony review Dan Trachtenberg's PREDATOR: BADLANDS starring Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi. The film is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator, outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. 20th Century Studios' PREDATOR: BADLANDS opens exclusively in theatres November 7, 2025. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
@lu.navyblue and @iconicpunkoz, everyone!
It was an absolute joy speaking with Courtney Chen: dancer, actor, and radiant member of the Avatar Troupe! In this episode co-hosts Albert, Jasmine and Brogie explore her incredible journey from teaching dance to stepping into Pandora itself, how she found her way into James Cameron's world through Kevin Dorman, and what it's really like training in full Na'vi mode. From archery and dialect sessions to the rigorous “Na'vi Boot Camp,” Courtney shares the passion and precision behind performance capture and the magic of creating a living, breathing world in Avatar: Fire and Ash
The amazing TheKateDebate, everyone!
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is a 2025 American biographical musical drama film starring Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen. Written and directed by Scott Cooper, and based on the 2023 book Deliver Me from Nowhere by Warren Zanes, as well as some elements from Springsteen's autobiography Born to Run, it chronicles Springsteen's personal and professional struggles during the conception of his 1982 album Nebraska. The film also stars Jeremy Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, Stephen Graham, and Odessa Young.Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere had its world premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival on August 29, 2025, and was theatrically released in United States by 20th Century Studios on October 24, 2025. The film received mixed reviews from critics, though White's performance has received praise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is a 2025 American biographical musical drama film starring Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen. Written and directed by Scott Cooper, and based on the 2023 book Deliver Me from Nowhere by Warren Zanes, as well as some elements from Springsteen's autobiography Born to Run, it chronicles Springsteen's personal and professional struggles during the conception of his 1982 album Nebraska. The film also stars Jeremy Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, Stephen Graham, and Odessa Young.Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere had its world premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival on August 29, 2025, and was theatrically released in United States by 20th Century Studios on October 24, 2025. The film received mixed reviews from critics, though White's performance has received praise.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59
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This psychological thriller is a remake of the 1992 original film and was directed by Michelle Garza Cervera and stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead & Maika Monroe in the leading roles. In this film, after a lawyer gives birth to her second child, she hires a young woman as nanny who also happens to her client in a case. As time passes, the lawyer slowly begins to notice the behavior and mannerisms of the nanny that become more mischievous and sometimes hostile. This film was produced by 20th Century Studios and was released exclusively on Hulu, October 22, 2025.
"Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" is a biographical musical drama film starring Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen. Written and directed by Scott Cooper and based on the 2023 book "Deliver Me from Nowhere" by Warren Zanes, it chronicles Springsteen's personal and professional struggles during the conception of his 1982 album Nebraska. The film had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its performances, grounded tone, and psychological look into what makes Springsteen such a thoughtful and compelling artist. Cooper was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his experience working on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on October 24th from 20th Century Studios. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spooky Movie Month continues as the Dames discuss the 1986 horror film The Fly. Directed by David Cronenberg, this adaptation of the 1957 film stars Jeff Goldblum as Seth Grundle, an eccentric scientist whose teleportation experiment goes horribly wrong when he splices himself with a fly. The film also stars Geena Davis and John Getz. Clip from THE FLY courtesy of 20th Century Studios.
The super-talented Arnaud Claudet, lead vegetation artist on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, joined the show to discuss how it was his first-ever job (talk about impressive!) and explore ideas of where Avatar can go next in the interactive realm! Enjoy
The biggest AvaTuber on YouTube joins The Avatar Network! To say Bryce is *the* most thorough, meticulous and comprehensive Avatar channel on YouTube would be a Toruk-sized understatement
An incredible joy and privilege speaking with Avatar Saga concept artist, Constantine Sekeris
An absolute pleasure and honour speaking with Avatar saga concept artist Rebekah Tisch today!
In this special bonus episode of On Brand: Taylor's Version, now that The Life of a Showgirl is out in the world, we're asking: what does this new era tell us about Taylor Swift? To explore, I'm joined by Joanna Weiss, editor of Harvard Magazine, journalist, and co-author of Taylor Swift: Album by Album, a deep dive into every era. Together, we'll unpack how Showgirl fits into Taylor's evolution and what this chapter reveals about her storytelling, strategy, and brand. What You'll Learn in This Episode How Life of a Showgirl fits into Taylor Swift's evolution as an artist and storyteller Why some fans are divided on this album — and what that says about the expectations Taylor sets with each new era How Taylor balances real-life inspiration with fiction and character-driven songwriting What her creative process and relentless work ethic reveal about brand storytelling and reinvention Why Taylor's storytelling genius is as much about community and connection as it is about the music Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:47) Welcome Joanna Weiss (04:24) How the book Taylor Swift: Album by Album came together (07:02) Early takes on Life of a Showgirl (11:04) What makes an “era” — and how Showgirl fits in (19:18) What Taylor's saying with this album (25:23) Her creative process and work ethic (30:37) Money, power, and independence (33:20) The Taylor song that makes Joanna smile About Joanna Weiss Joanna Weiss is the editor of Harvard Magazine, a contributing writer for Politico Magazine, and a former columnist for The Boston Globe. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, Slate, The Economist, and many other outlets. After chronicling her own Eras Tour experience for Boston's NPR affiliate WBUR, Joanna dove deeper into the Swiftiverse as co-author of Taylor Swift: Album by Album (Quarto Books), which explores each of Taylor's eras in detail. In addition to her journalism career, Joanna fronts a rock band she formed with five fellow moms — a story captured in her Boston Magazine feature “For Those Moms About to Rock,” now optioned for film by 20th Century Studios. What Taylor Era Has Made Joanna Smile Recently? When asked which Taylor song or era makes her smile, Joanna picked “Love Story.” Despite everything that has come since, she still returns to that song for its sheer emotional clarity — a bedroom-written, 20-minute burst of teenage storytelling that still captures the universal thrill of hope, love, and happily-ever-after energy that defines so much of Taylor's work. Resources & Links Connect with Joanna on LinkedIn and her website Check out her new book, Taylor Swift: Album by Album Listen and Support Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon/Audible, TuneIn, and iHeart. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help others find the show. Share this episode — email a friend or colleague this episode. Sign up for my free Story Strategies newsletter for branding and storytelling tips. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Almost two decades on from the first movie, a release date of July 3rd 2027 has been set for the second Simpsons movie...This comes after Season 37 just ended, with the show renewed through season 40.So, what is it that makes the show endure so long?Olivia Fahy is the Editor of Geek Ireland, and joins Kieran to discuss.Image: 20th Century Studios
Holy Eywa!!! What an incredible honour to speak with @artistdaphneyap
Our chat with Na'vi language creator, Professor Emeritus Paul Frommer (@karyu_pawl)
On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down at TIFF 50 with Lily James, Producer and Star of the film SWIPED. Inspired by the provocative real-life story of the visionary founder of online dating platform Bumble, 20th Century Studios' new feature film “Swiped” introduces recent college grad Whitney Wolfe as she uses extraordinary grit and ingenuity to break into the male-dominated tech industry, launching an innovative, globally lauded dating app—two, actually—and pave the way to becoming the youngest female self-made billionaire. The Hulu Original film “Swiped” from 20th Century Studios will premiere September 19, 2025, exclusively on Disney+. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From pouring drinks to lighting shots at Blue Sky to leading Adobe's Substance 3D team, Michael Tanzillo's professional path is anything but typical and his story is packed with lessons motion designers need to hear. Check out the corresponding blog post here: www.schoolofmotion.com/blog/adobe-michael-tanzillo In this episode of the School of Motion Podcast, EJ Hassenfratz sits down with Michael to talk about the state of 3D, why motion designers are impressing major animation studios, and how foundational skills (like lighting and storytelling) will outlast any software trend.
Shane Rangi (Tama the Matador Co-Pilot in Avatar: The Way of Water) joins the show! What gem among gems among gems
“Live From New York, it's Saturday Night!” That single sentence has become a catchphrase for devotees of comedy and popular culture over the past 50 years—generations of fans who willingly turn their attentions from the height of weekend revelry to the televised antics of Saturday Night Live. Week in, week out for more than two decades, a single photographer has conjured visual magic behind the scenes, creating inventive and irreverent portraits that air for three seconds each as so-called “bumpers” that transition to and from the show's commercial breaks. In this week's podcast, SNL's photographer in residence Mary Ellen Matthews regales us with details about what's undoubtedly the world's best photo gig—a position she's held for 25 years. From the fateful phone call she got in 1993, inviting her to assist the show's founding photographer, Mary Ellen offers candid insights into her journey from mentee to team leader. Along the way, we pull back the curtain on the creation of some iconic images and learn what it takes to be “in the driver's seat [with] a whole busload of very important people to take care of.” “My job is to make this easy and fast,” she notes. “And I don't want anyone to be overthinking anything because they've got enough to worry about with all the sketches and all the pre-tapes and their responsibilities to the rest of the show, which is the most important thing.” Guest: Mary Ellen Matthews Episode Timeline: 2:58: Living the dream as SNL's resident photographer while being creative under stressful deadline pressure. 4:50: Mary Ellen's early immersion in photography, at the side of her hobbyist father. 7:02: Arriving in NYC, early work for a record label, and the call to assist SNL's founding photographer in residence, Edie Baskin. 12:02: SNL's transition from film to digital, plus the cameras Mary Ellen shoots with today. 15:46: Conceptualizing the weekly portrait shoots and collaborating with subjects. 20:16: Behind-the-scenes of a dicey photo shoot, plus SNL's weekly production timeline. 27:35: Episode Break 28:22: Beyond portraits, the images Mary Ellen shoots as props for SNL sketches—sometimes with a 4x5. 33:20: The scheduling of SNL portrait shoots and getting portrait subjects to have fun. 36:44: Testing for shoots, the atmosphere on-set, and flying by the seat of your pants. 40:15: Communicating with a celebrity's team to get everyone on the same page about shoots and concepts. 42:40: The general workflow of SNL portrait sessions: from shoot preparation to editing and post-production. 45:17: Advice for emerging photographers looking for work or applying for an internship. Guest Bio: As a top entertainment portrait photographer, Mary Ellen Matthews is specialized in creating iconic images of well-known personalities—from pop stars to sports legends to rock gods. Since 1999, she has been photographer in residence at Saturday Night Live, where she's responsible for creating the distinctive look of the show's still images. Through her exuberant presence that puts subjects at ease, her creative and playful styling on set and intensive fine-tuning in post, Matthews produces unique and recognizable portraits under the manic deadlines of live TV. What's more, in 2010, she began directing SNL's video clips, including the show's opening title sequence. Recent clients include Peacock, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Studios, and Prime Video, as well as publications such as Variety, Rolling Stone, Marie Claire, and the Spanish edition of Harper's Bazaar. Most notably, in March 2025, Matthews's first book, The Art of the SNL Portrait, was released to mark the 50th anniversary of this revolution in late night TV. Stay Connected: Instagram: Saturday Night Live Instagram: Saturday Night Live on YouTube: -------- Host: Derek Fahsbender Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens
MUSIC The 40th anniversary of Live Aid is this Sunday. And if you want to relive that moment in music history, the official YouTube channel will be celebrating with over 10 hours of footage. A four-part documentary called "Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World" will also premiere on CNN on Sunday night. But don't expect to see Led Zeppelin there. Oasis will release a nine-CD or 14-LP box set called Oasis: Complete Studio Album Collection on August 22nd. It includes all seven of their studio albums and the B-sides compilation The MasterplanThe Offspring have launched a new sneaker with Vans inspired by their Smash album. They'll be giving away two pairs of the sneakers at each show on their tour with Jimmy Eat World and New Found Glory, which starts Friday in West Palm Beach, Florida. Joe Jonas shared on TikTok that a fan approached him on the street and said that she and her friends were just talking about how TINY his nipples are. In the video, Joe looks down at his chest and says, quote, "I think they're quite average-sized nipples." He added in the caption, quote, "Mind you I was feeling decently confident before this." Olivia Rodrigo paid for all her band and crew to have therapy on her world tour. “And considering a world tour consists of late nights, long days, endless travel, being away from home, jet lag, and the adrenaline of performing in front of thousands of people before the post-show crash, I can only imagine how beneficial this would have been.” The cause of Michael Madsen's death has been revealed. The Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs actor passed away on Thursday (July 3) at his home in Malibu, California. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and no foul play was suspected."The Devil Wears Prada 2" has added Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, and Timothée Chalamet's sister Pauline to its cast. They will appear alongside the original film's stars, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. Disney's 20th Century Studios is backing the sequel, which is currently in production and set to open theatrically on May 1, 2026. AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.