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The BoldBrush Podcast
140 Donald Yatomi — Don't Stop Creating

The BoldBrush Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 73:39 Transcription Available


Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:https://register.boldbrush.com/live-guestOrder your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!https://brushoffer.com/collections/boldbrushLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!https://www.boldbrushshow.com/Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:https://www.FASO.com/podcast/---For today's episode, we interviewed Donald Yatomi a multifaceted artist whose journey from graphic design to illustration to concept art and fine art exemplifies creative resilience and passion. His advice to aspiring artists centers on carrying a sketchbook everywhere, capturing fleeting ideas, and never stopping one's artistic pursuit. Donald emphasizes the critical importance of networking, highlighting that success often depends more on who you know than what you know. He candidly shares insights about handling rejection, noting that sometimes a rejection says more about the viewer's limitations than the artist's talent. Throughout his career, from working at DreamWorks to creating album covers for metal bands, Donald has demonstrated the value of diversifying artistic skills and income streams. His most profound wisdom lies in understanding that artistic success isn't just about money, but about maintaining creative freedom and continuously pursuing what you love. Finally, Donald tells us about his upcoming solo exhibition at Frame of Reference Art Gallery in Whitefish, Montana, on August 7th!Donald's FASO site:https://www.donaldyatomi.com/Donald's Digital Artwork:https://www.artstation.com/dyatomiDonald's Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/donaldyatomiart/

Deconstructing Disney

Episode SummaryErin and Rachel discuss Bolt (2008), a lesser known film about a dog who thinks he's a super hero. Under new leadership, Disney Animation Studios starts to come out of their slump with this film that some people found boring (Erin) and others found heartwarming (Rachel). Episode BibliographyAmidi, A. (2006, December 18). Chris Sanders No Longer Directing American Dog. Cartoon Brew. https://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/chris-sanders-no-longer-directing-american-dog-2407.htmlBolt. (n.d.). Box Office Mojo. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1531348481/Bolt (2008 film). (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolt_(2008_film)Catmull, E., & Wallace, A. (2014). Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration. Random House Publishing Group.Desowitz, B. (2008, December 4). The Digital Eye: How 'Bolt' Got Painterly. Animation World Network. https://www.awn.com/vfxworld/digital-eye-how-bolt-got-painterlyDonofrio, E. C. (2013). The wonderful world of gender roles: A look at recent Disney children's films [Honors thesis, Boston College]. https://core.ac.uk/reader/151481530DVD Deleted Scenes. (2024, October 7). Bolt (2008) | Behind the Scenes + Deleted Scenes. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsEyzc4FVZEEvry, M. (2020, February 13). Exclusive: Kiskaloo Movie Could Be Next for Chris Sanders! ComingSoon.net. https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1122952-exclusive-kiskaloo-movie-could-be-next-for-chris-sandersFleming, M. (2002, November 18). ‘Lilo' scribes stitch Disney package. Variety. https://variety.com/2002/scene/markets-festivals/lilo-scribes-stitch-disney-package-1117876239/Fritz, B. (2006, December 1). Disney lays off animators. Variety. https://variety.com/2006/digital/features/disney-lays-off-animators-1117954931/Fritz, B. (2007, March 27). Sanders joins DreamWorks. Variety. https://variety.com/2007/digital/markets-festivals/sanders-joins-dreamworks-1117961927/From the creator of LILO & STITCH our first look at AMERICAN DOG!!!! (2004, August 16). Ain't It Cool News. https://legacy.aintitcool.com/node/18156Hedrick, D. (2010). King Lear or Bolt: The entertainment unconscious from CalArts to Disney. Shakespeare Studies, 38, 37-47. Hill, J. (2007, February 12). Toon Tuesday : How Disney is fixing “American Dog”. Jim Hill Media. https://jimhillmedia.com/toon-tuesday-how-disney-is-fixing-american-dog/Howard, B., & Williams, C. (Directors). (2008). Bolt [Film]. Walt Disney Animation Studios.Hurt, L.S. (2014). Fuzzy toys and fuzzy feelings: How the “Disney” culture provides the necessary psychological link to improving animal welfare. Journal of Animal & Natural Resource Law, 10, 253-272.McCarthy, T. (2008, November 13). Bolt. Variety. https://variety.com/2008/digital/awards/bolt-3-1200472217/Ness, M. (2016, November 17). An Adorable Dog in an Unbelievable Premise: Disney's Bolt. Reactor. https://reactormag.com/an-adorable-dog-in-an-unbelievable-premise-disneys-bolt/Porter, P. (2009). Journeys toward an authentic self. Society and Animals, 17, 368-375. DOI: 10.1163106311109X12474622855345Rechtshaffen, M. (2008, November 13). Film Review: Bolt. The Hollywood Reporter. https://web.archive.org/web/20081216015641/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film/reviews/article_display.jsp?JSESSIONID=prd6JhJJnvQL9cYrfRKSHVQjP6dRnLhLH4SZ1KQht3tfhVLxmjqn!-591095386&&rid=11956Robinson, T. (2008, November 20). Bolt. AV Club. https://www.avclub.com/bolt-1798205268Scott, A. O. (2008, November 20). Canine TV Action Star Discovers that Life is the Best Reality Show. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/21/movies/21bolt.htmlSeibert, P. (2008). Bolt: Review. TV Guide. https://web.archive.org/web/20120212213609/http://movies.tvguide.com/bolt/review/294809Springy. (2023, October 11). American Dog: everything I found in one neat thread. forums.lostmediawiki.com. https://forums.lostmediawiki.com/thread/12742/american-dog-neat-threadTuran, K. (2008, November 21). ‘Bolt' spices up Disney with a dash of Pixar. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-nov-21-et-bolt21-story.htmlWang, T. (2021). Bolt (2008): Journey to the authentic self. In S. M. Alegre (Ed.), Gender in 21st century animated children's cinema (pp. 86-87). https://ddd.uab.cat/pub/llibres/2021/236285/gen21cen_a2021.pdfWolff, E. (2009, February 5). Animated Oscar noms took long road. Variety. https://variety.com/2009/film/awards/animated-oscar-noms-took-long-road-1117999618/

Modern Wisdom
#967 - Jeffrey Katzenberg & Hari Ravichandran - Hollywood Trouble, Big Tech & The Crisis With Kids

Modern Wisdom

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 119:36


Jeffrey Katzenberg is a media mogul, film producer, and co-founder of DreamWorks. Hari Ravichandran is a serial entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Aura. From bringing joy to millions of childhoods through beloved Disney films to now addressing the digital challenges facing today's youth, Jeffrey Katzenberg has partnered with Hari Ravichandran to lead a new revolution focused on safeguarding the mental health and online safety of the next generation. At the heart of it all is this vital question: how do we keep children safe online? Expect to learn what Jeffery Katzenberg is up to and the current state of modern media and film, how to reinvent yourself at pivotal moments, how to get better at dealing with change and disappointment, what the data says about kids, online safety & how parents can better protect their kids online, the big problems with mental health of the younger generation & how to best address their growing issues, and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular Flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get a 20% discount on Nomatic's amazing luggage at https://nomatic.com/modernwisdom Get the best bloodwork analysis in America at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Timestamps: (00:00) What Jeffrey Does & What Makes a Good Story? (10:51) What Drives Jeffrey & Hari? (16:40) What's The State Of Modern Cinema? (23:04) Jeffrey & Hari on the Star Wars Universe, Gaming, & Dealing With Change (38:05) What Technology Is Doing To Younger Kids? (46:45) The Data Behind Keeping Kids Safe Online (1:00:01) Should We Ban Social Media For Anyone Under 16? (1:07:24) Why Parents Are the Key to Digital Safety (1:14:09) The Impact Of Wearable Devices & Celebrity Endorsements On Aura (1:23:24) How Early Screen Habits Affect Lifelong Patterns (1:32:51) The Hidden Costs Of Fame & How To Learn From Your Failures (1:41:32) The Trends Associated With Bullying & What Parents Can Do About It (1:51:38) Chris' Thoughts On Adolescence (1:58:50) Learn More About Jeffrey, Hari, & Aura.com Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: https://tinyurl.com/43hv6y59 #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: https://tinyurl.com/2rtz7avf #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: https://tinyurl.com/3ccn5vkp - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toy Power Podcast
#403: Rally The Team, Through Land, Sky & Water!!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 75:39


This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have Matt Teale'o back; to guide us through his recent epic journey in the Shit Box Rally! Kicking off from the 2nd May to 10th May (9 Days)! From buying a Second Hand Car; to actually channeling the Wacky Racers theme not only through the Car itself, but also going that extra mile, & actually wearing a Dick Dastardly & Muttley costume! Chris & Matt take the roads less travelled from Canberra to Townsville (via Silverton), as they trek an impressive 3500 - 4000km's using as many Tennis Balls & tricks as they can muster! Then we change gears & guide the chat towards another round of The Team! This time being based around the Trio of Good-Guys Properties that centre around Land, Sky & Water - Thundercats, Silverhawks & Tigersharks! This was a lot of fun, & clearly there is a stand-out M.V.P. Character! Do you Agree, or would you have done things differently? To find out more about Trent's new Book; including how to secure a copy for yourself; be sure to check out: https://thedarkepoch.org/ To follow Matt Tealeo's Toy Collecting Journey: Check out his Instagram page: @tealeos_toyboxSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JKLMedia's podcast
"Building Family in Fantasy: The Wild Robot"

JKLMedia's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 66:04


In this episode of JKL Media Reviews, Karen, Lou, and Jesse delve into the animated film 'The Wild Robot' by DreamWorks. They discuss their initial thoughts, the film's message, its beautiful animation, and captivating voice performances by actors like Lupita Nyong'o, Mark Hamill, Pedro Pascal, and Catherine O'Hara. The panel highlights the film's themes of mutual survival and cooperation in a futuristic, possibly dystopian, world. They also share various behind-the-scenes insights, praises for the vocal cast, and the film's strategic release strategy. The discussion concludes with their personal reflections and the positive impact of the movie.

ScreenFish Radio
Episode 233: SF Radio 11.10 How to Train Your Dragon and seeing the 'other'

ScreenFish Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 41:07


Upon the return of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, fans have flocked to theatres to see their beloved franchise in a new light. But, with DreamWorks foray into the 'live action remake' realm, does the story still resonate in the same way? This week, Heather Johnson returns to the Isle of Berk to talk with Steve about losing the 'magic' remakes and seeing the 'other'.

Film Disruptors Podcast
88. Guy Gadney: AI, Microdramas & the Next Screen Revolution

Film Disruptors Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 46:35


In this episode, Alex Stolz speaks with Guy Gadney, CEO and founder of Charismatic.ai, about how generative AI is being used not just to assist, but to co-create stories in bold new ways. Charismatic — a spin-out from a major UK R&D consortium with Channel 4 and Aardman — has developed a platform that enables creators to develop structured, consistent narratives from the seed of an idea, with real-time iteration and animated playthroughs. The result? A system that's making storytelling more accessible, scalable, and personalized than ever before. We explore how this technology could unlock new opportunities for storytellers globally, from neurodiverse creators to grassroots communities, and what the rise of microdramas — short, serialized, mobile-native stories — means for audience engagement, monetization, and the next wave of creator-owned IP. Guy also shares his candid views on AI, authenticity, and why creators must act now to ensure the future of content is not just automated — but equitable. About Guy Gadney Guy is CEO and Founder of Charismatic.ai which is at the forefront of Creative AI. He has run three start-ups as well as working for international media and telco organisations. With Charismatic.ai, Guy is transforming the use of AI in film, television and video games, focusing on the power of good storytelling and bridging the gap between the creative and technology industries. He has produced Emmy and BAFTA-nominated digital productions, and interactive narratives for Warner Bros, Dreamworks, Sky and the BBC, as well as the award-winning AI game adaptation of John Wyndham's The Kraken Wakes. Guy is on Innovate UK's BridgeAI Advisory Board, a Trustee of Sheffield Doc Fest, on the Board of Oxford's Story Museum, and a co-founder of The Collaborative AI Consortium in 2019, researching the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Creative Industries.​ You can find out more about Charasmatic AI at www.charasmatic.ai. www.futureoffilm.live 2025

Academy Vs Audience
2001: A Shrekiful Mind

Academy Vs Audience

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 76:14


In 2001, the question on the mind of Academy voters was "Well we can't risk just awarding Lord of the Rings three years in a row, can we?" and thus an alternate Best Picture was needed: Ron Howard's call-it-a-biopic of John Nash, genius mathematician struggling through schizophrenia, with Russell Crowe taking us from coming-of-age to espionage thriller to one man's battle with his own mind in maybe too little time for all three of those. The audience, however, was all about high fantasy, and of the three beloved franchises that kicked off in 2001, we present the timeless tale of boy meets girl, boy loses girl, both boy and girl are ogres, also there is a donkey, as Dreamworks cracks their Pixar-fighting code with Shrek. Crank some Smash Mouth and come on the journey!Find all of our episodes and the rest of Writing Therapy Productions' various entertainments at www.writingtherapyproductions.com

The Wait For It Podcast
Late To The Party - The Bad Guys

The Wait For It Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 37:55 Transcription Available


We dive into DreamWorks' criminally underrated 2022 animated film "The Bad Guys," exploring why this stylish heist movie deserves more recognition alongside studio favorites.• Based on the popular children's books by Aaron Blabey• Features an impressive voice cast including Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Awkwafina, and Anthony Ramos• Animation style heavily influenced by "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" with a blend of 2D aesthetics and 3D modeling• Combines elements of classic heist films like "Ocean's Eleven" with family-friendly themes• Perfect balance of humor for both kids and adults with sophisticated film references• Strong box office performance ($250 million worldwide) and critical reception (88% on Rotten Tomatoes)• Sequel coming in 2025, making this the perfect time to catch up• Animation quality and stylistic choices prove DreamWorks is evolving and taking creative risksLetterbox'd Synopsis: When the Bad Guys, a crew of criminal animals, are finally caught after years of heists and being the world's most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison.

The Illustration Department Podcast

Giuseppe Castellano talks to children's book illustrator and character designer, Toshiki Nakamura, about the all-important three months before and after a picture book's publication; what his approach is to character design for clients like DreamWorks and Netflix; what your past, creatively or otherwise, has to do with your future; and more.To learn more about Toshi, visit artoftoshi.com. If you find value in this podcast, you can support it by subscribing to our best-selling publication, Notes On Illustration, on Substack. Among other benefits, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.

Life Tech & Sundry Podcast
Out Of Office [OOF] 74 - The Sonic Soul of Storytelling

Life Tech & Sundry Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 42:48


Get ready to explore the distinct musical worlds of DreamWorks and Disney with your host, Marcos, and returning special guest, Jake Mohan! We'll dive into how each studio uses music—from catchy pop hits to timeless scores—to shape their animated films. Which studio do you think creates the ultimate cinematic soundscape? #filmmusic #disney #dreamworks -------------------------------------------------- IG: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/IG-LTS -------------------------------------------------- ⁠⁠LTS on X: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/LTSTweets -------------------------------------------------- ⁠⁠Buy Me Coffee: ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LTS2020

The Weekly Dose of Joel
Broadway Time at Carmine's - Gabrielle Nevaeh | Stranger Things on Broadway | Broadway Time

The Weekly Dose of Joel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 23:32


Broadway newcomer and star of Stranger Things: The First Shadow Gabrielle Nevaeh joins host Joel Crump for another edition of "Broadway Time at Carmine's". About Gabrielle: Gabrielle Neveah (Patty Newby) is an actress, producer, and voice-over artist known for her work in television, film, and sports media. She gained recognition as the star of Nickelodeon's “That Girl Lay Lay,” making history with the network's first series featuring two Black female leads. The show achieved record-breaking ratings and marked a milestone in representation. Gabrielle also made history as the first woman and first Black woman to call an NFL Wildcard Game on CBS. She's hosted major events like the 2022 Kids' Choice Awards, the Nickelodeon Slime Cup, and “Nick News.” As a voice artist, Gabrielle voices Clawdeen Wolf in “Monster High” and stars in Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai and Curses for DreamWorks. Her career has earned "Broadway Time at Carmine's" features Broadway stars over lunch in engaging conversations at the iconic Carmine's Times Square eatery. For more, visit www.BWayTime.com, and follow:

Employer Content Marketing Pod
Unlock Your Creative Flow: Revealing the Secrets to Strategic, Intentional Productivity

Employer Content Marketing Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 41:17


Struggling to find your creative flow at work? Want to be more strategically productive instead of just busy? In this flow state episode, Chris sits down with Steven Puri, founder of The Sukha Company, who reveals how to unlock your creative potential and work with true intention.Steven has one of the most unique career journeys you'll ever hear - from software engineer at IBM to Academy Award winner for Independence Day visual effects, to Vice President of Production at DreamWorks running action franchises like Die Hard and Wolverine, and then back to tech to revolutionise how we approach creative, strategic work.Steven shares some behind-the-scenes stories from Hollywood about creativity, and reveals the film industry secrets that can transform how we work in our distributed, hybrid world.Discover the secrets to finding your creative flow, being intentionally productive, and bringing strategic thinking to your daily work. Steven shares reveal universal principles for creative, strategic productivity.Key Topics for Creative Flow & Strategic Productivity:• The neuroscience behind creative breakthroughs and intentional focus• Why giving someone two projects instead of one unlocks better strategic thinking• How to create intentional spaces for deep work and creative flow states• Solving the "cold start problem" to begin each day with creative intention• Building systems to avoid the 6 PM "where did my day go?" feeling• Real stories from Hollywood sets and what they teach us about strategic, creative workTimestamps:00:00 - The power of asking the right questions.01:00 - Steven's unique journey from IBM to Hollywood05:00 - What film taught about distributed work12:00 - The art of listening to your team16:00 - The "other thing" principle of creativity25:00 - Building The Sukha Company35:00 - Practical tips for achieving flow statesConnect with Steven:- Try The Sukha Company: [7-day free trial available] https://www.thesukha.co/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-puri/Connect with Chris:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislch/- Subscribe for more employer branding and workplace creativity insights https://www.employercontent.marketing/

Manager Memo podcast
Sukha: The Other Mind

Manager Memo podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 42:32


Steven Puri is an ex-studio executive/producer (@ Fox, DreamWorks, and Sony) and the Founder and creative force behind The Sukha Company an online resource that helps workers focus to finish faster & feel healthier.  Along the way we discuss – Die Hard & Independence Day (1:30), a Watson Scholar (6:45), Why I Pay You (12:40), finding Flow State (15:15), Mumble Rap (20:30), Kathmandu Rain (22:00), the Pomodoro Method (23:45), Pick Your Space – Train Your Mind (30:00), “Slackless” Time (33:35), and Hugh Jackman or Will Smith (39:00).  Find your Flow State @ The Sukha Company. This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our scholarships goal for 2025. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.  Manager Memo seeks sponsors for the pod. If you have a product or service to promote, please email @ ov1dlen@gmail.com or www.lukeleaders1248.com Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

Toy Power Podcast
#402: News, Reviews, Bricks & Books!!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 91:13


This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have so much to get through, we bring on local Aussie Matt Teale'o to assist! Kicking off the News, we must first go back in time; to unearth some unknown prototypes from the 80's Battle Beasts Toyline! Then we hit the artic cold in the latest HasLab funded project from G.I. Joe; the Snow C.A.T. A teaser pic of the MOTU Origins Fright Zone, gives us all an insight into which direction the property might be heading. Jurassic Park SDCC Exclusive set, looks like so much fun & is Scott & T-Bob really worth $100extra? More Masters news with a cross-over of Shredder & Skeletor, plus Man-E-Faces gets the Mondo treatment; and the Mythic Legions - Horror Of Einsamall wave looks absolutely incredible!! We then review the last few episodes of Lego Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy - including the Final Episode! Radical Rewind Presents: Independence Day - an overview of the fun & excitement. Then rounding out the ep Trent unveils a project he has been working on for a number of years: a Book - The Dark Epoch! Finally published & available now! All this & more! To find out more about Trent's new Book; including how to secure a copy for yourself; be sure to check out: https://thedarkepoch.org/ To follow Matt Tealeo's Toy Collecting Journey: Check out his Instagram page: @tealeos_toyboxSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GeekNights with Rym + Scott
The Wild Robot (2024)

GeekNights with Rym + Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 48:03


Tonight on GeekNights, we review Chris Sanders' The Wild Robot (2024), out of Dreamworks. It's fantastic animation and overall a good film. In the news, Rym has ascended to the open comb razor, Diamond's bankruptcy saga continues to be more and more insane by the day, and Rick and Morty has matured into a very good show.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Wild Robot (2024)Discord ChatThe Wild Robot (2024)Bluesky PostThe Wild Robot (2024)Things of the DayRym - ReBoot - CGI making of (1994)Scott - Caveat Emptor

The JFH Podcast
230: How to Adapt a Franchise (feat. JFH's John DiBiase & How To Train Your Dragon Director Dean DeBlois)

The JFH Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 86:40


In the podcast's first movie episode in nearly a year, Chase Tremaine and John DiBiase reunite to discuss the pros and cons of adapting animated films into live action, with a focus on the most recent example: How To Train Your Dragon. Additionally, the episode contains an interview Chase and John were able to conduct with Dean DeBlois, the director of every film in the Dragon franchise. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, participate in polls, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.

Culture Shocked
How To Train Your Dragon (2025 Remake Review)

Culture Shocked

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 71:22


This podcast...this is Culture Shocked. It's not like alot of other podcasts. Most podcasts have facts and fictions...but us?!?! We have Morons!Today, Corey and Mike get together to let their child side out a little bit. They are talking about the newest and possibly best?? Live action remake of all time. How To Train Your Dragon. In this world today, we are in no shortage of remakes and re-imaginings. So where does this one belong on that list? Did Corey cry in the theater? Why does Adrian suck? Find out all of that and more, right here!Click here to send us a message! If you would please go follow us on all the socials? We would love you all forever...in a friend way...don't be weird!!!Please go rate and review us anywhere you get your podcastsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultureShockedPodcastTwitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/cspodcast21TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cspodcast21?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultureshockedpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultureshocked21YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cultureshocked21Website: https://cultureshocked.buzzsprout.com/

House of Cinema
Ep. 237- New Movie Recap *June 2025*

House of Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 98:14


Joe, Claira, and Sydney discuss the new movies released in June 2025!Joe, Sydney, and Claira discuss the latest live-action remake and the first from Dreamworks.Check out the team on social media!Joe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claira⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LetterboxdSydney⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro music created by Taylor Hollingsworth, check him out on Instagram!⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠---------------------------------------------------------------------House of Cinema officially has merch! Check it out over on: ⁠houseofcinemapod.com/⁠---------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the Patreon and become a Roomie! Exclusive episodes, access to the private Discord, and a lot more!⁠www.patreon.com/HouseofCinema⁠

4 Deloreans
Como entrenar a tu dragon Live action E260

4 Deloreans

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 52:28


Dreamworks se sube al tren de la nostalgia con su primer remake en live action, para lo que escogió una de sus franquicias más exitosas. Sin embargo, creemos que no es tan buena película a pesar del éxito que ha tenido en taquilla.

Secrets of the Corporate Game
94. Why Your Personal Brand Matters More Than Your Résumé Hilary Hartling

Secrets of the Corporate Game

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 31:50 Transcription Available


Hilary Hartling doesn't believe in branding fluff—and after 15 years at Disney working on global campaigns for Pixar, Marvel, and DreamWorks, she's earned the right to say so. In this episode, Kendall Berg sits down with Hilary to unpack what a personal brand really is (hint: it's not your color palette). From corporate burnout to building an executive brand agency, Hilary's story is a masterclass in career reinvention, thought leadership, and waking up excited. She breaks down the actual steps to brand clarity—from strengths mapping to using human design—and offers sharp advice for executives, entrepreneurs, and high performers stuck in a career that no longer fits. Whether you're building a business or simply want more visibility at work, Hilary's strategy-driven, slightly rebellious take on branding is the wake-up call you didn't know you needed.

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career
Naming expert shares the process behind creating billion-dollar brand names like Azure, Vercel, Windsurf, Sonos, Blackberry, and Impossible Burger | David Placek (Lexicon Branding)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 82:43


David Placek is the founder of Lexicon Branding, a company that focuses exclusively on the development of brand names for competitive advantage. Lexicon is behind iconic names such as Sonos, Microsoft's Azure, Windsurf, Vercel, Impossible Foods, BlackBerry, Intel's Pentium, Apple's PowerBook, and Swiffer. Over 40 years, David's team has named nearly 4,000 brands and companies, employing over 250 linguists and pioneering naming innovation.What you'll learn:1. The three-step process that generated names like Windsurf and Vercel2. How a name can give you the edge that no marketing budget can buy3. Why you won't “know it when you see it”4. Why Microsoft called Azure “a dumb name” before it became their billion-dollar cloud platform5. Why polarizing opinions are the strongest signal that you've found the right name6. How every letter of the alphabet creates a specific psychological vibration7. The diamond framework: a 4-step process any founder can use to find their perfect name8. Why domain names don't matter anymore in the age of AI—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUsStripe—Helping companies of all sizes grow revenueOneSchema—Import CSV data 10x faster—Where to find David Placek:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-placek-05a82/• Website: https://www.lexiconbranding.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to David and Lexicon Branding(04:44) The story of Sonos(09:27) The psychology of naming(11:33) The initial resistance to Microsoft's Azure(14:35) The importance of a great brand name(18:11) The three steps of naming: create, invent, implement(28:23) Qualities of great brand name creators(31:24) How long the naming process takes(32:12) The Windsurf case study(36:10) Naming in the AI era(39:37) When to change your name(43:10) The role of linguists(45:54) The power of letters in branding(48:15) The Vercel case study(50:12) The implementation phase(52:52) Client management and market success(55:16) The diamond exercise(01:04:23) Suspending judgment(01:07:31) Polarization and boldness(01:11:01) Domain names(01:12:48) Final thoughts and lightning round—Referenced:• PowerBook: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PowerBook• Pentium: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentium• BlackBerry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackBerry• Swiffer: https://www.swiffer.com/• Impossible Burger: https://impossiblefoods.com/• Vercel: https://vercel.com/• Windsurf: https://windsurf.com/• CapCut: https://www.capcut.com/• Azure: https://azure.microsoft.com/• Sonos: https://www.sonos.com/• John MacFarlane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-macfarlane-08a8aa20/• Harry Potter: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter_(film_series)• The Call of the Wild: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Call_of_the_Wild• Everyone's an engineer now: Inside v0's mission to create a hundred million builders | Guillermo Rauch (founder and CEO of Vercel, creators of v0 and Next.js): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/everyones-an-engineer-now-guillermo-rauch• Sound symbolism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_symbolism• Anduril: https://www.anduril.com/• Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/• Inside Bolt: From near-death to ~$40m ARR in 5 months—one of the fastest-growing products in history | Eric Simons (founder and CEO of StackBlitz): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-bolt-eric-simons• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Building a magical AI code editor used by over 1 million developers in four months: The untold story of Windsurf | Varun Mohan (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-untold-story-of-windsurf-varun-mohan• Y Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com/• Chevrolet Corvette: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Corvette• Viagra: https://www.viagra.com/• In vino veritas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_vino_veritas• Infoseek: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infoseek• Andy Grove: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Grove• Churchill at War on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81609374• Yellowstone on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Yellowstone-Season-1/dp/B07D7FBB8Z• 1883 on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/1883-Season-1/dp/B0B8JTS8QW• 1923 on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/1923/• Taylor Sheridan on X: https://x.com/taylorSheridan• Hardy fly rods: https://www.hardyfishing.com/collections/fly-rods• T.E. Lawrence quote: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/11340-all-men-dream-but-not-equally-those-who-dream-by• Lawrence of Arabia: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056172/• DreamWorks: https://www.dreamworks.com/—Recommended books:• Thucydides' Melian Dialogue: Commentary, Text, and Vocabulary: https://www.amazon.com/Thucydides-Melian-Dialogue-Commentary-Vocabulary/dp/0692772367• Resilience: Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life: https://www.amazon.com/Resilience-Hard-Won-Wisdom-Living-Better/dp/054432398X/• Churchill: Walking with Destiny: https://www.amazon.com/Churchill-Walking-Destiny-Andrew-Roberts/dp/1101980990—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Toy Power Podcast
#401: UNAUTHORISED!  ACCESS DENIED!!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 50:37


This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we seem to have Gremlins in both our Run Sheet; as well as our Recording Gear too...!!! Because things certainly don't go as planned! But please bear with us as we attempt to record another fun filled episode! First major upset, is the obvious fact, Trent was unable to join us for this episode. "The Show Must Go On"; so we bring you the Latest News, including Super7 ThunderCats & Boxed M.A.S.K. excitement from Loyal Subjects. Jaws Celebrating it's 50th Anniversary with an equally impressive reveal from Mondo!! Superman Fights Godzilla & Ghostbusters goes all in on the Ecto-Glow theme! Plus a fan created: Real Ghostbusters Book, that has been years in the making! Switching gears in the Wasteland; we cover the awesome event that was: Radical Rewind Presents Mad Max 2 - Road Warrior!! Plus we recap the past three episodes of Trent's journey on Lego Masters: Grand Masters of the Galaxy - in the lead-up to the Finals!! In addition; we want to thank EVERYONE for the awesome interaction & support on our Milestone 400th episode! Thankyou all!! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Box Office Bingers
Ep 261: How to Train Your Dragon, 28 Years Later, Materialists & The Life of Chuck Review

Box Office Bingers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 148:50


Join hosts Matt Diaz and Ernesto Santos as we give you not one, not two, but four SPOILER REVIEWS of the newest films in theaters. Hear our thoughts on How to Train Your Dragon, DreamWorks' first live-action remake. 28 Years Later, the next chapter in the zombie horror franchise that sees the return of director Danny Boyle & writer Alex Garland. Materialists, a different kind of rom-com from Academy Award nominee Celine Song and has an all star cast of Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans & Pedro Pascal. And lastly, The Life of Chuck, a life-affirming, genre-bending film from Mike Flanagan, based on a short story by Stephen King. Time Stamps:05:26 - How to Train Your Dragon37:53 - 28 Years Later01:18:23 - Materialists 01:58:08 - The Life of Chuck

CJR Media Reviews
How To Train Your Dragon 2025 review

CJR Media Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 26:25


I Christian Joel Ramos aka The Podcast Mercenary review Dreamworks and Universal studios remake of the 2010 film How To Train Your Dragon in live action.

FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast
Unlocking Flow: How to Focus, Recharge, and Stay Productive Without Burning Out – with Steven Puri

FitMitTuro Fitness Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 52:29 Transcription Available


Send us a textWhat if you could tap into deep focus without hustling harder?In this episode, I sit down with Steven Puri, former senior exec at DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox, now founder of the Sukha platform and a leading voice in the world of flow states and healthy productivity.We explore:What “flow state” really means (and how to trigger it)How understanding your chronotype can optimize your daily energyWhy binaural beats and structured breaks boost focusThe honest truth about balancing family, fitness, and workWhy your calendar might be the most underrated wellness toolSteven shares practical advice and real-life strategies for anyone who wants to get more done without feeling overwhelmed—whether you're building a business, raising a family, or just trying to stay consistent with your workouts.Tune in to discover how to unlock better energy, creativity, and performance—without burning out.

The VoiceOver Pod made possible by Such A Voice with your host Justine Reiss
Evolution Of Voiceover in Hollywood Part 1: Justine Reiss Interviews Wes Stevens

The VoiceOver Pod made possible by Such A Voice with your host Justine Reiss

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 31:09


On this podcast episode I dive deep with Wesley Stevens, the founder of Vox, Inc. Wes shares his fascinating journey from starting as an intern in the voiceover industry to becoming a highly successful agent. In this episode, explore the evolution of voiceover, the impact of technology on the industry, and what it takes to make it as a voiceover artist today. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the scene, this episode is packed with insights and advice from one of the industry's most experienced agents.   Wes has advocated for talent as a profession since 1994. He started in Columbus, Ohio at a small agency booking variety acts before joining Talent Group, Inc. (TGI) in Los Angeles in 1995 as an assistant. Seven years later, he acquired TGI's voice-over department and launched VOX, Inc. Wes has represented some of the biggest names in film, television, social media and music, alongside brands including Pixar, Disney, DreamWorks, Fox, GE, Apple, Dodge, Jaguar and Sprint. His first booking of note was placing David Hyde Pierce in "A Bugs Life," and the journey took him back to Pixar in 2009, when he placed Ed Asner in "Up." Along that road there have been many campaigns, series, films, and fond memories.   Having built the company off the springboard of his specialization in animation and gaming, the company's success led to diversification into celebrity endorsements and innovative deals in hosting, podcasting, AI and other emerging media and technologies. Wes helps talented people create powerful, equitable, and long-term relationships. He thrills at the opportunity to connect the right talented people with each other.   Wes was born in Virginia. He is a military brat, an Eagle Scout and a graduate of the University of Virginia. Wes has run seven full marathons from Honolulu to Florence, Italy. He is very involved with Amazon Conservation Team and with Best Buddies, a global charity promoting the full integration of individuals with intellectual disabilities into mainstream society. He is passionate about creativity in all its expressions. Wes resides in Los Angeles with his husband and two pups.   Want to connect with Wes? You can find him at:   Vox Website: https://voxusa.net/#about Vox IG: https://www.instagram.com/vox_inc_usa/   Want to connect with Justine? You can find her at:    Website: https://empoweredvoicecoach.com/ Email: justine@suchavoice.com IG: @justinereiss And to receive an INTRO TO VOICEOVER webinar email her at justine@suchavoice.com   I hope you enjoy this powerful and inspirational episode just as much as I did!  If you did please leave a review for us!    Check out this recent incredible review of The VoiceOver Pod:   “The Queen, Justine Reiss   This wonderful lady is truly the Queen of our business. Justine is sincere, honest, exhilarating, exuberant, polarizing, and energetic!! You inevitably get caught up in the moment with her enthusiasm and love for the craft!   She and the guests on the podcast have a genuine vibe that you can feel and hear in their voices! As a person, I am honored to have Justine as a mentor and guide as a newcomer to the voice acting industry. She is truly one of the best in what she does!" - Dave Kaleel    Tune in to the full episode on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts    Thank you for listening!   --   Check out our free PDF with pro-tips from real working voiceover actors here:  bit.ly/3hT7ylz   Want to learn more about voiceover? Check out Justine's introductory webinar here:  https://go.oncehub.com/YoureOnTheAirWithJustine

Parental Advisory Movie Podcast
Elio / 28 Years Later

Parental Advisory Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 66:09


Summer Time and popcorn movies have arrived! This episode we have not one but two kids movies to discuss. Jeff watched both Disney Pixar's Elio as well as Dreamworks' How to Train Your Dragon. Patrick watched the latest zombie movie, 28 Weeks Later, as well Wes Anderson's latest The Phonecian Scheme. Patrick also watched The Life of Chuck.  Check it out! Plenty to choose from this week! 

Multiverse News
Punisher Joins Spider-Man: Brand New Day, X-Men Director Confirmed, Clayface Eyes an R-Rating

Multiverse News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 51:26


Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesIt's a big week for Marvel news! First up, Jon Bernthal has joined the cast of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, as his take on The Punisher makes the transition from Marvel Television to the big screen. He joins newcomer Sadie Sink, alongside Zendaya and Jacob Batalon who were also confirmed to be returning as MJ and Ned, respectively. Elsewhere, on Wednesday Disney announced that Marvel Studios is scheduled to release an untitled film slated for December 15, 2028, which if holds true, would be the studio's fourth theatrical offering for that year. In Variety's article on said possible fourth 2028 Marvel Studios film, the writer suggested that Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier has gone from being in talks, to officially tapped as the director for the upcoming X-Men film. Fresh details on the recently cast Clayface film from DC Studios co-head James Gunn said the film would be R-rated during his appearance on the DC Studios Showcase Official Podcast. "It's just a great horror movie that is a great, smart, fun horror movie which is in a genre that I happen to love, which is body horror," he said; continuing with, "It's rated R… It's not anything now because the MPA has to watch it, but it's most likely rated R. It's pretty intense." In other DCU news, box office tracking for Superman via the National Research Group (NRG) has the film projected to open between $125 and  $145 million domestically, with more conservative estimates ranging between $90 and $125 million. The fledgling DCU certainly seems to be living up to its Gods and Monsters thematic moniker. It was a story of highs and lows at the box office this weekend, with the newcomers 28 Years Later and Pixar's Elio unable to dethrone Dreamworks' live action How To Train Your Dragon remake, which passed $358 million at the global box office in just two weeks. Although both new films bowed to the reigning champ, the narrative is far more devastating for Pixar and Elio; despite positive critical reviews, the celebrated animation studio's latest feature struggled to muster even a meager $35 million globally; a record low and troubling sign concerning the performance, or lack thereof, for original films at Pixar. Danny Boyles' legacy horror sequel 28 Years Later fared far better, debuting to $30 million both domestically and internationally, for a $60 million total haulMarvel Comics has announced Spider-Man '94, a four issue limited comic run that will close the cliffhanger left by Spider-Man The Animated Series from its final episode in 1998. The series is written by long-time Spidey veteran and a writer on the original animated series, J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Jim Towe. Russell Crowe is boarding at Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists' Highlander in the Ramirez mentor role made famous by Sean Connery in the original 1986 movie. He joins Henry Cavill who is playing the lead role. AMC has released a teaser trailer for season 3 of Walking Dead spin off Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and announced that the series will premiere on September 7. James Bobin, director of The Muppets, is in talks to helm Netflix's Dragon's Lair, based on the classic 1980s arcade game, per The Hollywood Reporter. Ryan Reynolds, originally set to star, but no longer, is producing alongside Roy Lee, Trevor Engelson, and game creators Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, and Jon Pomeroy.Warner Bros. Pictures has released a new trailer for ‘Weapons' written and directed by Zach Cregger which offers more eerie footage from the film.It's a big week for fans of Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding franchise; Death Stranding 2: On the Beach releases this week on June 26, for the Playstation 5 exclusively. Kojima Productions also announced an animated feature film being written by Raised by Wolves‘ Aaron Guzikowski; this is in addition to the previously announced live action Death Stranding film adaptation in development.

The Big Picture
Our 800th Episode Ask-Us-Anything Mailbag. Plus: ‘Elio' and ‘How to Train Your Dragon.'

The Big Picture

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 105:24


Sean and Amanda celebrate 800 (!) episodes with a special “Ask Us Anything” movie mailbag. They answer your questions on whether or not 2025 has been a good movie year, share theatrical experiences that have floored them this century, and build their own “Intro to Film” curriculum (3:39). Then, they unpack a pair of two recent children's movie releases. They start with the new Pixar animated film, ‘Elio,' and wonder whether its lack of box office suggests that there is a Pixar movie crisis (1:14:20). Finally, they cover ‘How to Train Your Dragon,' the live-action remake of the original 2010 Dreamworks smash hit, and explain why they find this to be the lowest form of creativity possible (1:30:51). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Movie Madness
Movie Madness Episode 572: Tuning Up For Sorcerer

Movie Madness

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 143:58


Physical Media weeks don't get much more packed this week and there is a lot to get to with Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski. Titles include a trio of youth tales involving the film that took back cheerleading, a slasher film getting a new updating soon and the infamous creation of the Brat Pack. There's a Hammer mystery, sci-fi and Peter Cushing as Doctor Who. Peter talks about a somewhat forgotten film noir with Robert Mitchum as well as a musical version of The Philadelphia Story. They look back with a bit of fondness for an innocuous spoof of singing cowboy movies plus the inaugural releases of Dreamworks. All of this is wrapped in a pair of upgrades for two films that played their Chicago Critics Film Festival including the Alex Proyas sci-fi film Roger Ebert called the best film of 1998 and the William Friedkin masterpiece lost for many years but is now immortalized in the Criterion Collection.3:45 - Criterion (Sorcerer (4K), Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould (4K))25:39 - Warner Archive (His Kind of Woman, High Society (4K))40:23 - WB (Lethal Weapon (4K Steelbook))46:59 - Kino (Rustlers' Rhapsody, The Peacemaker (4K), Mousehunt (4K), Road Trip (4K))1:20:02 - Sony (St. Elmo's Fire (4K), I Know What You Did Last Summer (4K Steelbook))1:40:18 - Shout Factory (Bring It On (4K))1:48:11 - Severin (Jack the Ripper 4K, Unknown World (4K), Total Extermination: The Peter Cushing Doctor Who Collection)2:03:19 - Arrow (Dark City (4K))2:14:17 – New Theatrical Titles On Blu-ray (The Monkey (4K), Novocaine (4K), A Minecraft Movie, Snow White (4K), Eephus)2:20:51 - New Blu-ray AnnouncementsCLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCASTBe sure to check outChicago Screening Schedule - All the films coming to theaters and streamingPhysical Media Schedule - Click & Buy upcoming titles for your library.(Direct purchases help the Movie Madness podcast with a few pennies.)Erik's Linktree - Where you can follow Erik and his work anywhere and everywhere.The Movie Madness Podcast has been recognized by Million Podcasts as one of the Top 100 Best Movie Review Podcasts as well as in the Top 60 Film Festival Podcasts and Top 100 Cinephile Podcasts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erikthemovieman.substack.com

A Lost Plot
Episode 147: How To Train Your Dragon 2025: The Differences Broke Me

A Lost Plot

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 56:18


Find the original animated How To Train Your Dragon review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-06-12T04_00_00-07_00 Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this episode, Maverick and his co-host Andrew review the latest release: How to Train Your Dragon (the 2025 version). They explore the differences between the original animated film and the new 2025 release, and discuss how small changes make the difference between the two films.----------Highlights: 0:00 'How To Train Your Dragon' Introduction4:03 Hiccup as a Protagonist13:35 Stoic the Vast20:18 Astrid Remade?28:57 Ensemble Cast of Vikings40:03 Toothless Reimagined45:26 Finale and the Dragons51:14 Final Thoughts and Lasting Impact#httyd #howtotrainyourdragon #howtotrainyourdragon2025 #hiccup #stoic #stoicthevast #astrid #gobber #toothless #nighfury #alostplot #film #filmthoughts #podcast #dreamworks #reddeath 

This Week in Linux
316: KDE Plasma 6.4, Arch Linux Wine, Kali Linux, Valve flips the Proton switch, & more Linux news

This Week in Linux

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 30:26


video: https://youtu.be/XZXpfvmlo9g Comment on the TWIL Forum (https://thisweekinlinux.com/forum) This week in Linux, we have a jam packed episode for you. The KDE team have released a brand new version of the Plasma desktop. We're also going to talk about some big changes coming to Arch Linux and the pentesting distro, Kali Linux. Plus we got a trifecta of great news from Valve this week related to Steam & Proton that is bound to be exciting for Linux gamers. Then we're going to check out a major update to the OpenMoonRay renderer from DreamWorks Animation... yea that DreamWorks. All of this and more on This Week in Linux, the weekly news show that keeps you up to date with what's going on in the Linux and Open Source world. Now let's jump right into Your Source for Linux GNews! Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/2389be04-5c79-485e-b1ca-3a5b2cebb006/534de706-33b5-4fa3-81fb-04a076e6e899.mp3) Support the Show Become a Patron = tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) Store = tuxdigital.com/store (https://tuxdigital.com/store) Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:50 KDE Plasma 6.4 Desktop Released 07:56 Arch Linux switches to WoW64 Wine 10:51 Kali Linux 2025.2 Released 14:40 Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad] 16:37 Valve hits 20,000 playable Steam Deck games and flips Proton on by default 19:36 DreamWorks Animation's OpenMoonRay adds NUMA Support 22:26 20 Years of the Open Invention Network 24:19 SDL Implements the Pointer Warp Protocol 29:31 Outro Links: KDE Plasma 6.4 Desktop Released https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/6/6.4.0/ (https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/6/6.4.0/) Arch Linux switches to WoW64 Wine https://archlinux.org/news/transition-to-the-new-wow64-wine-and-wine-staging/ (https://archlinux.org/news/transition-to-the-new-wow64-wine-and-wine-staging/) https://www.phoronix.com/news/Arch-Linux-WoW64-Wine (https://www.phoronix.com/news/Arch-Linux-WoW64-Wine) https://ostechnix.com/arch-linux-wine-wow64-transition/ (https://ostechnix.com/arch-linux-wine-wow64-transition/) Kali Linux 2025.2 Released https://www.kali.org/blog/kali-linux-2025-2-release/ (https://www.kali.org/blog/kali-linux-2025-2-release/) GNOME 48 on TWIL 303 - https://thisweekinlinux.com/303 (https://thisweekinlinux.com/303) My GNOME 48 video - https://tuxdigital.com/videos/gnome-48-released/ (https://tuxdigital.com/videos/gnome-48-released/) Plasma 6.3 on TWIL 298 - https://thisweekinlinux.com/298 (https://thisweekinlinux.com/298) Sandfly Security, agentless Linux security [ad] https://thisweekinlinux.com/sandfly (https://thisweekinlinux.com/sandfly) Valve hits 20,000 playable Steam Deck games and flips Proton on by default https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/steam-deck-and-steamos-hit-20000-playable-games/ (https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/steam-deck-and-steamos-hit-20000-playable-games/) https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/steam-beta-finally-enables-proton-on-linux-fully-making-linux-gaming-simpler/ (https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/steam-beta-finally-enables-proton-on-linux-fully-making-linux-gaming-simpler/) https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/steam-gets-a-new-steam-deck-like-performance-monitor-now-in-beta-replacing-the-fps-counter/ (https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/steam-gets-a-new-steam-deck-like-performance-monitor-now-in-beta-replacing-the-fps-counter/) DreamWorks Animation's OpenMoonRay adds NUMA Support https://openmoonray.org/ (https://openmoonray.org/) https://github.com/dreamworksanimation/openmoonray/releases/tag/openmoonray-2.15.0.1 (https://github.com/dreamworksanimation/openmoonray/releases/tag/openmoonray-2.15.0.1) https://www.phoronix.com/news/OpenMoonRay-Goes-NUMA (https://www.phoronix.com/news/OpenMoonRay-Goes-NUMA) https://www.cgchannel.com/2025/06/dreamworks-animation-releases-moonray-2-15/ (https://www.cgchannel.com/2025/06/dreamworks-animation-releases-moonray-2-15/) 20 Years of the Open Invention Network https://openinventionnetwork.com/open-invention-network-celebrates-20-years/ (https://openinventionnetwork.com/open-invention-network-celebrates-20-years/) SDL Implements the Pointer Warp Protocol https://www.libsdl.org/ (https://www.libsdl.org/) https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL/pull/10922 (https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL/pull/10922) SDL 3 on TWIL 295 - https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/this-week-in-linux/twil-295/ (https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/this-week-in-linux/twil-295/) Support the show https://tuxdigital.com/membership (https://tuxdigital.com/membership) https://store.tuxdigital.com/ (https://store.tuxdigital.com/)

Oasis Geek
Disney, así se hace un live action | Opinión de How To Train Your Dragon

Oasis Geek

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 11:27


En este episodio hacemos una critica/reseña del live action de How to Train Your Dragon. Exploramos como DreamWorks logró capturar la esencia de la historia original y discutimos:

Somewhere Between: A TV and Film Podcast
129: How to Train Your Dragon - Is it just the same movie? Review

Somewhere Between: A TV and Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 45:02


Daniel and Erwin review the new live action remake of the beloved Dreamworks film, "How to Train Your Dragon." Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

The Grand Review
54 - How to Train Your Dragon

The Grand Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 93:46


It's a remake no one really asked for, but Dreamworks has done what Disney can't - make a live action adaptation that people don't hate! It's a miracle! Or at least it's a movie. You get it.Spoiler Free - 1:29Spoilers - 19:09Andy's Special Corner - 35:14News - 57:31

Kicking the Seat
Ep1120: Here We Go Again: How to Train Your Dragon (2010 / 2025) - Live Roundtable Review

Kicking the Seat

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025


Dreamworks has entered the "live action remake" arena with How to Train Your Dragon, and Earth's Mightiest Critics have a take or two on the déjà vu!Dean DeBlois returns with an update of the 2010 animated hit, which he co-directed with Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, The Wild Robot). He's riding solo this time and, depending on who you ask, the "new" version is either so faithful that it puts Disney's recent live-action efforts in their place--or renders the whole experience "toothless"!This week's EMC panel promises fire-breathing spectacle nonpareil, as our animated animation fans present both POV's with gusto!Join us for a look at the good, the bad and the repetitive. We also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Subscribe, like, and comment on Kicking the Seat here on YouTube, and check us out at:kickseat.comXLetterboxdBlueSkyInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the How to Train Your Dragon (2010) trailer.Watch the How to Train Your Dragon (2025) trailer.Bonus! Catch the "Target Audience's" take on the new How to Train Your Dragon film, with Ian and Luke's latest review!Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield's Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher".

Out Now With Aaron and Abe
Out Now 625: How To Train Your Dragon

Out Now With Aaron and Abe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 121:49


This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is keeping an eye out for night furies. Fast Film Review's Mark Hobin returns to talk with Aaron and Abe about the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon. Hear what this group has to say about this return to the world of Berk from DreamWorks and director Dean DeBlois. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (12:21), Trailer Talk for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein(35:07), the main review (41:03), Games (1:20:37), and Out Now Feedback (1:35:32). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Mark_Hobin Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Fast Film Reviews Read Aaron's review for How to Train Your Dragon Read Mark's review for How to Train Your Dragon Trailer: Frankenstein Next Week: 28 Years Later

Vitamin See
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

Vitamin See

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 39:12


Dreamworks first live action remake, "How To Train Your Dragon", is now playing in theaters worldwide. Is this pretty much the same movie? What did I think of Celine Song's new film "Materialists"? Will this be the last time I ever use "free" chapstick? Tune in now to hear it all...

The Filmlosophers
Lesson 432: How to Train Your Dragon (2025) - Disney Outmaneuvered (Spoilers)

The Filmlosophers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 96:59


This week, The Filmlosophers are flying high as they passionately discuss DreamWorks' latest live-action adaptation, How to Train Your Dragon (2025)! The crew is practically waxing poetic, applauding the studio's incredible efforts to not only successfully adapt a beloved animated property but also deliver something genuinely unique – an experience that, unlike a certain "House of Mouse," feels fresh and distinct from its animated predecessor. From the breathtaking visuals to the heartfelt storytelling, they'll dissect what makes this adaptation soar and why it's setting a new standard for live-action remakes. And speaking of confusion (perhaps from all the excitement!), Host Eddie, in the spirit of recent scheduling mayhem, decides to put the other hosts to the ultimate test. Get ready for a fun and perplexing game of "Guess the Movie from the Poorly Explained Plot!" Join us as we celebrate a truly successful live-action adaptation and a hilarious challenge of cinematic deduction! So pull up a chair, grab your popcorn, and tune in to this week's high-flying dragon ride of an episode of The Filmlosophers!

Challenge Accepted
How to Train Your Dragon 2010 | After 15 Years, It Still Soars

Challenge Accepted

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 48:19 Transcription Available


In this episode of Challenge Accepted, Frank and Thomas revisit the 2010 animated hit How to Train Your Dragon, celebrating its powerful themes, stunning animation, and emotional depth. They explore what makes the original film stand out even today, how it compares to the new live-action version, and why Toothless became one of DreamWorks' most beloved characters. From world-building and sound design to the bond between Hiccup and his dragon, the duo digs into every corner of Berk and beyond. Timestamps and Topics: 00:00:00 Welcome to the show 00:00:06 Why How to Train Your Dragon still works 00:02:44 Full movie breakdown 00:05:30 World-building and dragon lore 00:08:00 Toothless' animal-like behavior and animation details 00:10:26 Relationship building through invention 00:13:38 Astrid's role and growth 00:16:05 Flying scenes and metaphor for trust 00:17:15 Disability representation and character arcs 00:19:49 Hiccup's friendships and social shift 00:21:00 Training montage and smart storytelling 00:23:03 Themes of empathy and understanding 00:26:48 John Powell's score and musical impact 00:29:03 Cast shoutout and voice acting highlights 00:31:02 Dean DeBlois directing both versions 00:34:43 Comparing to the Lilo & Stitch remake 00:36:12 Final battle and visual design 00:37:30 Emotional beats that still hit hard 00:39:12 Era of emotional storytelling in animation 00:40:00 Fun facts and trivia 00:45:13 Does it make the Top 100? 00:47:00 Next week's pick: Jaws 00:48:38 Wrap-up and call to action Key Takeaways: How to Train Your Dragon holds up through its heartfelt story and layered characters. The film uses inventive animation and sound to bring Toothless to life in a relatable, pet-like way. Hiccup's journey is about empathy, invention, and identity, making him a rare and compelling lead. The flying sequences, scored by John Powell and designed with input from Roger Deakins, are still cinematic highlights. The story's approach to disability and emotional growth gives it depth that resonates with audiences of all ages. The new live-action remake stays true to the spirit of the original thanks to director Dean DeBlois returning. Quotes:

House of Cinema
Ep. 235- How To Train Your Dragon (2025) Discussion + Review

House of Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 91:48


Joe, Sydney, and Claira discuss the latest live-action remake and the first from Dreamworks. Check out the team on social media!Joe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claira⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LetterboxdSydney⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro music created by Taylor Hollingsworth, check him out on Instagram!⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠---------------------------------------------------------------------House of Cinema officially has merch! Check it out over on: ⁠houseofcinemapod.com/⁠---------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the Patreon and become a Roomie! Exclusive episodes, access to the private Discord, and a lot more!⁠www.patreon.com/HouseofCinema⁠

Fan Effect
Andy's KSL-TV #WhatToWatch: Dreamworks dives into remake territory with an excellent ‘How To Train Your Dragon' live-action

Fan Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 10:23


Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of June 13, 2025. The excellent live-action remake of "How to Train Your Dragon" benefits from strong casting, the iconic musical score remaining largely unchanged, and the incorporation of additional characters. Fans of the animated movie and subsequent streaming series should be pleased. Producer KellieAnn Halvorsen even offers her own review for the live-action film on today’s episode, after Andy finishes his “What to watch?” segment.  Also out is "Materialists;” this one is a thoughtful look at relationships and marriage in the modern age, and poor Dakota Johnson, having to choose between Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal. And a new Western movie offers a change of pace, with Samuel L. Jackson and Pierce Brosnan starring in "The Unholy Trinity." For streaming, there's also a new film on Apple TV+ called "Echo Valley," starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney, but the characters were too unlikable for Andy. But Andy did enjoy the new movie "Deep Cover" over on Prime Video much more, but he didn't get to watch it in time to include it in this segment.    The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen.  Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

Leaving the Theater
How to Train Your Dragon (w/ Pamalamadingdong Perez)

Leaving the Theater

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 20:35


Ronald Young Jr. reviews How to Train Your Dragon with Pamalamadingdong Perez… RYJ and Pamela ponder the question, Why does this movie exist?PP  - 3 of 5 starsRYJ -  3.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, and Ruth CoddWritten and directed by Dean DeBloisFor more information about How to Train Your Dragon, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
OV479 - How to Train Your Dragon (2025) & Echo Valley (2025) - Guest: Joe Shearer

The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 127:30


This week, Joe Shearer joins me to review DreamWorks' live-action remake, How to Train Your Dragon in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I share my thoughts on the new AppleTV+ original movie, Echo Valley. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Joe - 02:15 Screening in Indy - 08:02 News Before the Reviews - 17:51 Feature Review How to Train Your Dragon (2025) - 33:29 Spoiler - 1:13:55 Exit Joe - 1:41:06 Secondary Review Echo Valley (2025) - 1:46:25 Closing the Ep - 2:03:57 Patreon Clip - 2:05:36 Related Links Tower Junkies - 096 - Movie - The Life of Chuck (2025) - Guest: Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King) Mia Goth Joins Ryan Gosling In ‘Star Wars: Starfighter' ‘Mass Effect': Doug Jung Joins Amazon's Series Adaptation Of Video Game As Showrunner   Joe's Letterboxd Joe's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Joe's Review of How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Joe's Review of Fight or Flight (2025) Joe's Review of The Surfer (2025)   My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive Patreon Special - 28 Days Later (2002) at Alamo Drafthouse - May 23, 2025 Immediate Reaction - Clown in a Cornfield (2025) - May 16-21, 2025 Immediate Reaction - The Life of Chuck (2025) - May 29, 2025 Patreon Companion Episodes Collection Companion Ep - OV477 - Final Destination 1-5 Retrospective - May 24-25, 2025 Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews   Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Kan-Kan  Living Room Theaters Keystone Art  Flix Brewhouse   Ways to Support Us Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content Official OV Merch Buy Me A Coffee Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny's Letterboxd   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4) Joe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV479   Next Week on the Podcast OV480 - Materialists (2025 & Ballerina (2025)  

Word Balloon Comics Podcast
Training Dragons and Comics With Richard Ashley Hamilton

Word Balloon Comics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 81:13


Richard spent years at Dreamworks writing for the How To Train Your Dragon Franchise making VR senarios and episodes of The Netflix series. Todaay he's writing great YA graphic novels for Mad Cave's Imprint Maverick 3 volumes of Scoop a cross between the X-Files and Veronica Mars, and Tech-Tiv, a young woman who love pulp detective stories solving a mystery in a post apocalyptic world. 

Pop Culture Happy Hour
How to Train Your Dragon

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 19:45


Disney has been remaking its animated classics for years to great financial success– Lilo & Stitch has been dominating the box office for weeks now. So it's no surprise that DreamWorks is now getting in on the action with a remake of How to Train Your Dragon. It's full of epic battles, majestic countrysides and, of course, dragons galore. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Rizzuto Show
Crap On Extra: A Famous Rocker Is Now A Father and Rick Moranis Is BACK!

The Rizzuto Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 33:37


A CLASSIC ROCKER FINDS OUT HE HAS A LOVE CHILD FROM THE 80's, some insane Movies announced and A wild list of celebrities and how they caught their significant others cheating… it's like celebs are just like us guys!CRAP ON FRIDAY Rick Moranis has been gone way too long. Even those new "Ghostbusters" movies didn't lure him back to Hollywood. But I am quite excited to announce that he WILL return to once again play Dark Helmet in "Spaceballs 2"!!! Bill Pullman will return as the hero Lone Starr, too. And Mel Brooks will be back as Yogurt . . . and, presumably . . . President Skroob. (He played both characters in the original.) Josh Gad co-wrote the script, and he's expected to be in it, too. Pullman's son Lewis Pullman has also been cast, along with Keke Palmer . . . but there's no word who they're playing. There's also no word on any other returning cast members. Obviously, John Candy, Joan Rivers, and Dick Van Patten won't be back, since they're no longer with us. Mel released the first teaser yesterday. There's no footage, since filming hasn't begun yet. It starts with a text crawl that makes fun of all the "Star Wars" prequels, sequels, sequels to the prequels, prequels to the sequels, and TV spin-offs. Then it lists all the "Dune", "Jurassic Park", "Avatar", and Marvel movies, plus DC's TWO attempts to start a cinematic universe . . . and just about every other overdone franchise you can name. Then, after a quick appearance from Mel, we get a shot of Rick Moranis' cracked helmet, and the tagline: "The Schwartz Awakens in 2027." Which sounds like a possible title but it's spaceballs and mel brooks so it could be anything. Here is Mel making his announcement. Jerry Seinfeld Proposes ‘Live-Action Sequel' to 'Bee Movie'Jerry Seinfeld has people buzzin' with this idea!The comedic genius posted about the possibility of a “live-action sequel” to his 2007 animated hit Bee Movie.“Bee Movie, which came out nearly 20 years ago, is #4 on Netflix,” he wrote on Instagram showing a hand holding a tennis ball with a honey bee on it. The next slide was the movie's poster, an image of Seinfeld's character Barry B. Benson similarly straddling a tennis ball.“Today, my friend Spike Feresten, one of the writers on the film, was playing tennis and this happened."He continued, “Clearly a sign. Time for a live-action sequel..?" DreamWorks' Bee Movie, which Seinfeld produced, co-wrote, and starred in along with Renée Zellweger, has become a cult favorite since its release.Bee Movie also featured the voices of Matthew Broderick, John Goodman, Chris Rock, Kathy Bates, Megan Mullally, Oprah Winfrey, and several celebrities appearing as animated versions of themselves, including Larry King, Ray Liotta, and Sting.Saint Louis' own Nelly and Ashanti are putting their lives on TV for all to see. They announced an upcoming reality show called Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together.A show synopsis says Nelly and Ashanti "rekindle their love, navigate the ups and downs of being newlyweds and new parents, and juggle their careers."The eight-episode series will air on Peacock starting June 26th.A DNA Test Connects Billy Idol To A Son He Didn't Know He HadDetails on the lovechild Billy Idol didn't know he had until a few years ago have surfaced.Idol's daughter, Bonnie, shared in the new doc, 'Billy Idol Should Be Dead', "My husband just surprised me with a DNA test as a Christmas present [a few years ago]. Then a few weeks later, I get the results back on the app and open it and I'm like, who is this? This Brant. His info reads, 'New York, 1985, looking for my biological dad.' I was like, ‘What?'"Brant, Idol's lovechild, grew up believing his dad was someone else until a different DNA questioned his mother's claims about his father. After confronting his mom, she told Brant, "Well, it's pretty crazy, but back in the day, we broke up and I actually spent a weekend with Billy Idol."Fans have done the math and calculate that Brant was conceived during Idol's wildly successful 1984 'Rebel Yell' tour.Idol has whole-heartedly accepted Brant as family, saying, "I really enjoyed being a dad. I always wanted a boy and a girl, and I finagled my way into a boy and a girl. I actually had a son that I didn't realize, who I fathered on the Rebel Yell tour without knowing it. So I somehow finagled this as well."Brant was at Idol's Walk of Fame ceremony back in 2023.Prime Video Will Soon Show Double The AdsAmazon Prime Video is about to double the number of commercials shown per hour on its ad-supported membership level. An Adweek report got the news from an Amazon spokesperson about the amount of commercials going to "four to six minutes per hour" from the two to three minutes that Prime users are used to. In 2024, subscribers who had ad-free access were forced to pay an extra $3 a month to maintain the status. Jay-Z Loses $1 Million NBA Finals Bet Jay-Z is out $1 million after losing a bet on the NBA Finals. Jay placed a bet prior to the series, banking on the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the championship in five games. After Wednesday night's Thunder loss to the Indiana Pacers, OKC can't win the series unless they do it in six or seven games. Jay-Z would have won $3.5 million if the bet had cashed in. With a net worth of $2.5 billion, we're sure Jay-Z will be alright. Ok you guys remember Spinal Tap? The Album cover debate with the label and why it became an all black cover or as Nigel would say NONE MORE BLACK? It was because the original had a woman on all fours with a dog leash on and it was deemed sexist…. To which Nigel replies “Whats wrong with being sexy? Well get this, Sabrina Carpenter announced her new album yesterday, and it's causing a lot of controversy. It's called "Man's Best Friend", and the cover has Sabrina on all fours, in front of a man who's pulling a handful of her hair. A women's advocacy group in Scotland called it "regressive", saying it reduces women to, quote, "pets, props, and possessions," and promotes "an element of violence and control." Sabrina's fans are defending it as SATIRE, and a commentary on how badly women are treated. And some are pointing out that the first single, "Manchild", actually makes FUN of men. HERE IS A CLIP OF THATMeanwhile, in the new "Rolling Stone" cover story, Sabrina talks about being criticized for the sexual imagery in her stage show. She says, quote "It's always so funny to me when people complain. They're like, 'All she does is sing about this.' But those are the songs that you've made popular. Clearly you love sex. You're obsessed with it." She adds, quote, "I truly feel like I've never lived in a time where women have been picked apart more, and scrutinized in every capacity. I'm not just talking about me. I'm talking about every female artist that is making art right now." Pope Leo isn't even the most famous guy in his family. The "New York Times" researched his family tree, and found out that he's related to a bunch of celebrities. The link is an ancestor from about six generations back. He name was Louis Boucher de Grandpre, and he was born in Quebec.And because of him, Leo is distant cousins with Justin Bieber, Justin Trudeau, Angelina Jolie, Hillary Clinton, Jack Kerouac, and Madonna. It's interesting that Leo would be related to Madonna, given that the Catholic Church has condemned her several times . . . most famously when she released her "Like a Prayer" video in 1989. A few years ago, Madonna reached out to Pope Francis, asking to meet with him to discuss "important matters." She told him, quote, "I've been ex-communicated 3 times. It doesn't seem fair." If you've ever wondered how the creators of "Friends" came up with the character of Joey Tribbiani . . . we might just have the answer this morning. Joey Lawrence claims Matt LeBlanc's character was based on HIS character Joey Russo from "Blossom". Lawrence says, quote, "Joey Russo was so successful that when they were creating 'Friends', they wanted a 25-year-old version of that." Supposedly, Matt's character wasn't even originally called Joey, but they changed it because the "Blossom" character was so successful. Joey even claims that Matt was sent to tapings of "Blossom" where he would, quote, "sit up in the audience with a yellow notepad and take notes on how I portrayed Joey Russo." He says they wanted Matt to bring the "innocence" of Joey Russo to Joey Tribbiani, so the character could, quote, "get away with his womanizing." I guess the Grammys were sick of hearing about whether Beyoncé deserved to win Best Country Album for "Cowboy Carter". So, they just announced a major change. For next year's Grammys, the award formally known as Best Country Album will now be called Best Contemporary Country Album . . . and they will also be adding a new category: Best Traditional Country Album. There's a lot to unpack here. And one year after Beyoncé wins makes the timing of this all the more clickbait-y. According to the Grammy website, "traditional country music", quote, "adheres to the more traditional sound structures of the country genre, including rhythm and singing style, lyrical content, as well as traditional country instrumentation such as acoustic guitar, steel guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, piano, and live drums." Where "contemporary country music", quote, "remains reminiscent and relevant to the legacy of country music's culture, while also engaging in more contemporary music forms." Someone tweeted, "Morgan Wallen and Post Malone better not be in the traditional country category at the Grammys, because in what world are they traditional country?" Wait, hold up. When Morgan collaborated with Alvin and the Chipmunks, that wasn't traditional country??New in Theaters: "How to Train Your Dragon", "Materialists", and "The Life of Chuck" There's nothing like a good breakup story. Here are seven times a celebrity found out their partner was cheating in an unconventional way: 1. Demi Moore learned that Ashton Kutcher was having an affair in 2011, from a Google Alert. When she called him on it, he admitted it right away. Her response was, quote, "Are you [effing] kidding me?" 2. Britney Spears started dating lawyer David Lucado in 2012. But in 2014, her father found out there was paparazzi footage of David kissing another woman. He bought it to prevent it from being released, and Britney broke it off. 3. Kourtney Kardashian dumped Scott Disick in 2008, after finding texts on his phone from a contact called, quote, "my wife." They did the on-and-off thing until 2015, when photos emerged of Scott with another woman in France. 4. Elizabeth Hurley found out Hugh Grant was cheating on her in 1995, when he got arrested for GETTING IT ON with Sunset Boulevard prostitute Divine Brown in his car. They didn't break up until 2000, and they're still friends. 5. Laura Dern found out Billy Bob Thornton was being unfaithful when the news broke that he had ELOPED with Angelina Jolie in 2000. She was away making a movie, and she never saw it coming. 6. Eva Longoria's marriage to NBA star Tony Parker ended in 2010, after she found inappropriate texts with another woman on his phone. 7. This one's ancient history, but it was a HUGE tabloid story back in the day: In 1958, actress Debbie Reynolds was missing her husband, Eddie Fisher, because he was supposedly away on tour. So she decided to give her friend Elizabeth Taylor a call . . . and who answered Liz's phone? Eddie FREAKIN' Fisher. (!!!) Eddie left Debbie and married Liz, but that only lasted five years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Plugged In Show
Episode 290: How to Train Your Dragon. Plus, Bad Influencers

The Plugged In Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 42:59


The Dreamworks’ classic How to Train Your Dragon returns to the big screen in a new live-action version. Kennedy Unthank of the Plugged In team talks with the movie’s director, Dean DeBlois to get some insider secrets on Toothless and Hiccup. The team then discusses the Netflix docu-series Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing, giving insight on the content as well as what it reveals about young influencers. Click here to get your copy of Jonathan McKee’s great book The Teen's Guide to Face-To-Face Connections in a Screen-To-Screen World: 40 Tips to Meaningful Communication! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: Up Bolt Avatar How to Train Your Dragon How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Youtube Reviews Outdoor Boys Check out the Plugged In Blog: Bad Influence and Devil in the Family: The Truth about Influencing The Plugged In Show: Episode 240 - The Dark Side of the Influencer World. Plus, a Conversation with Director Andrew Erwin The Plugged In Show: Episode 134 - Of Influencers and Dinosaurs Netflix’s The Social Dilemma Paints a Sober Portrait of Tech’s Influence The Plugged In Show: Episode 46 – Examining the Social Dilemma and Our Interaction with Social Media The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Plugged In Entertainment Reviews
TV Review: Mighty MonsterWheelies

Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 1:00


Other than some small supernatural hiccups, there’s not much for parents to worry about in Dreamworks and Netflix’s Mighty Monsterwheelies. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.