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Actor, writer and director Anna Konkle is here to talk about her role in the movie “Untitled Home Invasion Romance,” as well as her upcoming memoir “The Sane One.” Then, filmmaker James Cameron and Na'vi resistance leader Jake Sully deliver breaking news about the future of the “Avatar” franchise! And somatic therapist Leaf Clover helps everyone get in touch with their bodies. Don't forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! Action Figures at shop.figurecollections.com and go to actionfigureseller.com for international purchases. If you want more great episodes of Comedy Bang! Bang! become a subscriber at comedybangbangworld.com. We have all of the past episodes from the archives, every live show, ad-free new episodes, and original shows like CBB Presents and Scott Hasn't Seen. Find more great Comedy Bang! Bang! merch at https://www.podswag.com/collections/comedy-bang-bang Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/cbb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Kate Winslet is an actor who achieved global fame playing Rose DeWitt Bukater, opposite Leonard DiCaprio as Jack Dawson, in the 1997 James Cameron epic Titanic. During her career she has won five BAFTAs, two Emmys, five Golden Globes and an Academy Award for her role in the Reader. Kate was born in Reading in 1975 and attended Redroofs School for the Performing Arts in Maidenhead, Berkshire. Her film debut came in 1994 when she played a teenage killer in Peter Jackson's film Heavenly Creatures. The following year she played Marianne Dashwood opposite Emma Thompson's Elinor in Sense and Sensibility, directed by Ang Lee. Kate's performance earned her a BAFTA for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. She went on to consolidate her reputation as one of the most versatile actors of her generation by starring in a list of popular and critically acclaimed films including Hideous Kinky, Iris, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and The Holiday.Last year Kate directed her first film, Goodbye June, starring Helen Mirren, Timothy Spall and Andrea Riseborough. Kate has three children and lives in West Sussex with her husband Ned and her family.DISC ONE: Georgia on my Mind - Roger Winslet and Sophie Breakenridge DISC TWO: Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs - Brian and Michael DISC THREE: Kiss from a Rose - Seal DISC FOUR: Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald DISC FIVE: Nuvole Bianche - Ludovico Einaudi DISC SIX: Weird Fishes/ Arpeggi - Radiohead DISC SEVEN: Blue Ridge Mountains - Fleet Foxes DISC EIGHT: Pump up the Jam - Technotronic BOOK CHOICE: Outside: Recipes for a Wilder Way of Eating by Gill Meller LUXURY ITEM: Freshly ground coffee CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Georgia on my Mind – Roger Winslet and Sophie Breakenridge Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Paula McGinleyDesert Island Discs has cast many actors away over the years including Dame Emma Thompson, Cate Blanchett and Dame Helen Mirren. You can hear their programmes if you search through BBC Sounds or our own Desert Island Discs website.
Pixelkino, huh? Das Pixelkino ist ein seit 2023 laufender Podcast von und mit Heinrich Lenhardt und Christian Genzel. Das Thema einer jeden Folge ist immer ein bekannter Film und die dazugehörige Spielumsetzung oder andersherum – bekanntes Spiel und dazugehörige Filmumsetzung. Der Reiz liegt im Vergleich der beiden Medien; wie wurde das Quellmaterial jeweils umgesetzt, wie gut gelang der Transfer? Dazu gibt es von den beiden Experten ausführliche, kenntnisreiche Herleitungen der Entstehungsgeschichten und Einordnungen der Bedeutung fürs jeweilige Medium. Zwei Staffeln mit insgesamt 20 Folgen sind initial erschienen, dann wechselte das Pixelkino bis auf weiteres zu Stay Forever und die neuen Folgen werden exklusiv zweimonatlich für unsere Unterstützer und Unterstützerinnen auf Patreon/Steady ausgestrahlt. Zwei Folgen pro Jahr erscheinen allerdings im offenen Feed. Worum geht's? Bei Terminator 2: Judgment Day kombinierte James Cameron verwegene Stunts mit modernsten Computereffekten und einer raffinierten Geschichte: Das böse Terminator-Modell T-800 aus dem Vorgängerfilm wurde umprogrammiert, diesmal reist Arnold Schwarzenegger aus der Zukunft an, um den jungen John Connor vor der neuen Mordmaschine T-1000 zu schützen. Eine ganz andere Zeitreise unternahm 2025 das Entwicklungsteam Bitmap Bureau: Es entwickelte ein neues Spiel zum alten Film, das sich grafisch und spielerisch an 2D-Action der frühen Neunziger orientiert. No Problemo für die Cyberdyne-Analysten vom Pixelkino, die sich genau ansehen, wie Terminator 2D: No Fate zur 34 Jahre älteren Filmvorlage passt.
Tyler and Konnery are joined by Jeronimo Moran and Jacob Padilla to cover the latest in the Pandoran franchise, "Avatar: Fire and Ash"! Together they discuss their experiences as college roommates, what long term friendship feels like, bad human dads in good Na'vi bodies, explore new facets of Pandora such as the gasbag Wind Traders and fearsome Munkwang, break down the film's numerous dynamic relationships (Varang and Quaritch, Jake Sully and Neytiri, Spider and everyone else in this movie), praise the epic battles, and are maybe finally converted by James Cameron's mythic vision in this Eywa-worshipping episode of The Friendchise Podcast! What's New: Tyler: Alien: Earth (Hulu) Jacob: Aliens vs Avengers by Jonathan Hickman, GOT MARRIED! Konnery: The First Berserker: Khazan (PS5), Traitors Season 4 (Peacock) Jeronimo: One Piece (Crunchyroll), I Live For This (YouTube) Plugs: Jeronimo: I Live For This with Trinity the Tuck https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuMxED0qm4BR9YJxKScXF2fBSmFX8qNoo Jacob: The Pencil in the Stone Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pencil-in-the-stone/id1702339742 Konnery: "A Holly Jolly Oneshot" with Dumb Friends and Dragons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYh-UY8sPMs Tyler: https://letterboxd.com/TyamiVice/ TikTok Threads Instagram Have a message for The Friendchise? Send an under-3 minute voice memo to: thefriendchisepodcast@gmail.com
There are some that laugh at James Cameron's Avatar movies but Cameron, so far, has always got the last laugh on them all the way to the bank. The first two Avatar movies are the first and third highest grossing movies of all times, not accounting for inflation. Take that internet trolls! Now Cameron is looking to laugh again with his third Avatar movie, “Avatar: Fire And Ash.” Our main characters, Jake Sully, and his Na'vi wife, Neytiri return to pick up the pieces on Pandora after the chaos from the last movie. They have to deal with an unspeakable tragedy in their family, all the while, trying to evade capture, or worse, by the evil Colonel Quaritch and the “sky people.” They desperately want Jake for what they see as treason, and also to be able to exploit the planet Pandora for all its resources. Now a potentially game-changing development, involving human breathing on Pandora, creates an even bigger potential threat to the Na'vi. Commonly referred to Dances With Smurfs or Ferngully In Space, the Avatar movies are Cameron's environmentalist afterschool specials wrapped up in a CGI extravaganza. Is it worth seeing at the theater? Check out this episode to find out! “Avatar: Fire And Ash” stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Brendan Cowell, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, David Thewlis and Jack Champion. Support the showFeel free to reach out to me via:@MoviesMerica on Twitter @moviesmerica on InstagramMovies Merica on Facebook
James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash is an undeniable technical marvel, but does groundbreaking spectacle excuse shallow storytelling? Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are here to help you crush your new year goals. Go to https://buyraycon.com/NERDLEGIONOPEN to get 20% off sitewide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Enjoy!•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✨
James Cameron doubles down with Avatar: Fire and Ash, delivering jaw-dropping visuals, new Na'vi factions, and a full-on 3D assault on the senses. On Thumb War, JD and Rachel debate whether Fire and Ash is the strongest Avatar yet, or proof that the franchise might finally be testing its limits. From villainous tribes and uneasy alliances to spiritual world-building and technological obsession, we break down what works, what doesn't, and why you absolutely need to see this one in theaters. Spoilers ahead. Eyeballs may need a recovery day. Ad-free episodes + bonus content on Patreon: http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
James Cameron reunited with Arnold Schwarzenegger and asked a simple question: who would James Bond be if he got home and had to answer to his wife? The result cost $100 million and featured a Harrier jet attack on the Florida Keys. Luke, Westy, and Matt dive into the film that proved Cameron could blow stuff up and make you care about the people running from the explosions. From Arnold learning to tango to the stunt work that nearly killed people (multiple times), we're telling the story behind the last great action blockbuster of its era. With opinions, laughs, and questionable Arnold impressions throughout.Connect with ATRM: To join our fantastic community of film fans, support what we do, access our archive, listen to exclusive episodes, and a whole lot more, become an ATRM patron:Join the ATRM Community We're available on any podcast platform:Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyYouTube: Subscribe to our channelWe're across all major social channels too:Twitter: @ATRightMoviesInstagram: @allthe_rightmovies Facebook: Join our movie groupBluesky: @alltherightmovies.comTikTok: @alltherightmoviesWebsite: alltherightmovies.com
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On today's ground-breaking episode of Turtle Time - "The Business of Being Barlow" - we break down all of the hottest news items of the week including Katie Ginella getting fired from RHOC and Paige DeSorbo saying her boyfriend's name on Giggly Squad as well as an in-depth review of James Cameron's latest film, Avatar: Fire and Ash. (00:00 - 00:00) We then discuss the latest developments on Real Housewives of Potomac. (32:05) We then discuss this week's episode of Vanderpump Rules - season 12 episode 6 - "The Formosa Film Festival". (42:40) And finally, we discuss Part 1 of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City season 6 reunion. (01:22:00) If you enjoyed this episode and need more Turtle Time in your life, join the Turtle Time Patreon and become a Villa Rosa VIP to hear exclusive bonus content! We're recapping the Vanderpump Rules series from the beginning each week and uncovering all of its secrets. And if you need even more Turtle Time in your life, follow us on TikTok or Instagram. And please, if you want to watch some of the fun things we do, subscribe on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ชมวิดีโอ EP นี้ใน YouTube เพื่อประสบการณ์การรับชมที่ดีที่สุด https://youtu.be/Or_8xeTdnng . ฝึกอังกฤษกับ คำนี้ดี #BestStory เรื่องราวของคนหรือผลงานดัง ที่เป็นที่สุดของโลกในด้านต่างๆ ด้วยภาษาอังกฤษที่เข้าใจง่าย พร้อมคำแปลภาษาไทย . เปิดปีด้วยเรื่องราวของ James Cameron ผู้กำกับชื่อดังของโลกที่ปฏิวัติวงการภาพยนตร์หลายครั้งด้วยสุดยอดหนัง 3 เรื่องที่ทุกคนต้องเคยได้ยินอย่าง The Terminator, Titanic, และ Avatar
On this episode, we talk about the next installment in James Cameron's Avatar series with Avatar The Way of Water. We talk about the pros and cons between the first and second movie, the production behind Way of Water, the new characters, and much more!
ชมวิดีโอ EP นี้ใน YouTube เพื่อประสบการณ์การรับชมที่ดีที่สุด https://youtu.be/Or_8xeTdnng . ฝึกอังกฤษกับ คำนี้ดี #BestStory เรื่องราวของคนหรือผลงานดัง ที่เป็นที่สุดของโลกในด้านต่างๆ ด้วยภาษาอังกฤษที่เข้าใจง่าย พร้อมคำแปลภาษาไทย . เปิดปีด้วยเรื่องราวของ James Cameron ผู้กำกับชื่อดังของโลกที่ปฏิวัติวงการภาพยนตร์หลายครั้งด้วยสุดยอดหนัง 3 เรื่องที่ทุกคนต้องเคยได้ยินอย่าง The Terminator, Titanic, และ Avatar
The massively influential filmmaker and blockbuster machine behind 'The Terminator,' 'Aliens,' 'Titanic' and three 'Avatar' films, among others, reflects on his unusual path to the business, why his films tend to blend science/sci-fi and love stories, what has enchanted him about Pandora and the Na'vi for more than 30 years, and which question he hopes never to be asked again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Since I've seen Maya's work on the Years Project with people like executive producers James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger, I was worried I might feel starstruck.Oh wait, she also worked with series creators Joel Bach and David Gelber (of 60 Minutes); chief science advisors podcast guest Joseph Romm and Heidi Cullen; and episode hosts including Cameron, Schwarzenegger, Harrison Ford, Ian Somerhalder, America Ferrera, David Letterman, Gisele Bündchen, Jack Black, Matt Damon, Jessica Alba, Sigourney Weaver.Oh, and the series won an Emmy for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.She was engaging, informative, open, and fun. We laughed a bunch We talked about her passion for the art and practice of storytelling. You have to be true to the science, but you can't skimp on the story or take for granted it will work. We also talked about her background that brought her to this level.The Years ProjectIts YouTube pageMaya's curated climate list Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every January, as we ring in the new year, we take a moment to take a look at some of the major new releases of the holiday season. This year, Film Comment Editors Devika Girish and Clinton Krute invited critics Beatrice Loayza and Mark Asch to focus on a select handful of titles that have recently graced the marquees of multiplexes, and which continue to stir up discourse. The group kicks things off with a deep dive into James Cameron's latest 3D space opera, Avatar: Fire and Ash (4:00), before turning their attention to another epic, Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme (33:34)—which both Beatrice and Mark have written great essays on in recent weeks. They also touch on James L. Brooks's Ella McCay (51:15), which Mark reviewed for Film Comment just last week.
Send us a textIn this one, Mike and Cody are once again hounked into the world of James Cameron's Avatar. Get out your Papyrus font and saddle in for this one. NEW SITV MERCH!JOIN THE PATREON!https://linktr.ee/sitvpodAlbum art by @haileycomet_tattooHailey Comet TattooSupport the show
This month on The Film Board, Pete Wright sits down with Tommy Metz III and Steve Sarmento to wrestle with a question that keeps resurfacing throughout Avatar: Fire and Ash: how can a movie built with such extraordinary care feel so strangely forgettable?James Cameron's return to Pandora is, once again, a monumental technical achievement. The scale is enormous. The craft is meticulous. The effort behind it is undeniable. And yet, as the conversation unfolds, the panel keeps circling the same uneasy feeling—that the film never quite gives its spectacle anything meaningful to serve.The discussion ranges from Cameron's latest performance-capture and adaptive frame-rate experiments to the franchise's growing habit of mistaking motion for momentum. There's real admiration for the artists who built this world, paired with frustration over a story that repeatedly rushes past its most interesting ideas. Themes of environmentalism, colonialism, faith, and family surface again and again, only to be flattened by familiar beats, unresolved questions, and a narrative that seems unwilling to slow down long enough to let any of them land.By the time the conversation reaches ratings, the outcome feels less like judgment and more like inevitability—the natural endpoint of trying, and failing, to locate the film's emotional center.
On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we break down massive new developments across Marvel, Hollywood, and the global box office. From shocking Marvel rumors to studio wars heating up behind the scenes, this is one of those days where every story feels connected. Marvel fans are buzzing as Black Panther 3 is rumored to be titled Shadows of Wakanda, with reports suggesting filming could begin as early as June. What does this mean for the future of the MCU, the legacy of Wakanda, and where the Black Panther story goes next? We also cover the 2026 Golden Globes winners, diving into which films and performances dominated the awards season and what it tells us about the direction Hollywood is heading. James Cameron once again proves unstoppable as Avatar tops the global box office, continuing to redefine what theatrical success looks like in the modern era. Meanwhile, the business side of Hollywood gets heated as Paramount sends a blistering letter attacking the Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix deal, raising serious questions about the future of streaming, studio mergers, and the power balance in the industry. And finally, Marvel rumor season is in full swing with new reports involving Doctor Doom, Spider-Woman, and Stranger Things star Joe Keery, potentially reshaping what's coming next in the MCU. This is a packed episode full of breaking news, speculation, and industry insight you won't want to miss.
Send us a textWelocme back to DMRs 5th Season - Happy New Year! In this episode we dive into Avatar: Fire and Ash, the latest James Cameron blockbuster and one of the most talked-about sci-fi movies of the year. The story returns to Pandora as Jake Sully and Neytiri struggle to protect their family and people while a new, fire-aligned Na'vi clan rises, bringing internal conflict, shifting alliances, and moral challenges that test leadership and loyalty. We explore how the film builds on themes of family, power, and survival, and discuss performances from Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Oona Chaplin as the Avatar world expands into new regions and cultures.We also break down the box office impact, including how Avatar: Fire and Ash has crossed one billion dollars worldwide and pushed the combined total of the three Avatar films beyond six billion dollars globally. The episode examines why some critics describe the film as repetitive, focusing on familiar narrative patterns, repeated emotional beats, and ongoing debates about sequel fatigue versus cinematic spectacle in modern franchise filmmaking.Reminder to grab your 30 day free Audible trial, link in the show!Support the showThe audio clips used in this podcast, including excerpts from movie/series/documentary trailers, are used under the principles of fair use and fair dealing for the purpose of criticism, commentary, and review. All rights to the original trailer content & music belong to the respective copyright holders. DMR (Dewey's Movie Reviews) is an independent production and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any film studios or distributors.
Movie Meltdown - Episode 654 Sam Drog returns as we use this moment in time to stop and take a look at the state of the media that we love. We examine things like… kids watching black and white movies, shooting movies vertically, the look of Super 8 film, watching multiple versions of vintage films, the general population talking about 'movies today', different eras of older directors, a new wave of CG technology, add to cart links during commercials, stories can re-wire your brain and fighting robots to reclaim our humanity. And as we recalibrate the measure of suck, also delve into…mummy movies, a curiosity relic, James Cameron, a whole new level of sellout, pop culture surfing, old man rage bait, loading a film camera, KPop Demon Hunters, this need for things to make sense can be weaponized, Stranger Things, coming full circle on the way we consume our media, Skynet nightmares, the many versions of the Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Yoda awareness, creating memories with friends vs experiencing entertainment by yourself, AI as your own personal operating system, Japanese fan culture, field testing Howling 2, THX 1138, the modern way of watching TV shows, time is weird, Barbie, frictionless consumerism, distracting you from existential panic, I kind of miss the process of thinking my own thoughts and the horrors of server farms. "I guess it distracts you from existential panic?"
It took James Cameron 12 years to get another epic film to the big screen from 1997 to 2009, but when he did, it was literally the highest grossing movie of all time with Avatar! Now, we venture to Pandora in preparation for the new film Avatar: Fire and Ash. Did the 2009 original hold up all these years later? Come back next episode for the 2022 follow-up, Avatar: The Way of Water!
Charles Skaggs & Xan Sprouse are joined by special guest DJ Nik as they watch Aliens, the 1986 science fiction action film directed by James Cameron, featuring the return of Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley, along with Michael Biehn as Corporal Dwayne Hicks, Paul Reiser as Carter Burke, and Lance Henriksen as Bishop! Find us here:X/Twitter: @DrunkCinemaCast, @CharlesSkaggs, @udanax19 @HiDarknesspod Facebook: @DrunkCinema Bluesky: @charlesskaggs.bsky.social, @udanax19.bsky.social Email: DrunkCinemaPodcast@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
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Voice Of Costume - Creating Character through Costume Design
How do you hand-craft costumes for a nine-foot-tall alien—and then rebuild them digitally? Listen in to this episode about Avatar: Fire and Ash to hear how it's done. In this deep-dive conversation, legendary costume designer Deborah L. Scott (Avatar, Titanic, Back to the Future, E.T.) joins Catherine Baumgardner to unpack the astonishing creative process behind Avatar: Fire and Ash. Scott reveals how every Na'vi costume begins with story, environment, and research—then moves through hands-on workshops, material experimentation, and ultimately into the virtual world of VFX. They explore how Weta Workshop artisans, illustrators, and visual-effects teams collaborate to translate handcrafted garments—made from organic textures, carved elements, feathers, bone-like structures, and woven fibers—into believable digital performances. Scott explains why 3D printing is used sparingly, how movement in wind and water dictates material choices, and why tactile realism often beats high-tech shortcuts. The discussion expands into the design of new Na'vi clans, including the Wind Traders and the volcanic Fire/Ash clan, highlighting how climate, culture, color palettes, body art, hair design, and symbolism shape identity and storytelling. Scott also reflects on collaboration with James Cameron, creative intuition, trusting process over perfection, and why costume designers rarely receive royalties despite defining iconic characters. This episode is a masterclass in world-building, costume design, filmmaking collaboration, VFX integration, and creative resilience, offering invaluable insight for filmmakers, designers, and storytellers alike. The "Voice of Costume" is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation with Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob celebrate their deep interest in bioluminescent plants as they discuss James Cameron's script to the original Avatar.
Jamie, Jimmy and Bob celebrate their deep interest in bioluminescent plants as they discuss James Cameron's script to the original Avatar.
On the 95th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Austin, Tim, and special guest visual effects artist Matt Sullivan discuss James Cameron's latest trip to Pandora, Avatar: Fire & Ash. Is the third installment in Cameron's sci-fi epic franchise a satisfying addition? Does Oona Chaplin steal the show as the new villain Varang? What fascinating stories does Matt have from his experiences on set and in animation? Tune in to find out!
James Cameron spoke with us about programming for and operating a large telescope. The show is a blend of astronomy, engineering on the fly, and weird lady bug habitats. The Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT) is part of the Australian National University's Siding Spring Observatory in Coonabarabran, New South Wales, Australia. The AAT has an all sky camera where you can check in on a very dark sky. James was on Embedded Episode 172: Tell Forth You Me Please where we talked about the Forth programming language and his experiences with One Laptop Per Child. Transcript Unrelated to the AAT, Chris took this image of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) from his Zwo Seestar 50 over 9 hours (multiple days), stacking the images and processing the data.
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesAs has become par for the course these last few weeks, Marvel Studios released the third Avengers: Doomsday trailer, which focuses on the X-Men, Tuesday morning after an exclusive week run attached to theatrical showings of Avatar Fire and Ash. Sebastian Stan is in talks to join The Batman Part II opposite Robert Pattinson and Scarlett Johansson, making him the second Marvel Cinematic Universe alum to jump to Matt Reeves' Gotham. The Oscar-nominated Apprentice star, best known for playing Bucky Barnes aka the Winter Soldier in multiple Marvel films, would join returning cast members Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright and Andy Serkis ahead of spring production for an October 2027 release.Avatar: Fire and Ash crossed the 1 billion dollar mark at the global box office after 18 days in theaters, led by 40 million dollars domestically in its third weekend for a total of 306 million dollars and 777.1 million dollars internationally, making it Disney's third billion-dollar release of 2025. Meanwhile, Netflix's Stranger Things series finale generated between 25 to 28 million dollars from a limited two-day theatrical run across 600 theaters on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, with exhibitors selling concession vouchers rather than traditional tickets and keeping all revenue themselves as an olive branch between the streamer and theaters. Simu Liu has publicly endorsed his Copenhagen Test co-star Melissa Barrera to play Wonder Woman in James Gunn's DC Universe, praising her stunt training as Wonder Woman-esque and calling her a total badass who puts in the work. DC Studios boss James Gunn confirmed in July that Wonder Woman has not been cast yet and won't be discussed until the script is finished, with Supergirl screenwriter Ana Nogueira tapped to write the new Wonder Woman film.Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another dominated the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night, winning Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, while Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor for Marty Supreme and Jessie Buckley took Best Actress for Hamnet. Ryan Coogler's Sinners and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein tied for the most wins with four awards each, with Jacob Elordi scoring a surprise Best Supporting Actor victory for his performance as the Creature in Frankenstein. On the television side, The Pitt won Best Drama while The Studio took Best Comedy, with Adolescence earning four awards including Best Limited Series.Horror director James Wan has expressed interest in directing Avatar 4 if James Cameron decides to step back from the franchise, telling Screen Rant he would love to take a crack at the billion-dollar series. Cameron has indicated he may scale back his hands-on involvement with future Avatar films to pursue other projects, potentially delegating more directorial duties to second unit directors or another filmmaker while remaining as producer.Paramount+ has renewed Mayor of Kingstown for a fifth and final season consisting of eight episodes, down from the usual ten episodes per season. The Taylor Sheridan crime drama starring Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco will conclude after its upcoming season, which follows the bloody Season 4 finale that aired in December 2025.Amazon Prime Video has announced the cast for its Tomb Raider series starring Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, with Sigourney Weaver joining as Evelyn Wallis, a mysterious woman seeking to exploit Lara's talents, and Jason Isaacs as Atlas DeMornay, Lara's uncle. The series, created and co-showrun by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, will also feature several characters from the video game franchise including Bill Paterson as butler Winston and Martin Bobb-Semple as tech support Zip.
In this epic episode about the epic third entry in the Pandora saga, the guys talk about what they liked and what they didn't like about Avatar Fire and Ash. Two of us us agreed, and one of us disagreed. But it might not be who you think!Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Instagram: @confidently_podYouTube: @confidentlywrongpodcastWebsite: confidentlywrong.simplecast.comCredits:Hosted by: Wesley Nakamura, Brian Redondo, Savon JonesEdited by: Wesley NakamuraTheme Music: Implied Authority by Bass ElfLink: https://soundcloud.com/bass_elf_music
UNEQUAL SEQUEL - BONUS REVIEW EPISODE- AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH~ This week on Unequal Sequel, we're holding our breath, syncing our queues, and diving back into Pandora for Avatar: Fire and Ash — the sequel that asks, once again, what if colonialism was bad… but in even higher frame rates? Join us as we explore James Cameron's latest return to his extremely wet (and now apparently very fiery) alien playground, unpacking new tribes, new elements, and a fresh round of humans who absolutely did not learn their lesson last time. Does Fire and Ash meaningfully evolve the Avatar saga, or is it just blue déjà vu with better tech and angrier vibes? Expect big visuals, bigger lore dumps, passionate debates about runtime, and at least one existential crisis over why this franchise makes billions while everyone insists they don't care. Is Avatar: Fire and Ash a bold new chapter, or just another gorgeous screensaver with delusions of grandeur? Let's find out — one unequal sequel at a time.
Avatar: Fire and Ash exploded into theaters this holiday season. Spider and the gang are back in James Cameron's third installment of the Avatar saga. We traveled to the tundra of Minnesota to join a special group of adventurers for this trip to Pandora. Jake Sully and Neytiri return, along with their family, battling RDA forces and a fiery Mangkwan tribe. The movie stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, Oona Chaplin (Charlie Chaplin's granddaughter) as Varang, and Jack Champion as Spider! With a 197-minute runtime, this is the longest Avatar yet, and we were all in! Take a trip with us to Pandora on this special Lodgecast episode!
On today's episode, the siblings talk James Cameron's AVATAR FIRE AND ASH, including MARCH OF THE PENGUINS, UNFORGIVEN, and what's new with blue. Contains spoilers. Thank you for listening and your support of OR WHATEVER MOVIES! 818-835-0473 orwhatevermovies@gmail.com www.orwhatevermovies.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we are popping the cork on a massive milestone—it's our 250th Episode! To celebrate this quarter-thousand mark, we are traveling back to Pandora for the highly anticipated third chapter in James Cameron's epic saga, Avatar: Fire and Ash. We'll discuss how the visual effects continue to push the boundaries of what we thought was possible on the big screen.Since it's our big anniversary, we're also taking a moment to look back at the most influential films in cinema history—the game-changers that defined genres, broke the box office, and inspired us to start this podcast 250 episodes ago. From the original Avatar to the classics that paved the way, we're celebrating the power of the moving image.To match the volcanic intensity of the new film and the gravity of our 250th show, we're shaking up a drink that's as bold as a banshee flight: The Smoke and Ash. This cocktail features a base of Mezcal for that signature earthy fire. It's a complex, smoldering drink that's perfect for a deep dive into the fires of Pandora.So, grab your 3d glasses, connect your Avatar, and get ready to raise a massive toast to 250 episodes of Drink the Movies!Merch ShopPatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
This week, Louis is joined by actor and comedian Vinny Thomas to discuss RuPaul's Drag Race season 18, Marty Supreme, the season finale of Marty Supreme, their favorite gay TV shows, Avatar: Ash & Fire, and James Cameron's recent comments on award nominations. Louis is also joined by Ethan Hawke to discuss his Golden Globe-nominated performance in Blue Moon. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome back to Marvel Us Disney for the first episode of 2026, where Jim Hill and Dan Graney kick off the year by looking at how Marvel is embracing chaos, memory, and unfinished business. From carefully timed leaks and legacy character returns to the stories and creators who never quite got their final chapter, this episode connects Marvel's current strategy to the people and moments that shaped it. Along the way, the conversation takes some thoughtful detours into Hollywood history, creator recognition, and one very famous Spider-Man movie that almost happened. NEWS • Marvel's early-2026 rollout leans into controlled chaos, with Avengers: Doomsday teasers, overseas trailer ratings, and leaks that feel increasingly intentional • The return of legacy characters like Steve Rogers, Thor, and the X-Men signals a broader strategy, not just nostalgia • Why Marvel's staggered teaser strategy may be quietly helping Avatar: Fire and Ash dominate IMAX screens • Disney+ quietly drops all episodes of Wonder Man at once, adding it to the growing list of well-liked Marvel TV “orphans” • A meaningful tribute to Jack Kirby in New York City highlights how recognition sometimes comes from community, not corporations FEATURE • The origin of James Cameron's unmade Spider-Man film, including scripts, tone, and planned villains • How Cameron's darker, more adult take on Peter Parker clashed with a legal maze of rights and lawsuits • Why this unrealized project still explains Spider-Man's endless adaptability across reboots and eras • How Marvel's biggest “what ifs” continue to echo through today's franchise decisions HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Dan Graney - Website: thehubbubbery.com FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Julia and Steve welcome guest host Sam Adams to deconstruct the aggravating, yet strangely charming, table tennis phenom on the make that is Marty Supreme. Played with “BDE off-the-charts” (Steve's words) by Timothée Chalamet, the unceasingly shameless hustler may just be an avatar for our age. Speaking of avatars, we can't avoid discussing Avatar: Fire and Ash, the latest installment of James Cameron's immersive mega-franchise. Once again, the big blue folks peopling Pandora drew boku bucks at the box office… but do the Avatar films have any “cultural impact”? And what does “cultural impact” even mean? New Yorker staff writer Michael Schulman steps into the cultural cage match to debate this long-simmering internet argument. On this week's bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, the hosts take up a listener question about “cultural bran muffins,” the bits of culture you know would be good for you if only you could get them down. The hosts confess their bran secrets. Endorsements Steve: The essay "Two Pins and a Lollipop" about Judy Garland by Bee Wilson in the London Review of Books. Sam: The album Penthouse by the band Luna, particularly the song "Chinatown." Julia: Slate's beloved annual tradition Movie Club which for its 2025 edition gathers film critics Bilge Ebiri, Alison Wilmore, Justin Chang, and our very own Dana Stevens for a rollicking exchange about the year in film. --- Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Julia and Steve welcome guest host Sam Adams to deconstruct the aggravating, yet strangely charming, table tennis phenom on the make that is Marty Supreme. Played with “BDE off-the-charts” (Steve's words) by Timothée Chalamet, the unceasingly shameless hustler may just be an avatar for our age. Speaking of avatars, we can't avoid discussing Avatar: Fire and Ash, the latest installment of James Cameron's immersive mega-franchise. Once again, the big blue folks peopling Pandora drew boku bucks at the box office… but do the Avatar films have any “cultural impact”? And what does “cultural impact” even mean? New Yorker staff writer Michael Schulman steps into the cultural cage match to debate this long-simmering internet argument. On this week's bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, the hosts take up a listener question about “cultural bran muffins,” the bits of culture you know would be good for you if only you could get them down. The hosts confess their bran secrets. Endorsements Steve: The essay "Two Pins and a Lollipop" about Judy Garland by Bee Wilson in the London Review of Books. Sam: The album Penthouse by the band Luna, particularly the song "Chinatown." Julia: Slate's beloved annual tradition Movie Club which for its 2025 edition gathers film critics Bilge Ebiri, Alison Wilmore, Justin Chang, and our very own Dana Stevens for a rollicking exchange about the year in film. --- Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Welcome back to the channel! Today I'm reviewing James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash — the highly anticipated next chapter in the groundbreaking sci-fi franchise that redefined visual effects and cinematic worldbuilding. This is one of the most talked-about movies of the year, and in this video I'm diving deep into the story, the characters, the mythology, the visuals, and everything Cameron is setting up for the future of Pandora.Whether you're a longtime Avatar fan or just curious about the newest installment, this review covers everything you need to know before watching, plus my honest reaction after the credits rolled.
As our season 3 premiere, we start out the new year with one of the highest grossing franchises, Avatar. We talk about James Cameron, the age of CGI, the cast from Sam Worthington to Sigourney Weaver, and the great visual spectacle you witness.
The saga of The Sully Clan and their adventures on the far off planet of Pandora continues with this third entry in Oscar-winning director James Cameron's ongoing franchise which started in 2009 with Avatar....but do we still care? :p Well according to recent box office returns, we certainly do and much of that might due to the continued spectacle of seeing these characters fly and swim and now fight fire on-screen. The fire apparently comes from a new threat who's the leader of an ash tribe named Varang (Oona Chaplin) and as she starts to align with Colonel Quarytch (Stephen Lang, returning from the previous two films), that threat only seems to escalate. And stuck in the middle of this conflict is young human Spider (Jack Champion) who is still loyal to his adopted family of the Sully's but might now also present a new threat to them and the future existence of the Navi on this planet. Once again leading this sci-fi epic are Sam Worthington as Jake and now Oscar-winner Zoe Saldana as Netyri, along with several other returning cast members including Sigourney Weaver, Britain Dalton, Kate Winslet, and Cliff Curtis. Let's find out if Big Jim can pull it off again and if the quality of the story matches the spectacle.....Host: Geoff GershonEdited By Ella GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon Send us a textSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/
Kelsi and Trey discuss Avatar: Fire and Ash — a visually stunning, emotionally manipulative, and politically confused entry in James Cameron's blockbuster franchise. They break down why the film's spectacle still works, how its treatment of colonialism and “good settler” fantasy becomes increasingly muddled, and why the story isn't actually about the Fire and Ash people at all. Along the way, they unpack the fandom, the franchise's strange cultural footprint, and where Avatar might be headed next. New free Patreon members can check out bonus episodes below.The Extra Credits YouTube ChannelBecome a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon hereLetterboxd: The Extra CreditsTikTok: The Extra CreditsReddit: r/TheExtraCreditsInstagram: @theextracreditsTwitter: @theextracreditsSend requests, questions, and thoughts to our email: extracreditspod@gmail.com
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In this episode, we do a live review on our YouTube channel of the latest installment in the worldwide phenomenon blockbuster franchise created by James Cameron and starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, and Sigourney Weaver, titled Avatar: Fire & Ash. We discuss whether James Cameron is wasting his time and talents by continuing this story after years of delays, and we debate whether we even care to see another installment in this franchise, with the fourth film scheduled for release in 2029. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we do a live review on our YouTube channel of the latest installment in the worldwide phenomenon blockbuster franchise created by James Cameron and starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, and Sigourney Weaver, titled Avatar: Fire & Ash. We discuss whether James Cameron is wasting his time and talents by continuing this story after years of delays, and we debate whether we even care to see another installment in this franchise, with the fourth film scheduled for release in 2029. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the inaugural Mikey Awards! The members of the Mike-ademy (aka Movie Mike) voted on some of the highlights and lowlights of the year in film for 2025. What will take home the award for Biggest Cash Grab, Most Overrated Movie, Pop Culture Movie Moment, and more!In the Movie Review, Mike talks about Avatar: Fire and Ash directed by James Cameron. The conflict on Pandora escalates as Jake and Neytiri's family encounter a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe. Was it worth the 3+ hour runtime, the breathtaking visuals, and why are the blue people oddly attractive? In the Trailer Park, Mike breaks down The Drama starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya . The movie follows a couple whose relationship takes a major unexpected turn before their wedding. Will they have chemistry together?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.