Podcast appearances and mentions of James Wan

Matt and Eric head into the Further, digging into James Wan and Leigh Whannell's SECOND huge horror franchise, INSIDIOUS - kicking off the run with the low-budget 2010 original ghost/demon flick!

Welcome to Episode 207 of the Draw One Last Breath Podcast. We talk News, Reviews and anything else Horror. This episode we get lost in a furniture store as we watch the internet sensation now turned feature length movie 'Backrooms' and for our Movie From The Vault we watch the start of one of the most prolific franchises to come out of the 2000s, Leigh Whannell and James Wan give us 'Saw' 00:00:25 - Intro, 00:07:00 - News, 00:20:00 - 'Backrooms', 00:59:00 - Movie From The Vault

IndieWire's Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio are joined today by producing partners Jason Blum and James Wan, who break down the recent box office success of indie horror films and give advice on how to carry this momentum forward. Before that, Anne and Ryan share their thoughts on Spielberg's "Disclosure Day," preview the Tribeca Festival, and parse Scorsese's bizarre support of AI. Read more about "Backrooms" stunning performance - https://www.indiewire.com/news/box-office/backrooms-box-office-hollywood-rethink-young-people-want-1235197437/?v3=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Allen, Screen Writer and Producer joins Dr Scarlett Smash and Dr Craken to review some recent shark movies: Thrash and The Requin (currently on Netflix). They discuss the scientific accuracy of the movies, and how they compare to the first, classic, shark movie - Jaws. Podcast Guest: Simon Allen is a British Screenwriter/Producer. Simon Allen's television credits include include writing and producing on Apple's Emmy-winning spy thriller Tehran (2020), Executive Producing Netflix and James Wan supernatural anthology True Haunting (2025), creating BBC America's RTS winning punk rock queer fantasy comedy The Watch (2020) Movies Discussed: Thrash (2026): A creature-feature following a Category 5 hurricane that floods a coastal town and lures ravenous sharks into the water-logged streets. The Requin (2022): A couple on a romantic getaway find themselves stranded at sea when a tropical storm sweeps away their villa. In order to survive, they are forced to fight the elements, while sharks circle below. Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes  Music credits By Jolly Shore Leave  "Al For Me Grog (Trad.)" HandsomeForrune-FE (Adapted Lyrics by Taran Christen : Musical Arrangement by K. Ryan Hart) Represented by Rebellious Entertainment Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok  Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

Reviewed to Death is officially kicking off the summer season with a brand-new theme: Ghosts. To start things off, we are revisiting the modern titan of supernatural cinema that launched a billion-dollar franchise: James Wan's 2013 masterpiece, The Conjuring.We're heading to Harrisville, Rhode Island, to look at the "true" story of the Perron family and the Warrens. But we aren't just stopping at the first film; we are taking a bird's-eye view of the entire Conjuring Universe to see how this haunted house story built a cinematic empire.Music:“I know I Am Nothing” by zapsplat.com“Haunted Staircase” by zapsplat.comAll  additional music provided by Groove Witness -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.groovewitness.us⁠Sound effects by zapsplat.comCreate your ⁠podcast⁠ today! #madeonzencasterRead our companion written reviews - imgur.com/user/trojaSpaceBandit

Topics covered include: Kane's parents keeping him off the internet until age eight, pirating way too much software, the origin of the Backrooms, the purgatories we build for ourselves, meeting your heroes after early virality, building 30,000 sq. ft. of sets on a soundstage, Kane accidentally calling his film a "product" and immediately wanting to flee to the woods, shotlisting an entire feature in Blender, renting out a Vancouver theater to watch 2001: A Space Odyssey during prep, James Wan's hopeful advice for young filmmakers, Renate's spiritual curiosity, control variables, and bringing the family together for the theatrical premiere of Backrooms.

W sześćset pierwszym tygodniu nadawania Jerry i Szymas udają się do Kairu, gdzie odnaleziono zmumifikowane dziecko. Żywe dziecko. Czy „Mumia: Film Lee Cronina” (2026) ma cokolwiek wspólnego z Universal Studios i ich klasycznymi potworami? Dlaczego w tytule pojawia się nazwisko reżysera i scenarzysty? Z jakiego powodu James Wan wyszedł z pokazu testowego? Czy gra tutaj Brendan Fraser? Jak oceniamy przedstawienie rodziny i jej dramatu? Czy ten film naprawdę jest tak mocny, brutalny, krwawy, jak o nim mówią? O jakich trigger warningach warto wiedzieć przed seansem? Ile mumii znajdziemy w tej "Mumii"? A ile „Martwego zła”? Czy można tu mówić o jakiejkolwiek egzotyce? Ile swoich fobii wymieni Szymas w tym odcinku? Które sceny nie przypadły nam do gustu? Czy powinno się krytykować „Egzorcystę” (1973) przez brak oddania sprawiedliwości lore kościoła katolickiego? Dlaczego Jerry nie chce jeść niczego z lodówki Szymasa? Odpowiedzi poznacie już za chwilę. Tylko w Nawiedzonym Podcaście!UWAGA! STREFA SPOILEROWA: 1:10:57 Plik mp3 do pobrania (1 godz 30 min 29 sek)

Join BP, Coop and Justin as we explore The Conjuring Universe, in particular the spinoffs which include Annabelle (2014) and The Nun (2018)First comes the Conjuring, then the spinoffs and now... a Phase 2?Annabelle is a 2014 American supernatural horror film directed by John R. Leonetti, written by Gary Dauberman, and produced by Peter Safran and James Wan. Starring Annabelle Wallis, Ward Horton and Alfre Woodard, the film is a spin-off and prequel to the 2013 film The Conjuring, serving as the second installment in The Conjuring Universe. It was inspired by a story about a doll named Annabelle popularized by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.Principal photography began in January 2014 in Los Angeles. The film premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre on September 29, 2014, and was released theatrically in the United States on October 3, 2014, by Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema. Produced on a $6.5 million budget, Annabelle grossed over $257 million worldwide despite negative reviews from critics. A prequel, Annabelle: Creation, was released on August 11, 2017.The Nun is a 2018 American gothic supernatural horror film directed by Corin Hardy and written by Gary Dauberman, from a story by Dauberman and James Wan. It serves as a spiritual spin-off to The Conjuring 2 and is the fifth installment in The Conjuring shared universe. The film stars Taissa Farmiga, Demián Bichir and Jonas Bloquet, with Bonnie Aarons reprising her role as the Demon Nun, an incarnation of Valak, from The Conjuring 2. The plot follows a Roman Catholic priest and a nun in her novitiate as they uncover an unholy secret in 1952 Romania.Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema announced The Nun, a spin-off film to The Conjuring 2, which had opened five days earlier, with Peter Safran and Wan producing. The film's initial script was by David Leslie Johnson. Hardy had signed on to direct The Nun with a new screenplay by Wan and Dauberman. Principal photography began in May 2017 in Bucharest, Romania.The Nun was released in the United States on September 7, 2018. It received mixed reviews and grossed $366 million worldwide off a $22 million budget, and was the highest-grossing film in the franchise until the release of The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025). A sequel, The Nun II, was released in 2023.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:49 Overall Thought on The Conjuring Spinoffs05:48 Favourite Parts9:43 What We Disliked16:17 Ratings18:08 Thank you for watchingFollow the Complete Guide to Horror Movies podcast on our social channels below.↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our Store!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip us $5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#theconjuring #annabelle #thenun #valak #spinoff #jameswan

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This week's episode brings us to a new iteration of a mummy story by way of James Wan and Blumhouse with Lee Cronin's The Mummy. Journey with us as we discuss this director's interesting take on a mummy film that is a mishmash of a bunch of different films coupled with some absolutely shocking moments. Is this the fresh interpretation of a modern monster that we've been waiting for or should the sarcophagus stay sealed on this one? So pour some rye, grab an Egyptian chocolate bar, and get ready to find out what happened to Katie. Cheers! 

In 2024, two of the biggest production companies in modern horror, James Wan's Atomic Monster and Jason Blum's Blumhouse, would successfully merge with the goal of increasing their output of horror hits. Their first major production would be an untitled … Continue reading →

En compañía de la actriz Norma Ruiz y el director Miguel Ángel Lamata, que presentan La ahorcada, hablamos de la mítica Insidious (2010). En una nueva entrega del programa Par-impar de esRadio, los presentadores Juanma González y Dani Palacios se sumergen en el análisis de una de las obras más influyentes del cine de terror contemporáneo: Insidious (2010). Para este recorrido por lo sobrenatural, cuentan con la presencia del director Miguel Ángel Lamata y la actriz Norma Ruiz, quienes visitan los estudios de Libertad Digital para presentar su proyecto cinematográfico titulado La ahorcada. El grupo destaca la maestría de James Wan para revolucionar el género con un presupuesto ínfimo de apenas un millón de dólares. Los tertulianos coinciden en que la película no solo fue un éxito de taquilla, recaudando cerca de cien millones, sino que estableció un nuevo estándar para el cine de terror moderno. La clave de este éxito radica en la capacidad de Wan para utilizar elementos cotidianos y convertirlos en fuentes de angustia absoluta, como el uso de la canción Tiptoe Through the Tulips. El audio arranca con una animada charla sobre el proceso de rodaje de La ahorcada, una película que, según explican sus creadores, transita entre el thriller psicológico y el horror más clásico. Lamata relata con detalle la atmósfera inquietante que vivieron durante la grabación en la provincia de Teruel, específicamente en un antiguo orfanato abandonado en la calle Comandante Aguado. Este escenario real, cargado de historia y leyendas locales, proporcionó el entorno perfecto para la película, pero también regaló al equipo experiencias que rozaron lo paranormal. La conversación aborda el concepto central de la trama: la proyección o viaje astral. Explican cómo la película subvierte el tropo de la casa encantada para revelar que no es el lugar el que está maldito, sino el niño. Este giro narrativo convierte al cuerpo del pequeño en un recipiente vacío que los espíritus del más allá anhelan ocupar. Miguel Ángel Lamata reflexiona sobre cómo esta idea de vulnerabilidad durante el sueño es un miedo universal que conecta profundamente con el espectador. Los colaboradores de esRadio analizan también la estética de los fantasmas de Wan. A diferencia de otras producciones donde los espectros son etéreos o digitales, en Insidious las presencias son físicas y casi tangibles, lo que aumenta la sensación de peligro inminente. Destacan especialmente el diseño del demonio de cara roja, conocido entre los fans como el Lipstick-Face Demon, y cómo su aparición mediante un jump scare detrás de Patrick Wilson se ha convertido en una de las imágenes más icónicas del siglo XXI.

In the latest episode of the State of the Arts podcast (@sotapod), filmmaker and writer Des Doyle sits down with senior entertainment executive Scott Farris to discuss his role in shaping global franchise storytelling.Produced in partnership with Film Ireland and supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme, the State of the Arts series explores the creative processes, industry challenges, and new opportunities that both Irish and international creatives face in today's ever-evolving artistic landscapes.In this conversation, Scott discusses his experiences in the changing world of TV development, offering insight into how large-scale projects are developed from the ground up. He discusses the realities of working with major IP, the collaborative processes behind franchise storytelling, and how the industry is evolving in response to changing audience expectations, technology, and global demand.Follow the journey of State of the Arts here: https://www.instagram.com/sotapod/Read more about the podcast here: https://www.filmireland.net/state-of-the-arts-podcast-senior-entertainment-executive-scott-farris-with-des-doyle/Scott FarrisScott is a senior entertainment executive with over 15 years of experience shaping global franchise storytelling. One of the earliest creative hires at Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, he helped build the studio from the ground up and played a key role in establishing Amazon as a major force in premium television.Scott pioneered Amazon's strategy for adapting global gaming franchises, securing and developing landmark properties including God of War, Mass Effect, Warhammer 40K, and The Sims, as well as the breakout hit Fallout, which drew over 100 million viewers worldwide and earned 16 Emmy nominations.Beyond gaming, his work focuses on large-scale worldbuilding and IP-driven storytelling, with projects including Mike Flanagan's upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie, RoboCop with James Wan, and Fourth Wing, based on Rebecca Yarros' bestselling romantasy phenomenon. Scott is particularly passionate about the intersection of creativity, technology, fandom, and the future of franchise storytelling.Des DoyleDes is a D.I.T. graduate who spent fifteen years working in the Camera Department in the Irish film industry before moving into directing. He is the writer/director of the critically acclaimed feature documentary Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show, featuring JJ Abrams (Alias, Lost, Fringe), Robert and Michelle King (The Good Wife), Ronald D. Moore (Outlander, Battlestar Galactica) and Bill Prady (The Big Bang Theory) amongst others.He has created a number of courses in conjunction with Screen Ireland over the last few years, which provide breakdowns of all the major US and international streaming networks and what their evolving programming needs may be. He also initiated the Pitching Programme for TV Drama and Comedy with Screen Ireland, giving a selected group of writers the opportunity to pitch directly to some of the major Irish production companies based on briefs they provide, and created the LA Writers Room Placements scheme, which allowed Irish writers to travel to LA and spend time in real-world US TV series writers' rooms.He has also lectured on Showrunning, US TV Production and the Future of Content at USC Los Angeles, Rowan University Philadelphia, Scriptmakers Berlin, APIT TV Producers Conference Lisbon, Northern Ireland Screen, IADT Dublin, Writers Guild of Ireland and as part of the recent Greenlight Screenwriting Labs in Galway. He is currently developing a new documentary series, which is a US/Irish co-production, as well as providing creative consultancy services to Irish producers, writers and directors with projects targeting the US or global streaming markets.Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with more insights from our roundtable conversation on The Mummy, featuring director Lee Cronin and producers James Wan and Jason Blum. With audio courtesy of Warner Bros., this segment digs deeper into the creative heartbeat of the film—how horror becomes personal, what audiences can expect from this reimagining, and why the genre continues to evolve. What's Inside This Segment Making the Horror Personal What Audiences Can Expect On Horror Audio courtesy of Warner Bros. Fight Pancreatic Cancer On The Purple Stride Walk   

For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson, Josh Parham, and Cody Dericks join me to review and discuss "Lee Cronin's The Mummy," starring Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Verónica Falcón, and Natalie Grace. A reimagining of "The Mummy" franchise (Not THAT "Mummy" franchise starring Brendan Fraser), the film is produced by James Wan and Jason Blum and brings a much darker, more sinister edge to the franchise than has ever been seen before. It injects the same style and tone Cronin brought to the "Evil Dead" franchise, producing something gory, shocking, and punishingly brutal for both the characters and the audience. But what did we think of it? Please tune in as we discuss the story, the acting, sound work, makeup effects, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JLB is reunited with his friends and Malignant castmates GEORGE YOUNG (Kekoa Shaw) and MICHOLE BRIANA WHITE (Regina Moss). The three of them revisit the film together, reminisce about filming and George pitches a Malignant sequel idea! -- Follow George Young on Instagram Follow Michole Briana White on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Conjuring franchise named a real Salem witch trial victim as the origin of a Satanic lineage. Mary Towne Easty was executed in 1692. She did not curse anyone. She did not sacrifice a baby. And she has millions of living descendants, including your hosts.Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack are direct descendants of Mary Towne Easty. In this episode they break down exactly what The Conjuring, Annabelle, and the Conjuring Universe get wrong about real history, real people, and real court records, and what those people actually did and said.The Warrens built a career on these stories. James Wan built a franchise. But behind Bathsheba Sherman, behind the hanging scene, behind the demonic lineage that launched nine films and over two billion dollars in box office, are three real women whose names deserve to be known for who they actually were.Who was Bathsheba Sherman? Her grave has been vandalized because of this film.Who was Susan Richardson Arnold? The real documented death behind the hanging scene. Who was Mary Towne Easty? A grandmother and the author of one of the most powerful legal petitions in American history. Written from prison. Written for others. Not for herself.Also in this episode: the Annabelle doll is headed to Salem. A comedian now manages the Warren artifacts. The Conjuring is a great horror film. These are the real people underneath it.Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack host The Thing About Witch Hunts, a podcast from End Witch Hunts nonprofit. New episodes every week.See the real Mary Easty Petition Learn more at endwitchhunts.org and aboutwitchhunts.comSign the Boston Exoneration Petition#TheConjuring #Annabelle #EdAndLorraineWarren #SalemWitchTrials #MaryEasty #BathshebaSherman #ConjuringUniverse #horrorpodcast #paranormal #truestory #1692 #witchhunts #historypodcast #haunted

After 20 years of development hell, Metal Gear Solid is finally becoming a movie with Final Destination: Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein attached, and Hideo Kojima doesn't appear to be part of the production. Netflix greenlights Extraction 3 with Chris Hemsworth and Idris Elba returning for summer 2026 production in Sydney and Europe, continuing Tyler Rake's story from the Extraction 2 cliffhanger. In a stunning admission, Disney and James Cameron are discussing making future Avatar movies "cheaper and shorter" after Avatar: Fire and Ash earned $1.4 billion with insiders calling the franchise "culturally exhausted" despite the massive box office. Jonathan Majors and co-star JC Kilcoyne fell six feet through an unsecured window on the set of his Daily Wire action movie comeback vehicle, with Kilcoyne requiring stitches across both hands; the incident sparked a crew strike after over half the production team walked off citing safety concerns including falling props, black mold, missing oversight, and a special effects supervisor with a prior explosives conviction, while producers responded by saying they "don't negotiate with communists." Amazon MGM Studios officially greenlights RoboCop series reboot for Prime Video under new TV chief Peter Friedlander, with Peter Ocko as showrunner and James Wan executive producing, reviving the franchise after years in development limbo and previous failed attempts at legacy film sequels. Plus: Cameron potentially passing Avatar franchise to younger director or finishing the story as novels, Lipovsky and Stein's hot streak includes Gremlins 3 and animated Venom movie, and the question of whether Avatar 4 and 5 need to happen after $6.7 billion across three films. Every story is either franchise resurrection, franchise exhaustion, or production chaos.The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

"The ultimate indie film success story! Writer and director Ian Tuason joins Giles Alderson to discuss his massive breakout horror hit, Undertone. Made for just $500,000, Undertone sparked a bidding war at Fantasia Fest, was acquired by A24 in a 7-figure deal, and is now crushing the global box office ($20M and counting). Ian breaks down how he crafted 'the scariest movie you'll ever hear' by making an audio-driven horror film where only one speaking character (Nina Kiri) is ever shown on screen. We dive deep into the emotional reality of indie filmmaking, as Ian reveals what it was like to shoot the film in his childhood home where he previously cared for his terminally ill parents. We also discuss his background in 360-degree VR horror and how this massive indie hit led to him being hired by Jason Blum and James Wan to write and direct Paranormal Activity 8. A truly inspiring masterclass in utilizing your limitations! Links & Resources: Go see Undertone in cinemas now! Follow The Filmmakers Podcast on Twitter & Instagram: @filmmakerspod Enjoying the show? Please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! ⁠FOOD FOR THOUGHT⁠ documentary out NOW | Watch it FREE ⁠HERE.⁠ A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the veganlifestyle around the world. – And if you enjoyed the film, please take amoment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review& every comment helps us share the film's important message withmore people. Your support makes a difference! Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify,or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell your palsabout this podcast. Thank you! ⁠PODCAST MERCH⁠ Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, on-set water bottles, mugs and more ⁠MERCH⁠. ⁠https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/⁠   ⁠COURSES⁠ Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE ⁠https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/⁠   ⁠PATREON⁠ Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? ⁠Join our Patreon⁠ for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at ⁠TheFilmmakersPodcast.com⁠   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, edited and produced by Giles Alderson ⁠@gilesalderson⁠ Logo and Banner Art by ⁠Lois Creative ⁠ Theme Music by ⁠John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RoboCop is coming back.In this episode, I break down the reported news that Amazon has greenlit a new RoboCop series and go over the names attached to the project, including Peter Ocko and James Wan. I also get into what any good RoboCop story needs to remember: Murphy's humanity, the threat of corporate control, and why those themes still hit hard today.I also talk about the 2014 reboot, why it did not fully capture the same charm, and why the classic RoboCop look still matters.What do you want from a new RoboCop series?For more news and updates, visit GeekFreaksPodcast.comTags:RoboCop, RoboCop reboot, RoboCop series, Amazon RoboCop, RoboCop Amazon series, Peter Ocko, James Wan, Alex Murphy, sci fi news, movie news, tv news, Geek Freaks, Geek Freaks Headlines, RoboCop reaction, Amazon Prime VideoHashtags:#RoboCop #AmazonPrimeVideo #80s

In deze aflevering van Nerd Culture schuiven Koos en Jelle aan voor een bomvolle show waarin ze van alles bespreken: van nieuwe films en series tot opvallende ontwikkelingen in de industrie. Van Predator: Badlands en Maul: Shadow Lord tot een uitgebreide terugblik op eerdere onderwerpen, alles komt voorbij. In het nieuws duiken we in grote aankondigingen en twijfels rondom game-adaptaties, zoals een nieuwe Metal Gear Solid-film, een wankelende Mass Effect-serie en een mogelijke terugkeer van Kuifje. Ook bespreken we de impact van trailers zoals Mortal Kombat II en The Punisher: One Last Kill. Robocop reboot in de maak bij Amazon Prime De RoboCop franchise lijkt eindelijk weer tot leven te komen. Na jaren in development hell heeft Prime Video officieel groen licht gegeven voor een nieuwe serie, waarmee Amazon opnieuw inzet op grote, herkenbare IP’s. Wat we tot nu toe weten, is dat het verhaal mogelijk draait om een techbedrijf dat samenwerkt met de politie om crime te bestrijden met een high-tech enforcer, een concept dat perfect aansluit bij de huidige tijd. Toch blijft er nog veel onduidelijk. Wordt dit een volledige reboot of een voortzetting van het originele verhaal? En kan het de impact van de klassieke film ooit evenaren? Met namen als Peter Ocko en James Wan in de mix lijkt de basis sterk, maar na eerdere mislukte pogingen is dit er één om voorzichtig in de gaten te houden. Metal Gear Solid film opnieuw aangekondigd De langverwachte Metal Gear Solid-film lijkt eindelijk serieus van de grond te komen. Sony heeft de regie in handen gelegd van Zach Lipovsky en Adam B. Stein, die na hun succes met Final Destination Bloodlines nu mogen bouwen aan een van de meest iconische gamefranchises ooit. Met producent Avi Arad aan boord zet Sony duidelijk in op een grootschalige, cinematic aanpak. Wat dit project interessant maakt, is dat het de eerste echte filmadaptatie van Hideo Kojima’s wereld wordt. En dat is geen makkelijke taak. Metal Gear staat bekend om zijn complexe verhaal, politieke thema’s en sterke personages. De vraag is dus: gaan ze trouw blijven aan de bron, of kiezen ze voor een toegankelijkere Hollywood-variant? Eén ding is zeker: na jaren van geruchten voelt dit als de eerste echte stap vooruit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer-director Lee Cronin joins No Film School to discuss how he approached reimagining The Mummy through the lens of family trauma, mystery, and body horror. In conversation with GG Hawkins, Cronin breaks down the emotional architecture behind effective horror, the challenge of staging fear in broad daylight, and the way Irish storytelling, personal experience, and practical effects continue to shape his work. He also reflects on building a long-term creative partnership, collaborating with horror powerhouses like Jason Blum and James Wan, and the discipline required to keep refining a film all the way through the edit. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins and guest Lee Cronin discuss... How Cronin infused The Mummy with mystery, family drama, and horror Why broad daylight can make horror feel even more unsettling The emotional groundwork required to make gore and shock land with audiences How themes from The Hole in the Ground evolved into The Mummy Why character is always the engine of fear in Cronin's films How Cronin thinks about the “contract” he makes with audiences from the earliest story stage The practical and creative lessons he learned from years of making corporate videos and commercials What it was like collaborating with Jack Reynor, Jason Blum, and James Wan How shooting in Ireland and Spain helped shape the scale and texture of the film Advice for emerging filmmakers on collaborators, restraint, and cutting what does not work Memorable Quotes: “Writing is not hard at all. Knowing what to write is incredibly difficult.” “Nothing is more exciting to me than watching something I've created with an audience and hearing them vocalize, scream, drop the popcorn, whatever it might be.” “If something doesn't work, don't leave it there.” “Never be afraid.” Guests: Lee Cronin Resources: Lee Cronin's The Mummy on IMDb Vote for No Film School's Webby-nominated explainer video Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram

Send us Fan MailEver thought about buying a old farm house from an auction without looking into the history of the previous families that lived there? Well we go through the do's and dont's of buying a house owned by a suicide witch that might or might not possess the care taker of your home! Join us this week as we learn why Joey King isn't that bad, why Patrick Wilson is that good and why Vera Farmiga is perfect in every way possible.AND THANK YOU FOR LISTENINGPLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/fromdusktilldonpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y    

The guys have a very special guest chat with Chris DiCesare. He is a former college student at SUNY Geneseo, best known for his all paranormal experiences during the C2D1 Haunting in 1985.  It has now become a prominent urban legend (featured on James Wan's Netflix docuseries: True Haunting, Eerie Hall). Enjoy, Creepies!!!https://www.instagram.com/eriehallghostboy?igsh=eXVld3NoZDZ2Y3Rphttps://www.facebook.com/share/1C55KEPbUi/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_Haunting_(TV_series)

Episode 124 dives into one of the most chilling modern horror films, The Conjuring (2013). In this episode, we break down what makes James Wan's supernatural classic so effective—from its masterful use of silence and tension to its lasting impact on the horror genre.We also revisit Vera Farmiga's performance as Lorraine Warren and make the case for why it deserved awards recognition. Whether you're a longtime horror fan or new to the film, this discussion explores the scares, storytelling, and legacy of The Conjuring.Grab your favorite spirits, turn down the lights, and listen now.Keywords: The Conjuring podcast, horror movie discussion, James Wan, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, supernatural horror, haunted house movies, horror film analysis

Heutzutage ist James Wan mit allerlei übernatürlichen Stoffen in aller Munde, von The Conjuring bis Insidious. Doch sein erster Ausflug in die Welt der Geister und Dämonen ist heute irgendwie vergessen. Teresa und Chris haben sich sehr auf einen Rewatch von Dead Silence gefreut, doch am Ende kam alles anders. Was genau, das erfahrt ihr in Episode 417!

This week on Fright Mic, join Sam and Liz as they talk about James Wan's Insidious which features a red faced demon that lurks in the corner, an INSANELY chilling sound design and that Lin Shaye being a badass in a gas mask.Want more screams and laughs? Join our Fright Club at http://patreon.com/frightmicpodcast and get access to tons more episodes, discussions, rankings, watch parties and more!Fright Mic is an independent horror podcast. We would love to have you join our Fright Fam by following us on all our socials!PATREONMERCHFacebookFRIGHT CLUBInstagramBlueskyTwitterTiktokDiscordSupport the show

Send a textA young survivor, who is trapped in a sadistic cult is led by "Sir Lord" JimmyZero in a post-apocalyptic Maine. While the cult commits brutal acts of charity, Dr. JimmyWolfenstein works on a cure by befriending a chain-smoking Alpha named JimmyRavenshadow. On Episode 709 of Trick or Treat Radio our feature film discussion is 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple from director Nia DaCosta! We also pay tribute to our favorite nerd, we scour the world for Barry Sobel, and we react to new trailers for the films; Backrooms, The Faces of Death, and In A Violent Nature 2! So grab the 8K Super Mega HD physical copy of your favorite film, apply a healthy coat of iodine all over your body, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: The Colors of Horror, fade to yellow, who owns purple, Frankenhooker, Frank Henenlotter, The Uninvited, Twisted Nerve, Evilspeak, approved by church of satan, The Seduction, The Mangler II, Bikini Party Massacre, The Crazies, Alien from L.A., Son, The Grudge 2, Warm Bodies, Don't Look Up, Evil Dead (2013), James Wan, Insidious, The Conjuring, Malignant, House of the Dead 2, The Behemoth, Marc Decascos, Double Dragon, Don Shanks, The Crow: Salvation, Son of the Blob, Watermelon Man, City of the Dead, The Nightstalker, Taste of Evil, Frankenstein: The True Story, Dark Shadows, The Twilight Zone, Killdozer, The Devil's Hand, Abbot and Costello Meet the Invisible Man, Paul Dini, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Harley Quinn, Batman: The Animated Series, RIP Robert Carradine, Revenge of the Cheerleaders, Curtis Armstrong, Where in the World is Barry Sobel?, Timothy Busfield, Michael Bowen, John Carradine, Buried Alive, Arnold Vosloo, Finding Sobel, RIP Oliver “Power” Grant, Django Unchained, Ghosts of Mars, Body Bags, Mean Streets, Martha Plimpton, Backrooms, Growing Pain, Boner, Leo DiCaprio, Joker's Boner, A24, Undertone, Severance, Faces of Death, In A Violent Nature 2, Sinners, Cock Samson, Danny Boyle, Candyman, Robert Carlysle, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Nia DaCosta, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Watchmen, Black Manta, Chi Lewis-Parry, Satanists and Pagans, Rage Zombies, Iron Maiden, Duran Duran, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, The Teletubbies, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Jimmy Savile, Top of the Pops, Ralph Fiennes, Tony Gilroy, shooting on iphones, never bend the knee, The Demon Dong of Fleet St., My Best Friend Booger, and The Slander Man.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesPrime Video unveiled the first trailer for Spider-Noir, starring Nicolas Cage in his first leading TV role as Ben Reilly—a name change from the Peter Parker version he voiced in Into the Spider-Verse—a down-on-his-luck 1930s New York private investigator forced to reckon with his past as the city's only superhero. The trailer also teased multiple villains and concluded with the tagline With No Power Comes No Responsibility. The eight-episode series is set to launch May 27 as a full binge release with each episode available in both black-and-white and color versions.Lucasfilm dropped the first full trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu Tuesday morning, setting up Star Wars' return to theaters after seven years with Din Djarin and Grogu enlisted by the New Republic to combat scattered Imperial warlords. The May 22 release directed by Jon Favreau and co-written with newly promoted Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni features Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver as former Rebel pilot Colonel Ward, and Jeremy Allen White voicing Rotta the Hutt, with footage showcasing Coruscant, Hoth, gladiator fights, and action sequences far bigger than the Disney+ series. Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights capitalized on Valentine's Day weekend with $83M globally ($37.5M domestic, $45.5M international), marking Warner Bros' ninth consecutive number one opening. Sony's GOAT overperformed with $35.1M domestic; the best opening for an original animated film since Pixar's Element, while Amazon MGM's Crime 101 stumbled with just $16.3M domestic against its $90M budget. The romantic drama skewed heavily female with 76% of audiences and represents record openings for both Fennell and Jacob Elordi, though the holiday boost may be short-lived as GOAT already beat it on both Sunday and Monday.Jason Momoa will star in Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions' film adaptation of Helldivers, directed by Justin Lin, set to hit theaters on November 10, 2027. The film is based on the popular video game franchise in which an elite unit of soldiers called Helldivers battle alien creatures threatening the fictional planet of Super Earth, with Helldivers 2 having sold more than 12 million units in its first four months after its 2024 launch.Blumhouse-Atomic Monster and Behaviour Interactive have tapped David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Alexandre Aja to write the feature film adaptation of the horror video game Dead by Daylight. Aja will not direct the film as he is committed to directing Under Paris 2 for Netflix, so the companies are beginning the search for a director, with James Wan, Jason Blum, and Stephen Mulrooney serving as producers.James Van Der Beek, the actor best known for playing Dawson Leery on the hit teen drama Dawson's Creek, died on February 11, 2026, at age 48 after battling Stage 3 colorectal cancer. Van Der Beek was diagnosed with the disease in 2023 and made his diagnosis public in November 2024, with his family confirming he passed peacefully and met his final days with courage, faith, and grace.Apple has acquired the IP and all rights to Severance from producer Fifth Season in a deal worth just under $70 million, with Apple Studios now producing future seasons in-house while Fifth Season remains as an executive producer. The series has been renewed for Season 3 with a fourth season considered a lock, and showrunner Dan Erickson and director Ben Stiller are open to expanding the franchise with prequels, spinoffs, and foreign versions to keep fans engaged during gaps between seasons.Lionsgate and Saber Interactive have announced a AAA John Wick video game in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with Keanu Reeves reprising his role providing the character's look, voice, and involvement in production alongside franchise director Chad Stahelski.

On Episode 468 we start with a shocking story before getting to the weather and some movie news. We mourn the passing of Catherine O'Hara but celebrate the return of James Wan to the Saw franchise. And there's finally news about the follow up to Jury Duty. What We're Watching: Wonder Man (Disney+) Your Friends and Neighbors (Apple TV) Influencers (Shudder) The Idaho Student Murders (Peacock) Shelter

This week, the 2 Guys 5 Movies podcast continues the journey through the horror of the 2010s. Frank's 2010 list includes the psychological thriller/horror The Silent House/La Casa Muda, We Are What We Are, Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan, Matt Reeves's Let Me In, and James Wan's Insidious.  Finally, if you have your own ideas for the podcast, you can also email us with list suggestions at 2guys5movies@gmail.com, and thank you all for listening and your support.

Emma and her Producer are side-eyeing every porcelain doll in the room, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks is a recap and review Annabelle (2014). The film that proved dolls don't need to move to ruin your life. Spinning off from James Wan's The Conjuring universe, this prequel stars Annabelle Wallis as a new mom who learns far too late that accepting creepy gifts is never the move.It's a spoiler-filled breakdown of demonic cults, cursed objects, and the questionable writing style of "nothing is happening until it absolutely does.”Sleep tight..and maybe throw that doll away.Support the showWe Have Merch! - shop.spookychickspod.com Website - spookychickspod.comInstagram - instagram.com/spookychickshorrorflicksTiktok - tiktok.com/@spookychickshorrorflicksLetterboxd - letterboxd.com/spookychickspod/ Patreon - patreon.com/SpookyChicksandHorrorFlicks

In this celebratory 200th episode of Bloodhaus, hosts Joshua Conkel and Drusilla reflect on their journey through arthouse horror films. They delve into the thematic exploration of nuns in cinema, focusing on Paul Verhoeven's 'Benedetta' before switching to discuss the low brow effort that is 'The Nun'. Benedetta is a 2021 biographical psychological drama film co-written and directed by Paul Verhoeven, starring Virginie Efira as Benedetta Carlini, a nun in the 17th century who joins an Italian convent while a young child and later has a lesbian love affair with another nun, while seeing religious visions.[4][5]The Nun is a 2018 American gothic supernatural horror film directed by Corin Hardy and written by Gary Dauberman, from a story by Dauberman and James Wan. It serves as a spiritual spin-off to The Conjuring 2 and is the fifth installment in The Conjuring shared universe. The film stars Taissa Farmiga, Demián Bichir and Jonas Bloquet, with Bonnie Aarons reprising her role as the Demon Nun, an incarnation of Valak, from The Conjuring 2. The plot follows a Roman Catholic priest and a nun in her novitiate as they uncover an unholy secret in 1952 Romania. It has a sequel, The Nun II, released in 2023.NEXT WEEK: Thirst (2009)Bloodhaus:https://www.bloodhauspod.com/https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/https://letterboxd.com/bloodhaus/Drusilla Adeline:https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/https://www.instagram.com/sister__hyde/Joshua Conkelhttps://www.joshuaconkel.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/

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.

Is LucasFilm finally preparing to announce Kathleen Kennedy's replacement… or is something else going on behind the scenes? On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the latest report suggesting Lucasfilm is setting up new co-presidents and what that could mean for the future of Star Wars, Disney, and the studio's leadership moving forward. We'll also be talking about the brand-new Avengers trailer dropping this morning and what impact it could have on Marvel's upcoming slate. Plus, Bond rumors continue to heat up as Callum Turner is reportedly emerging as a frontrunner for 007. We'll discuss whether he fits the role and what direction the franchise may be heading. In Middle-earth news, Ian McKellen confirms that Gandalf — along with Frodo — may be returning in upcoming Lord of the Rings projects. What does that mean for the future of Tolkien adaptations? And finally, James Wan has expressed interest in directing Avatar 4 — so we'll explore whether that pairing makes sense creatively and commercially. Join the conversation, share your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to support the show! SPONSORS: RAYCON: Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/kristian to get 20% off sitewide. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring!

The Copenhagen Test's Simu Liu, Melissa Barrera, James Wan, Sinclair Daniel, Brian d'Arcy James, Mark O'Brien, Kathleen Chalfant, Thomas Brandon, and Jennifer Yale sit down with Emily to discuss the new Peacock thriller series. Simu learns his surprising connection to How To Make It, Melissa comes up with a jaw-dropping chapter title for Simu's career, and James Wan tells us which of his horror characters he'd love to see in The Truman Show. So think about Ken, do a musical number, and watch The Copenhagen Test as you enjoy Chapter 39 of How To Make It.All episodes of The Copenhagen Test are available to stream on Peacock.Follow us on Instagram @HowToMakeItPodcastSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: @HowToMakeItPodcastFollow Emily: @EmilyCappello_Follow Haley: @HaleyMuralee

Welcome to this week's cinematic briefing, where the headlines span mega-mergers, superstar news, and the return of familiar frights. We dive into reports that Netflix could be acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, ahead of Paramount's hostile bid this week, and what a deal like that might mean for theatrical releases, theatrical windows, streaming, content strategy, and the competition. Quentin Tarantino's candid takedown of Paul Dano sparks a conversation about auteurs, legacy, and the heat of Hollywood buzz. Scarlett Johansson lands two high-profile roles—The Exorcist and The Batman Part II—prompting discussion about genre crossovers and career trajectories. We also hear chatter about Christian Bale eyeing a role in Heat 2 and what that could mean for a crime saga revival. Paramount is pushing ahead with a live-action TMNT, while rumors swirl about a Rush Hour 4 tied to surprising sources. A new Paranormal Activity is in the works with James Wan producing, signaling another scare-filled chapter. Rounding out the episode, we preview trailers for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, A24's Mother Mary, Obsession, and How to Make a Killing.

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesThe potential sale of Warner Bros Discovery has been a hot topic in recent weeks, but no one could have predicted the escalation and heightened stakes the bidding war has reached as Paramount CEO David Ellison announced a hostile takeover bid to the tune of $108.4 billion in response to what he described as Netflix's inferior $82.7 billion deal; a deal that seemed like an all but assured thing just days ago. It's been an uncharacteristically long time since James Gunn has given us a headline, but we may still be a day late and dollar short, as on Sunday the DC Studios head released a 10 second first look at Supergirl via social media, with the promise of the teaser trailer later in the week; which many have speculated to mean Thursday… Thanks, James! Also concerning DC: Four years after leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe behind, Scarlett Johansson seems headed for Gotham City, with the actress in final negotiations to join The Batman Part II. Details about Johansson's potential role are being closely guarded, though speculation has already run rampant about which iconic Batman character she might portray, though being a new love interest for Bruce Wayne in some capacity is a popular guess in the wake of unconfirmed reports that Zoe Kravitz might not reprise her role in the sequel.More than seven years after its original theatrical run, Marvel Studios is bringing Avengers: Endgame, the second-highest-grossing film of all time, back to theaters September 25, 2026 just months before Avengers: Doomsday later that December. While it's still unknown how long the Russos Brothers' last MCU contribution will be back to the big screen, the placement between the releases of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in July and Doomsday in December, has fueled industry insider speculation suggesting the new Avengers film will act as a direct sequel to Endgame rather than closely following the events of Phases 4 through 6.HBO has revealed that the third season of Euphoria will begin streaming in April of 2026. This comes more than four years after Season 2 finished in February 2022.Hulu has renewed the Glen Powell led sports comedy series Chad Powers for a second season.20th Century Studios announced The Simpsons Movie 2 has been delayed from July 23, 2027 to September 3, 2027. Paramount and Blumhouse are reviving the Paranormal Activity franchise and bringing on James Wan to produce a new feature film in the franchise according to the Hollywood Reporter. Variety and CNN have revealed the star-studded lineup for the 23rd season of Actors on Actors. Some of the participants include Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Dwayne Johnson, Julia Roberts, and Ariana Grande. Sony Pictures has tapped Bad Boys For Life writer Chris Bremner to pen a new Men In Black film. Although plot details are not public, sources tell Deadline that when the script is complete, original series star Will Smith will be the first to read it in hopes that he will return to the franchise in some capacity. Prime Video has released the first trailer for the final season of The Boys. The show has an updated release date of April 8, 2026, which will see the release of two episodes. Episodes will then drop weekly, leading to the series finale on May 20th. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 opened to $109 million dollars worldwide over the weekend, a strong opening for the franchise. Additionally, last weekend's champion Zootopia 2 is nearing the one billion dollar mark with  $915 million dollars worldwide so far. Sigourney Weaver is in talks to join the upcoming Tomb Raider series for Prime Video. Sophie Turner is set to star as Lara Croft, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge on as writer and executive producer.

Send us a textA group of middle-aged friends compete in an annual contest known as "The Long Talk," in which they must maintain a certain talking speed or get silenced forever. Strange things begin to happen when the friends start to become entangled in quantum mechanical machinations. On Episode 697 of Trick or Treat Radio we are joined by our old friend Double D for our December Patreon Takeover! He selected the films The Long Walk and Coherence for us to discuss. We also continue the age old debate of practical FX vs cgi, talk about the works of a little known author named Richard Bachman, and try to make sense of quantum mechanics. So grab your best talking shoes, pack plenty of extra glowsticks, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Modern Horror franchises, Paranormal Activity, films that wear out their welcome, James Wan, Double D, Patreon Takeover, the Pale Paul Mooney of Podcasting, It: Welcome to Derry, Creepshow, practical fx vs. CGI, The Thing, The Shining, John Carpenter, Roblox gift cards, Minecraft, umbilical trauma, Fallout 76, Borderlands 2, Horizon, London After Midnight, Horror Express, Telly Savalas, All Hallow's Eve, 30 Ways to Die, Amanda Seyfried, American Horror Story, Dark Shadows, They, House of the Dead, Wolfcop, Dark Match, Dr. Giggles, Brendan Fraser, Carrie, Psycho, Jurassic Park, Darryl Hannah, Splash, Jason Goes to Hell, The Prince of Darkness, Trick or Treat, Body Bags, Don Calfa, A Haunted House, The Toolbox Murders, Spider Gates, Stranger Things 5 Vol. 1, Cobra Kai, WCUW, Ian Ziering, Sleepaway Camp, Wet Hot American Summer, Kimbo Slice, Wilfred Brimley, de-aging vs. recasting, Ready or Not: Here I Come, Samara Weaving, Lisa Frankenstein, Police Academy, Mad Max, The Thorn Trilogy, Teen Wolf, Thanksgiving, Dead Heat, Party Girl, City of Lost Children, Smallville, Frozen Caveman Lawyer, Stephen King, Frank Darabont, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Richard Bachman, R.L. Stine, Ryoki Inoue, Battle Royale, The Running Man, The Long Walk, Rango Unchained, Coherence, James Ward Byrkit, Nicholas Brendon, Emily Baldoni, blue nostrils, Clue, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, quantum mechanics, Twilight Zone, Jordan Peele, Us, Animal Man, Grant Morrison, Caught Stealing, Darren Aronofsky, Austin Butler, Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia, The Last Gentrification of Gotham, and Coherence and Incoherence: A Memoir, and Ricky Schrodinger's Cat.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

Paul and Amy step into the dark with The Conjuring, unpacking the Warrens' James Wan's slow-burn scares, the real-life horror that inspired the film, and Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga's uncanny chemistry. You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul's Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6 Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/ Paul's book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/ Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices