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Welcome to Multiverse News, your source for information about all your favorite fictional universes.Everyone's forgotten Peter Parker…or have they? Sony gave us a second full trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and the interwebs are buzzing about it. We get longer looks at Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner/Hulk and Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle/Punisher in the film, as well as allusions to the big bad of the movie - though Tom Holland recently said on the press tour that the antagonist has not been figured out yet by fans. Films continue to top each other's openings at the box office this year, with Toy Story 5 having the current title of best opening of the year to the tune of $160 million domestically over the Father's Day weekend. This was also the all-time best opening for the 30-year-old franchise. Disclosure Day took second place this weekend, though Toy Story practically beat its global take in the states alone, and Obsession and Backrooms continue their strong streaks coming in at third and fourth respectively.Universal and Blumhouse's Atomic Monster are jumping on the Curry Barker bandwagon having acquired the young director's third film in a reported eight figure deal. While Universal has been backing Barker, both Obsession and his upcoming film Anything But Ghosts are coming from Focus Features. Blumhouse has produced those same films, but this new move puts the horror powerhouse in a stronger position for film development. To tag onto the box office talk and remind you, Obsession was made for $750,000 and has now made more than $300 million worldwide - making it a tantalizing prospect for Blumhouse.Netflix has opted not to proceed with a second season of The Boroughs, a sci-fi TV series executive produced by Stranger Things creators The Duffer Brothers. The series debuted its first season last month. Universal and Imagine Entertainment are developing a sequel to 2000's How the Grinch Stole Christmas, with Jim Carrey in talks to reprise his role as the classic Dr. Seuss character the Grinch and Ron Howard returning to direct. Manny Jacinto, Emily Mortimer, and Thomasin McKenzie have joined the Season 3 cast of Prime Video's Fallout in recurring roles. In a new interview with Collider, Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri revealed that Star Wars creator George Lucas was cast in a small voice part in the upcoming Minions and Monsters because Lucas is a longtime fan of the Despicable Me franchise. Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley is reteaming with Keanu Reeves for a live-action hybrid Lego movie that Cooley will direct and Reeves will star in according to Deadline. Netflix has won the rights to develop Alix E. Harrow's best selling novel The Everlasting and will enter production on a series adaptation immediately according to Variety. The Everlasting is a time loop fantasy novel and was one of the best selling books of last year.Universal Pictures has announced that the next Illumination animated film will be Not Alone, an alien movie starring Timothée Chalamet & Selena Gomez which will release in April of next year. Dylan Clark's reboot of The Blair Witch Project for Lionsgate has landed a release date of September 24, 2027.Legendary has announced that a live action Magic School Bus movie is officially in the works with Elizabeth Banks set to play Ms. Frizzle. Detective Pikachu and Goosebumps director Rob Letterman will helm the feature.

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Peter Diamandis has spent his career betting on humanity. He founded XPRIZE, which has launched over $600 million in competitions driving $10 billion in research across space, robotics, AI, and health. He co-founded Singularity University, runs a billion-dollar AI fund seeding MIT and Harvard startups, and has known Elon Musk for 26 years. He is one of the most prominent AI optimists alive. He is also worried about civil unrest, and he is not vague about why.The group out of work the longest right now is 22 to 28 years old. Not because of mass layoffs — because entry-level hiring has simply frozen. A generation that spent years and real money on degrees, promised that the pipeline leads somewhere, is finding the door closed. Diamandis points out that every revolution in history was led by young men who saw no economic future. He thinks we are setting up the conditions for another one. That concern sits alongside his excitement about the SpaceX IPO, which he compares to investing in 1496 when Columbus set sail — everything we value on Earth exists in near-infinite quantities in space, and Elon is building the railroads to get there.The episode also covers why Hollywood may be making AI more dangerous. Anthropic traced Claude's decision to blackmail an engineer back to its training data, which was saturated with dystopian sci-fi where AIs behave exactly that way. Diamandis's response is the Future Vision XPRIZE — a global competition for 3-minute film trailers showing a hopeful future, with the goal of flooding YouTube with positive visions that train both humans and the models. The winner gets a $15 million film produced. Enter at futurevisionxprize.com.Timecodes:[7:01] Snap Spectacles consumer launch[10:00] Apple WWDC and the new Siri — Charlie gives Claude access to his email and calls it "the deepest, most disturbing invasion of privacy I have ever experienced"; Ted calls it the return of Clippy[13:09] Martin Scorsese and Flux[14:20] Lionsgate takes a financial stake in Runway[17:15] SpaceX IPO — Enter Diamandis, who compares this to funding Columbus in 1496; $1.7 trillion valuation heading to $2.5 trillion[22:04] AI's biggest risk: civil unrest [25:55] Future Vision XPRIZE — 3-minute Ai trailer competition; winner gets a $15 million film; futurevisionxprize.com[47:30] The future curriculum — "the most infinitely patient teacher on the planet is AI"[53:33] Quantum and AI solving everythingBrought to you by Zappar and Mattercraft. Mattercraft is Zappar's web-based platform for building augmented reality experiences without an app. Find them at mattercraft.io. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No Cars, All Kicks This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are back with spies, shadows, and a whole lot of martial arts chaos. They dig into Citadel Season 2 Episodes 5-7, check in on Spider-Noir Episodes 5-6, and throw down with the 2026 action film The Furious, starring Joe Taslim and Xie Miao. From high-stakes spy nonsense to black-and-white superhero noir to bone-crunching action, this episode has a little bit of everything. Citadel keeps pushing its global conspiracy machine forward, Spider-Noir continues blending superhero mythology with hardboiled detective vibes, and The Furious delivers exactly what the title promises: furious people kicking the absolute hell out of each other. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Citadel (Season 2, Episodes 5-7): 6:51 Spider-Noir (Episodes 5-6): 28:47 The Furious: 46:51 Citadel (Prime Video) Season 2, Episode 5 Title: Heirlooms Air date: May 6, 2026 Runtime: 49 minutes Director: David Weil / Joseph Russo Writer: David Weil and Kennedy Edmonds Summary: Mason and Dahlia put a dangerous prisoner exchange in motion as they try to negotiate Abby's release, but Mason's unraveling mental state threatens to blow up the whole plan. As both sides race to complete the trade, Abby reveals something that changes the stakes for everyone and pushes the season deeper into betrayal, family damage, and spy-world manipulation. Season 2, Episode 6 Title: Highlands Air date: May 6, 2026 Runtime: 36 minutes Director: Greg Yaitanes / Joseph Russo Writer: David J. Rosen and David Weil Summary: As Joana moves closer to assassinating the Russian president at the G8 Summit and taking control of a Russian satellite network, Mason and Nadia bring Abby to a safehouse in Scotland. What should be a moment to regroup becomes another emotional and tactical disaster when the team uncovers the horrifying truth about what was done to Abby, setting off a devastating chain of events. Season 2, Episode 7 Title: Chin Chin Air date: May 6, 2026 Runtime: 44 minutes Director: Greg Yaitanes / Joseph Russo Writer: David J. Rosen and David Weil Summary: The season finale brings the Citadel team to the G8 Summit, where Joana plans to assassinate President Aronov and seize control of Russian satellites. The team is forced into a dangerous infiltration mission full of impossible choices, collapsing loyalties, and the kind of last-minute spy chaos that turns a diplomatic summit into a battlefield. Rating Out of 10, The Unexpected is Always Unexpected Brian: 8.55/10 Daryl: 7.77/10 Season 2 Rating Out of 10, Hutch is THE MAN Brian: 8.3/10 Darryl: 7.5/10 Citadel Series Out of 10, Kane… Mason Kane Brian: 8/10 Darryl: 7.25/10 Spider-Noir (Prime Video) Season 1, Episode 5 Title: Betrayal Air date: May 27, 2026 Director: Alethea Jones Writer: Jennifer Frazin and Steve Lightfoot Summary: Robbie continues fighting to reclaim his place at the Bugle, using his exclusive stories about super-powered soldiers and the return of The Spider to make his case. The episode digs deeper into deception, identity, and the strange science behind this noir-soaked superhero world, pushing Ben Reilly further into the mystery while the danger around him keeps getting uglier. Season 1, Episode 6 Title: Nightmare on a Gurney Air date: May 27, 2026 Director: Alethea Jones Writer: Jack Henderson, Jennifer Frazin, and Megan Liao Summary: The mystery tightens as Ben Reilly, Robbie, and the rest of the players move closer to the truth behind the city's super-powered nightmare. With the endgame starting to take shape, the episode leans into medical horror, noir paranoia, and superhero conspiracy, setting up the final stretch of the season with more questions, more danger, and more bodies piling up in the shadows. Rating Out of 10, Come on Webs, Work! Brian: 7.3/10 Darryl: 8.25/10 The Furious (2026) Release Date: June 12, 2026 Runtime: 113 minutes Director: Kenji Tanigaki Writers: Mak Tin Shu, Lei Zhilong, Shum Kwan Sin, and Frank Hui Studios: Edko Films, Zhejiang Hengdian Film, and XYZ Films Distributor: Lionsgate Premiere / Lionsgate Films Rating: R for strong bloody violence and language Summary: When his daughter Rainy is kidnapped, humble tradesman Wang Wei is dragged into a violent criminal underworld where corruption, trafficking, and blood-soaked revenge collide. His only real ally is Navin, a journalist whose own family tragedy connects him to the same criminal network. Together, they fight through waves of gangsters, assassins, and human wrecking balls in a brutal martial arts rescue mission that is light on subtlety and very, very heavy on kicks. Main Cast: Xie Miao as Wang Wei Joe Taslim as Navin Yang Enyou as Rainy Jeeja Yanin as Matia Brian Le as Ho / HD Yayan Ruhian as Tak Joey Iwanaga as Pak Lung Production Notes: The Furious is directed by Kenji Tanigaki, a veteran stunt coordinator and action filmmaker, and the movie's biggest selling point is exactly what you would expect from that background: relentless, bone-crunching fight choreography. The film premiered internationally before its 2026 U.S. theatrical release, with coverage positioning it as a Hong Kong action throwback built around practical stunt work, violent hand-to-hand combat, and the kind of crowd-pleasing martial arts insanity that has drawn comparisons to The Raid and other modern action benchmarks. The film is commonly listed as a 2025 Hong Kong production because of its festival premiere, but its U.S. theatrical release is June 12, 2026. Lionsgate handled the U.S. release, and Movie Insider lists the film as a nationwide theatrical release with an R rating for strong bloody violence and language. Rating Out of 10, Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting… Especially the Guy with the Bow Brian: 8.11/10 Darryl: 8.2/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

Eitan's back from Japan! The boys missed the chance to discuss a wild May box office. Before they do that, they dissect Fox's acquisition of Roku and rumors of a Netflix acquisition of Lionsgate. Eitan also gives a preview of his travelogue, starting with what matters most: Tokyo DisneySea.

Lionsgate Studios Corp (LION) Michael Burns, Vice Chairman & Nilay Shah, EVP IR, present at the Gabelli 18th Annual Sports & Media Symposium held on June 4th, 2026. Moderated by Christopher Marangi, President & Co-CIO, and Hanna Howard, Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst, at Gabelli. To learn more about Gabelli Funds' fundamental, research-driven approach to investing, visit https://m.gabelli.com/gtv_cu or email invest@gabelli.com. Connect with Gabelli Funds: • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/investgabelli/ • X - https://x.com/InvestGabelli • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/investgabelli/ • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InvestGabelli http://www.Gabelli.com Invest with Us 1-800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk new Spider-Man BND trailer teasing more Jean Grey, Ridley Scott is messing with Alien Romulus sequel, Charles Melton for Beast and X-Men reboot's “big swing” from Marvel, Wagner Moura for Oceans villain, Daniel Kaluya and Teyana Taykor for Shaka King's next movie, Toy Story 5 review, Brad Bird's Ray Gunn fiasco pits Netflix vs Paramount, Austin Powers 4 is happening and Shrek 5 trailer animation critiques, Netflix is or is not buying Lionsgate story, Bradley Cooper and Sean Penn teaming up for  Jan 6th movie, Anya Taylor Joy in The Hunt for Gollum, thoughts on Rogen and Franco situation, Fox to buy Roku for 22B and more!HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm#spiderman #marvel #alien #lordoftherings  #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro, Rundown and Catch Up3:02 Jim Carrey and Ron Howard Reteaming for a Grinch Sequel7:02 Mike Myers Confirms an Austin Powers 4 Film is Happening10:28 James Wan to EP Robocop Series and Direct Episodes for Amazon MGM12:55 Wagner Moura in Talks to Play the Villain in Oceans Prequel16:25 Anya Taylor Joy Cast in The Hunt for Gollum in New Role19:14 The Wrap's Drew Taylor Joins to Talk Ray Gunn/Netflix/WB Issues32:58 Charles Melton Joins the Daniels New Film35:40 Melton Mentioned for Beast in X-Men, Marvel Takes 'Big Swin' with X-Men41:28 Spider-Man Brand New Day Trailer Talk - Jean Grey Inevitability?44:26 WB Moves Up Social Reactions for Supergirl - Confidence or Trouble?50:20 Ridley Scott is Gumming Up the Works for an Alien Romulus Sequel54:18 Sneider Pushes Back on Critics Over His The Batman Part 2 Scoop57:55 New Shaka King Movie Unites Daniel Kaluya and Teyana Taylor59:49 Ryan Coogler Moves His First Look Deal from Disney to Netflix1:01:18 FOX Buys Roku for 22B dollars, Accruing More IP?1:05:39 Sean Penn to Direct Bradley Cooper in January 6th Movie1:07:52 Tom Cruise Hunting for Horror Movies, Star Trek Looking for a Training Day Movie1:20:42 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

Kristian Harloff breaks down the biggest movie news stories of the day, led by exciting new details about Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Tom Holland is describing the next Spider-Man movie as a detective story, giving fans a fresh glimpse into what Marvel Studios and Sony have planned for Peter Parker's next adventure. Plus, tickets are officially on sale, new posters have been revealed, exclusive theater merchandise is coming, and the film is getting a premium ScreenX presentation. Also on today's show, a new X-Men casting rumor suggests Charles Melton could be joining Marvel Studios' highly anticipated reboot, Alien: Romulus 2 continues its search for a director, and Netflix reportedly has no plans to pursue an acquisition of Lionsgate. Today's episode focuses heavily on Spider-Man: Brand New Day as Tom Holland shares intriguing details about the film's tone and direction. Kristian discusses whether a detective-style Spider-Man story is exactly what the franchise needs after No Way Home and breaks down the latest updates surrounding tickets, marketing, and fan expectations. The show also explores Marvel's ongoing X-Men reboot casting rumors, the future of the Alien franchise, and one of Hollywood's biggest recent business rumors involving Netflix and Lionsgate.

How will the $22B Fox Roku takeover change your TV? We unpack the massive streaming shakeup, Hollywood mergers, Lionsgate updates, and a new soundbar. The post Entertainment 2.0 #712 – The Fox Roku Takeover appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Marley Kayden discusses financials leading the market higher while investors digested the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Meanwhile, CarMax (KMX) slid after earnings and Netflix (NFLX) denied reports of interest in acquiring Lionsgate.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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This week, The U.S. Department of Justice signs off on the Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Nielsen Ratings Show Notes DOJ Gives Thumbs Up To Paramount's $111B WBD Acquisition; States Ponder Next Move Paramount And UFC Expand Rights Deal To Canada Beginning In 2027 Save CNN: Paramount Hit With Antitrust & “Viewpoint Diversity” Suit By Consumers To Stop WBD Merger; Company Responds Paramount Asks Judge To Dismiss Consumers' Antitrust Lawsuit Seeking To Block Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Paramount's First Amendment Case for Why It Deserves Warner Bros. David Ellison and Paramount are having a rough week in their attempt to take over Warner Bros | The Nightly 'Dutton Ranch' Ratings: Best Original Series Launch In Paramount+ History Crave, Point Grey Pictures, and Lionsgate, Set THE LITTLEST HOBO as First Project Under Partnership - Bell Media ‘Stargate' TV Series From Martin Gero Not Moving Forward at Amazon (EXCLUSIVE) Jake Johnson & Damon Wayans Jr. To Headline 'The Cable Guy'-Inspired Comedy Pilot Ordered By Hulu In 'New Girl' Reunion Paramount+ Lands ‘Cop Land' TV Series From James Mangold - Exclusive Anna Kendrick to Direct ‘Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' After Second Filmmaker Departs Netflix Movie Adaptation ‘House of Guinness' Renewed for Season 2 by Netflix (EXCLUSIVE) ‘Widow's Bay' Renewed for Season 2, Creator Katie Dippold Inks Apple TV Overall Deal What We've Been Doing Among Us Coffeezilla: I Found The $200,000 Missing Lego Discounty on Steam

Settimana tranquillissima, certo. Se per tranquilla si intende un film su Monopoly in sviluppo con Margot Robbie e LuckyChap, il ritorno di 24 Jump Street con Jonah Hill e Channing Tatum, Doctor Who che perde lo speciale natalizio e Paramount sempre più vicina a inglobare Warner Bros Discovery. In questa puntata di SpinNews, la rubrica settimanale di Spin-Off – Un Podcast di Recenserie, si parte dai rinnovi e dalle cancellazioni: Doctor Who entra in una nuova fase dopo lo stop allo speciale natalizio, Netflix rinnova House Of Guinness e Apple TV+ conferma Widow's Bay per una seconda stagione. Poi spazio al cinema: Lionsgate, LuckyChap e Hasbro stanno valutando due sceneggiature diverse per il film su Monopoly, mentre Sony sembra pronta a riportare in vita 24 Jump Street con Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum e Ice Cube. Si parla anche di The Night Agent, con il ritorno di Rose nell'ultima stagione, e della notizia più grossa della settimana: il via libera del DOJ all'acquisizione da 111 miliardi di Warner Bros Discovery da parte di Paramount. Capitalismo, franchise spremuti, sequel tardivi e giochi da tavolo trasformati in blockbuster: insomma, Hollywood continua a essere una partita a Monopoly dove la casella “imprevisti” è sempre più inquietante. (00:00) Rinnovi e cancellazioni: Doctor Who, House Of Guinness, Widow's Bay (03:39) Margot Robbie sta valutando due sceneggiature diverse per il film su Monopoly (05:54) Si farà 24 Jump Street con Jonah Hill e Channing Tatum (07:40) Rose ritornerà nell'ultima stagione di The Night Agent (09:08) Il DOJ approva l'acquisizione da 111 miliardi di Warner Bros da parte di Paramount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we approach our official 10th anniversary, we wanted to gather our listening family together to share something truly special: death. That's right, we're knocking each other off and knocking it out of the park with one of the best horror films of the 2010s, YOU'RE NEXT! Along the way, we wonder what possessed Lionsgate to keep this movie on the shelf for so long, celebrate one of the greatest final girls to ever grace the silver screen, dissect all of the “mumblecore” all-stars featured in this f*cked up family, and worship at the altar of legendary Barbara Crampton! All this, plus underground film festivals, speed competitions, blood blindness, too many scarves, McBrain Flurries, blah morkturtlenecks, soap opera spandex, bad makeout spots, and dine out with a sumptuous edition of Choose Your Own Deathventure. So join our jolly home invasion this week on Kill By Kill!    Part of the BLEAV Network.Get even more episodes exclusively on Patreon! Join Patrick's new newsletter SCREAM SHARE for weekly new/classic/and "free to watch" streaming horror picks, and join him for a virtual watch party on the 3rd Friday of every month!! Check out Gena's newsletter on Ghost!! Artwork by Josh Hollis: joshhollis.com Kill By Kill theme by Revenge Body. For the full-length version and more great music, head to revengebodymemphis.bandcamp.com today!Join the new Discord Server Convo here! Click here to visit our Dashery/TeePublic shop for killer merch! Join the conversation about any episode on the Facebook Group! Follow us on IG @killbykillpodcast!! Join us on Threads or even Bluesky Check out the films we've covered & what might come soon on Letterboxd! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sometimes a movie comes along and the game just changes....On this episode we dive head first into what just might be one of our favourite movies of the year.  It's time for 'The Furious'.A father fights fiercely against ruthless kidnappers to save his abducted daughter.Not since Gareth Evans and 'The Raid' has the action community been turned on it's ear with the spectacular collision of frenetic styles that we see here in 'The Furious;.We had the pleasure of sitting down with director Kenji Tanigaki (a noted fight coordinator in his own right) about the origins of this story and getting it to the big screen.'The Furious' is in theatres now.

Tom’s away. Lionsgate joins Movies Anywhere. Apple TV 4K gets Hi-Res Lossless Apple Music. Lee and Rob met in person! 00:00:00 – Intro 00:06:05 – Sofabaton U3 Review Our official Sofabaton U3 review. Positives, negatives, and some comparisons to the X2. – https://www.sofabaton.com/product/u3/ 00:26:27 – Sofabaton Discounts Don’t be mad at Sofabaton if the discount […] The post AV Rant #999.9i: Sofabaton U3 Review and Giveaway (and Lee Visited Vancouver!) appeared first on AV Rant.

On this episode: Episode 424 — Roderick & Cari are back with another episode covering the biggest stories in entertainment, culture, and sports.   This week, the guys react to MICHAEL becoming Lionsgate's highest-grossing film of all time and discuss the strong opening weekend for Scary Movie 6. They also share their thoughts on Instagram's new “Map” feature and what it could mean for privacy in the social media era.   Elsewhere, Roderick & Cari break down the latest developments in the Karmelo Anthony and Cyrus Belton/Rick Chow cases before closing out with reactions and takeaways from Games 2, 3, and 4 of the NBA Finals.   Tap in — new episode out now

Is modern streaming officially taking away what you pay for? In Episode 467, host Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike tackle the recent outrage surrounding Netflix's ad-supported tier. While the "Standard with Ads" plan saves a few bucks, subscribers are just realizing that licensing restrictions mean a glaring lock icon is blocking some of the platform's biggest movies and shows. We break down the frustration of paying for a service only to find your favorite content held hostage.Plus, we look at the massive win for digital media collectors as Lionsgate officially joins Movies Anywhere, unlocking hits like John Wick and Knives Out across connected retailers. From the fake internet rumors surrounding a Phineas and Ferb cast "prom photo" to the early teaser for Scooby-Doo: Origins hitting Netflix in 2027, we've got a jam-packed week in Geekdom.What you'll get out of this episode:The truth about Netflix's ad-supported tier and why certain shows are locked down.What Lionsgate joining Movies Anywhere means for your digital film library sync.Why internet rumor mills targeted Phineas and Ferb stars Vincent Martella and Alyson Stoner.Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!Top Stories & Featured LinksDigital Locker Win: Lionsgate is Joining Movies AnywhereTier Lockdown: Netflix Plans and Pricing: The Reality of the Ad-Tier Lock IconAnimation Teaser: Scooby-Doo: Origins Official Teaser Trailer (2027)TV News Order: NCIS: New York Ordered At CBS Starring LL COOL J & Scott CaanTopic KeywordsNetflix Ad Plan Lock Icon, Blockbuster Video Millennial Nostalgia, Lionsgate Movies Anywhere Launch, Scooby Doo Origins 2027, Vincent Martella Alyson Stoner Photo Rumor, Digital Movie Locker Sync, NCIS New York CBS, ScreenRant Clickbait Criticism, Google Icon Design Options, Streaming Service Licensing Restrictions.Keywords (Comma Separated)Netflix ad tier, Blockbuster nostalgia, Movies Anywhere Lionsgate, Scooby Doo 2027, Vincent Martella, Digital movie locker, Streaming lock icon, Streaming licensing restrictions, NCIS New York, Media consolidation 2026.

Harry Warden is here to see you! My Bloody Valentine (1981) My Bloody Valentine turns 45 years old this year. The director, George Mihalka, was the guest of honor at this year’s Portland Horror Film Festival. He was kind enough to speak with the Scariest Things, who are huge fans of the film. Lost cutting room footage was recently found when the producer was absorbed by Lionsgate, allowing some of the missing gory effects to be brought back into the movie. So, it’s time to revisit this movie and talk to the creator about why it remains important today. In my nine years of managing the Scariest Things, I have been honored to meet some of the best people in the horror movie industry. Mick Garris, David Dastmalchian, Darren Lyn Bousman, Ben Leonberg, Aaron Moorhead, Carter Smith, and Ted Geoghegan are all people whom I would consider friends of the Scariest Things, having met and interviewed them. But, after meeting George Mihalka, director of My Bloody Valentine (1981), I can firmly say that he is my favorite person in the genre. Talking with George felt like story time. He was warm and generous, and was eager to tell us all about how he did his movie. George is an outlier, as far as horror directors go. He produced a singular, momentous horror film and then had a long directorial career outside of the genre. His experiences with Jack Valenti and the MPAA, who censored his film, were a “death by a thousand cuts” quite literally. It may have scared him off from continuing as a horror specialist, even though he had the gift. Sadly, some of the most creative kills in the movie got edited to the point of bloodlessness. He likes to say that it became “My Anemic Valentine”. And that, “There is more blood in the title than there is in the movie.” Frame-by-frame slicing and dicing. The film became the fall-guy film for the industry as a reaction to random violence following John Lennon’s assassination. Somebody would have to be made an example of, and in this case, it was Mihalka and My Bloody Valentine. The Legacy of My Bloody Valentine Despite all the censorship, it still found an audience. And we can celebrate it 45 years later. It is a testament to the story, the amazing sets, and better-than-average performances that, despite having the most exciting parts of the movie excised, the film became iconic. It is the trope foundation for so many slasher films to come. I Know What You Did Last Summer comes to mind. Scream, with its multiple killer options, also owes a debt to this film. And those are just the big ones. Simply put, My Bloody Valentine is foundational horror. For me, it ranks only behind 1978’s Halloween for slasher movies of that era. You can see the family tree: Black Christmas, The Town That Dreaded Sundown, My Bloody Valentine, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Cold Prey, Heart Eyes. Silent human killers bent on revenge, in full costume, butchering their way through lots of pretty young adults. This is the model, and it works well when executed with focus and craft. My Bloody Valentine helped build the trope platform that so many slasher films have utilized. They may be cliches now, but along with Friday the 13th, The Burning, and Halloween, MBV established these themes: Masked killer (essential) The Hidden Villain Switcheroo Splitting up the group (OK, this one is as old as horror films have been around, but slashers really take advantage of this trope.) Sneaking off to have sex in the next room is really dangerous. Never leave a romantic interlude to get booze. Let’s go exploring a really dangerous place for the fun of it. A panicking mayor. The young people don’t listen to the cops. The cops don’t tell the people what they need to know. The mad prophet. (Happy, in this movie) The body in a cooler. (A nod to Rabid?) Childhood trauma made the killer. Remember. This is an early slasher film. MBV does all of these tropes better than most. Mihalka wanted to do Deer Hunter, slasher style. He knew what he was getting into and willingly admitted that this was a movie meant to be fun and make money. It wasn’t going to be an Oscar contender. But he took the ideas of The Deer Hunter and the disaffected blue-collar workers and crafted a story that, despite its drive-in bona fides, was as much about the community as it was about the killer. The film used a real mine in a wind-swept working-class Sydney, Nova Scotia. It has a simple, plausible story. And now that the film has recovered some of its cutting-room components, restored to a 4K Blu-ray Collector’s edition, it can be appreciated for the gory creativity that fans were denied in 1981. About George Mihalka George was a Hungarian immigrant to Canada, initially unable to speak English or French. He initially found it difficult to integrate into Canadian culture, but would eventually become a highly prolific director in both English- and French-language films. He has amassed over fifty credits. This includes long runs on Canadian TV shows: Crossbow, Scoop, Undressed, and 24-Hour Rental. However, he will always be known for My Bloody Valentine. You can find several of his interviews online, talking about this movie. (But of course, you found this one first, right?) Mihalka appears to be comfortable with his legacy. He’s had plenty of time to see his film first get threatened with an X-rating, then achieve moderate box-office success, receive a sequel, and become the moniker of a hugely influential post-punk shoegaze band. George genuinely seemed to glow at how much the fans appreciated his work all these years later. He isn’t a stranger to the festival and podcast interview circuit. His easygoing demeanor, combined with his wisdom and eagerness to share stories about the craft of filmmaking, makes for story time with Uncle George. This is why I love doing what I do. When you meet your heroes and they turn out to be wonderful people, it confirms that pursuing this hobby as a small-press horror blogger rewards the grind. The Interview: This is the recording from the Portland Horror Film Festival 2026 by Eric Li and Mike Campbell with George Mihalka. We recorded this in the green room for the Hollywood Theater before the big-screen presentation, with all the restored footage in 4K. I included an audio recording of the Q&A session with George, hosted by Andrea Subissati, editor of Rue Morgue and the Bloody Judge this year at the PHFF. More content!

"Power Ballad" is a 2026 musical comedy-drama film directed and co-written by John Carney, starring Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Havana Rose Liu, and Jack Reynor. The film tells the story of Rick Power (Rudd), a wedding singer, who meets washed-up former boy band singer Danny Wilson (Jonas) at a wedding one night and bonds over a jam session. After the jam session, Danny steals one of Rick's songs, and it becomes a number-one hit. This brings Danny back into the spotlight, leading Rick to seek revenge and recognition. The film had its world premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival and has received positive reviews for its two performances, Carney's direction, and, of course, the music. Carney was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Lionsgate and will expand to more theaters on June 5th. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midway Avenue Productions Presents, The Genre of Your Life Podcast!Episode #104 | The guys are back!Join Nick, Doug, and Moses for a packed episode of The Genre of Your Life Podcast as they review two of the latest releases: Pressure and Power Ballad. They break down what worked, what didn't, and whether these movies deserve a spot on your watchlist.Plus, with blockbuster season officially here, the crew reveals their three most anticipated movies of the summer, sharing which upcoming releases have them most excited and which films could end up dominating the box office.

This week I sat down with George Burgess, a rugby league legend who won an NRL Premiership with the South Sydney Rabbitohs and represented England on the international stage. George is a good mate who I just kept running into everywhere, so we finally sat down for a proper chat, and I'm so glad we did. This one goes well beyond the footy.George opens up about losing his dad to Motor Neurone Disease at fifteen, and how that shaped the path that followed. It was Russell Crowe, part-owner of the Rabbitohs, who brought the Burgess family out to play for Souths, and George shares what that opportunity meant for him and his brothers, Sam, Tom and Luke, who he went on to play alongside in the NRL.We also get into a side of George a lot of people don't know. He has always loved acting, and since hanging up the boots he has carved out a serious career on screen, with roles in Land of Bad, Spartacus: House of Ashur, and the upcoming Lionsgate feature Beast in Me.This is a chat about grief, reinvention, brotherhood and backing yourself to start again. George is the real deal and I loved this one.In this episode we cover:Winning an NRL Premiership with the South Sydney RabbitohsLosing his dad to Motor Neurone Disease at fifteen and how it shaped himHow Russell Crowe brought the family to SouthsPlaying alongside his brothers Sam, Tom and Luke in the NRLHis lifelong love of actingLanding roles in Land of Bad, Spartacus: House of Ashur and Beast in MeWhat it takes to reinvent yourself after sportGrief, brotherhood and starting a new chapterFollow GeorgeInstagram https://www.instagram.com/george.burgess2.0/?hl=enConnect with Cooper and TGHF1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off) https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-bookInstagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEHThe Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.comTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sat down with George Burgess, a rugby league legend who won an NRL Premiership with the South Sydney Rabbitohs and represented England on the international stage. George is a good mate who I just kept running into everywhere, so we finally sat down for a proper chat, and I'm so glad we did. This one goes well beyond the footy.George opens up about losing his dad to Motor Neurone Disease at fifteen, and how that shaped the path that followed. It was Russell Crowe, part-owner of the Rabbitohs, who brought the Burgess family out to play for Souths, and George shares what that opportunity meant for him and his brothers, Sam, Tom and Luke, who he went on to play alongside in the NRL.We also get into a side of George a lot of people don't know. He has always loved acting, and since hanging up the boots he has carved out a serious career on screen, with roles in Land of Bad, Spartacus: House of Ashur, and the upcoming Lionsgate feature Beast in Me.This is a chat about grief, reinvention, brotherhood and backing yourself to start again. George is the real deal and I loved this one.In this episode we cover:Winning an NRL Premiership with the South Sydney RabbitohsLosing his dad to Motor Neurone Disease at fifteen and how it shaped himHow Russell Crowe brought the family to SouthsPlaying alongside his brothers Sam, Tom and Luke in the NRLHis lifelong love of actingLanding roles in Land of Bad, Spartacus: House of Ashur and Beast in MeWhat it takes to reinvent yourself after sportGrief, brotherhood and starting a new chapterFollow GeorgeInstagram https://www.instagram.com/george.burgess2.0/?hl=enConnect with Cooper and TGHF1% Good Club Book (use code PODCAST for 25% off) https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-bookInstagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/Workshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEHThe Good Human Factory Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/The Good Human Factory https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.comTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ginger Snaps, una película "cult classic" de terror, llega por primera vez en 4K. Distribuido por Lionsgate, el filme del 2001 presenta a Emily Perkins y Katharine Isabelle como las hermanas Fitzgerald. Luego de que Ginger sea atacada por un lobo en la noche de su primer periodo.¿Podrá Ginger manejar los cambios en su cuerpo?

REWIND of two more PAGE Awards Judges, Dwayne Smith and Mike Kuciak, continues the conversation about how they evaluate your screenplay.Mike Kuciak has two movies coming out in 2022; he's the writer-director of one and the writer-producer of the other. He's a producer on a third film scheduled to begin production in late 2022. He has served as a producer and executive producer on several independent films. He was the senior vice president of development for a literary management-production company and, after that, the founder/CEO of his own company before hanging that up to focus on writing/directing/producing.Dwayne Smith has been a professional screenwriter since 1999 and has written scripts for Warner Bros., Lionsgate, Intermedia, and Gold Circle. His urban thriller PAY THE LADY is in post-production, and his sci-fi feature IMPLANT is in pre-production. Representing the management firm Circle of Confusion at numerous screenwriting conferences and festivals, Dwayne has listened to hundreds of pitches and read countless screenplays in search of new writing talent. As a judge for the PAGE Awards, he reads Comedies, Thriller/Horror, Science Fiction, and Action/Adventure scripts.The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards sponsors the WRITERS' HANGOUT.Executive Producer Kristin OvernCreator/Executive Producer Sandy AdomaitisProducer/Terry SampsonMusic by Ethan StollerIf you enjoy the show, please remember to follow us and leave a review where you listen to podcasts. 

REWIND. We continue our conversation about how PAGE Awards Judges evaluate your screenplay with Karen Craig and Scott Barkan. Next week, to wrap up this four-part series, we'll be talking to Kristin Overn, the Founder and Executive Director of the PAGE International Screenwriting Awards.Karen Craig is a professional screenwriter and script doctor whose credits include AMERICAN PSYCHO II, starring Mila Kunis and William Shatner, and FORBIDDEN SECRETS, starring Kristy Swanson. Karen has served as a judge for the PAGE Awards for the past 12 years, reviewing both Thriller/Horror scripts and Family Films.Scott Barkan is a professional screenwriter with several produced films and sold scripts to his name. He has worked with Blumhouse and Lionsgate and is represented by Mainstay Entertainment and CAA. Scott is also a university professor, teaching music and communications. As a PAGE judge, he primarily reads Action/Adventure, Thriller/Horror, and Science Fiction scripts.

WILL RAGE HULK APPEAR IN BRAND NEW DAY?!! Have your say here! - https://app.delphi.fyi/market/22f8a163-dbab-4a36-82aa-9ba43486ca53 On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the latest movie news and major updates from the worlds of Star Wars, DC, James Bond, and horror franchises. Could The Mandalorian and Grogu actually "save" Star Wars at the box office? New opening weekend projections are climbing, and we discuss whether Din Djarin and Grogu can bring audiences back to theaters in a massive way. We also talk about the first set videos from The Batman: Part II finally surfacing online, giving fans their first look at Matt Reeves' highly anticipated sequel starring Robert Pattinson as Batman. What could these early set leaks reveal about the tone, story, and villains of the next DC movie? Plus, new details have emerged about the future of James Bond as Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight teases a fresh cinematic approach for 007. Could this be the reinvention the Bond franchise needs after Daniel Craig's departure? And finally, Lionsgate has confirmed discussions are underway for Michael 2 following the success of the Michael Jackson biopic. Is a sequel already happening, and what could it explore next?

What if the darkest chapter of your life turned out to be the very thing that saved it? Sean Clayton is a serial entrepreneur, marketing expert, and founder of Myosin and Mindful Ventures. He has helped bring nine brands to exit totaling over a billion dollars through direct-to-consumer marketing. Today, he is building AI-first marketing products, investing in over 30 companies, and teaching people how to unlock their highest self through integrated spirituality and radical inner work. In this conversation on The Greatness Machine, Darius and Sean dig into one of the most remarkable origin stories you'll hear on this show. Sean opens up about childhood sexual abuse and the deep wounds it left behind, the people-pleasing and affirmation-seeking patterns it created, and the moment he tried to end his life before everything fell apart. He shares how a federal conviction and nearly three years behind bars paradoxically became the turning point that broke a cycle that could have killed him, and how he rebuilt his life from the ground up, starting at a car dealership in a halfway house with $200 in ads and a hunger to prove the world wrong. Sean also shares the spiritual framework he now teaches through the Miracle Academy, including how to get in communion with your inner child, why everything happening outside of you is simply a feedback loop of your internal world, how to recognize and create from life's patterns, and what it truly means to stop efforting through life and start walking in greatness. In this episode, Darius and Sean will discuss: (00:00) Welcome to The Greatness Machine (02:56) Sean Clayton's Journey in Marketing (05:45) Overcoming Adversity: Sean's Personal Story (08:31) The Impact of Criminal Charges on Life (11:35) Navigating the Prison System (14:06) Lessons Learned and Marketing Success (17:12) The Future of Marketing and AI (21:20) From Harvard to Houston: A Journey of Rebellion (28:05) Navigating Corporate Challenges: The Rise and Fall of Innovations (36:02) Transforming Trauma: Finding Purpose Through Pain (41:41) The Gift of Trauma: Testing Worthiness and Growth (44:10) The Influence of the Inner Child (46:49) Aligning with Your Higher Self (50:01) Miracles of Life and Purpose (01:03:14) Embodiment and Self-Truth Sean Clayton is a visionary entrepreneur and marketing expert with a rare ability to blend data-driven strategy with human-centered storytelling. He is the founder of Myosin, a full-service growth marketing accelerator, and has helped bring nine brands to exit totaling over a billion dollars in value through direct-to-consumer marketing. His work spans venture growth, regenerative health, Web3 user acquisition, and holistic well-being, with notable partnerships alongside industry giants like Lionsgate, Sony, and Fox. Previously serving as Chief Solution Officer at WPP, Sean has built sustainable growth infrastructures for some of the world's leading brands. He is also the creator of the Miracle Academy, a platform dedicated to integrated spirituality, emotional freedom, and personal transformation. A recognized speaker and thought leader, Sean's insights have been featured in TechCrunch, VentureBeat, and Martech Series. His life and career are a testament to what becomes possible when business acumen meets deep inner work. Connect with Sean: Website: https://www.themiracleacademy.com/  Website: https://myosin.io/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Abundance10000  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundance10000/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Eli Roth, screenwriter Randy Pearlstein, cinematographer Scott Kevan, Lions Gate executives Jason Constantine and Peter Block and NYU film professor Boris Frumin

We had the opportunity to talk with Jonathan Blair, who plays George Whitefield and is one of the writers in "A Great Awakening". The film narrates the unlikely friendship between Benjamin Franklin and Reverend Whitefield amidst a struggle in the United States during 1787. A Great Awakening is a Sight & Sound Films production, distributed by Lionsgate. Available now to own or rent digitally.

En esta reseña hablamos de "A Great Awakening", una producción de Sight & Sound Films distribuida por Lionsgate. La cual narra una amistad poco común entre Benjamin Franklin (John Paul Sneed) y el reverendo George Whitefield (Jonathan Blair).Dirigido por Joshua Enck. Escrito por Jeff Bender, Joshua Enck y Jonathan Blair. Ya está disponible en plataformas digitales para comprar y/o alquilar.

Welcome to Multiverse News, your source for information about all your favorite fictional universes.Kenneth Branagh, who directed 2011's Thor for the MCU, recently spoke about his willingness to return to direct the character again if asked, saying, "Part of me would love to finish my relationship with that character. I'd always wanted to do more and indeed had a couple of ideas, more in the territory of James Mangold's brilliant Logan. I would love to see Chris Hemsworth and the others have their own individual final story that takes Thor into a glorious twilight.”A full-length trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey debuted on Tuesday, providing a more in-depth look at the film. Starring a cast of A-List talent, Matt Damon plays the main role of Odysseus who is trying to get home after the Trojan War as he wades through myths and legends to do so. Nolan has of course filmed the entire movie specifically for IMAX and was recently quoted saying it was “an absolute nightmare” to film due to its physically demanding nature.At the box office this weekend, The Devil Wears Prada 2 got off to a solid global start, raking in $233.6 million. The fashion-forward sequel was projected to hit $73 million domestically and achieved $77 million.  Elsewhere, Michael has crossed the $400 million mark worldwide and Super Mario Galaxy is coming up on $900 million dollars. The first trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil has been released. The film currently has a release date of September 18.Andor star Diego Luna has joined the cast of Disney's live action adaptation of Tangled in a role specifically made for the feature.Matt Shakman, who directed Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has been tapped to helm a new installment of The Planet of the Apes franchise for 20th Century Studios. Josh Friedman, who co-wrote Fantastic Four: First Steps as well as Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, will write the new script.Sources tell Deadline that Matthew Lillard has joined the cast of DC Studio's Man of Tomorrow in an undisclosed role.Lionsgate has closed a deal with horror director Dylan Clark to direct the upcoming reboot of The Blair Witch Project. Additionally, Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams, who starred in the original 1999 found-footage hit, are set to serve as executive producers, as are the first movie's directing team of Eduardo Sánchez, Daniel Myrick and Gregg Hale.On Tuesday, Hulu dropped a surprise prequel episode of The Bear titled 'Gary' ahead of its season 5 debut this summer. The hour long episode follows Richie played by Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Mikey played by Jon Bernthal on a trip to Gary, Indiana, before the events of the main series. Ari Aster has set his next film titled Scapegoat which will be produced by A24. Although plot details are currently under wraps, Scarlett Johansson has closed a deal to star in the film.New Line has unveiled the first trailer for Evil Dead Burn, the latest installment in its classic horror franchise Evil Dead, which is slated for release in theaters on July 10.

Emma Witkowski is Vice President, Media Solutions at WildBrain where she leads the advertising teams responsible for driving monetization through innovative video advertising and branded content strategies for WildBrain's portfolio of iconic IP such as Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Inspector Gadget and more. Witkowski and her team deliver cross-platform digital campaigns across YouTube, FAST, social media and gaming platforms, including Roblox and Fortnite, to connect brands with kids and their parents worldwide. Based in Los Angeles, Witkowski brings over 20 years of experience in digital strategy, investment planning and revenue growth within the media and entertainment industry. She has a proven track record of building scalable advertising ecosystems and driving high-impact partnerships that unlock new revenue streams.Before joining WildBrain, Witkowski served as Global Head of Strategy and Client Success at Moonbug Entertainment, where she was instrumental in developing and scaling their brand partnerships business. Her career spans leadership roles at major global media companies including WPP and Omnicom, driving digital growth and innovation for brands such as Apple, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, Facebook and PlayStation. 

The Nerdpocalypse breaks down major franchise news from CinemaCon 2026 and beyond! Paramount confirms Star Trek is returning to theaters, The Blair Witch Project is getting a reboot from Lionsgate and Blumhouse, with original creators Eduardo Sánchez and Daniel Myrick executive producing.Marvel is re-releasing Avengers Endgame on September 25, 2026, with brand-new footage shot specifically for the Avengers Doomsday story line. Joe Russo calls it a "critical companion story" that bridges Endgame to December's upcoming Avengers Doomsday. We also break down trailers for The Mandalorian and Grogu (final trailer), Ted Lasso Season 4, Clayface, and the new Resident Evil movie. Plus: our reactions to Crime 101, Michael, Daredevil Born Again, and The Pitt Season 2.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).

+ a very special guest. We attended our first HOA meeting. It did not disappoint. Why Mr. Fox should probably stay away from car dealerships.Guess what Spirit Airlines finally falling means for the rest of us.I expose Mr. Great to Durand BernarrWe discuss the obliteration / regression of the Voting Rights act of 1965 as a result of the redistricting case out of Louisiana. Also, what's up with Lionsgate?

Spider Noir's New Trailer, DCU Changes, and a trailer for House of the Dragon Season 3Welcome to Multiverse News, your source for information about all your favorite fictional universes.The official trailer for Prime Video's Spider-Noir was released on Saturday during Mexico City's CCXP pop culture festival. In addition to showcasing our most significant looks at Nicolas Cage in the role, gumshoe Ben Reilly, alongside glimpses of villains Sandman, Electro, Tombstone and Brendan Gleeson's yet-to-be-named mob boss character, the trailer also emphasized the series availability to stream in true noir black and white, or color which they have dubbed “True-Hue Full Color”. Saturday's CCXP Mexico was also the site for HBO Max's unveiling of a new official teaser trailer for House of the Dragon's third season. In typical Game of Thrones fashion, the one minute 55 second teaser hints at power struggles and with high production value on display seemed to deliver on the cast members and showrunners promises of more battles, blood and, of course, dragons.It's been a little quiet on the DCU front outside of last week's Clayface trailer, but we now have multiple updates on multiple projects in the cooker, or perhaps not. First, James Gunn revealed that the DCU movie The Authority is no longer in active development. First announced in he and Peter Safrans' 2023 DCU announcements, Gunn said the film's script “wasn't there” and that it didn't fit into the larger DCU. And regarding the franchise's streaming output, HBO and DC temporarily removed the Lanterns trailer from all official platforms without explanation, possibly due to a music licensing issue with a Bruce Springsteen track used in the teaser; but the trailer is now live again with the song in question removed and added text indicating an August release for the series.Lionsgate's Michael set the record for biggest opening weekend for a musical biopic with $97M domestically and $217M globally, dethroning The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and surpassing the previous record held by Straight Outta Compton at $60.2M.Paramount has released the first teaser trailer for season 4 of Star Trek Strange New Worlds and announced a release date. The upcoming season premiere will debut globally on July 23. The 10-episode season rolls out weekly on Thursdays through Sept. 24Studios and streamers are currently bidding on a feature adaptation of the Battlefield video games which has Mission Impossible filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie attached to write and direct and Sinners star Michael B. Jordan attached to produce and possibly star.As the final season of Prime Video's The Boys comes to a close, the streamer has confirmed that spin off series Gen V will end with the previously aired season 2 and will not continue for a third season and that series prequel Vought Rising will debut sometime in 2027.AppleTV has announced that season 4 of Ted Lasso will debut on August 5th and have released a first look teaser trailer for the upcoming season.Laura Dern has joined the cast of season 4 of HBO's The White Lotus.In an interview with CinemaHub, Andy Serkis seemingly accidentally revealed that Iman Vellani is in Avengers: Doomsday. He told her “I can't wait to see you in Doomsday” to which she responded immediately “no you can't say that”

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the fantastic opening weekend results from Lionsgate's Michael, which became the highest-grossing opening for a musical biopic. Then they preview the May box office, covering all of the month's wide releases.

In cinemas around the world crowds are gathering to sing, and even dance along to the new Micheal Jackson biopic. Does that mean the controversial ‘King of Pop' is uncancellable?Writer: Ada Barumé and Casey MagloireProducer: Ada BaruméHost: Ada BaruméClip from Lionsgate trailer of ‘Micheal' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Berlin world premiere of Michael—the new Antoine Fuqua-directed biopic starring Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafaar in the title role—saw thousands of King of Pop fans gather outside the theater, rapturous applause after each of the movie's musical numbers, and fawning praise over the lead performance. Left out of the celebratory film and tightly controlled red carpet rollout was any mention of thesexual abuse accusations that complicate his legacy. Yet producer Graham King admitted to being “nervous and anxious” to see the film with audiences for the first time. “A lot has happened on this film that I question how, why,” said King, who also produced the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. “I used to say Freddie Mercury was throwing hurdles down at me. Michael did the same. So Michael and Freddie are up there together laughing right now.” With an initial $150 million budget, Michael was already the most ambitious biopic of all time when it wrapped initial production in May 2024. That was before the estate's executors learned of a clause in a 1994 settlement with one of Jackson's child molestation accusers agreeing to never dramatize their story on screen, rendering a significant amount of footage useless. Instead of a 3.5-hour epic, Lionsgate and the filmmakers decided to end the movie in the late 1980s at the height of Jackson's career following Thriller and Bad—and the estate agreed to fund 22 days of additional production at a cost Forbes estimates to be more than $25 million (some reports put it at as much as $50 million). By Matt Craig, Reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt is joined by Lionsgate film chair Adam Fogelson to talk about the success of ‘Michael,' the challenges of making the movie, why they took a chance on the film when many other studios passed, whether there will be a sequel and if it will engage with the allegations against Michael Jackson, Lionsgate's recent hot streak, how they compete with major studios, and more (00:00). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2' (40:35). Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Adam Fogelson Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jon Jones Theme Song: Devon Renaldo This episode is brought to you by AMC+. Start your free trial today at join.amcplus.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristian Harloff breaks down the biggest movie news stories of the day, including the huge global box office debut for Michael, the latest on Daredevil: Born Again and its ratings struggles, a disappointing delay for Rush Hour 4, and major updates in the John Wick universe with Caine officially beginning production and new details on John Wick 5. If you're looking for the latest movie news, box office analysis, franchise updates, and industry breakdowns, today's Kristian Harloff Show has you covered. First, Kristian reacts to Michael opening to a massive $217 million worldwide, giving the Michael Jackson biopic one of the strongest debuts of the year. Is Michael already on its way to becoming one of the biggest music biopics ever? Kristian breaks down what the box office numbers mean for Jaafar Jackson, Antoine Fuqua, and the future of musical biopics in Hollywood. Next, Daredevil: Born Again is making headlines for the wrong reasons. Despite major anticipation from Marvel fans, new reports suggest Daredevil: Born Again has not delivered the ratings Marvel Studios may have hoped for. Kristian discusses what this could mean for Charlie Cox, the future of Daredevil in the MCU, and whether Marvel's Disney+ strategy is starting to show real cracks. Kristian also covers the latest on Rush Hour 4, as the long-awaited sequel has reportedly hit another major delay. With both Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker aging out of the demanding action-comedy franchise, is Rush Hour 4 still realistic? Kristian discusses whether the sequel can still happen and if the moment has already passed for one of the most beloved buddy-cop franchises ever. Finally, the John Wick universe keeps expanding. Caine, the Donnie Yen-led John Wick spinoff, has officially started filming, while new reports reveal that the idea for John Wick 5 is already in motion. Kristian breaks down what this means for Donnie Yen's future in the franchise, whether Keanu Reeves could return, and how far Lionsgate can realistically push the John Wick universe. Topics include: Michael opens to $217 million worldwide Michael Jackson biopic box office breakdown Daredevil: Born Again ratings struggle Marvel Disney+ concerns Rush Hour 4 delayed again Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker sequel concerns Caine begins filming John Wick 5 story idea revealed #Michael #MichaelJackson #DaredevilBornAgain #Daredevil #Marvel #RushHour4 #JackieChan #ChrisTucker #JohnWick #JohnWick5 #Caine #DonnieYen #MovieNews #KristianHarloff #BoxOffice   SPONSOR: LIQUID IV: Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to https://www.LIQUIDIV.com and get 20% off your first purchase with code KRISTIAN at checkout

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Marvel Studios plans to return to Hall H this year, the Clayface trailer delivers a sculpted first look at that film, and there's steady heat at the box office. All of that and more coming up right after this.Welcome to Multiverse News, your source for information about all your favorite fictional universes.Five Star Review from Simon Poelzer on Overcast: Currently the service Overcast I use doesn't have a review system but I still wanted to show my appreciation with a direct email 5 star review.Personally I think the new Harry Potter series is unnecessary like seeing new people in your old house, but it looks good and well made so I will probably watch by pirating because I refuse to give a cent towards JK RowlingGo Jays goHaha I just got an American to cheer for the Blue JaysMarvel Studios Will ReturnPerhaps hope will spring eternal after all with the announcement that Marvel Studios will be back in Hall H this year at San Diego Comic-Con. There's a lot on the line this year with Avengers: Doomsday, so the franchise giant must see the sense in returning to their iconic presentation time and space. Post-COVID, Comic-Con has seen success wax and wane in these presentations, but is it do or die time for the MCU?Skin-Deep VillainyDC Studios delivered a teaser trailer for Clayface, premiering this fall on October 23. The haunting trailer shows the titular character and flashes of violence happening to and around him. We're also getting the whole Harvey Dent family in The Batman II with legendary actor Charles Dance in talks to play Harvey's father. Dance is known for his role as Tywin Lannister on Game of Thrones and joins a powerful family with Sebastian Stan and Scarlett Johansson already slated to play Harvey and Gilda Dent, respectively. Things are feeling spooky in the best way, right?Space-Crazy Box OfficeSpace is dominating the space at the box office, with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie crossing the $740 million mark recently and Project Hail Mary bringing in more than half a billion dollars. Though perhaps not well-known in the states, Super Mario just blew by China's race car film Pegasus 3, which has garnered more than $600 million. Lee Cronin's The Mummy opened last weekend to a $34 million global start as well with a different trajectory than space and keeping the horror box office strong. It appears that the movie theater is back…?Coming up in the Lightning Round: David Harbour joins Rambo prequel, The Elden Ring movie is a go, another, yes ANOTHER, Texas Chainsaw Massacre property, and Rings of Power Season 3 coming soon. Don't go anywhere!Patreon Plug - Patron of the Week: Mt.KillaManjaroSpotify PollWho won CinemaCon this year?Disney - 71.4%Warner Bros. - 21.4%Sony - 4.8%Paramount - 0%Universal - 2.4%Amazon MGM - 0%Lightning RoundDavid Harbour has joined the cast of Rambo prequel John Rambo, Lionsgate and Millennium Media's action feature being directed by Jalmari Helander.A24 has entered production on Alex Garland's film adaptation of the video game Elden Ring, which now has a release date of March 3, 2028. Several cast members have also been announced including Cailee Spaeny, Jonathan Pryce, Nick Offerman, and Peter Serafinowicz, among others.Kathryn Newton is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Avengers: Doomsday after starring in 2023's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. She announced her return to the franchise on Instagram last week.A24 is in talks with Obsession filmmaker Curry Baker to write and direct a Texas Chainsaw Massacre film, which will exist separately from the planned TV series from Glen Powell.AppleTV has released the first teaser trailer for season 3 of Silo and set a release date. The 10-episode season will premiere with the first episode on July 3, followed by one new episode every Friday through September 4.The Multiverse News lore runs deep today: Ketchup Entertainment has released the first trailer for Dave Green's Coyote vs. Acme.

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend box office and preview Lionsgate's Michael. Then in the feature segment, Daniel and Rebecca are joined by Alexander DelVecchio, the general manager of Rutgers Cinema to recap CinemaCon 2026.

View the images in order, here! https://canva.link/4eacwrp87m3qfxhI've known Dane Baptiste for 20 years. I watched him find five minutes at the beginning of my Sunday Show when nobody knew his name. I watched the crowds not get it. I watched him come back anyway. This conversation is the full story, from his first day at Haberdashers, to being the only deadpan Black British comic in a room full of animated performers, to writing a sitcom that got picked up by Fox and Apple, to walking into Paramount and HBO alone because his seven-months-pregnant manager couldn't walk any further.We talk about:Growing up as the first male in a generation of cousins — raised in a matriarchyThe Sunday show years: following Jay Pharoah, competing with Usain Bolt's world record, going on after a biscuit eating competitionWhy admitting you take the bus was a passion killer in Black British cultureFinding his deadpan voice when every Black comic was expected to be animatedSteph McGovern giving him a TV segment when nobody else in the industry wouldWriting Sunny D and pitching it to Lionsgate, Fox, Apple, HBO, Paramount — with no writers, no teamKeenan Ivory Wayans and Saladin Patterson joining the projectThe actress from Sunny D who passed away from bowel cancerBeing misrepresented and the crisis of confidence and depression that followedMeeting Dave Chappelle on Valentine's Day with David Haye — the full circle momentMo Gilligan: timing, craft, and why his crossover workedWhy he left his management and what independence looks like nowThis is 20 years of friendship in one sitting. If you care about Black British comedy, the entertainment industry, or what it actually takes to build something when nobody's behind you, this one's for you.LINKS:Dane Baptiste: @danebaptiste on InstagramMarvyn: @themarvynharrisonpodcast / @dopeblackdadsYouTube: https://youtu.be/gy3ZrUnG0RM Welcome to The Marvyn Harrison Podcast — a story-driven conversation exploring identity, fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, culture, politics, sport, and modern life.In each episode, Marvyn Harrison sits down with leading thinkers, creatives, athletes, policymakers, and cultural voices to unpack the defining moments that shaped them. Through image prompts, structured storytelling, and revealing game segments, guests explore pivotal memories, career turning points, personal struggles, and the beliefs that guide their decisions today.Expect honest discussions on mental health, family dynamics, leadership, equity, ambition, resilience, and the realities of navigating success in Britain and beyond.This is a podcast about clarity, where lived experience meets sharp cultural insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz reacts to the official trailer for Mutiny (2026), the upcoming action thriller starring Jason Statham.Analytic Dreamz delivers a detailed breakdown of the high-stakes trailer, where Statham plays Cole Reed, a former special forces operative turned private security specialist. After witnessing the murder of his billionaire boss and being framed for the crime, Reed boards a cargo ship on a one-man mission for justice, only to uncover a dangerous international conspiracy.The segment covers the intense action sequences, the film's maritime setting, key cast members including Annabelle Wallis and Roland Møller, and director Jean-François Richet's vision for this Lionsgate release. Analytic Dreamz analyzes the trailer's pacing, Statham's signature style, and what Mutiny could mean for 2026 action cinema as it heads to theaters on August 21, 2026.This Notorious Mass Effect segment offers an in-depth reaction and first impressions of the Mutiny official trailer, exploring its potential as a high-octane revenge thriller on the high seas.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What Is This Episode - Top of Show Oscars 2027, '28 Have Their Dates - 1:10 Movies We Missed Last Ep - 3:40 . YEAR IN PREVIEW PART 3: THE PICTURES, P.2 . Greenwich Entertainment - 8:15 IFC - 9:40 (Forbidden Fruits, Faces of Death, Britanick News, more) Ketchup Entertainment (aka Coyote vs Acme) - 14:13 Kino Lorber/Laika - 15:15 . Lionsgate - 20:00 (The “Michael” Issues, Hunger Games Prequel, Depp's Return) Magenta Light/Magnolia Pictures - 29:00 Mubi - 37:00 (Camp Miasma, A Russian Int'l Feature Issue, Pawel's Newest) Music Box - 48:05 . Netflix: Releases Thus Far - 49:00 Cliff Booth - 51:51 Narnia - 58:24 Whisper Man/11817/Good Sex/Here Comes the Flood/More - 1:01:19 Ray Gun/Step - 1:06:50 . . What's Next From MMO/Leave Us 5 Stars! - 1:14:21

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Peter Duke is a Creative Director, Technologist, and Photographer with a diverse background in technology, games, communications, and marketing. His clients include 20th Century Fox, Virgin Entertainment, Sega GameWorks, Universal Studios, SHOAH Foundation Institute, The United States Army, The National Security Agency, Microsoft, Lions Gate, Capitol EMI, IMAX, Vanity Fair, and Glamour magazines.In 2010, Peter met Andrew Breitbart and co-founded the outlet GotNews and the news-based crowdfunding sites WeSearchr and FreeStartr. All three enterprises were defunded and de-platformed for wrongthink. In 2017, he was featured in an attempted hit piece in the New York Times, where he was labeled "The Annie Leibovitz of the Alt-Right." While immersed in open-source journalism, he discovered a world of unreported stories, which led to a dizzying, eye-opening reframing of reality. Today, he continues to use his abilities to move the truth forward against the titanic forces of the Power Elite and their henchmen.His current focus is on examining revisionist history and finding ways to communicate with people hypnotized by media.PETER DUKE:Substack: https://thedukereport.substack.comBooks: https://DukeReportBooks.comX: https://x.com/thedukereportYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDukeReportRumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheDukeReportemail: contact@thedukereport.comTHE RIPPLE EFFECT PODCAST:WEBSITE: http://TheRippleEffectPodcast.comWebsite Host & Video Distributor: https://ContentSafe.co/SUPPORT:PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheRippleEffectPodcastPayPal: https://www.PayPal.com/paypalme/RvTheory6VENMO: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3625073915201071418&created=1663262894MERCH: Store: http://www.TheRippleEffectPodcastMerch.comTHEORY 6 MUSIC: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1w91xRlB4b2MJYyXXhJcyFSPONSORS:OPUS A.I. Clip Creator: https://www.opus.pro/?via=RickyVarandasScott Horton Academy: https://scotthortonacademy.com/rippleeffectUniversity of Reason-Autonomy: https://www.universityofreason.com/a/2147825829/ouiRXFoLWATCH:OFFICIAL YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRippleEffectPodcastOFFICIALYOUTUBE CLIPS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@RickyVarandasLISTEN:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lpFhHI6CqdZKW0QDyOicJiTUNES: http://apple.co/1xjWmlFTHE UNION OF THE UNWANTED: https://linktr.ee/TheUnionOfTheUnwanted