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We Hate Movies
S15 Ep813: Night at the Museum

We Hate Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 121:16


“He's a little hobgoblin in this one!” - Steve on Mickey Rooney On the season 15 finale of WHM, we're chatting about the hyper-successful, super-weird family film, Night at the Museum! How obnoxious is this day-dreamer, inventor character they have Stiller playing? Has no one else ever worked late at this museum besides the security team? Is there no overnight janitorial staff? Did anyone else have “Mickey Rooney Fight Scene” on their Night at the Museum bingo card? Could this script have cared any less about Carla Gugino's character? And dear lord, Ricky Gervais in Big Box Hollywood films, glad those days are gone! PLUS: Should we bring back Mickey Rooney Old Man insults like “hopscotch” and “hot dog” and “cement mixer”? Night at the Museum stars Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino, Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, Bill Cobbs, Jake Cherry, Ricky Gervais, Patrick Gallagher, Rami Malek, Charlie Murphy, Steve Coogan, Mizuo Peck, Paul Rudd, Anne Meara, Brad Garrett, Crystal the Monkey, Owen Wilson, and the late, great Robin Williams as Teddy Roosevelt; directed by Shawn Levy. Throughout 2025, we'll be donating 100% of our earnings from our merch shop to the Center for Reproductive Rights. So head over and check out all these masterful designs and see what tickles your fancy! Shirts? Phone cases? Canvas prints? We got all that and more! Check it out and kick in for a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.

SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment

On this episode of The Sisterhood of Sweat, we have Shawn Levy.Shawn Levy is an acclaimed author and journalist known for his biographies of cultural icons such as Paul Newman, Jerry Lewis, and Robert De Niro. With a career spanning decades, Levy is celebrated for his ability to peel back the layers of his subjects, offering captivating and well-researched accounts of their lives and careers. As he writes in the introduction to CLINT, “No Hollywood figure has so complexly represented the cultural and political climates of contemporary America as Clint Eastwood. At the age of ninety-five, he has lived a tumultuous century and embodied much of his time and many of its contradictions.   Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Clint-Comprehensive-Biography-Hollywoods-Actor-Director/dp/0063251027   How you can stay in touch with Linda: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube SoundCloud "Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T" Essential Formulas

Pete McMurray Show

From Dirt Harry, to every which way but loose to Unforgiven, Clint Eastwood has played some of the most memorable characters in movie history.Shawn Levy is the author of Clint, the first major biography of Clint Eastwood in over twenty years...-Clint Eastwood is 95 and still working-The HUGE movies he's directed-Actors loved working with him because he would only shoot 1 or 2 takes "People worked with him again and again because it's such a joy to work on a set where you're not being tortured with retakes all day"-Mayor of Carmel, also the 'empty chair' bit at the RNC-Is Clint Eastwood a tough guy in real life-Sandra Locke's palimony suit against Clint To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here

Breaking It Down with Frank MacKay
The Frank MacKay Show - Shawn Levy

Breaking It Down with Frank MacKay

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 8:40


Film critic, author, podcaster and blogger Shawn Levy joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!

A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai Quartey
CLINT: THE MAN AND THE MOVIES

A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai Quartey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 39:24


In our first hour, author and cultural historian Shawn Levy sits down with Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey to talk about his new book, CLINT: THE MAN AND THE MOVIES, an honest look at the life and legacy of Clint Eastwood, who just turned 95. Known for his powerful biographies of Paul Newman, Jerry Lewis, and Robert De Niro, Levy shares what it takes to really understand a Hollywood legend.

Arroe Collins Like It's Live
The Good The Bad And The Ugly Shawn Levy's Newe Book Cliint The Man And The Movies

Arroe Collins Like It's Live

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 9:46


CLINT is the first major biography of Eastwood in over twenty years. Two of the most prominent earlier biographies were both comprehensive in covering the work and the life, but approached Eastwood with wildly different perspectives. One was fawning and overly respectful, ignoring any of Eastwood's faults, while the other one came at Eastwood harshly and didn't reckon with Eastwood as an actor and director as much as it focused on his personal missteps and failings. These books were also, obviously, unable to cover the substantial and award-winning work that Eastwood has produced in the 21st century. In covering the life and work of Eastwood, Levy's CLINT takes the middle ground, "where Clint and his work could be described and evaluated from a position of neither acquiescence nor denigration. It was possible for a book to celebrate the man and his work and deeds while acknowledging the flaws-and worse-in him, his choices, and, yes, his films."In a career spanning more than six decades, Clint Eastwood has captured the rugged essence of American manhood and morality, both on and off the screen. We picture him most immediately as he has appeared to us on screen: squinting through cigarillo smoke in A Fistful of Dollars or The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly imposing rough justice at the point of a .44 Magnum in Dirty Harry; sowing moral vengeance in The Outlaw Josey Wales or Pale Rider; abandoning farming for murder-for-hire in Unforgiven; grudgingly training a woman boxer in Million Dollar Baby; standing up for his neighbors despite his racism toward them in Gran Torino. But those are roles, however well-cast and convincing, and they are two-dimensional in comparison to the whole life. The reality of Clint Eastwood is far more rich, knotty, and absorbing-a saga of cunning, determination, and conquest, a great American story about a man ascending to the Hollywood pantheon while keeping a gimlet eye on its ways and habits and one foot firmly planted outside its door.Yet, the story of Clint Eastwood is far more than his cinematic characters. As a director, he has crafted masterful narratives, winning thirteen Oscars, including two for Best Picture. His films explore American cultural and political climates with depth and understanding, embodying the contradictions and triumphs of contemporary America.But beyond the screen, who is Clint Eastwood?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Multiverse News
Grounded Spider-Man 4, Superman Flies at the Box Office, and 2025 Emmy Noms

Multiverse News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 56:10


Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesConsider our wishes granted, as Tom Holland shared in an interview with Flip Your Wig that Spider-Man: Brand New Day will show Spider-Man in a much more grounded setting than we've previously seen in the MCU. Holland refers back to Spider-Man: No Way Home as having been a fairly restricted set, due to COVID. Brand New Day will feature more real sets and on-location filming, according to the Spidey star.It was all about the blue, red, and yellow this weekend at the box office, with the DCU's first film, Superman, soaring to an excellent $220 million global opening and just beating its domestic estimate of $122 million by catching $125 million in the states. Warner Brothers should be thrilled with the opening since of their latest slate of DC films, only 2017's Wonder Woman and The Batman crossed the $100 million mark during their opening weekends.With last year's banner year of television behind us, buzz about the Emmy's has been hot and today the list of nominations dropped. Favorite of this cast, Severance, leads the drama show pack with 27 total nominations with other cast favorite, The Penguin, close behind with 24. The Studio and The White Lotus each grabbed 23 noms, and Hacks received the most for a comedy show with 14. The Bear continues its award showing as a comedy and a lot of our sci-fi/fantasy favorites such as Andor, Agatha All Along, Dune: Prophecy, and House of the Dragon, didn't scoop any acting noms, but are up for production, costume, and directing - though Andor did snag a nomination for Best Drama Series.The Devil Wears Prada 2 has added Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, BJ Novak, and Pauline Chalamet to the cast. They join stars of the original movie Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci who will reprise their roles for the sequel.20th Century and Shawn Levy's production company 21 Laps are currently in the early stages of revitalizing the Night at the Museum franchise. Tripper Clancy has been tasked to write the new take. Plot details for the reimaging are currently under wraps. All three original films were directed by Levy, who will remain as producer for the new film.Netflix released the first trailer for season 2 of their hit show Wednesday. Part 1 of the series debuts on August 6 followed by Part 2 on September 3.HBO Max has formally greenlit Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, a Big Bang Theory spin off comedy that will center on comic book shop owner Stuart Bloom played by Kevin Sussman, who had a heavily recurring role on the original CBS series. The show comes from Big Bang Theory co-creators Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady, and Zak Penn — and unlike the original series and its other spinoffs, it will feature a heavy dose of sci-fi alongside its comedy, including multiversal elements.Peacock has set an official release date for The Office spinoff series The Paper. The show will debut its first four episodes on September 4, followed by two new episodes every Thursday through September 25.Murderbot has been renewed for a second season at Apple TV+ after airing its season one finale on July 11.Star Wars creator George Lucas is coming to San Diego Comic-Con for his first-ever panel. Lucas will be joined by filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, and artist and Star Wars prequels production designer Doug Chiang for a panel that will explore the power of illustrated story and offer a sneak peek at the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.Guy Ritchie has exited as the director for Amazon MGM Studios‘ sequel movie Road House 2 starring Jake Gyllenhaal.HBO's “Harry Potter” TV series — the long-awaited and much-hyped return to J.K. Rowling's wizarding world — has officially started production at Warner Bros.

Bill Meyer Show Podcast
07-15-25_TUESDAY_6AM

Bill Meyer Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 42:30


Morning news and Pebble in your shoe Tuesday, Shawn Levy has written a wonderful book CLINT, the first biography done about Clint Eastwood in 25 or so years, open phones follow.

Spoiler News
¡Secuela de Superman! ¡Nueva película de Una noche en el museo! ¡El Juego del Calamar podría regresar!

Spoiler News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 2:11


Morning Meeting
Episode 252: When Your Friend Is a Fraud—the Mystery of a High-Flying New York Player

Morning Meeting

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 34:18


This week, author Jane Boon recounts her friendship with Matthew Pietras, a dashing, handsome fixture on the New York social scene who worked for the Soros family and whose life now seems to have been an enormous grift. Then Elena Clavarino reports from Italy on how some of the country's most cherished artworks may in fact be smuggled Mafia booty. And finally, Clint Eastwood has dominated Hollywood for longer than most anyone else, all while containing countless contradictions. Shawn Levy has written a new biography of the 95-year-old director, and he shares his insights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy Hour
Ep 137: Sheevy to the Levy

Force Toast: A Star Wars Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 79:44


In Episode 137, hosts Alyce and Laura take* a bite out of Marchion Ro's neck, then do Marchion impressions. Ultimately, it's all about Marchion, which is exactly how he would want it. Laura is the warden. Laura the Warden. Laur-den.Pause to appreciate the moment where Alyce delivers the smoothest g-d damn segue of all timeCan Soda Stream sponsor us? Someone hook us up with some free gas cylinder refillsHas the movie rating system (G, PG, etc.) gotten soft?How to pronounce Shawn Levy's last name confirmed (maybe)Contrary to all the clickbait-y headlines. Calm your t*ts, Gareth Edwards does not hate Star Wars (via Business Insider)Alyce forgot Skeleton Crew happened lolJohn Watts had a good experience making a Star War and we gotta take that as a win (via Screenrant)The Andor cast doesn't know how to read good…on iPads anyway (via Gizmodo)Imagine trying to explain to someone in another fandom this giant map of the Star Wars universe (via Jason Fry's substack)Collectors and Coke drinkers, your worlds are about to collide! And check out this short film of the Star Wars-Coca Cola collab, it's kinda cute.More High Republic in Recap on Tap! We share a few more spoiler-free thoughts (mostly confusion) on Trials of the Jedi throughout our Recap segment, so beware! Plus, a discussion WITH SPOILERS on the Tempest Breaker audio drama, feat. Sexy Tango Marchion. To avoid Tempest Breaker spoilers, skip around 46:30-1:02:00.The number of degrees of separation between The High Republic and The Gilded Age is basically zero.Tumblr valides Laura's thoughts on Trials of the Jedi. Yes, THAT Tumblr.Yay listener email from our friend Allison! Bluesky: forcetoastpod.bsky.socialEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comInstagram: @forcetoastpodTwitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

How the West Was 'Cast
The Westerns of Clint Eastwood - with 'Clint' Biographer Shawn Levy

How the West Was 'Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 118:43


A towering figure in the history of the Western, Clint Eastwood redefined the image of the lone hero with his portrayal of the flint-eyed, morally ambiguous gunslinger in Sergio Leone's influential “Dollars Trilogy.” Later, as a director, he fused the stylized detachment of the Italian subgenre with the classic structure of the Hollywood Western — and created a series of unforgettable films that deconstructed the myths of the Old West and earned critical acclaim, including the Academy Award for Best Picture. On this very special episode, bestselling author Shawn Levy joins us to discuss his brand new biography, Clint: The Man and the Movies.And stick around for a bonus interview with returning guest Mark Swan, who shares his thoughts about Eastwood's Westerns and offers a behind-the-scenes look at his new album, All the Gold in the West!Click HERE to purchase Shawn Levy's book. Click HERE to purchase Mark Swan's album.You can find and follow Shawn Levy HEREYou can find and follow Mark Swan (aka Rex Hooper) HERE

Roz & Mocha
1244 - Roz Forgets Sunscreen, F1 Reactions & Shawn Levy Talks Madonna!

Roz & Mocha

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 71:32


What's the number on a crosswalk countdown that makes you stop walking? We debate that — plus proper airport attire, summer sleep struggles, and whether Roz would ever hang in silence, Finnish-style. Also today: a fan sends Mocha a clip of someone who sounds exactly like Shem, a 12-year-old offers dating advice, and Roz gets called out for forgetting sunscreen. Plus, we get your reaction to seeing F1: The Movie, the celeb Mount Rushmore with zero haters, and Roz explains the art of the perfect baked potato. Maurie gets an exclusive first comment from director Shawn Levy about the Netflix Madonna series he's working on. Roz's cats are mad at him, and Bashir checks in about hating the heat.

All Bad Podcast
Episode 145: Ep. 145 - Bath Time

All Bad Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 37:37


On this episode of the All Bad Podcast, Enrique and Philly catch up on what's new before diving headfirst into a wild week of movie news. We talk Spaceballs 2 rumors, Sydney Sweeney's unexpected venture into bath water soap, Wonder Woman getting another shot, and Mia Goth joining the Star Wars universe under director Shawn Levy. Plus, the King of the Hill reboot is heating up, and Ariana Grande might just be starring in Meet the Parents 4.We also break down a stacked lineup of trailers, including Superman, Heads of State, Happy Gilmore 2, Wicked for Good, and Alien: Earth.To wrap things up, we share what we've been watching: Enrique dives into Tires Season 2, while Philly recaps all the chaos of WWE Money in the Bank.

The Resistance Broadcast: Star Wars Podcast
Will STAR WARS: Starfighter Bring Back Oscar Isaac's Poe Dameron?!

The Resistance Broadcast: Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 68:01


Mia Goth is joining Ryan Gosling in Shawn Levy's upcoming Star Wars movie STARFIGHTER! We explain why we believe Goth will be the big bad of the movie, but who else will be in it? We connected some dots and have a wild theory that Oscar Isaac could return as Poe Dameron! Hear us out! That and more including your submitted questions and topics submitted from Patreon! Please checkout our new site trbpodcasts.com for easy access to our podcasts and our brand new merch shop! If you like having a great time talking Star Wars, you've found your home, because if you're listening to this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance!

Multiverse News
Ryan Coogler Confirms Denzel for Black Panther 3, Superman Runtime, DCU Wonder Woman Being Written, Wicked: For Good Trailer

Multiverse News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 69:14


GET YOUR MULTIVERSE NEWS MERCH HERE:https://multiverse-news-shop.fourthwall.com/Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesDuring a recent appearance on Carmelo Antony's 7 PM in Brooklyn Podcast, Black Panther director Ryan Coogler reignited speculation that Denzel Washington is set to play a pivotal role in the third film of his socially thoughtful superhero franchise. When questioned about Washington's prior claims that Coogler was developing the film with a role intended for him specifically, the director confirmed them, saying, “there's no fiction out there about that”. In unrelated, but still Marvel news, tickets for The Fantastic Four: First Steps went on sale last week, crashing several major theaters online ticketing services and accompanied by a new trailer that appears to show us our first look at Franklin Richards. On the TV side of things, per Deadline sources, Schitt's Creek actor Emily Hampshire has joined the cast of the upcoming Vision Disney Plus series as E.D.I.T.H., the artificial intelligence that appeared in Spider-Man: Far From Home. And finally, a second trailer for Ironheart was released on Monday.Late last week, Superman director and DC Studios co-head, James Gunn took to social media, as he is want to do, to announce and celebrate the completion of the film's final visual effects shot, with which he claimed the film to be 100% done ahead of its July 11 release. In the wake of that announcement Gunn took the opportunity to address fan questions surrounding the film's runtime, which he confirmed to be 2 hours and 9 minutes including credits and post credit scenes, while also kiboshing any speculation that Warner Bros had forced a shorter, mandated runtime, saying there was zero truth to it and that Warner Bros could not have interfered even if they wanted to, as it's a DC Studios film. All of this is compounded by rumors that DC Studios will not be focusing on any of their films at SDCC and Gunn's cagey Entertainment Weekly interview from earlier today where he claimed the DCU's Wonder Woman film is being written as we speak.Time for another good old fashioned trailer park, featuring the highly anticipated follow-up to last year's breakout hit, Wicked: For Good, whose first trailer garnered 113 million views in its first 24 hours – and our first full length trailer for Noah Hawley's upcoming FX series, Alien: Earth, which also announced the series for an August 12 premiereMarvel Animation premiered the first episode of the Disney Plus series Eyes of Wakanda during a panel at the Annecy Animation Festival in France, Monday morning. During the panel we learned from director Todd Harris the show will be “anthology-adjacent” and will consist of four episodes.Mia Goth has joined Ryan Gosling in Star Wars: Starfighter, the feature from director Shawn Levy. Although casting details are scarce at the moment, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that she will be playing a villain. HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series has announced nine actors playing key roles for its first season tackling Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The added cast includes Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil, Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown, Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley, Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley and Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge. Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, will reprise the role on Broadway.  Felton will join the cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway starting Nov. 11, for a 19-week engagement through March 22, 2026. A VR game based on Marvel's Deadpool franchise is set to launch later this year from Meta Quest with Neil Patrick Harris voicing the Merc with a Mouth. The game will launch sometime later this year. 

The Resistance Broadcast: Star Wars Podcast
The State of Star Wars: Mark Hamill's Farewell and Movies Strike Back!

The Resistance Broadcast: Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 74:01


New Lucasfilm Presidents Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck?! We talk about that recent The Hollywood Reporter story and more news, including Mikey Madison almost being the villain of Shawn Levy's Ryan Gosling-led STARFIGHTER movie. Plus it's time for THE STATE OF STAR WARS! We give our thoughts on the current state of the Star Wars franchise and then feature yours in Resistance Transmissions! Please checkout our new site trbpodcasts.com for easy access to our podcasts and our brand new merch shop! If you like having a great time talking Star Wars, you've found your home, because if you're listening to this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance!

レアジョブ英会話 Daily News Article Podcast
‘Star Wars’ fans wave lightsabers as an upcoming film gets announced in Japan

レアジョブ英会話 Daily News Article Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 2:21


The Force was with many Japanese, as well as visitors from abroad, at a Star Wars event where Lucasfilm announced that the next installment in the franchise will hit theaters in May 2027, starring Ryan Gosling. Appearing on stage before a lightsaber-waving crowd at Makuhari Messe center outside Tokyo, Gosling showed a photo of his childhood bedsheets, plastered with illustrations from the space epic created by George Lucas. "I guess I was dreaming about Star Wars even before I saw the film," Gosling said. Shawn Levy, who will direct the movie, told the crowd that Star Wars: Starfighter will not be a prequel or a sequel, but a new standalone adventure with new characters set several years after "Episode IX." Filming starts later this year, he said. Levy, who also directed the 2006 film The Pink Panther and the recent Netflix series Stranger Things, said little else, noting, "I can't say much about it because I understand the rules." Only the title was shown on a giant screen, although that was enough for the crowd to burst into cheers. The event, called Star Wars Celebration, is full of Star Wars-themed merchandise including T-shirts, toys, books, manga comics, AC chargers, cellphone covers, autographs, posters and more. The LEGO booth featured a man wearing the ominous black mask and cloak of Darth Vader, made out of LEGO bricks. The deep-breathing villain also appeared as traditional Japanese lacquerware decorating earphones in a limited edition of ten, each selling for 990,000 yen ($7,000). Darth Vader T-shirts were more affordable at 8,000 yen ($56). "It makes me so happy to think everyone here loves Star Wars," said Yoshiki Takahashi, 26, who was holding a remote-controlled R2-D2 miniature robot. "I love the directing, the sound of the gun and the lightsaber, but above all the story, with great fight scenes and, of course, human drama," he added. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

MLVC: The Madonna Podcast
Madonna's Netflix Series

MLVC: The Madonna Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 54:04


On "This Week In Ciccone" MLVC has a get together to discuss the breaking news about Madonna's collaboration with "Deadpool & Wolverine" director Shawn Levy to produce a Netflix Limited Series about her life! We also discuss the influencer videos from inside her house, her recent Labubu obsession and of course, more theories about the Confessions sequel. Also: "Madonna is Unstoppable," our season 7 theme song, is officially available wherever you find music! Written and performed by Liberty King and produced by Stefan. Your new bop!  Follow MLVC on all social channels: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel Donate to the podcast on Venmo: mlvcpodcast Listen to more episodes on Spotify/Apple/Amazon/Google Play or here: https://mlvc.podbean.com/

The Rizzuto Show
Crap On Extra: Combing Through Diddy's Case Is Shocking and New Madonna film in works.

The Rizzuto Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 40:19


MUSICOpening statements in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking trial began in Manhattan on Monday. Madonna has teamed up with Netflix and director Shawn Levy for a limited series about her life. He's the guy who did "Deadpool & Wolverine" and is the executive producer of "Stranger Things". Metallica's show last Wednesday at Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium rocked in more ways than one. Gene Simmons had a taker for his “Personal Assistant and Band Roadie for the Day” experience when he performed in Red Bank, New Jersey last week. Creed are heading to the Indianapolis 500.Anthony Kiedis from the Red Hot Chili Peppers now has his own coffee brand. TVAndor winding down … The highly anticipated finale of Andor Season 2 will be available for streaming on Disney+ tonight (Tuesday). Episodes 10, 11, and 12 will wrap up the Andor story – and it seems very unlikely we'll see a third season of the show, since all the action has been a prequel lead-up to everything that happens in the movie Rogue One, which was released in 2016.TV Fall Line Ups Have Been Released:NBC Universal unveiled its fall schedule yesterday. It leans heavily on the NBA . . . which NBC hasn't had the rights to since 2002. They've even hired Michael Jordan to contribute. Tuesday nights will be devoted to basketball . . . and Sunday nights will be added in 2026, once NBC's deal with the NFL is over.NBC also hyped its new comedy "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins", starring Tracy Morgan as a disgraced former football star trying to rehabilitate his image. Daniel Radcliffe also stars, and Tina Fey is among the producers.There's also "Stumble", a mockumentary about junior college cheerleaders, and an untitled comedy about the staff of a Native community center in Oakland, California.NBC is bringing back "St. Denis Medical", "Happy's Place", "Brilliant Minds", and "The Hunting Party".There's also a new competition series called "On Brand with Jimmy Fallon", where contestants will work with major companies on marketing campaigns. And of course, they're bringing back "The Voice" and all their "Chicago" and "Law & Order" shows.NBC also previewed "The Paper", which is the "Office" spinoff with returning star Oscar Nunez. It's coming to Peacock in September.Fox unveiled its fall schedule yesterday, "The Floor", hosted by Rob Lowe will take the time spot for the paused ‘Masked Singer'. Other new shows include "Memory of a Killer", a dramatic thriller starring Patrick Dempsey as a hitman with early onset Alzheimer's, and "Best Medicine", a one-hour comedy starring Josh Charles as a surgeon. Tubi also got to make an announcement, since it's owned by Fox. That announcement was "Breaking Bear", an adult animation series about bears who resort to criminal behavior to save their forest. It features the vocal talents of Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elizabeth Hurley, Josh Gad, and Annie Murphy.Fox is also reviving two classic competition series: "Celebrity Weakest Link" and "Fear Factor: The Next Chapter".Fear Factor is coming back 25 years after the show debuted on NBC. Michael B. Jordan is producing a "Creed" spin-off series called "Delphi". It'll be about young boxers at Adonis Creed's Delphi Boxing Academy.There will be a "Barbershop" series. It'll follow Jermaine Fowler, who hopes to follow in his grandpa's footsteps as a barber at Calvin's barbershop in Chicago.A first look at Nicolas Cage suited up for the live-action "Spider-Noir" series was unveiled. He's a version of Spider-Man, who's a private investigator in 1930s New York.WWE's Mike "The Miz" Mizanin will host a reboot of the competition series, "American Gladiators".Michelle Pfeiffer is a mom who feels unappreciated during the holidays and decides to go on her own adventure in a teaser for "Oh. What. Fun.". It comes out December 3rd, and stars Chloe Grace Moretz, Eva Longoria, and Denis Leary. Arnold Schwarzenegger showed up to talk about his holiday movie, "The Man with the Bag". He went on a little too long so Jamie Lee Curtis came to the rescue.MrBeast's "Beast Games" was renewed for two more seasons, and "Fallout" returns for Season 2 in December. It'll also get a third season.There's a documentary on NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens in the works. Plus a docuseries called "The Home Team: New York Jets", about six players and their partners. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: The Cannes Film Festival wants celebrities to have some modesty and decorum on the red carpet. To crack down on them, YouTube has demonetized two channels, known for sophisticated fake film trailers, Screen Culture's Screen Trailers and KH Studios' Royal Trailers. Check out the trailer for Brad Pitt's racing drama "F1". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Back To The Blockbuster
Episode 236 - Star Wars Secrets, Sarah Michelle Gellar's Big Screen Return, and Trailer Bonanza!

Back To The Blockbuster

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 70:36


This week, we're drowning in movie news! From Sarah Michelle Gellar's triumphant big screen return alongside Elijah Wood and Shawn Hatosy in the “Ready or Not” sequel, "Ready or Not: Here I Come" to the buzz around Shawn Levy's Star Wars film with Ryan Gosling and Mikey Madison's surprising pass on going to a galaxy far far away, we've got the inside scoop. In other news, Jennifer Lopez and Robert Zemeckis are partnering for what could be an intriguing project with Netflix and we're dissecting ALL the hottest trailers: "I Know What You Did Last Summer," Zach Cregger's chilling "Weapons," "Him," "Fantastic Four: First Steps," the terrifying "28 Years Later," and a new look at "Another Simple Favor." Grab your popcorn and listen in!

The Playlist Podcast Network
‘Your Friends & Neighbors': Jonathan Tropper Talks Suburban Noir, ‘Banshee,' Jon Hamm, & His Upcoming ‘Star Wars' Project [Bingeworthy Podcast]

The Playlist Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 18:22


Jonathan Tropper has built his career around characters who walk the thin line between flawed humanity and outright chaos, whether in the pulpy B-movie action thrills of "Banshee," the martial arts drama "Warrior," or the family dysfunction of "This Is Where I Leave You." Now, with his latest Apple TV+ series, "Your Friends & Neighbors," Tropper heads to wealthy suburbia, exploring scandal, betrayal, and the hidden dangers lurking behind the facade of a seemingly perfect community. On the Bingeworthy podcast, Tropper joined host Mike DeAngelo to discuss his darkly comedic drama, collaborating with Jon Hamm, the show's thematic ties to classic suburban films, and even his upcoming "Star Wars" project with director Shawn Levy."Your Friends & Neighbors" follows Andrew "Coop" Cooper (Jon Hamm), a hedge fund manager recently disgraced and fired, whose life unravels further after his divorce. Desperate to maintain his lifestyle, Coop turns to robbing the homes of his wealthy neighbors in the affluent Westmont Village—only to discover that the secrets hidden behind these upscale doors may be far more dangerous than he anticipated. The ensemble cast also includes Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Hoon Lee, Mark Tallman, and more.

The Reel Rejects
STAR WARS: TALES OF THE UNDERWORLD Breakdown & Review!!!

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 27:48


MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!! Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Support The Channel By Grabbing Yourself Our Star Wars Inspired Apparel: https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects! Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Tales of the Underworld Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Easter Eggs, Analysis, Breakdown, Spoiler Review, & Ending Explained! Greg Alba & Michael Tessler react to Tales of the Underworld, the newest Star Wars anthology series on Disney+. The animated event dives deep into the criminal underworld, giving us the resurrection of Asajj Ventress after Dark Disciple, the origins of Cad Bane, and cameos from Quinlan Vos and Obi-Wan Kenobi. The series is packed with western and samurai cinematic influences in its lightsaber duels and Force lore. All Star Wars movies & series so far: The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker, Rogue One, Solo, The Clone Wars, The Bad Batch, Rebels, Resistance, The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, Tales of the Jedi, Tales of the Empire, Ahsoka, Visions, Young Jedi Adventures. Upcoming confirmed & rumored projects: The Mandalorian & Grogu, Andor Season 2, Ahsoka Season 2, The Acolyte, Skeleton Crew, Dawn of the Jedi (James Mangold), Rey Skywalker movie (Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy), Dave Filoni's crossover film, Maul: Shadow Lord, Lando (movie), Rogue Squadron, Taika Waititi's untitled Star Wars film, Shawn Levy's film, Rian Johnson's trilogy, A Droid Story. Time for our Star Wars Theory to commence! Follow Michael Tesslerr:https://www.instagram.com/mjtessler/ Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Fan Podcast
513: Star Wars Celebration Japan Highlights - From Gosling to Loth Kittens

Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Fan Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 115:57


Star Wars Celebration Japan gave us Loth Kittens, Shadow Lords, Grogu and Gosling, and so much more. We are still processing all the big announcements and surprises, so we brought on a special guest. Our good friend B.J. Priester (Hyperspace Theories/Fangirl Blog) shares his experiences at the Main Stage, the merchandise store, and he helps us break down and analyze all the Star Wars reveals. What were you most excited about?  Topics discussed: MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Why wasn't there a Lucasfilm Showcase panel? Footage described in detail STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER Is this the DEADPOOL of Star Wars with director Shawn Levy?? AHSOKA Season 2 Lothballs! (Loth Kittens) Baylan Scoll recasting Thrawn vs. Admiral Ackbar Updates to SMUGGLER'S RUN: Mandalorian and Grogu version Let's flip this switch! They are testing this version right now in Disneyland!! ANDOR Season 2 It's here! LFL 20th Anniversary Animation Panel - MAUL: SHADOW LORD Footage discussed in detail Highlights Merchandise Cosplay   Today in Star Wars History 4/29/1980   John Williams debuts as conductor of the Boston Pops at a Symphony Hall performance in Boston, MA. R2-D2 and Anthony Daniels as C-3PO make guest appearances and conduct the “Main Title” from Star Wars.  Williams conducts two brand new never-heard before themes from The Empire Strikes Back soundtrack - “Yoda's Theme” and “The Imperial March.” The performance airs live on PBS.    SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.   CONTACT US   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod   Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland   Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan!

Neverland Clubhouse: A Sister's Guide Through Disney Fandom
513: Star Wars Celebration Japan Highlights - From Gosling to Loth Kittens

Neverland Clubhouse: A Sister's Guide Through Disney Fandom

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 115:57


Star Wars Celebration Japan gave us Loth Kittens, Shadow Lords, Grogu and Gosling, and so much more. We are still processing all the big announcements and surprises, so we brought on a special guest. Our good friend B.J. Priester (Hyperspace Theories/Fangirl Blog) shares his experiences at the Main Stage, the merchandise store, and he helps us break down and analyze all the Star Wars reveals. What were you most excited about?  Topics discussed: MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Why wasn't there a Lucasfilm Showcase panel? Footage described in detail STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER Is this the DEADPOOL of Star Wars with director Shawn Levy?? AHSOKA Season 2 Lothballs! (Loth Kittens) Baylan Scoll recasting Thrawn vs. Admiral Ackbar Updates to SMUGGLER'S RUN: Mandalorian and Grogu version Let's flip this switch! They are testing this version right now in Disneyland!! ANDOR Season 2 It's here! LFL 20th Anniversary Animation Panel - MAUL: SHADOW LORD Footage discussed in detail Highlights Merchandise Cosplay   Today in Star Wars History 4/29/1980   John Williams debuts as conductor of the Boston Pops at a Symphony Hall performance in Boston, MA. R2-D2 and Anthony Daniels as C-3PO make guest appearances and conduct the “Main Title” from Star Wars.  Williams conducts two brand new never-heard before themes from The Empire Strikes Back soundtrack - “Yoda's Theme” and “The Imperial March.” The performance airs live on PBS.    SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.   CONTACT US   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod   Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland   Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan!

Geek Freaks
Andor Fires Up, Oblivion Drops Again, WrestleMania Shocks, and A Maul Series Announced

Geek Freaks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 74:12 Transcription Available


Frank, Jonathan and Squeaks pack this extra-long Geek Freaks with trivia giveaways, rapid-fire reviews, and the biggest headlines from Star Wars Celebration Japan. They grade the first three episodes of Andor season 2, Bethesda's surprise Oblivion Remastered, the punishing new RPG Expedition 33, and WWE's WrestleMania 41. Stick around for deep fandom news on Ahsoka, Darth Maul, Disney fortnight, Ready or Not 2, Hunger Games, a Geek Freaks network update, and fresh recommendations. Timestamps & Topics Time Topic 00:00 Welcome, cast intros, how the giveaway quiz works 01:17 Marvel trivia challenge – each correct answer unlocks free merch 04:45 Andor S2 E1-3 spoiler-lite review & letter grade 15:16 Oblivion Remastered impressions, performance talk 24:45 Hands-on with Expedition 33 and its timing-based combat 34:56 WrestleMania 41 results, Cena's heel turn, Becky Lynch surprise 45:15 Star Wars Celebration recap – Outlaws DLC, Light & Magic S2, Ahsoka S2 casting, Visions S3, Darth Maul series, Shawn Levy's Starfighter 58:35 Daredevil S4 date, Sarah Michelle Gellar joins Ready or Not 2 01:04:00 New Hunger Games: Sunrise of the Reaping casting & timeline 01:08:00 Network news – Fandom Portals Marvel month, Anime Plus, Challenge Accepted, Disney Moms Gone Wrong returns 5/11 01:09:55 Recommendations of the week 01:13:40 Final sign-off, how to win merch on social media Key Takeaways Audience giveaways return: each trivia answer right means another T-shirt up for grabs. Andor keeps its political edge; episode pacing feels slow yet purposeful earning an A- grade. Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered modernises visuals but crashes push it to a solid 8/10. Expedition 33 surprises with reactive turn-based battles and near-flawless performance for a 9/10 score. WrestleMania 41 delivers crowd-pleasing twists, though overall hype falls to 7/10. Celebration reveals: Rory McCann replaces the late Ray Stevenson as Baylan Skoll, Admiral Ackbar joins the fight against Thrawn, Hayden Christensen cameo confirmed, and a Darth Maul animated series is on the way. Network highlight: Disney Moms Gone Wrong is back on May 11. Memorable Quotes “I'm already at the point where I'm sneaking around one-shotting bandits again… it feels like coming home.” – Frank on Oblivion Remastered “This is Final Fantasy meets Elden Ring and I can't put the controller down.” – Squeaks on Expedition 33 “It dawned on me… Dedra and Syril are Dwight and Angela in space.” – Frank on the Empire power couple in Andor “John Cena just played the villain and the crowd didn't know whether to boo or cry.” – Squeaks Call to Action Enjoying the show? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leave a quick five-star review, and share the episode using #GeekFreaksPodcast so more geek friends can join the fun. Links & Resources All news sourced from GeekFreaksPodcast.com Geek Freaks Network shows: Geek Freaks, Challenge Accepted, Outlast, Anime Plus, Fandom Portals, Disney Moms Gone Wrong Follow Us Website: GeekFreaksPodcast.com Facebook: facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Instagram: instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast Threads: threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Twitter: twitter.com/geekfreakspod Patreon: patreon.com/GeekFreaksPodcast Listener Questions Got a hot take on Andor or thoughts on WrestleMania 41? Send voice memos or written questions to info@GFPods.com and we may feature you next episode. Apple Podcast Tags Geek Culture, Star Wars, Marvel, WWE, Video Games, TV Reviews, Movie News, Comic Books, Podcasting, Fandom

The Kyber Culture
Ryan Gosling is in Star Wars?

The Kyber Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 81:10


As the title suggests, in episode 138 we discuss Ryan Gosling and Shawn Levy's new film ‘Star Wars: Starfighter' plus all other news that came out of Star Wars Celebration.Check us out at the links below!Twitter: https://twitter.com/kybercultureInstagram: instagram.com/kyberculture/TikTok: tiktok.com/@kybercultureLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/kyberculture/YouTube: youtube.com/@kybercultureFor more information, follow The @ KyberCulture on all socials: https://linktr.ee/kyberculture

Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast
TFG Ep. 194: Andor Season 2 Explodes with Dark Turns, Starfighter Movie Announced, and All the Ahsoka Season 2 Characters Confirmed

Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 79:14


Want to let us know if you agree or have a "hot take" about our show or a burning Star Wars topic, hit the Holonet and send us a text!In episode 194 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake, and Chris dive deep into the explosive three-episode premiere of Andor Season 2 in a spoiler-filled recap and review. From Cassian's botched TIE Fighter heist to the harrowing assault attempt on Bix and the gut-wrenching loss of Brasso, the Geeks break down every gritty and emotional beat that's pushing Star Wars storytelling into bold, mature territory. They also explore Mon Mothma's spiral, Luthen's ruthless decisions, and the Empire's tightening grip on Ghorman.Plus, the guys break down the official reveal of Star Wars: Starfighter — a new film led by Ryan Gosling and helmed by Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy. New character details, a more contained tone, and some surprising casting rejections raise fascinating questions about the future of the franchise on the big screen.And finally, Ahsoka Season 2 is loading up the roster with returning legends! From Thrawn and Ezra to the return of Anakin and Admiral Ackbar, the Geeks talk through all 13 characters confirmed for Season 2, including what they are most excited for in the new season.***Please note that there is some light swearing, but no F-bombs. There is also discussion of adult themed topics.******The views expressed in this show are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.***

All Bad Podcast
Episode 141: Ep. 141 - Toys "R" Us Manager

All Bad Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 43:51


In Episode 141 (Not Episode 142) of the All Bad Podcast, we kick things off with a quick week recap before diving into the latest in movie news. Shawn Levy drops the title for his upcoming Star Wars film—Star Wars: Starfighter—with Ryan Gosling set to star. Glen Powell teams up with Judd Apatow for a new comedy, Michael Shannon is cast as Bill Parcells, a live-action Toys 'R' Us project is in the works, and Pacific Rim is getting the TV series treatment at Amazon.We also break down some of the hottest new trailers, including Wednesday Season 2, Mountainhead, HIM, Fantastic Four, and Predator: Badlands.In the “What Did You Watch?” segment, Enrique talks Warfare and Sinners, while Philly gives us his take on this year's Wrestlemania.All that and more in another jam-packed episode of the All Bad Podcast.

Multiverse News
The Fantastic Four Trailer Reaction, Star Wars Celebration News, and The Sandman Season Two Trailer Reaction

Multiverse News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 52:56


GET YOUR MULTIVERSE NEWS MERCH HERE:https://multiverse-news-shop.fourthwall.com/Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesMarvel Studios skipped a countdown or other hype train idea and finally gave us the first full trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps last Wednesday. We're treated to a longer taste of Matt Shakman's take on Marvel's First Family as well as our first real look at Julia Garner's Silver Surfer who heralds the film's big bad, Galactus.Over the last weekend, Lucasfilm held Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Celebration typically takes place every one or two years. The next event will be in Los Angeles in April 2027. As far as the news from this year's event, let's break it down into bite-sized chunks.- Shawn Levy's Star Wars film starring Ryan Gosling will be called Star Wars: Starfighter and will come out in May 2027. The film takes place a couple of years after The Rise of Skywalker, but is a standalone project.- A Darth Maul animated series starring Sam Witwer called Maul: Shadow Lord will debut on Disney+ in 2026.- First footage from The Mandalorian and Grogu was shown to attendees, but no trailer has been released yet for the 2026 film from Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni.- Animated anthology series Star Wars: Visions will return for a third season this October with three of the most popular storylines from season one continuing.- Dave Filoni talked about Ahsoka season 2, confirming Hayden Christensen will return and showed first looks at Rory McCann as the replacement for Ray Stevenson in the role of Baylan Skoll.Netflix released the first trailer for the second and final season of The Sandman. The trailer showed us more of the family of cosmic beings who are coming together after Morpheus, the King of Dreams, has been rebuilding his kingdom. The show will release six episodes on July 3 and the final five on July 24.Alicia Silverstone is attached to reprise the role of Cher Horowitz in a Clueless sequel series at Peacock that is currently in early development.Warner Brother's Ryan Coogler film Sinners took the number one spot at the domestic box office from A Mincraft Movie this weekend, pulling in $45.6 million dollars. The film is the first R Rated horror movie to earn an A Cinema Score in 35 years.A reboot film of Highlander directed by Chad Stahelski and starring Henry Cavill has been in development for nearly a decade at Lionsgate. Now, the project is moving forward, but it will be headed to Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists, which is in final negotiations to acquire the package from Lionsgate.The first trailer for Jordan Peele's latest horror film Him has been released. The film stars Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers and will be released in theaters on September 19.Oscar voters will no longer be able to cast final ballots in categories in which they haven't seen all of the nominees, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Monday.Lost showrunners Carlton Cuse and Nick Cuse are developing a Star Wars series for Disney+ that is in the very early stages of development.Michael Bay and Sydney Sweeney are teaming up for a film adaptation of the Sega racing video game OutRun for Universal. Bay will direct and Sweeney will produce. The project is in the very early stages of development.Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood have been cast to star in Searchlights Ready or Not: Here I Come. The film from Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett is a follow up to 2019's horror hit Ready or Not. Gellar and Wood will star alongside Samara Weaving, who reprises her role as Grace, and Kathryn Newton.The first trailer has been released for season 8 of Rick and Morty. The new season will begin streaming on May 25 on Adult Swim.Another Enola Holmes film is officially in the works at Netflix, the third in the series. Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill will both return to star. Production is now underway in the UK.

Coffee With Kenobi: Star Wars Discussion, Analysis, and Rhetoric
CWK Show #815: Star Wars Celebration Japan Recap

Coffee With Kenobi: Star Wars Discussion, Analysis, and Rhetoric

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 35:36


Coffee With Kenobi is back! Join me for a Star Wars Celebration Japan recap. On a rare solo show, I discuss the big announcements from the Star Wars convention and reveal the future of CWK. Plus, I share audio from Dave Filoni, John Favreau, Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Shawn Levy, and Ryan Gosling. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi!Join the Coffee With Kenobi Family on the Disney Wish!Dan Zehr invites listeners to join him and the CWK community for an unforgettable trip aboard the Disney Wish, from June 16 to 20, 2025. This exciting adventure is in collaboration with our official travel partner, MEI Travel & Mouse Fan Travel. To learn more or to book your spot, visit:CoffeeWithKenobi.com/DisneyWishCoffee With Kenobi's Travel Partner – MEI/Mouse Fan Travel:Book your next adventure to Galaxy's Edge, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and more with Coffee With Kenobi's trusted travel partner, MEI Travel & Mouse Fan Travel. For expert assistance with planning your next trip, visit: CoffeeWithKenobi.com/MouseFanTravelSupport Coffee With Kenobi with the CWK Alliance:Become a member of the CWK Alliance and gain exclusive access to our weekly podcast, CWK Pour-Over, including both audio and video versions! Support the show and enjoy bonus content by signing up here:CoffeeWithKenobi.com/CWKAllianceListen to CWK Pour-Over on Spotify:Keep up with CWK Pour-Over, our weekly show that dives deeper into Star Wars and popular culture! Listen on Spotify and never miss an episode:CoffeeWithKenobi.com/SpotifyWatch CWK on YouTube:Subscribe to our YouTube channel for video content, behind-the-scenes footage, and more Star Wars discussion. Visit:CoffeeWithKenobi.com/YouTubeJoin the CWK Community:Be part of the conversation! Join the CWK Cafe, a place for Star Wars fans to connect, share ideas, and discuss all things Star Wars. Join here: CoffeeWithKenobi.com/CommunityShop CWK Merchandise:Looking for Coffee With Kenobi gear? Check out our shop for shirts, hoodies, stickers, phone cases, and more: CoffeeWithKenobi.com/ShopBook Dan Zehr for Your Event:Do you need an experienced speaker for your event? Book Dan Zehr for conferences, schools, or business events at: DanZMedia.comContact Info for Dan Zehr:Email: danz@coffeewithkenobi.comX (Twitter): @MrZehrInstagram: @danzehrcwkThreads: @danzehrcwkPurchase Dan Zehr's Star Wars Books: Get your hands on the latest Star Wars books by Dan Zehr! Available now.Follow Coffee With Kenobi:X (Twitter): @CoffeeWithKenobiInstagram: @CoffeeWithKenobiThreads: @CoffeeWithKenobiFacebook: Coffee With KenobiYouTube: Coffee With Kenobi YouTube ChannelMusic Credit:"Eye to Eye" by Steve TorokThanks for listening, and have a great week. This is the podcast you're looking for!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coffee-with-kenobi-star-wars-community-conversation--3271982/support.

Sarah and Vinnie Full Show
Hour 3: Have You Ever Barfed In Majorca?

Sarah and Vinnie Full Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 41:42


Today we dive into some unexpected consequences of plastic surgery — and why you might want to think twice before commenting on someone's appearance. Think twice next time you comment on someone's appearance. Weezer's new movie with Keanu Reeves and the best mockumentaries ever. Ryan Gosling teams up with Shawn Levy for the next Star Wars movie. Sam Altman spills the surprising cost of politeness at OpenAI. Vinnie explains why first dates should be more active, and Sarah shares how open houses spark her creativity. Are nicknames fading away, or were a lot of them just plain offensive?

The Geekcentric Podcast
This Week In Geek | Our Star Wars Celebration Recap 2025 in Japan

The Geekcentric Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 92:03


This Week In Geek we're coming to you LIVE from Japan with our full recap of Star Wars Celebration 2025! We break down all the biggest announcements and unforgettable moments—from the reveal of Star Wars: Starfighter, to exclusive footage from The Mandalorian & Grogu, and new insights from the cast of Andor Season 2. We dive into concept art and teases for Ahsoka Season 2, fresh details on Light & Magic Season 2, and a first look at Star Wars: Visions Volume 3. Plus, we cover exciting updates for Disney Parks and Galaxy's Edge, and share our thoughts on what the future holds for the 50th anniversary of Star Wars and the next Celebration in Los Angeles in 2027. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HERE

ForceCenter
Star Wars Celebration Day One News | Starfighter | Maul | Star Wars News EP 746

ForceCenter

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 87:32


It's time for some Star Wars News from Star Wars Celebration! We have some big confirmations on Shawn Levy's film Star Wars: Starfighter, the next animated show, and new information on The Mandalorian and Grogu. Let's dive in. Go beyond the headlines with Joseph Scrimshaw and Ken Napzok on the 746th episode of ForceCenter.From the minds of Ken Napzok (comedian, host of The Napzok Files), Joseph Scrimshaw (comedian, writer, host of the Obsessed podcast), and Jennifer Landa (actress, YouTuber, crafter, contributor on StarWars.com) comes the ForceCenter Podcast Feed. Here you will find a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating everything about Star Wars. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Listen on TuneIn, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more!Follow ForceCenter!Watch on YouTube!Support us on PatreonForceCenter merch!All from ForceCenter: https://linktr.ee/ForceCenter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BLUE HARVEST: A STAR WARS PODCAST
Episode 498: Why is Shawn Levy's Sweater So Fuzzy?

BLUE HARVEST: A STAR WARS PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 72:08


Check out our website: http://www.blueharvest.rocks or... http://www.myweirdfoot..com   Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/blueharvestpodcast Blue Harvest Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/blueharvestpodcast Blue Harvest on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/blueharvestpod Blue Harvest on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BlueHarvestAStarWarsPodcast Stoned Cobra (also available on iTunes and Spotify) : http://stonedcobra.bandcamp.com

Star Wars Sessions
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 DAY ONE // #290

Star Wars Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 89:12


Star Wars: STARFIGHTER!? The Mandalorian & Grogu!? A MAUL Series... STAR WARS CELEBRATION JAPAN 2025 is here! Our very own Matt Hudson is joined by Dave Dunne and Emma Jenkins LIVE from the Makuhari Messe in Japan for on-the-ground coverage of the Con. Meanwhile, Luke Bligh and Eammon Jacobs breakdown DAY ONE of the Celebration news. Together, they cover the latest Star Wars announcements, from 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' trailer, Shawn Levy's 'Star Wars: Starfighter' film announcement featuring RYAN GOSLING, and the new Star Wars animated show 'Maul - Shadow Lord'. This is the Star Wars Celebration coverage episode you're looking for...For all your Sessions needs, head to starwarssessions.co.uk // Find and support us on PATREON at patreon.com/starwarssessions // Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! You can find us on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, TikTok, Facebook, so drop us a follow! // Send your voice messages and comments to hellothere@starwarssessions.co.uk and we'll get them on the show // Catch the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all good podcast platforms // Thanks again for listening – we so appreciate your continued support.MTFBWY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Nerd Academy Podcast
Star Wars Celebration Day 1 Recap LIVE | Knights of The Nerd Republic Ep 178

The Nerd Academy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025


Jarod and Bill broadcast live to discuss the news out of the first day of Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Chiba Japan! From the new “Star Wars: Starfighter” led by Shawn Levy and Ryan Gosling, updates around “The Mandalorian & Grogu”, and the announcement of “Maul: Shadow Lord”!Sunday's Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllRemainingSystems Mitch692 Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMitch692Channel Help us out by chuckin' a buck on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenerdacademypodcast

The Rizzuto Show
Crap On Extra: What TV Series Remained 10/10 and Van Halen has an idea.

The Rizzuto Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 26:35


MUSICThere's no question thatthe story of Van Halen would make for an entertaining bio-pic, but EddieVan Halen's first wife, actress Valerie Bertinelli, has no interest.  Someone posted an AI-generated image of what it mightlook like, and it features Eminem, Mac Miller, Paul Wall,and Russ and MGK caught wind of it, and he said there was avery important omission  Who saw thiscoming?  Fyre Fest 2 has been postponed indefinitely. According to anemail sent to ticket-holders on Wednesday saying the festival has been“postponed and a new date will be announced.” In the meantime, ticket-holderswill apparently be issued refunds. “Once the new date is announced, at thattime, you can repurchase if it works for your schedule,” the email notes.  TVSerena Williams said her Crip walk at the Super Bowlhalftime show was “absolutely not" intended as shade toward ex Drake​.         Nate Bargatze has beenselected to host the 2025 Emmy Awards.   One of Dan Aykroyd's originalconeheads from "Saturday Night Live" is hitting theauction block. Aside from “some dry bits along where the appliance was gluedand blended to the actor's face above his eyes,”  MOVING ON INTO MOVIENEWS:Haley JoelOsment was arrested earlier this month at the Mammoth Mountain resort inCalifornia. Mikey Madison wasoffered a role in the new and untitled “Star Wars” movie directed by Deadpool& Wolverine filmmaker Shawn Levy, and she ended uppassing.  AmandA Bynes is thelatest Hollywood star to join OnlyFans — but she won't be posting any“sleazy content.” MISC:X (formerly Twitter)users have been able to send private messages on the platform via DirectMessages but according to Mashable, Direct Messages will be changed toXChat. Elon Musk is known to have 14 kids with four differentwomen but he may have more! According to the "Wall StreetJournal", Elon has a habit of asking women to let him impregnatethem.   AND FINALLYWhat TV show remained 10/10 throughout its entire run?  AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rizzuto Show
Crap On Extra: What TV Series Remained 10/10 and Van Halen has an idea.

The Rizzuto Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 32:20


MUSIC There's no question that the story of Van Halen would make for an entertaining bio-pic, but Eddie Van Halen's first wife, actress Valerie Bertinelli, has no interest.   Someone posted an AI-generated image of what it might look like, and it features Eminem, Mac Miller, Paul Wall, and Russ and MGK caught wind of it, and he said there was a very important omission   Who saw this coming?  Fyre Fest 2 has been postponed indefinitely. According to an email sent to ticket-holders on Wednesday saying the festival has been “postponed and a new date will be announced.” In the meantime, ticket-holders will apparently be issued refunds. “Once the new date is announced, at that time, you can repurchase if it works for your schedule,” the email notes.   TV Serena Williams said her Crip walk at the Super Bowl halftime show was “absolutely not" intended as shade toward ex Drake​.           Nate Bargatze has been selected to host the 2025 Emmy Awards.    One of Dan Aykroyd's original coneheads from "Saturday Night Live" is hitting the auction block. Aside from “some dry bits along where the appliance was glued and blended to the actor's face above his eyes,”   MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: Haley Joel Osment was arrested earlier this month at the Mammoth Mountain resort in California. Mikey Madison was offered a role in the new and untitled “Star Wars” movie directed by Deadpool & Wolverine filmmaker Shawn Levy, and she ended up passing.  AmandA Bynes is the latest Hollywood star to join OnlyFans — but she won't be posting any “sleazy content.”   MISC: X (formerly Twitter) users have been able to send private messages on the platform via Direct Messages but according to Mashable, Direct Messages will be changed to XChat.   Elon Musk is known to have 14 kids with four different women but he may have more! According to the "Wall Street Journal", Elon has a habit of asking women to let him impregnate them.    AND FINALLY What TV show remained 10/10 throughout its entire run?   AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rule The Galaxy Podcast
Chapter 319 - The Quiet Before the Andor Storm

Rule The Galaxy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 94:47


In this episode of Rule the Galaxy, our guest Abdul had a last minute conflict and could not make it... So, Alfie, Brent, and Joe had a fun show covering a number of topics DDoc could not make it as he is heading to #DC for a #WhiteHouse visit with his son. #StarWars topics Is the Shawn Levy movie next? Who does not love Jodie Comer? #TalesoftheUnderworld coming up May 4th What is coming up at #StarWarsCelebrationJapan Will the next Animated series be announced there? Will we get #Mandalorian and #Grogu sizzle reel? The new #DarthVader book by Adam Christopher looks great Star Wars #ZeroCompany Star Wars #Legion Nick Scheske and Gina Carano share a birthday Is there going to be makeout scenes in #Andor season 2? When did Anakin become Darth Vader? And when did he come back to be Anakin?

Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen
Zak Penn Explains Why Jay Knows Nothing About Show Business

Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 48:26


Screenwriting legend Zak Penn talks about how he got so savvy in the business of show.  We talk about how coming to LA and scouting out the city geared him up for his big move after college and his sale of “The Last Action Hero” started him on a 35 year journey of being one of Hollywood's most sought after writers. We talk about the good times with Speilberg, JJ Abrams, Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds, & Dwayne Johnson and we talk about the bad times with others. Bio: Zak Penn's career began as a screenwriter when he sold his first script, LAST ACTION HERO, at the age of twenty-three. Since then, Penn has become known for his work on numerous films based on Marvel comics, including X-MEN 2 and X-MEN: THE LAST STAND, ELEKTRA, THE INCREDIBLE HULK and THE AVENGERS. He has also dabbled in other genres, writing scripts for disparate films such as P.C.U., BEHIND ENEMY LINES and SUSPECT ZERO.Penn's shift into independent cinema began when he collaborated with his idol, Werner Herzog, on the script for RESCUE DAWN. Penn directed and co-starred with Herzog in INCIDENT AT LOCH NESS, his award-winning “hoax” documentary about the legendary director's attempts to make a film about the equally legendary monster. THE GRAND, Penn's second completely improvised film, was his third film with Herzog, and featured an eclectic cast including Woody Harrelson, David Cross, Ray Romano, Cheryl Hines, Dennis Farina and Gabe Kaplan.In addition, Penn co-wrote the original story for ANTZ and produced the animated film OSMOSIS JONES. He has also acted in a number of independent films, including STAR MAPS and CHUCK & BUCK. His first foray into television was the critically acclaimed original series ALPHAS starring David Strathairn. Penn directed the documentary ATARI: GAME OVER for Xbox Entertainment Studios.More recently, Penn adapted the New York Times bestselling novel READY PLAYER ONE for Warner Bros. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film was released in 2018. Penn also co-wrote the script for the action comedy FREE GUY, starring Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer. The film is directed by Shawn Levy and was released in August of 2021.

Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast
Shawn Levy's STAR WARS Movie Updates and Rumors

Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 144:43


The next STAR WARS film to come through the pipeline following THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU will apparently be helmed by Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy. We look at some new casting rumors and gather up clues about what this movie will be all about. Back in 1978, the legendary rock band Jefferson Starship performed a song on THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL, but did you know their current stage manager Todd Mills is a huge Star Wars fan? Todd joins us “In The Cantina” to discuss the band's appearance on the infamous “Holiday Special” and to provide his answers to the famous “Yoda Questionnaire”. We look ahead to next month's animated TALES OF THE UNDERWORLD and dive into the RFR Vault for an interview with one of the voice actors from the upcoming series. And as long as we're talking about voice acting, we pay tribute to the original voice of The Emperor in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, the late Clive Revill. Plus, we continue to countdown the days until ANDOR season 2 debuts and more! 

Movie Trivia Schmoedown
Robert Pattinson Being Eyed For Villain Of Dune Messiah?!

Movie Trivia Schmoedown

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 114:35


Robert Pattinson Being Eyed For Villain Of Dune Messiah?! | Kristian Harloff Show On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian is joined by John Rocha and Sean Chandler to break down some of the biggest movie and TV news of the week! Is The Batman star Robert Pattinson about to step into the sci-fi world of Dune Messiah as the mysterious villain Scytale? We dive into the reports and what it could mean for Denis Villeneuve's upcoming sequel. Other topics on the show include: Emma Thompson reportedly being eyed for a key role in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Jesse Plemons rumored for a major Star Wars villain in Shawn Levy's upcoming film. Set leaks and speculation from Avengers: Doomsday, plus Marvel drops a wild Wolverine ASMR video for Stress Awareness Month. A new Andor Season 2 TV spot has dropped along with official air dates – the final season is coming fast. And yes, you read that right — a live-action Hershey's Chocolate film is officially in the works! Don't forget to like and subscribe for all the latest updates in the world of film, television, and geek culture! #DuneMessiah #RobertPattinson #StarWars #AvengersDoomsday #HungerGames #Andor #MCU #KristianHarloffShow #SeanChandler #JohnRocha OUR Sponsors: If you're 21+, try VIIA during their annual SPRING 420 SALE for Black Friday-level savings up to 35% OFF site wide! Go to https://viia.co/KRISTIAN and use code KRISTIAN! FAST GROWING TREES: This Spring FGT has the best deals, for your yard, up to half off on select plants and other deals. And listeners to our show get FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF their first purchase when using the code BIGTHING at checkout. http://www.fastgrowingtress.com VIIA: Try VIIA! https://viia.co/KRISTIAN and use code KRISTIAN! FACTOR: Get started at http://www.factormeals.com/kristian50off and use code kristian50off to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first box. 

Movie Trivia Schmoedown
Minecraft Overperforms?! 300 Million Worldwide?!

Movie Trivia Schmoedown

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 108:20


The Minecraft movie is absolutely crushing expectations at the box office — and we're breaking it all down on today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show. With over $300 million worldwide and $165 million domestic, this PG-rated fantasy comedy is now the biggest video game movie opening of all time, even beating out The Super Mario Bros. Movie! We're diving into how this thing became such a phenomenon, why audiences are going wild in theaters, and what it means for Warner Bros. moving forward. Plus, we cover a ton of other big stories making headlines: Jodie Comer in talks for Shawn Levy's “Star Wars” movie? What we know about the project — and Ryan Gosling's potential role. Robert Pattinson's character in Nolan's “The Odyssey” revealed! Hermes, the Greek god of... basically everything. The first trailer for “Tron: Ares” is here! Jared Leto steps into the Grid, and we're sharing our thoughts on the footage. Disney's “Snow White” may not even hit $100 million domestic after a brutal 60% drop. Is the controversy sinking it? And of course, “Minecraft” box office keeps rising, proving yet again that video game adaptations are the new goldmine. Let us know what you thought of the Minecraft movie, if you're hyped for Tron: Ares, or where you stand on Disney's Snow White in the comments!

Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast
Kathleen Kennedy Strikes Back and a “Special Look” at ANDOR Season 2

Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 128:13


We react to Kathleen Kennedy's response to last week's reports claiming she will be stepping down as president of Lucasfilm and clarifying what was true in the reports and what wasn't. Kathleen also discussed several STAR WARS projects currently in the pipeline. More footage of ANDOR season two dropped this week as the hype for next month's season premiere ramps up. We breakdown the "Special Look" footage and search for hints of what's to come. We discuss the STAR WARS presence in the 2025 Oscars including nominees and presenters, some film editing flubs in the Original Trilogy and more!   Get full show video, bonus podcasts, ad-free shows and more with RFR on Patreon! www.patreon.com/rebelforceradio   

Slow Burn
Decoder Ring | Jerry Lewis' Lost Holocaust Clown Movie

Slow Burn

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 58:52


In 1972, Jerry Lewis—the actor and filmmaker known for slapstick comedies like The Nutty Professor—took the biggest risk of his career when he decided to make a drama called The Day The Clown Cried, about a circus clown who ends up in Auschwitz. This could have been a landmark as one of the first portrayals of the Holocaust in American cinema. Instead, it became a different kind of landmark: allegedly, one of the worst movies ever. The Day The Clown Cried was never released, and only a handful of people have ever seen it. But the unbelievable concept alone has been enough to make this lost movie a holy grail for curious film buffs. In this episode of Decoder Ring, producer Max Freedman traces how The Day The Clown Cried became such a legendary disaster, why it's impossible to see, and whether it actually deserves its rotten reputation. You'll hear from comedian Patton Oswalt; Shawn Levy, author of King of Comedy: The Life and Art of Jerry Lewis; Henry Gonshak, author of Hollywood and the Holocaust; Chuck Denton, whose father Charles co-wrote The Day The Clown Cried; and Jean-Michel Frodon, film critic at slate.fr. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com. Or you can also call us now at our new Decoder Ring hotline at 347-460-7281. We'd love to hear any and all of your ideas for the show. Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decoder Ring
Jerry Lewis' Lost Holocaust Clown Movie

Decoder Ring

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 58:52


In 1972, Jerry Lewis—the actor and filmmaker known for slapstick comedies like The Nutty Professor—took the biggest risk of his career when he decided to make a drama called The Day The Clown Cried, about a circus clown who ends up in Auschwitz. This could have been a landmark as one of the first portrayals of the Holocaust in American cinema. Instead, it became a different kind of landmark: allegedly, one of the worst movies ever. The Day The Clown Cried was never released, and only a handful of people have ever seen it. But the unbelievable concept alone has been enough to make this lost movie a holy grail for curious film buffs. In this episode of Decoder Ring, producer Max Freedman traces how The Day The Clown Cried became such a legendary disaster, why it's impossible to see, and whether it actually deserves its rotten reputation. You'll hear from comedian Patton Oswalt; Shawn Levy, author of King of Comedy: The Life and Art of Jerry Lewis; Henry Gonshak, author of Hollywood and the Holocaust; Chuck Denton, whose father Charles co-wrote The Day The Clown Cried; and Jean-Michel Frodon, film critic at slate.fr. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com. Or you can also call us now at our new Decoder Ring hotline at 347-460-7281. We'd love to hear any and all of your ideas for the show. Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices