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It's here, lawbreakers: our episode on Steven Soderbergh's 2012 runaway hit MAGIC MIKE. Is this a sobering look at economic precarity after the Great Recession? Or is it a movie about gyrating hunks? Here to help us answer that question is writer, adult content creator, and proprietor of Spectrum Boutique, Zoë Ligon! We talk transactional desire, hot bods, side hustles, Zoë's experience seeing Magic Mike Live in Vegas, and a lot more. Look: you're horny, let's do it - listen to the episode, that is! Plus, a brief note about Minneapolis. Further Reading: "'How Would You Like A Lap Dance?': The Oral History of 'Magic Mike'" by Kate Lloyd "Where Mike Got The Magic" by Tressie McMillan Cottom Further Viewing: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (Badham, 1977) BOOGIE NIGHTS (Anderson, 1997) BEAU TRAVAIL (Denis, 1999) STEP UP (Fletcher, 2006) MAGIC MIKE XXL (Jacobs, 2015) MAGIC MIKE'S LAST DANCE (Soderbergh, 2023) Follow Zoë: https://www.thongria.com https://www.spectrumboutique.com Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://www.podcastyforme.com/ https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart
Presence (2024) Screams After Midnight, a horror movie podcast. Presence is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, Eddy Maday patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv all links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy email: mftvquestions@gmail.com Audio version: https://screams-after-midnight.pinecast.co/
This is a preview of a premium episode from our Patreon feed, Paid Costly For Me! Head over to Patreon.com/PodCastyForMe to hear more for just $5 a month. Most movies weren't directed by Steven Soderbergh, but few were as notably not directed by Steven Soderbergh as this one: MONEYBALL, the true story of the 2002 Oakland Athletics' revolutionary sabermetrics-based hiring strategy, was 5 days from shooting when Sony pulled the plug on Soderbergh's version. After a rewrite by Aaron Sorkin and a few cast change-ups, a slicker, Fincher-lite version directed by Bennett Miller made it to theaters, and we're talking about the whole deal. This ep has it all, quite frankly: in-depth script revision analysis, baseball talk, sports politics, and a long conversation about how statistics and "disruption" inform the world. It turns out everything is Moneyball, maybe? Give this one a listen, folks. As always, thanks to Jetski for our theme music and to Jeremy Allison for our artwork.
Fico, Luis, Alexis y Jose revisitan, discuten y analizan la película TRAFFIC de Steven Soderbergh (2000).
We're joined by Becky D'Anna, co-host of Sony Pictures Official podcast, Director's Take, for a special jam packed year in review episode! Together, we each share our personal Top 10 Best Films and Top 10 Worst Films of 2025. It's less a debate and more a celebration (and respectful roast) of the year in cinema—comparing notes on horror standouts, unexpected gems, and the films that missed the mark. We dive deep into films like Zach Cregger's Weapons, Ryan Coogler's Sinners, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, Yorgos Lanthimos's Bugonia, Mike Flanagan's Life of Chuck, Alex Garland's 28 Years Later, Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, and Steven Soderbergh's Presence. Plus, we break down the disappointments, including the Snow White live-action remake, War of the Worlds, and Final Destination: Bloodlines.
Send us a textA goat gag, a blow dart, and one perfect Norm Macdonald riff walk into a movie. We dive into The Animal with our gloves off and our sense of humor intact, asking a simple question that unlocks the whole watch: can lowbrow comedy land when the lead can't elevate the bit? One of us relishes the film's shameless silliness and second-screen charm; the other sees a conveyor belt of half-built jokes that never earn their own punchlines. From the evidence-room meltdown to the press conference “what's in my butt” moment, we break down why justification is the secret ingredient that turns a smirk into an actual laugh.We pull on the bigger comedy thread too—what separates Rob Schneider's neutral energy from Jim Carrey's bit-running force of nature, and why even a brief cameo can reveal the gulf. Then Norm Macdonald storms in with a mob scene so precisely built—questions, rhythm, escalation—that it becomes a mini masterclass in how to make a premise sing. Around that, we interrogate the movie's inconsistent “animal science,” the romance logic that never makes sense, and the tonal snapping between mailbox-humping discomfort and a dolphin-style hero save that forgets the seal on the poster.Beyond the laughs and groans, we branch into what keeps movies in the culture. We celebrate the early-2000s needle drops that still slap, contrast box office muscle with cultural cachet through the Avatar lens, and talk about spectacle that satisfies in the moment but leaves no totems behind. We also swap notes on Under the Silver Lake, where mood can outlast meaning, and wrestle with the Stranger Things finale—how manipulation and catharsis can coexist when the craft is confident. Stick around to the end for our next watch: Steven Soderbergh's Presence, a ghost's-eye experiment that promises rules, restraint, and plenty to argue about.Enjoyed the ride? Follow, rate, and share the show with a friend who knows the difference between a setup and a payoff. Your rec keeps the bits running.Written Lovingly by AIBe our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT
Who is loyal and who is the traitor, is the dilemma in this suspenseful spy film directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Kate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender
Instagram can be a minefield of powerful influencers making you feel terrible about not having millions of dollars and a glamorous lifestyle, or, OR, it could be filled with odd things like banjo players plucking away in National Parks. Writer, comedian, filmmaker, and podcaster Akilah Hughes has published a memoir, Obviously: Stories From my Timeline, written for Steven Soderbergh's Command Z television series, and hosted shows on the Crooked Media network. Most importantly for us, she knows how to manipulate social media to get to the good stuff, the weird stuff, and the good weird stuff. No Mr. Beast here but plenty to put you to sleep right away and arm you with new sleep tools tomorrow. Akilah and John Moe also talk about Bigfoot and the alleged interdimensionality of Bigfoot, because if you get John talking long enough he's bound to come around to Bigfoot. He cannot help it.Listen to Akilah's new podcast, How Is This Better?, from Courier Newsroom on their website or on the podcatcher of your choice.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber?Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsBluesky @sleepwithcelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Bluesky @JohnMoeJohn's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback._________________________________________________________________________Join | Maximum FunIf you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member.
In this Golden Gang episode, Director of Engagement Christina sits down with Arbor Terrace Norwood team member Brian Parks for a conversation that's equal parts heartfelt and hilarious. Brian shares his journey from growing up in New Jersey (with Bronx roots) to studying theater at Montclair State, navigating auditions, restaurant work, and stage life, and landing a role with an off-Broadway company in New York City.He also opens up about the life experiences that shaped him, including profound loss, the resilience it built, and the pride he takes in the projects and people he's worked with along the way. Plus, you'll hear why classic comedy and old movies still inspire him, the unexpected moment that earned him lines on a Steven Soderbergh set, and what he's loving most about supporting residents through transportation and engagement at Arbor Terrace!
We're wrapping up 2025 with an OnWriting Screenwriter Roundtable, featuring David Koepp, Craig Brewer and Kirt Gunn. The three writers joined us to discuss the origins and process behind their latest projects, how they develop their ideas over time, and much more. David Koepp is a writer and director known for writing the screenplays for films like Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible, and Spider-Man, among many others. His most recent project is Black Bag, a mystery-thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh released in Spring 2025. Craig Brewer is the writer and director of Song Sung Blue, a musical biopic about a Neil Diamond tribute band, based on the documentary of the same name. Before Song Sung Blue, he wrote and directed films like Hustle & Flow and wrote on seasons 4 & 5 of the hit television series Empire. Kirt Gunn is a writer and director whose latest project is Roofman, co-written and directed by frequent collaborator Derek Cianfrance. --- Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: wgaeast.org/onwriting Follow the Guild on social media: @WGAEast OnWriting is a production of the Writers Guild of America East. The show is produced by WGA East staff members Jason Gordon, Tiana Timmerberg, and Molly Beer. Production, editing, and mix by Giulia Hjort. Original music is by Taylor Bradshaw. Artwork is designed by Molly Beer.
Wash your hands, folks: it's time to talk CONTAGION, Steven Soderbergh's absurdly prescient 2011 pandemic disaster film. We talk public health, hyperlink cinema, Soderbergh's evolving digital aesthetic, the nature of government, and the film's second life as a Covid lockdown classic. With a special Kate Winslet audio collage that Ian definitely asked for! Check it out. Further Reading: The Viral Underclass by Steven Trasher Health Communism by Artie Vierkant and Beatrice Adler-Bolton Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic by David Quammen The Coming Plague by Laurie Garrett Further Viewing: OUTBREAK (Petersen, 1995) THE DOUBLE LIFE OF VERONIQUE (Kieślowski, 1991) 28 DAYS LATER (Boyle, 2002) 28 WEEKS LATER (Fresnadillo, 2007) 28 YEARS LATER (Boyle, 2025) BUGONIA (Lanthimos, 2025) JOE DIRT (Gordon, 2001) Kate Winslet's 2020 hand-washing tutorial video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhIpAnDHZHc Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://www.podcastyforme.com/ https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart
Welcome to Watch. Review. Repeat. On the second installment of "Brews, News, & Previews", Colton and Andrew discuss some of the most notable news and previews as of December 2025! 00:00:00 - Episode Teaser/Intro Music/Opening 00:11:20 - Andrew's Totally Embarrassing Dad Joke of the Episode! 00:13:45 - Disney Rejected 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' Pitch From Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh 00:20:45 - 'KPop Demon Hunters 2' Set to Release on Netflix in 2029 00:24:56 - Warner Bros. Greenlights 'Gremlins 3', Chris Columbus to Write and Direct 00:31:09 - DC Studios and HBO Developing 'V for Vendetta' and 'DC Crime' Series 00:42:22 - 'Poker Face' Not Renewed by Peacock, Rian Johnson Shopping Series with Peter Dinklage as New Lead 00:48:42 - 'Task', 'House of the Dragon', and Others Score Renewals at HBO 00:51:52 - FX Renews 'Alien: Earth' for Second Season 00:55:03 - Noah Hawley and Rob Mac Teaming Up for 'Far Cry' Series at FX 00:59:46 - Nintendo Unveils First-Look Photos at 'The Legend of Zelda' as Production Begins 01:10:26 - Paramount to Distribute 'Rush Hour 4' 01:24:19 - Paramount Dates New 'Sonic the Hedgehog' and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Films for 2028 01:28:42 - Scarlett Johnasson to Headline Next 'Exorcist' Film, Also In Talks to Join 'The Batman Part II' 01:39:28 - 'Spartacus: House of Ashur' Uncensored Red Band Trailer 01:46:25 - 'Is This Thing On?' Official Trailer 01:52:06 - 'Marty Supreme' Official Trailer 01:55:48 - 'Anaconda' Official Trailer 02:00:04 - 'No Other Choice' Official Trailer 02:07:57 - 'We Bury the Dead' Official Trailer 02:13:26 - 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Official Teaser Trailer 02:19:01 - Listener's Corner ('Task', 'All Her Fault', 'The Beast in Me', 'The Carman Family Deaths') 02:23:38 - Catching Up With Andrew (Blue Ridge and North Carolina Thanksgiving Trip, College Football, 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2, 'Stranger Things 5', ARC Raiders) 02:40:24 - Catching Up With Colton (Hosting Thanksgiving, 'Moulin Rouge', 'Wicked', 'Miracle', 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me', 'Stranger Things 3', 'Chad Powers', Sports Check-In, 02:54:31 - Conclusion/Outro Music Visit our website! Support us on Patreon! Thank you for listening! Got something to say? Send it our way to watchreviewrepeat@gmail.com! Produced by: Anna Mattis Intro/Outro Music: Mechanolith Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
IonQ Vice President and GM of Quantum Platform Matthew Keesan joins BioTalk for a clear look at how they are advancing quantum computing from its home base in the BioHealth Capital Region. He shares the story of IonQ's Maryland roots and explains quantum computing in straightforward terms for listeners seeking a high-level understanding. The conversation moves into why biohealth leaders should track the hardware race, what distinguishes IonQ's approach, and how quantum is already being paired with AI to strengthen modeling and analysis. Keesan walks through early use cases showing traction today, challenges common myths about timelines, and shares which biohealth applications he expects to gain mainstream momentum by 2030. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Matthew Keesan is Vice President and GM of Quantum Platform at IonQ and a member of the BHI Board. He joined IonQ in 2017 to lead the development of the company's Quantum OS, the software stack that controls IonQ's quantum computers. In 2021, he oversaw the launch of IonQ's Harmony systems on Amazon Braket, Microsoft Azure Quantum, and Google Cloud, making IonQ the first quantum hardware provider available across all three hyperscalers. He built IonQ's security function to meet commercial and government frameworks, including SOC 2, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and ISO 27001, and established a globally distributed operations team managing IonQ's fleet of quantum computers across the United States and Europe. Before joining IonQ, Keesan served as CTO of the restaurant technology company Ando, which was acquired by Uber, and advised startups in manufacturing, e-commerce, and identity-as-a-service. He also helped create the technology behind the interactive HBO series Mosaic with Steven Soderbergh. He holds patents in quantum compilation, hybrid quantum computation, and quantum control automation, and has co-authored papers published in Nature and Physical Review A.
Throughout his storied career, the legendary Steven Soderbergh has directed a wide array of highly acclaimed films and/or hits (Out of Sight, Ocean's 11, Magic Mike, Black Bag, Logan Lucky, Contagion, Sex, Lies, & Videotape) and THIS is the film which earned him his only Oscar for Best Director in 2000. This was actually one of two films (the other being Erin Brockovich) which he was nominated for in 2000 which turned out to be a TRULY stellar year for him! It's a sprawling story about the American "War on Drugs" during the late '90's, focusing on several different characters on different sides of the law and various levels of the drug trade including two DEA agents (Don Cheadle, Luis Guzman), a judge who has just been appointed the National Drug Czar (Michael Douglas), the wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones) of a suspected drug dealer (Steven Bauer), that couple's conniving attorney (Dennis Quaid), a teenager (Erika Christiansen) who becomes addicted to crack, and one conflicted Mexican cop (Benicio Del Toro who won an Oscar for his performance). It's a complex story delving into a lot of moral grey areas and it's a testament to all of the talent involved (including Oscar-winning writer Stephen Gaghan) that this film was not only highly acclaimed but also a word-of-mouth blockbuster with audiences at the time of release. However twenty-five years later, it is not often mentioned by many as among Soderbergh's best....so how does this ambitious ensemble hold up? Let's find out if any one gets away clean.....Host: Geoff GershonEdited By Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a textSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/
Now wait a minute. Our guest this week, who's quickly become one of our best friends, pardon me, is quite the little dealmaker. Just ask her landlord! Joining us is the delightful Chloe Radcliffe! You know Chloe from her numerous stand up appearances as well as in Steven Soderbergh's COMMAND Z. She's been named one of Just For Laughs' New Faces of 2025 and will appear in Bradley Cooper's new film IS THIS THING ON? You can also catch her in Denver tonight at Denver Comedy Underground as well as in New York this Friday 12/12 at Ars Nova. Chloe joins us to give advice on what happens when a friend refuses to give you a hot guy's phone number and whether or not you need to shed your quirky ways as you age. If any tickets are left to LONELY HEARTS LIVE in New York, you better grab them quick! We'll be there Saturday February 7th at the Bell House in Brooklyn, and it's guaranteed to be a Valentine's event to remember! Sponsors: Take comfort in Born Shoes! Go to bornshoes.com and use RONNA for 15% off plus free ground shipping on all full price shoes. We've said it before, but if you're looking for the best chocolate chip cookies on Earth, you'll find them at Showstopper Cookies! Go to showstoppercookies.com and use code RONNA for 20% off your order, available to be shipped nationwide! And they make for an amazing gift, pardon me. Want chef-crafted recipes and high quality ingredients delivered straight to your door? You need Hello Fresh! Go to hellofresh.com/ronna10fm for TEN free meals plus free breakfast for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Open your notebooks and fill up your glasses of water, folks: today we're looking at Steven Soderbergh's two documentaries on Spalding Gray. And Ian's pissed off! We're joined once more by our friend, writer and critic Rob Rubsam, to talk 1996's GRAY'S ANATOMY, a sort of longform music video for Gray's "monolog" of the same name, and Soderbergh's 2010 posthumous "autobiography" of Gray, AND EVERYTHING IS GOING FINE. How does a figure like Gray emerge and rise to fame? Where does we place him in the long tradition of neurotic white guys who make everything about themselves? Is Jake one of those? And why is Ian so mad about this guy? We answer these questions and more - check it out. Further Reading: "The Catastrophe" by Oliver Sacks "Vanishing Act" by Alex Williams "In New Film, Spalding Gray Tells His Own Tale" by Karen Michel A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again by David Foster Wallace Me Talk Pretty One Day, etc. by David Sedaris The World According to Dave Barry by Dave Barry À la recherche du temps perdu by Marcel Proust Austerlitz by W.G. Sebald The Mezzanine by Nicholson Baker Gargoyles by Thomas Bernhard Anything by John Berger Further Viewing: MY DINNER WITH ANDRE (Malle, 1981) SWIMMING TO CAMBODIA (Demme, 1987) VANYA ON 42ND STREET (Malle, 1994) JOHN MULANEY: NEW IN TOWN (Polito & Szymanski, 2012) MIKE BIRBIGLIA: MY GIRLFRIEND'S BOYFRIEND (Barrish, 2013) PARKER GAIL'S LOCATION IS EVERYTHING (Buono & Thomas, 2016) Follow Rob Rubsam: https://x.com/rob_rubsam https://www.robertrubsam.com/ Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://www.podcastyforme.com/ https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart
Welcome back to Not A Bomb! —the podcast where we resurrect cinema's most infamous box office disasters and ask the burning question: was it really that bad? We're celebrating five years of cinematic redemption.On this week's episode of Not A Bomb! - the guys continue examining some of the biggest bombs of 2025 and for this episode they jump into Steven Soderbergh's 36th directorial film - Black Bag. This spy thriller finds Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett putting their marriage to the test to see just how far they would go to find a traitor. A critical darling, Black Bag failed to find commercial success but has all the markings of a cult classic. Listen as Troy and Brad deep drive into this super-sexy spy thriller. Black Bag is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Rege-Jean Page and Pierce BrosnanWant to help support the show? Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check our merchandise. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.Cast: Brad, Troy
"Would I lysine to you?" - Mark Whitacre. Hey that's just a joke but maybe they could have used it on the posters for THE INFORMANT!, Steven Soderbergh's 2009 corporate espionage caper about the lysine price-fixing scandal and one of the weirdest guys there has ever been. And joining us to talk big business, the FBI, and organized crime in all its forms is writer and podcaster Dan O'Sullivan (The Outfit)! Is business run like the mafia or vice versa? Is corruption inherent to capitalism or simply a common side effect? Did Kurt Eichenwald ever go on Twitter? We answer these questions once and for all, so give this one a listen. Further Reading: The Informant: A True Story by Kurt Eichenwald Rats in the Grain: The Dirty Tricks and Trials of Archer Daniels Midland by James B. Lieber Everybody Loves A Good Drought by Palagummi Sainath "Why Capitalism Loves Corruption" by Gareth Fearn Further Viewing: PRIME CUT (Richie, 1972) THE INSIDER (Mann, 1999) ERIN BROCKOVICH (Soderbergh, 2000) MICHAEL CLAYTON (Gilroy, 2007) BURN AFTER READING (Coen, 2008) Follow Dan O'Sullivan: https://x.com/osullyville https://bsky.app/profile/osullyville.bsky.social https://headgum.com/the-outfit Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://www.podcastyforme.com/ https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart
What goes bump in the night giving Kyle a fright? This week its Presence (2024) directed by Steven Soderbergh. This film places the audience in the POV of a ghost as it haunts a family that just moved into a new home. Why is Kyle walking on eggshells? What was that chill Mat felt? Mirror, mirror on the wall, how did Kyle not see the ghost at all? Don't drink the OJ as the Boo Boys break it all down.
The fandom said yes, but Disney said no. However, Disney also said that Ben Solo is very dead....but we know how that goes in Star Wars. "Is anyone ever really gone?" (IE: Is any character ever really dead?) A majority of the fandom has been very loud and very clear on their desire to see Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh's movie plans to bring back Ben Solo in a movie that takes place after "The Rise of Skywalker". We weigh in on our opinion of the movie, which - according to Driver - has been officially cancelled by Disney. But does that mean the movie plans are actually dead? Or is it like Palpatine, and it could somehow magically return? We'll discuss it all in this episode and give our final thoughts on the matter!Support us on Patreon for as little as $3/month: patreon.com/MostThingsKenobiInstagram: most_things_kenobiWebsite: mostthingskenobi.comYouTube: MostThingsKenobiThreads: most_things_kenobiTumblr: MostThingsKenobi
After a year-long hiatus, Overlapping Dialogue is officially back—ringing in the triple digits with our 101st episode! We ease back into the swing of things with a double feature that pits small-town rage against cosmic emotional reckoning: Martin McDonagh's bruising Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) and Ari Aster's latest descent into existential dread, the enigmatic and horrific satire of modern life, Eddington (2025). But first, our Blue Plate Special returns with a fresh batch of chatter on the latest film news and releases: we unpack the teaser trailer for Michael, the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic; lament the canceled Ben Solo Star Wars project that might've been directed by Steven Soderbergh; and offer capsule reviews of recent releases Roofman, Blue Moon, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, and Bugonia. Whether you've been with us from the beginning or just now found your way back into the booth, we're thrilled to be talking movies with you once again. As always, please like, subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever else you listen! Got thoughts or questions? Email us at huffmanbrothersproductions@gmail.com
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This week Josh and Drusilla make a special announcement and then talk about Christmas for entirely too long considering its early November. The movie of the week is Presence (2025). From wiki: “Presence is a 2024 American supernatural thriller drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by David Koepp. It stars Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, Eddy Maday, West Mulholland, and Julia Fox.Presence premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024. It was released in U.S. theaters by Neon on January 24, 2025. The film has grossed $11.1 million on a $2 million production budget, and received positive reviews from critics.Also discussed: In a Lonely Place (1950) and film noir like Mildred Pierce, On Dangerous Ground, Nightmare Alley, Gilda, Lead Her to Heaven, Deep Red, Opera, ranking Argento, and more. NEXT WEEK: The Legacy (1978)Bloodhaus:https://www.bloodhauspod.com/https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/https://letterboxd.com/bloodhaus/Drusilla Adeline:https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/https://www.instagram.com/sister__hyde/Joshua Conkelhttps://www.joshuaconkel.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/
Blimey, this week's episode of the Empire Podcast is star-studded, and then some. First, Chris Hewitt chats with Die, My Love star, Jennifer Lawrence, and director Lynne Ramsay, about unpredictability on set and receiving an email from Martin Scorsese; then, he has a crash course in Yautja from Predator: Badlands stars Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Elle Fanning; and then Alex Godfrey pops up to have a lovely natter with the stars of new drama, Anemone, Sean Bean and Daniel Day-Lewis, returning to acting after a long hiatus. Then, Chris is joined in the podbooth by Alex, James Dyer and, dialling in (hence the odd glitch here and there), Helen O'Hara to discuss just how much they want to see a Steven Soderbergh-directed Star Wars movie, which Ghostface they could take in a fight, the week's movie news (including resurrections for The Mummy, Gremlins, and Miss Piggy), and their thoughts on Predator: Badlands, The Choral, Anemone, and Die, My Love. Enjoy!
Blimey, this week's episode of the Empire Podcast is star-studded, and then some. First, Chris Hewitt chats with Die, My Love star, Jennifer Lawrence, and director Lynne Ramsay, about unpredictability on set and receiving an email from Martin Scorsese; then, he has a crash course in Yautja from Predator: Badlands stars Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Elle Fanning; and then Alex Godfrey pops up to have a lovely natter with the stars of new drama, Anemone, Sean Bean and Daniel Day-Lewis, returning to acting after a long hiatus. Then, Chris is joined in the podbooth by Alex, James Dyer and, dialling in (hence the odd glitch here and there), Helen O'Hara to discuss just how much they want to see a Steven Soderbergh-directed Star Wars movie, which Ghostface they could take in a fight, the week's movie news (including resurrections for The Mummy, Gremlins, and Miss Piggy), and their thoughts on Predator: Badlands, The Choral, Anemone, and Die, My Love. Enjoy!
Matt opens up the mailbag for another Town Hall and answers listener questions about Disney turning down a Steven Soderbergh–penned 'Star Wars' script, the possibility of Netflix and Comcast splitting Warner Bros. Discovery, whether Netflix will ever release movies in theaters, who the best home for Warner Bros. is from the perspective of the talent community, and what will happen to 'The Challenge' and other MTV properties under David Ellison. For a 20 percent discount on Matt's Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I'm Hearing ...,' click here. Email us your thoughts! thetown@spotify.com Host: Matt Belloni Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bryan Young and Holly Frey broke down all the news about the cancelled film "Star Wars: The Hunt for Ben Solo" which was to have starred Adam Driver and been directed by Steven Soderbergh. They talked about possible reasons and why they still want to see the film.
Join the Marks on episode 239 of Making Tracks as they hack their way through the forest of news looking for the orchid of truth. This week the Marks get ready for a few busy weekends in fandom with events including Smugglers Surrey Star Wars Weekend, Herts Comic Con, MCM Birmingham Comic Con, Farthest From and Thank The Maker to look forward to, ponder what the future of The Acolyte might have looked like had it continued down the path of linking the destiny of The Stranger to the Knights of Ren, look at the rumours of Rogue Squadron now heading to television rather than cinema, the announcement of Echo Base LIVE 18 in early 2026 and Steven Soderbergh's sorrow that fans won't get to experience The Hunt For Ben Solo on the big screen. All this and Mark Mulcaster's dangler on the 239th episode of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. Thanks to James Semple for the Fantha Tracks intro, Blues Harvest for our Making Tracks opening music and Mark Daniel and Vanessa Marshall for our voiceovers. Subscribe and tune in to all of our shows at https://radio.fanthatracks.com And of course for all your Lucasfilm and Star Wars news 24/7, 365 days a year head on over to https://www.fanthatracks.com You can contact our shows and send in your listeners questions by emailing radio@fanthatracks.com or by leaving a comment on our social media feeds: https://www.instagram.com/fanthatracks https://www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks https://www.x.com/FanthaTracks https://www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks https://www.reddit.com/r/fanthatracks/ https://mastodon.social/@fanthatracks https://bsky.app/profile/fanthatracks.com https://www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ https://fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ And be sure to check out our live streams and video content at: https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks https://www.twitch.com/fanthatrackstv All of our links can be found at https://links.fanthatracks.com/
We're drafting again! Before diving into the draft, Sean, Amanda, and Chris react to two recent pieces of news with Disney reportedly turning down Steven Soderbergh's ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo' (1:05), and Taylor Sheridan leaving Paramount (9:25). Then, they discuss who they were in 1989 (17:33) and draft the best movies from that year (29:44). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Chris Ryan Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is a preview of a premium episode from our Patreon feed, Paid Costly For Me! Head over to Patreon.com/PodCastyForMe to hear more for just $5 a month. While making CHE, Steven Soderbergh fell so in love with Bolivia's national liquor, singani, that he decided to export it to the US as Singani 63 - just like Che Guevara would have done. Nah just kidding but we tried it and it's actually quite good! Even better, Pod Casty For Me's own Hotel Detective Maxwell Pierson joins us to get a little loose drinking Singani 63 (and Casamigos tequila) and talk about all kinds of stuff: the colonial history of liquor, Soderbergh's recently revealed unmade Kylo Ren movie, our long podcast journey thus far, and more. A special ep with a special man. Per Maxwell's plug, please check out Donors Choose to support a teacher near you: https://www.donorschoose.org/ Follow Maxwell Pierson: https://x.com/MaxwellPierson1 Lots to check out here: https://singani63.com/ Thanks as always to Jetski for our theme music and Jeremy Allison for our artwork.
THE HUNT FOR BEN SOLO... The title might not be great, but the potential of this cancelled film is certainly thrilling. Recently, news broke that Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh had been working on a script for a post-Episode IX Ben Solo film. Not only that but it seemed that the folks at Lucasfilm liked the concept, and a full script was completed with the intention of moving forward with the film, only for Disney CEO Bob Iger to kill the film since he couldn't understand how Ben Solo would be alive. Today we discuss this news and wonder about the possibilities continuing Ben's story has, especially after a disappointing end for his character in The Rise Of Skywalker, and potential connections to Daisy Ridley's upcoming New Jedi Order film. What could have been...?• • •TRIAD Of The FORCE is a STAR WARS+ podcast hosted by Gus, Nani, & Chase—Puerto Rican and queer creators sharing deep dives, and heartfelt conversations from a galaxy far, far away. Featured on the STAR WARS CELEBRATION Podcast Stage (2022 & 2023), we explore STAR WARS, fantasy, comic books, and other POP-culture media honestly. We engage in inclusive commentary across film, TV, books, comics, and beyond with humor, critical analysis, and cultural perspective (without the toxicity).Follow TRIAD Of The FORCE at:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/triadoftheforce.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/triadoftheforce/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TriadoftheForce/If you like us, get some merch and help the channel:TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/triad-of-the-force• • •Acknowledgement: The Intro and Outro music is the Triad of the Force Theme, composed and performed by Grushkov with full permission for use by Grushkov (https://linktr.ee/Grushkov).• • •This channel is not affiliated in any way with Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, The Walt Disney Company, or any of their affiliates or subsidiaries.
On this episode of the Knights of Vader Podcast, Zack discusses the kerfuffle behind Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh's scrapped (for now) film, "The Hunt for Ben Solo." ‘The Hunt For Ben Solo': Steven Soderbergh & Adam Driver's Secret ‘Star Wars' Movie Was Greenlit Before Disney Pulled The Plug - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thank you to An Insperiority Complex for providing our theme song Contact us at KOVpodcast@gmail.com or instagram.com/kovpodcast Come mock us at our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KnightsofVader/ Check out Zack's other podcast: Cinemoddities, Zenger's main show: ZengThis and Rus at The Unbelievers Podcast! All are available on all major podcasting platforms!
In an interview this week, Oscar-nominated actor Adam Driver revealed that he, along with Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh developed a script for a new Star Wars movie called “The Hunt For Ben Solo”, which was ultimately rejected by Disney's top brass. So what gives? We look at every angle of this story to break it all down, along with listener reactions and fired-up opinions. We pay tribute to legendary artist Drew Struzan with Erik Sharkey, director of the documentary “Drew: The Man Behind The Poster” and discuss some of his iconic Star Wars movie posters. Will we see the original 1977 version of Star Wars back in theaters for its upcoming 50th anniversary? We analyze some leaked info and imagery that may suggest the answer is yes. Plus, George Lucas and Mellody Hobson recently were interviewed about the soon-to-open Lucas Museum in LA. We review the highlights along with some comments from George about life after Star Wars.
Adam Driver sent shockwaves through the galaxy this week, revealing he and director Steven Soderbergh pitched a fully scripted Star Wars movie ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo' to Disney that was rejected by Bob Iger and Alan Bergman. James Baney returns to the base to discuss this massive story that has left many Star Wars fans stunned. But what, there's more? David Fincher also had a movie tossed by the Disney execs? We'll also hear from YOU as we read your responses to this news in #ResistanceTransmissions, plus Aaron Pierre checks in from the set of Starfighter! 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! Thank you for listening to our show and supporting our podcast!
This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt struggle with the enunciation of one word in particular (you'll have to listen to find out which). Incredibly, it's not 'Howl-o-ween', which is just one of the many things discussed by Chris and his three colleagues of such lethal cunning, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Ben Travis. They get their teeth into movies in which a main character is ill, talk about the shock revelation that Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh had developed a literal Solo movie for Kylo Ren, and review Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, Nia DaCosta's Hedda, and Kelly Reichardt's The Mastermind. Guest-wise, we have a veritable bounty as Helen has a lovely chat with Nia DaCosta, and Chris talks to Jeremy Strong, star of the Springsteen flick; and has a joyous natter about the end of the world with Rebecca Ferguson and Kathryn Bigelow, star and director respectively of A House Of Dynamite, which is now out on Netflix. No timecodes yet, as the guy who writes this blurb has to leg it to a screening. But they're roughly 23 minutes, one hour and three minutes in, and one hour and 38 minutes in. Enjoy!
The leftist podcast about Steven Soderbergh movies has finally arrived at CHE, Soderbergh's two-part biopic of (Argentine) Cuban Revolutionary hero Ernesto "Che" Guevara. Joining us to provide the kind of deep historical context you know we go crazy for is historian of Cuba and scholar of Latin American and Caribbean history Andrés Pertierra! We have never read more in preparation for an episode, folks, so we hope you dig this one as much as we did. Hasta la victoria siempre, amigos. Further Reading (direct from Andrés!): Anderson, John Lee. Che: A Revolutionary Life. Grove, 1997. "The Cuban Exodus" by Andrés Pertierra The great (Pulitzer Prize!) winning intro text: Ferrer, Ada. Cuba: An American History. Scribner, 2021. Some relevant books on Cuban Revolution and other countries: Gleijeses, Piero. Conflicting Missions: Havana, Washington, and Africa, 1959-1976. University of North Carolina Press, 2002. Schoultz, Lars. That Infernal Little Cuban Republic: The United States and the Cuban Revolution. University of North Carolina Press, 2009. Yordanov, Radoslav. Our Comrades in Havana: Cuba, the Soviet Union, & Eastern Europe, 1959-1991. Cold War International History Project. Stanford University Press, 2024. Key texts for context on what's happening internally: Guerra, Lillian. Visions of Power in Cuba: Revolution, Redemption, and Resistance, 1959-1971. University of North Carolina Press, 2012. Mesa-Lago, Carmelo. Cuba in the 1970s: Pragmatism and Institutionalization. University of New Mexico Press, 1978. Further Viewing (shout out to Andrés for these, too!): THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES (Salles, 2004) CONDUCTA IMPROPRIA (Almendros & Jiménez Leal, 1984) CHE and the Digital Cinema Revolution! Soderbergh getting heckled at Q&A FRESA Y CHOCOLATE (Gutiérrez Alea & Carlos Tabío, 1984) END OF A REVOLUTION (Moser, 1967) Follow Andrés: https://x.com/ASPertierra https://bsky.app/profile/andrespertierra.bsky.social https://originesacubanhistorypodcast.libsyn.com/ Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://www.podcastyforme.com/ https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart
The Star Wars fandom has been taken by storm by the news that Disney shot down a Ben Solo movie pitched by Steven Soderbergh and Adam Driver. This week on KNR Jarod, Bill, and Conor are here to unpack this insane news and reflect on what could have been with a Ben Solo revival.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
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh pitched a Kylo Ren ‘Star Wars' standalone movie that Disney passed on (5:17), before checking in on ‘Slow Horses,' (9:21) ‘The Lowdown,' (26:38) and ‘The Chair Company' (40:22). Later, Chris is joined by ‘Black Rabbit' series creators Zach Baylin and Kate Susman to discuss how they balanced the dueling tones of the show, working with Jason Bateman and Jude Law, why it was important to make it feel so authentic to New York City, and more (51:48). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Watch' and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guests: Zach Baylin and Kate Susman Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Video Producer: Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adam Driver recently revealed that Disney shot down a Ben Solo film that he had developed with Steven Soderbergh. Ryan Key returns to the pod to rant about it with us. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTubeSupport Thank the Maker on PatreonGet Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.comFind the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at RSVLTSFollow and message us on Instagram to get 20% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com!Follow TTM on social media: thankthemakerpod.comDonate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Access" at gofundme.Follow the hosts on social media:Adam RussellNick GhanbarianWilliam Ryan KeyMike ForesterJason ChiodoAhsoka, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Rosario Dawson, Hayden Christensen, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, The Book of Boba Fett, The Bad Batch, The High Republic, #makesolo2happen, The Mandalorian, Star Wars Visions, Anime, Star Wars Anime, Disney Gallery, Galactic Starcruiser, Halcyon, Chandrila Star Line, Galaxy's Edge, Rogue Squadron, Disney+ Day, Hondo Supply, Armor Party, Kathleen Kennedy, Star Wars Celebration, Star Wars Black Series, Temuera Morrison, Black Krrsantan, Tosche Station, Danny Trejo, Fennec Shand, Ming-Na Wen, Mark Hamill, Luke Skywalker, Cad Bane, Princess Leia, Vivien Lyra Blair, Carrie Fisher, Tales of the Jedi, Cassian Andor, Bix Caleen, Brasso, Luthen Rael, Mon Mothma, Vel Sartha, Cinta Kaz, Dedra Meero, Syril Karn, Orson Krennic
Download for Mobile | Podcast Preview | Full Timestamps Older Twitch VODs are now being uploaded to the new channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CastleSuperBeastArchive Joke's on You, We Wanted You To Mine That Data Silent Hill F is Top 3 Digimon: All the Fun of Evolution, None of the Commitment R.I.P. Itagaki Bed Unavailable, AWS Servers are Down Watch live: twitch.tv/castlesuperbeast Go to https://hellofresh.com/superbeast10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! - Go to https://quince.com/superbeast for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. - Go to http://uncommongoods.com/superbeastfor 15% off your next gift. - Our listeners get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/superbeast #Harryspod RIP Itagaki Disney Nixed a Ben Solo 'Star Wars' Movie Directed by Steven Soderbergh and Starring Adam Driver. It was called ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo' A new Art of Fighting game @yokotaro: This autograph is a fake. I include small unknown features in my real autographs to prevent reselling, so I can tell when one isn't genuine. I've confirmed that nearly half of the autographs being resold are actually fake, so please don't buy them. Warner Bros. signals it's up for sale and has received interest from "multiple parties" AWS crash causes $2,000 Smart Beds to overheat and get stuck upright NFTs are amazing because you apparently “own” them but the AWS outtage yesterday took out everyones apes lol First screenshots of Quantic Dream's new F2P multiplayer game "Spellcasters Chronicles" The game is a hero based third-person action game that also mixes deckbuilding and real-time strategy
Breaking news across the Star Wars world: Adam Driver pitched a Ben Solo movie called “The Hunt for Ben Solo” to Lucasfilm and Disney… and Disney said no. We have a lot of thoughts and of course had to break it down for you this week on Skytalkers: How did Adam Driver describe his and Steven Soderbergh's script for “The Hunt for Ben Solo”? Why Ben Solo's story matters and why we need him to return What reactions and emotions have we all cycled through upon reading this news? What do we think is next for Ben Solo now that this has all been shared? …and much much more! Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at drinknello.com with the code SKYTALKERS10 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel discuss the story that Bob Iger squashed a Kylo Ren movie with Adam Driver and directed by Steven Soderbergh. They also talk the plans for new animated series based on the Energon universe of comics, James Gunn's DC updates on Brave and the Bold, Clayface, and the Superman saga, and they explore what WB being up for sale means for DC and discuss the reaction to Zack Snyder's post on Superman! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The Outlaw Nation YouTube channel below. #DC #marvel #jamesgunn #spiderman #superman #zacksnyder #disney #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:50 Bob Iger Squashed Kylo Ren movie directed by Steven Soderbergh 18:33 Energon Universe To Get Animated Adult Series from Paramount 29:40 James Gunn's New DC updates 37:36 WB is Up For Sale, What Does This Mean for DC? 44:20 Reactions to Zack Snyder's post on Superman! FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mia Goth is the latest actor shedding a bit of light on the long-shelved Blade movie from Marvel Studios. In an interview with Elle, promoting her upcoming appearance in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, Goth shared only that she is still attached to the film and commented that “It's for the best that it's taken the time it has. They want to do it right.” This is in line with Kevin Feige's comments this summer that the film is still moving forward.In an interview with the AP this week, Adam Driver dropped some major information about the Ben Solo movie in Star Wars that never was. Driver explained that Lucasfilm was interested in continuing his character's story in a film that had a script written by Steven Soderbergh. Driver was supportive of the script and the creative team took it to Bob Iger and Alan Bergman at Disney who turned the project down as they “didn't see how Ben Solo was alive.” Fan favorites Amber Midthunder and Walton Goggins will star in a new action movie from the creator of the John Wick franchise. The film, called Painter, has a major executive producer credit - with Avatar and Titanic director James Cameron serving in that role. Stunt coordinator Garrett Warren, who worked with Cameron on the last two Avatars as well as Logan and the Road House reboot, is directing the movie; a debut effort. The movie's plot will focus on Midthunder's character, trained as a child who must save her father after he is kidnapped.Lightning RoundKate McKinnon has joined the cast of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” Season 3 and will play Aphrodite.Jim Carrey is in talks to star in a live action film adaptation of The Jetsons from Warner Bros. Pictures that has Colin Trevorrow attached to direct and write the script. There have been attempts to reboot the animated series from the 1960s in some form at various times over the years, but this is the first project that seems to have some traction.Blumhouse's The Black Phone 2 took the number one spot at the box office this weekend with a worldwide box office opening of $42 million, with $26.5 million from North America and $15.5 million from international markets. Disney's Tron: Ares is at $103M global for ten-days and is currently bound to lose more than $132M off a $220 million net production cost.Colman Domingo has been cast as the voice of the Cowardly Lion in “Wicked: For Good.” The announcement was made on the “Wicked” Instagram account on Monday, with Domingo hiding behind a lion stuffed animal before revealing himself and saying: “See you in Oz!”Netflix has won the rights to adapt the popular Asmodee board game Settlers of Catan and is planning an array of projects — scripted and unscripted, live-action and animated based on the franchise.AppleTV has released some first look photos for Shrinking season 3 and has confirmed a release date. The series starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford returns with a one-hour episode on Jan. 28, 2026 on Apple TV. The 11-episode season will then release new episodes weekly on Wednesdays, until the April 8 finale.Netflix has entered development on a series about the Kennedy family, described as the American version of ‘The Crown' and Michael Fassbender has been cast as Joseph Kennedy Sr.Andor actress Denise Gough has joined the cast of Greta Gerwig's Narnia adaptation.
We're discussing the news that Adam Driver & Steven Soderbergh pitched a Ben Solo standalone Star Wars film set after Episode IX, but Disney execs rejected the concept. We follow the movie talk with a walk down memory lane chatting our favourite Star Wars trailers. We also hear YOUR thoughts and read out some recent podcast reviews.Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
News just dropped about a BEN SOLO film developed by Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh. Unfortunately for all of us, Disney CEO Bob Iger didn't allow it to be greenlit. We've been trying to talk about TRON for a while, so today we finally get to that (don't worry we'll get to Adam Driver and Ben Solo soon)!We're fans of TRON: Legacy, and we've been waiting for a sequel for a very long time. Now TRON: Ares has arrived. Starring Jared Leto, this film is a new story in the world of TRON more than a direct sequel. Jared Leto's involvement already had us worried about this one. Now that we've seen it we discuss it, but will we see eye to eye? • • •TRIAD Of The FORCE is a STAR WARS+ podcast hosted by Gus, Nani, & Chase—Puerto Rican and queer creators sharing deep dives, and heartfelt conversations from a galaxy far, far away. Featured on the STAR WARS CELEBRATION Podcast Stage (2022 & 2023), we explore STAR WARS, fantasy, comic books, and other POP-culture media honestly. We engage in inclusive commentary across film, TV, books, comics, and beyond with humor, critical analysis, and cultural perspective (without the toxicity).Follow TRIAD Of The FORCE at:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/triadoftheforce.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/triadoftheforce/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TriadoftheForce/If you like us, get some merch and help the channel:TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/triad-of-the-force• • •Acknowledgement: The Intro and Outro music is the Triad of the Force Theme, composed and performed by Grushkov with full permission for use by Grushkov (https://linktr.ee/Grushkov).• • •This channel is not affiliated in any way with Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, The Walt Disney Company, or any of their affiliates or subsidiaries.
The hit spin-off from The Boys universe, Gen V, is back to conclude Season 2! Join us LIVE every Wednesday to break down Gen V Season 2! This week, TJ Zwarych, JAM, and Lauren Rouse of The Direct as well as Josh Jones of Popped News give their immediate reactions and review to the Gen V Season 2 finale including the HUGE cameos from The Boys, the MAJOR battle between Marie Moreau and Thomas Godolkin and theorize on the future of Gen V and The Boys universe. (00:00:00) Intro(00:02:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Ghost of Yotei, The Traitors UK, Hades 2(00:13:00) Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh & The Hunt for Ben Solo(00:22:00) Gen V Season 2 Spoiler-Free Review(00:32:00) Gen V Season 2 Retro Recap(00:33:00 Gen V Season 2 Finale Breakdown(00:34:00) Does Thomas Godolkin Work as a Villain in Gen V Season 2?(00:45:00) Sister Sage's Role in Gen V Season 2(00:52:00) Trojan Horse Butt Hole in Gen V Season 2 Finale(00:57:00) A-Train and Starlight Cameo in Gen V Season 2 Finale(01:00:00) The Boys Final Season Theories(01:07:00) Will Stan Edgar be the Villain of Gen V Season 3?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/agents-of-fandom--5479222/support.
Disney may have scrapped a Hunt for Ben Solo movie that could've starred Adam Driver and been directed by Steven Soderbergh?! Kristian Harloff breaks down the latest Star Wars rumors and more on today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show! Topics include: Driver & Soderbergh's planned Star Wars film Anthony Ippolito as a young, Rocky-era Sylvester Stallone Ryan Coogler's reasoning behind rebooting The X-Files Charlie Cox addressing Spider-Man rumors Hulu's Prison Break reboot officially greenlit Tune in for all the biggest movie and TV news, reactions, and breakdowns from across the galaxy! Sponsors: RUGIET: Ready to level up your confidence in the bedroom? Head to http://www.rugiet.com and use my promo code KRISTIAN for 15% off your first order. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at http://www.trueclassic.com/KRISTIAN! #trueclassicpod Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code KRISTIAN at http://www.Bubsnaturals.com
We are so excited to celebrate spooky season with our friends, Becky D'Anna & Jon Laubinger, as they launch their new show - DIRECTOR'S TAKE: A SONY PICTURES PODCAST! We got to chat with them about one of their favorite films of this last year, Steven Soderbergh's, PRESENCE (2024). Be sure to check out their New Podcast! Director's Take brings today's most acclaimed filmmakers into conversation with the films that shaped them. Each episode spotlights a director exploring a work they didn't make—but deeply admire—revealing how these stories continue to inspire new generations of artists and audiences. With fresh perspectives and cultural context, Director's Take reintroduces landmark titles as works worth rediscovering.Becky D'Anna has worked in the film industry for over two decades. She contributed to event marketing campaigns ranging from the X-Men franchise at Twentieth Century Fox to the Spider-Man franchise at Sony Pictures. Becky most recently worked on the third-party partnership campaigns for the Oscar-winning animated film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and Sony Picture's highest grossing film in its history, Spider-Man: No Way Home. When not at Sony, Becky loves sharing her film knowledge by writing and podcasting about her favorite movies, TV shows, and filmmakers. In addition, Becky is a guest instructor on film history and appreciation. She most recently taught a 6-hour lecture on the films of Ingmar Bergman at UC Riverside as part of their two week "Contemporary Approaches to Filmmaking" program, and was a guest panelist on the “Horror and the Inevitable Remake" panel at San Diego Comic Con 2022.Website: https://beckydanna.com/ Jonathan Laubinger is an avid movie lover and podcaster. He created, hosted, edited, and produced the Film Baby Film podcast, which primarily focused on deep-dive episodes of beloved art house film classics. Jonathan has also appeared on several other podcasts including WrongReel, Criterion Reflections, and others. He has appeared on multiple game shows, winning almost $90,000. For his day job, he is an executive at a start-up in the specialty insurance industry. Jonathan is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and has his JD/MBA from Boston College. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6H16LiwpgrEPQ8uhHE3FRU?si=5hilMRDWQHioGht6V29gVQ&nd=1&dlsi=7dd3dcf875154dd4Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zach-cregger-adaptation/id1840753945?i=1000729183843Amazon Music / Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08c227b8-ce1f-4817-9241-b11defb40a4c/directors-takePandora - https://pandora.app.link/Qs77bumo4WbTuneIn - http://tun.in/pxVVWSupport the show
One of the defining stories of the 2000 Oscar year was the one-two punch of Steven Soderbergh delivering both Traffic and Erin Brockovich, making good on the past decade's worth of promise kicked off by Sex Lies and Videotape. In 2001, the victory lap was Ocean's Eleven, a Vegas heist remake that cast some of … Continue reading "361 – Ocean's Eleven"
A Top 5 worthy of Rob Gordon and crew. You get five movies, but they must be from a consecutive five-year period. Plus, Adam reviews SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES, Josh recommends THE HISTORY OF SOUND, and Michael Phillips comes aboard to talk about the late Robert Redford and report on this year's Venice Film Festival. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:04:13) 5 Years / 5 Movies (00:04:15-00:57:28) Filmspotting Family (00:57:29-01:01:15) Spinal Tap II / The History of Sound (01:01:16-01:16:34) Notes (01:16:35-01:20:32) Massacre Theatre (01:20:33-01:27:29) Robert Redford / Venice Film Festival (01:27:30-01:54:33) Credits / New Releases (01:54:34-01:58:28) Links: -Vulture's Movies Fantasy League (“Filmspotters”) https://moviegame.vulture.com/ -Steven Soderbergh's B&W cut of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” https://extension765.com/blogs/soderblog/raiders -Filmspotting Poll: 1960s Musicals https://poll.fm/15976522 Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. -Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop. https://www.filmspotting.net/shop Follow: https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm https://www.instagram.com/larsenonfilm https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices