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In partnership with RENDR Festival and supported by the National Talent Academy for VFX, we are delighted to present the first in a very special speaker series. Recorded on location at RENDR 2026 in Banana Block, Belfast, we catch up with Irish TV and feature film photographer Helen Sloan, whose expansive list of credits includes How to Train Your Dragon, Wednesday, Derry Girls, and Foundation. In this in-depth conversation, she discusses the responsibilities and artistry of the role, and shares how she ascended in her career following her first big break on Game of Thrones.https://www.filmireland.net/podcast-tv-feature-film-photographer-helen-sloan-wednesday-game-of-thronesThis series of talks was recorded in The Spinners Mill Studio, a podcast and DJ studio based in Banana Block offering tailored solutions for DJ sessions, small-scale events and podcasting from concept to final distribution. Helen SloanHelen was born in rural Ireland. Given her first camera at age 11, she quickly came into her “fly on the wall” role, capturing snapshots of life around her. At age 18 while studying Art in Belfast, she landed among a group of circus performers - where her non intrusive style of photography and technical mind lent itself well to performance photography. She travelled the world with various troupes and performers, spending a large amount of time in Iceland. A series of melancholy portraits caught the eye of a movie producer - who invited her to work on a series of horror films. Sloan landed more and more jobs on film and television sets over the next decade - and the “Game of Thrones” came to her doorstep. Helen is responsible for the photography from the hit HBO drama having been there from the first day of the pilot, until the very last day of filming. The job covered many genres of photography; landscape, portraiture, studio posters and behind the scene documentary. She is a European Nikon Ambassador and the first Irish member of The Society of Motion Picture Still Photographers.RENDR FestivalThis is a unique event celebrating creative craft and artistry in a fully immersive two-day festival exploring the space between Creativity and Technology. Ignite your imagination with inspiring speakers from the worlds of Film, Gaming, Animation, Immersive, and more! Learn from the best, with 30+ creatives from the likes of Netflix, Pixar, Walt Disney Studios and Epic Games among others.Witness creative uses of new technology, explore the gallery of digital art, chow down at the food village or play in the arcade. You will be transported to the future, and provide you with unforgettable and inspirational nights. Like nothing you have experienced before, our unique combination is guaranteed to provide two nights you can't miss. Come for the talks, stay for the experience!National Talent Academy for Visual EffectsAs the newest of the Academies, the National Talent Academy for VFX provides support and opportunities for anyone interested in a career in VFX. Launched in 2024, the National Talent Academy for VFX is an initiative of Fis Eireann/Screen Ireland, managed by Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet. Their mission is to transform aspiring VFX artists into industry-ready professionals while providing ongoing upskilling opportunities for current talent.Through comprehensive courses and programmess, we introduce participants to best practices both locally and globally, creating clear pathways and solidifying Ireland's reputation as a premier destination for VFX. The National Talent Academy for VFX is dedicated to attracting individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, fostering greater awareness of VFX as a viable and exciting career choice. Learn more about the work they do here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike Barber joins the show as we go around the Commonwealth of Virginia on Chance to Dance, who from the state will be dancing in MArch and who will be watching from home! AWadd ragebaits JMoney on Netclix over his love of How to Train Your Dragon plus what have the two been watching the last few days. AWadd goes around the NFL on NFL Hits naming the teams that missed the playoffs that could be in the Super Bowl this upcoming season! AWadd closes the show as always highlighting the biggest sporting events from the world of sports tonight and solving the tanking crisis in the NBA! Tune in LIVE every weekday from 12-3 PM everywhere on the Audacy app and locally at 910 the fan and 105.1 FM for more AWadd Radio!!
AWadd caught up with Tyrell Ward, the leading scorer for the Rams last night, after the game. Listen to his thoughts on the tough win and see if you are a bigger Wizards fan than Tyrell Ward of the VCU Rams! AWadd and J$ are back at it with NFL hits answering the biggest questions from the offseason. We saw Sam Darnold have incredible success in the last few seasons after many, including ourselves had completely dismissed him as a bust. Who will be the next Sam Darnold and a potential bet emerges to see if J$ can get on the board finally! The voice of the Virginia Tech Hokies, Bill Roth, hops on the show after another brutal loss in the waning seconds of the game against Miami last night. Plus the football winter practices are about to begin, what's up in Hokieland? Bill Roth is here to answer your question! AWadd and J$ close out the second hour of the show with a view of the entertainment scene on Netclix. AWadd has been watching the Bear on Hulu while J$ revisits a CLASSIC with How to Train Your Dragon! Tune in LIVE every weekday from 12-3 PM everywhere on the Audacy app and locally at 910 the fan and 105.1 FM for more AWadd Radio!!
Jetpack Tiger returns! Carlin and Dashiell Trammel watched last year's live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon and you recorded themselves doing it. So queue up the movie, sync with this episode, and enjoy the Jetpack Tiger How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Commentary Track!
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesSo many trailers premiered on and around the Super Bowl that we're going to make a meal of it for today's episode! Let's break down every new trailer that recently dropped.Starting with a not-trailer, The Mandalorian & Grogu subverted expectations with a shorter advertisement rather than a full trailer.Illumination's new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie showed longer looks at Bowser, Jr. and Yoshi.James Gunn and DC Studios released a new trailer for Supergirl.Project Hail Mary gave us another heartfelt look with a different trailer starring Ryan Gosling.Universal continues to go hard in the Minionverse, releasing a trailer for Minions and Monsters.Last week, a trailer for Scream 7 was released and was shown before the Super Bowl.Finally, another look at Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day dropped during the Super Bowl.After a competitive bidding situation that unfolded over the past few months, A24 has landed rights to horror franchise The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The indie studio will first tackle a series based on the franchise with Glen Powell among the executive producers and The Long Walk writer JT Mollner attached to direct. Powell, it's noted, will only have a producing role in the project and isn't slated to appear on screen.HBO is developing Baldur's Gate, a drama series based on Wizards of the Coast's video game franchise set in the world of Dungeons and Dragons with The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin attached to create, write, executive produce and showrun the TV adaptation. Unlike HBO's The Last Of Us, which retold the story from the PlayStation games, the Baldur's Gate TV series will be a continuation to the games, telling a story that takes place immediately after the events of Baldur's Gate 3.Callum Vinson has been cast in Prime Video's God of War adaptation series as Atreus, the 10 year old son of the main character Kratos.Chiwetel Ejiofor has joined the cast of Mike Flanagan's reboot of The Exorcist for Blumhouse alongside Scarlett Johansson.Ted Lasso star Phil Dunster is set to join the cast of Universal Pictures' live-action How to Train Your Dragon 2 in the role of Eret.The David Fincher-directed follow-up to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood called The Adventures of Cliff Booth delivered a surprise trailer during the Super Bowl this weekend. Currently a release date on Netflix is unknown, although the trailer did end with 'Coming Soon.'Netflix has released the first trailer for season 2 of One Piece and set a release date of March 10th for the series.Warner Bros. Pictures is reuniting frequent collaborators Mike Flanagan and Stephen King on a new adaptation of The Mist, based on King's 1980 novella.Universal has set a release date of May 19, 2028 for The Mummy 4, which is set to return Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz to the franchise.
ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 25: Our new friend, A. T. Qureshi! ACOFAE welcomes award-winning and USA Today, Times, and Amazon bestselling author A.T. Qureshi to the podcast to chat about all things Starshine Valley! A.T., Jessica Marie, and Laura Marie are focusing on book three in the series; Baby Dragon Bookshop, but the interconnectedness of all of the books in the series is discussed as well as the organization and writing process of all three! Each book is set in a season and it's delightful to read a Baby Dragon Bookshop in the middle of winter! Cozy is the name of the game, as our enemies-to-lovers, Emmy and Luke, are coffee shop owners competing for a new business venture inside the local bookshop. They have a bit of a history and Emmy is determined to keep everything professional and win win win! Luke remembers everything and has never forgotten Emmy. Shenanigans ensue and everything is complicated by family dynamics, baby dragons, and expectations that can seem overwhelming. Full of joy A.T. takes Laura Marie and Jessica Marie though her process, her inspiration, and gives a few hints about the next release in this series: Rider of Dragons out in August 2026! TW / CW: none to our awareness For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: None to our awareness Mentions: Hart of Dixie, Gilmore Girls, The O.C., Deadpool and Wolverine, Mulan, Tangled, How to Train Your Dragon, Lilo & Stitch, Baby Dragon Book series *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! Follow A.T. Qureshi! Instagram: @aamna_qureshi https://www.instagram.com/aamna_qureshi/ Tiktok: @aamnaqureshi_ https://www.tiktok.com/@aamnaqureshi_?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Website: https://www.aamnaqureshi.com/ TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica) Instagram: @ACOFAEpodcast https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/ @ACOFAELaura https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/
“This… is Berk.” We're rewatching How to Train Your Dragon (2010), talking first flights, forbidden friendships, and why this movie still hits like a fireball to the heart.Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GMWKSLeave us a voice message by going to https://anchor.fm/moonstreetQuestions or Comments?Email us at grownmenwks@gmail.comInstagram: @grown-men-watch-kid-shitFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GMWKS/
MY HERO ACADEMIA: All's Justice Premiere, Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn and Stormlight Archives Adaptations, How to Train Your Dragon 2 Casting, God of War Casting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is the news portion of episode 232. In this section, The Movie Toasters discuss Avengers: Doomsday, The Housemaid 2, How to Train Your Dragon 2, God of War, and more.Stay Toasty!!!
Last week Lucasfilm announced that Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from her role as studio president, a position she has held since Disney's 2012 acquisition. Succeeding her are George Lucas' protégé and Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni, who will oversee the franchise's creative direction as co-president alongside former Lucasfilm General Manager Lynwen Brennan handling the business side of things. Kennedy still has an active hand as an executive producer of both Star War's next theatrical offerings: May's The Mandalorian & Grogu as well as 2027's Starfighter and will continue to produce other projects independently. Kennedy's tenure saw its fair share of highs and lows, especially contending with an often fickle fandom, but with multibillion dollar films under her belt her exit marks the end of an era.It was a surprisingly noteworthy MLK weekend box office– outside of Avatar: Fire & Ash's continuing reign, Marty Supreme became A24's top-performing film of all time with 80 million dollars domestically, surpassing Everything Everywhere All at Once, while Zootopia 2 became the highest-grossing animated film of all time globally with over 1.7 billion dollars, passing Inside Out 2. Meanwhile, Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple opened below expectations with just 15 million dollars over the four-day weekend, falling well short of the 30-million-dollar debut of its predecessor and behind tracking projections of 20 million dollars. Despite the horror sequel's muted debut, it's been an unusually robust box office this January.Netflix has revised its $83 billion dollar deal for Warner Bros. Discovery to an all-cash transaction valued at $27.75 dollars per share, simplifying the structure to provide greater certainty of value for shareholders and accelerate the path to a shareholder vote by April. The amended deal, unanimously approved by both boards, maintains the same per-share valuation while WBD stockholders will still receive additional value from shares of Discovery Global following its spinoff, with Netflix financing the deal through cash on hand, credit facilities and committed financing. This update comes on the heels of Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos' renewed promise to keep WB studio films in theaters for at least 45 days before hitting streaming.Prime Video has released a first look photo of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series, which has begun production.Hans Zimmer, who has scored more than 500 movies and TV projects, will officially score the upcoming Harry Potter series for HBO Max in partnership with Bleeding Fingers Music, a composer collective that he co-founded.Sons of Anarchy star Ryan Hurst has been cast as main character Kratos in Amazon's upcoming God of War series, which is currently confirmed for two seasons and has begun pre-production. Teresa Palmer was also cast last week and will play Sif, Thor's wife and the goddess of family.Cate Blanchett has signed a deal to reprise her role as Viking warrior Valka in Universal Pictures' live-action How to Train Your Dragon 2.Warner Bros. has set Jorge R. Gutiérrez to direct an animated feature centering on the classic Looney Tunes character Speedy Gonzales, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned.
פרק 275(00:00) אינטרו + העתיד של הפודקאסט(2:10) השבוע של דניאל: הסוף של Sun Eater + ביקורת ל-28 שנים אחרי: מקדש העצמות + ספר רומנטיקה של אמילי הנרי(15:38) השבוע של יגאל: אביר שבע הממלכות + אנימה: JJK, ד"ר סטון, פייט סטריינג' פייק, טרייגאן + הסרט של בן אפלק ומאט דיימון - The Rip ועוד(44:24) וונדר וומן בסוף לא בMan of Tomorrow, עוד שמועות ופרטים על הסרט(50:08) ילהקו את דארקסייד לDCU בשביל הסדרה של מיסטר מירקל(56:23) שמועה: מארוול עובדים על סדרה של אקס פורס(1:01:22) האנס זימר ילחין את הסדרה של הארי פוטר(1:05:42) קטלין קנדי עוזבת ודייב פילוני לוקח שליטה על סטאר וורס + תמונת מצב של הפרויקטים(1:14:30) ג'ורג' ר ר ר ר ר ר מרטין פותח על השואוראנר של בית הדרקון + מדבר על הספרים ועוד סדרות של משחקי הכס(1:27:19) ליהוקים ללייב אקשן של How to Train Your Dragon 2(1:29:45) ליהקו את קרייטוס לסדרת לייב אקשן של God of War(1:34:55) תמונה ראשונה של סופי טורנר כלארה קרופט(1:41:04) נטפליקס מתחייבים לחלון זמנים קולנועי של 45 ימים לסרטי WB(1:44:17) רוקסטאר נתנו לילד עם מחלה סופנית לשחק בGTA 6 + התביעה עם מפתחים שפוטרו(1:52:23) בת'סדה הכריזו על Elder Scrolls 6 מזמן כי פחדו מתגובת הקהל(1:54:39) הסיבה המוזרה שהמשחק קלפים שנעשה עם AI ירד מסטים(2:01:09) אחד הבמאים של מלך האריות, רוג'ר אלרס נפטר(2:02:56) שאלה ותשובה: האם אתם מחרימים יוטיוברים, שחקנים אנטי ישראליים
Right in the thick of awards season, Drew Taylor and Jim Hill cover a wide swath of animation history and current events - from box office heavyweights and streaming announcements to the complicated legacies of mid-century cartoon characters. Along the way, they connect the dots between past controversies, present-day reappraisals, and how modern creators are recontextualizing classic animated icons. NEWS • Why Avatar: Fire & Ash remains unstoppable at the box office, holding the top spot for a fifth straight week • Zootopia 2 climbs into the global Top 10 all-time, surpassing Inside Out 2 and Disney's The Lion King remake • A new Phineas & Ferb movie is officially in the works for Disney+, with a time-bending premise • What's next for Pixar's Hoppers, following Drew's recent trip to Emeryville • Updates on How to Train Your Dragon 2, including Cate Blanchett's return as Valka FEATURE • A deep dive into the rise and fall of UPA, from Mr. Magoo's Oscar wins to the studio's eventual collapse • How changing cultural standards sidelined characters like Magoo, Cholly, and UPA's Dick Tracy supporting cast • The newly revealed documentary Animation Mavericks: The Forgotten Story of UPA and why it matters now • Why Jorge Gutierrez developing a Speedy Gonzales movie could signal a long-overdue shift in how legacy characters are handled HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Drew Taylor - IG: @DrewTailored | X: @DrewTailored | Website: drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Unlocked Magic, where you can save up to 12 percent on Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando tickets. Learn more at UnlockedMagic.com and be sure to let them know Drew and Jim sent you. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Right in the thick of awards season, Drew Taylor and Jim Hill cover a wide swath of animation history and current events - from box office heavyweights and streaming announcements to the complicated legacies of mid-century cartoon characters. Along the way, they connect the dots between past controversies, present-day reappraisals, and how modern creators are recontextualizing classic animated icons. NEWS • Why Avatar: Fire & Ash remains unstoppable at the box office, holding the top spot for a fifth straight week • Zootopia 2 climbs into the global Top 10 all-time, surpassing Inside Out 2 and Disney's The Lion King remake • A new Phineas & Ferb movie is officially in the works for Disney+, with a time-bending premise • What's next for Pixar's Hoppers, following Drew's recent trip to Emeryville • Updates on How to Train Your Dragon 2, including Cate Blanchett's return as Valka FEATURE • A deep dive into the rise and fall of UPA, from Mr. Magoo's Oscar wins to the studio's eventual collapse • How changing cultural standards sidelined characters like Magoo, Cholly, and UPA's Dick Tracy supporting cast • The newly revealed documentary Animation Mavericks: The Forgotten Story of UPA and why it matters now • Why Jorge Gutierrez developing a Speedy Gonzales movie could signal a long-overdue shift in how legacy characters are handled HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Drew Taylor - IG: @DrewTailored | X: @DrewTailored | Website: drewtaylor.work FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Unlocked Magic, where you can save up to 12 percent on Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando tickets. Learn more at UnlockedMagic.com and be sure to let them know Drew and Jim sent you. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Popular composer takes the wand for new Harry Potter series, and Cate Blanchett returns to How to Train Your Dragon.
As the new year rounds, WE refuse to forget Eon, discuss the nature of Snotlout's infatuation, and express concern over Shrek 5. Do you think Ethan remembers the rules of the street? WE also do a quiz for all the movies of 2025. Genuine apologies to any shamans. Ethan: @ethangoose.bsky.social; letterboxd: egeese Wesley: @weswee.bsky.social; letterboxd: babyweswee 00:00 - Intro 07:25 - Review: How to Train Your Dragon 3 45:42 - Quiz: The Road to El Dorado 01:03:58 - Year End Quiz
These Aren’t the Best Movies, They are the #CertfiedInfamous Movies of 2025 This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl share their favorite movies of 2025! Episode Index Intro: 0:07 #CertifiedInfamous Movies of 2025: 7:55 Darryl’s Picks! Top 10 Sinners (8.75/10) F1 (8.2/10) K-Pop Demon Hunters (8.35/10) Fantastic Four (8.2/10) Thunderbolts (7/10) King of Kings (8/10) NeZha II (7.85/10) How 2 Train Your Dragon (7.62/10) Ballerina (6.7/10) Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (7.65/10) Honorable Mentions The Gorge (6.7/10) The Amateur (6.9/10) Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (7.25/10) The Roses (7.1/10) The Bad Guys 2 (6.79/10) First Eliminated Nobody 2 (3.25/10) Novocaine (3/10) Captain America: BNW (3.2/10) Happy Gilmore 2 (2/10) Final Destination Bloodlines (2.7/10) Brian’s Picks Top 10 F1 (8.5/10) Mickey 17 (7.75/10) Sinners (8.1/10) Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (7.1/10) Karate Kid: Legends (7.35/10) Caught Stealing (7.5/10) Frankenstein (7.3/10) Now You See Me 3 (7.6/10) Marty Supreme (7/10) Predator: Badlands (8/10) Honorable Mentions HIM (5.7/10) The Roses (6.3/10) Love Hurts (6.8/10) The Gorge (6.3/10) The Housemaid (6.5/10) / Christy (7.2/10) (Sydney Sweeney 2-Pack) First Eliminated The Accountant 2 (5.75/10) Jurassic World Rebirth (2/10) Honey Don’t (1/10 DNF) Bagonia (1/10 DNF) One Battle After Another (1/10 DNF) Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!
WE get frustrated about the right way to eat a push pop, discuss the mythicism around the martini, and we make Hiccup huge. Ethan: @ethangoose.bsky.social; letterboxd: egeese Wesley: @weswee.bsky.social; letterboxd: babyweswee 00:00 - Review: The Bad Guys 43:22 - Quiz: How to Train Your Dragon 3
It's the end of 2025, so naturally we're settling scores. The gang kicks off revisiting what we somehow rated the highest this year and arguing whether those scores still hold up. From anime to TV, movies, and games, we run through our favorite 2025 recommendations—and a few picks that definitely say more about us than the media itself.We dive headfirst into a full spoiler discussion of the Plur1bus finale, breaking down what worked, what didn't, and whether the ending actually earned its big swings.Izzy gives his take on the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, wrestling with nostalgia, shot-for-shot faithfulness, and the uncomfortable realization that it might actually work.Mox checks in with Another World, spotlighting a lesser-talked-about animated film out of Hong Kong and why it stood out visually and thematically.Gibbs unloads by suffering through—and reporting back on—a pile of truly awful Christmas movies, because someone had to do it, and it definitely wasn't going to be Izzy.Finally, we close out 2025 by diving into a full review of Battle of the Sexes as part of the ongoing Emmaverse, unpacking its themes, performances, and whether it deserves its place in our ever-growing Emma Stone–adjacent cinematic journey.End-of-year chaos, Emmaverse commitments, strong opinions, questionable rankings, and absolutely no restraint. See you in 2026.Support us on Patreon!
The Bros tie a bow on the movie year that was 2025 by revisiting their predictions from the start of the year, and mentioning their movie superlatives for some films that left a mark. The Bros countdown of their top 100 movies of all time: https://bit.ly/3KuHKzcKeep up with the Bros at: https://broforcesquad.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJML5XTKJl2OzGW5HWrJhwhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bro-force-squad/id1158546516?mt=2https://twitter.com/BroForceSquadStuff discussed in this episode includes War of the Worlds, Predator: Killer of Killers, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Avatar, The Princess Bride, Zootopia 2, Wicked: For Good, Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning, Tron: Ares, F1 The Movie, Predator: Badlands, Sinners, A Minecraft Movie, Superman, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Mickey 17, Heart Eyes, Drop, How to Train Your Dragon, Captain America: Brave New World, 28 Years Later, Frankenstein, M3gan 2.0, R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead, Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, Stranger Things, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Back To The Future, American History X,
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WE open the skill tree, misplace our children, and become the first Noel. Ethan: @ethangoose.bsky.social; letterboxd: egeese Wesley: @weswee.bsky.social; letterboxd: babyweswee 00:00 - Review: How to Train Your Dragon 2 44:13 - Quiz: Kung Fu Panda 4
Welcome to the place where we get to let our geek flags fly and talk about all things geek. Basically a fuzzy guide to life, the universe, and everything but mostly geek stuff. This level of the podcast is a bit of a holiday gift and an apology. However you celebrate the holidays, I hope it's great for you. I also realize this year has had a lot of late/missed levels so I recorded a bonusode for y'all. This Geek's Watch covers everything I've watched in the geeky sphere since last May. Sort of a catch up before we rank the best of the past year. This round of non-spoiler thoughts on geek content includes:Win or Lose / Light & Magic S2 Ep 1-3 / Harley Quinn S5 Ep 10 / Dr Who S2 (Series 15) Ep 3-8 / The Studio S1 Ep 6-10 / The Last of Us S2 Ep 3-7 / Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld / Thunderbolts* / Sinners / Mobland Ep 1-10 / Mickey 17 / Love Hurts / Pee-Wee as Himself Part 1 & 2 / Duster Ep 1-8 / Pee/Wee's Big Adventure / Rogue One / A Minecraft Movie / Snow White / Novocaine / Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical / Ironheart Ep 1-6 / Gilded Age S3 Ep 1-8 / The Bear S4 Ep 1-10 / Squid Game 3 / The Sandman S1 Ep 1-11 & S2 Ep 1-12 / E.T. / Jurassic World Rebirth / Superman / Foundation S3 Ep 1-10 // Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story / The Old Guard 2 / Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires / Strange New Worlds S3 Ep 1-10 / K-Pop Demon Hunters / Sherlock and Daughter Ep 1-8 / Alien: Romulus / Teen Titans Go! / Fantastic Four: First Steps / Happy Gilmore 2 / Eyes of Wakanda / Billy Joel: And So It Goes Part 1 & 2 / Justice League vs. Teen Titans / Wednesday S2 Ep 1-8 / How to Train Your Dragon live action / How to Train Your Dragon 2 / The Floor / Lego Masters / The Show with Balls / Twisted Metal S2 Ep 1-12 / Poker Face S1 & S2 / Alien: Earth Ep 1-8 / Peacemaker S2 Ep 1-8 / High Potential S1 Ep 1-13 & S2 Ep 1-7 / The Thursday Murder Club / TMZ presents the real Hulk Hogan / Now You See Me 1 & 2 / Elio / Lawman: Bass Reeves Ep 1-8 / Gen V S2 Ep 1-8 / Tulsa King S1-2 & S3 Ep 1-10 / Smurfs / Marvel Zombies Ep 1-4 / Mayor of Kingstown S1-3 S4 Ep 1-7 / LEGO: Rebuild the Galaxy S2 (Pieces of the Past) Ep 1-4 / Watson S1 Ep 10-13 & S2 Ep 1-8 / The Naked Gun / John Candy: I Like Me / Mr. Scorsese Ep 1-5 / IT: Welcome to Derry Ep 1-6 / Karate Kid: Legends / Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 Ep 1-9 / Fant4stic / Fantastic Four / Talamasca: The Secret Order Ep 1-6 / Fire & Water: Making the Avatar Films Ep 1-2 / Pluribus Ep 1-6 / Landman S2 Ep 1-4 // Frankenstein / Death by Lightning Ep 1-4 / Wicked: For Good / The Mighty Nein Ep 1-6 / The Crown S1 / Zootopia 2 / Stranger Things 5 Ep 1-4Congrats on completing Bonusode 32! Feel free to contact me on social media (@wookieeriot). You can also reach the show by e-mail, laughitupfuzzballpodcast@gmail.com. All other links are easily findable on linktr.ee/laughitupfuzzball for merch, the Facebook group, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Subscribe to the feed on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, or any of the apps which pull from those sources. Go do your thing so I can keep doing mine. If you feel so inclined, drop a positive rating or comment on those apps. Ratings help others find the madness. Tell your friends, geekery is always better with peers. Thank YOU for being a part of this hilarity! There's a plethora of ways to comment about the show and I look forward to seeing your thoughts, comments, and ideas. May the force be with us all, thanks for stopping by, you stay classy, be excellent to each other and party on dudes! TTFN… Wookiee out!
The Gents join the BPRD and watch the 2004 comic book movie Hellboy! :55 - Movies We've Seen (How to Train Your Dragon, Dead Alive, Wale Up Dead Man, Home Alone, Home Alone 2, Eddington, Bugonia) 16:33 - TV Shows We've Seen (It: Welcome to Derry, The Acolyte, The Bear, Stranger Things) 27:01 - Hellboy (2004) Get bonus episodes on our Patreon! Next episode: Ghostbusters II (1989)
Everybody, welcome to another 12 Days of The Comic Source as the holiday fireside chats continue with some of our favorite creators. This episode features returning guest Richard Ashley Hamilton joining Jace of The Comic Source for a relaxed, in-depth conversation about his career and storytelling approach. Richard talks about his path from journalism and self-publishing comics to working at DreamWorks Animation, including his experience on the How to Train Your Dragon films, TV shows, and related comics, and how that time shaped his focus on character and emotion. The discussion also dives into his young adult work, including SCOOP, its long development history and upcoming collected edition, and TECTIV, with updates on volume two and its dystopian noir world. The conversation also touches on Richard's family holiday traditions, including his Cuban Christmas Eve Noche Buena celebrations, cooking his grandmother's recipes, and the advent chain his family uses to count down to Christmas, rounding out a warm fireside chat as the holiday countdown continues.
In this episode, Amber shares her top 25 things of 2025, from things for the home, favorite books, to kidmin products you can't live without. Check out the links to the products mentioned:Intentional Children's Ministry - https://amzn.to/4pHZ6baPraise Him - https://amzn.to/4qfsMw5Plastic Envelopes - https://amzn.to/3XUEiRxConfetti Streamers - https://amzn.to/4oTq925Timeline Poster – https://amberpike.org/shop/ols/products/bible-timeline-posterKidmin Swag – https://kidmin-corinne-merch-store.printify.me/Ducks – https://amzn.to/3MxB83PHair Tinsel – https://amzn.to/4oVTsRqPuke Bags - https://amzn.to/3MMJqoiMavalus Tape – https://amzn.to/4akN8zwLegos (off brand) - https://amzn.to/4q7pxXnChairs - https://amzn.to/45cOrNfThe Read Aloud Family – https://amzn.to/48Rt2dzOverwhelmed Mom – https://amzn.to/453GyK1The Wingfeather Saga – https://amzn.to/4qaEic7 Matilda – https://amzn.to/45cPdK9How to Train Your Dragon - https://amzn.to/4j3f3X1The God Contest – https://amzn.to/48XJskTStorage Drawers - https://amzn.to/4ajKMkdHokas - https://amzn.to/3L6pLPLBack Brace - https://amzn.to/4iZcFjPRecording Studio – https://amzn.to/44zEcCCEpson 3850 Printer – https://amzn.to/4iXJHRjSanta Cookie Elf Cany Snowman Game – https://amzn.to/48DZG3CPapermate Pens – https://amzn.to/4j3fUHd Some links are Amazon affiliate links. Amber may earn a small commission if you buy through them.
Once again. Some people may not like this movie. That's merely an opinion. This movie is quite good, also an opinion that just so happens to line directly up with facts. This podcast is recorded live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@CityWavesEntertainment Stop by on Saturday/Sunday nights for more entertainment!
WE heap praise on the middle name Diarrheanstein, ask questions about the Roald Dahl estate, and get too excited about DRAGO. Ethan: @ethangoose.bsky.social; letterboxd: egeese Wesley: @weswee.bsky.social; letterboxd: babyweswee 00:00 - Review: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie 40:10 - Quiz: How to Train Your Dragon 2
This is the live action version. SOME PEOPLE might say to you, 'oh this movie doesn't need to exist and is a soulless remake.' Those people are bad for your mental health and should be ignored. This is arguably the best live action remake of an animated movie. It's just quite good. Deal with it. This podcast is recorded live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@CityWavesEntertainment Stop by on Saturday/Sunday nights for more entertainment!
WE present Bill Nye hot takes, convince you to join your college improv team, and evaluate the length of the show. Ethan: @ethangoose.bsky.social; letterboxd: egeese Wesley: @weswee.bsky.social; letterboxd: babyweswee
One of the best things about the version of Oz portrayed in the Wicked movies is the wonderful talking animals. But how real could they actually be?Wicked: For Good is finally here, so it's time to return to that magical land of Oz to celebrate one of the most beloved (and commercially successful) musicals of our era. And we don't JUST mean Wicked, but also MGM's original, beloved Wizard of Oz. OK, who are we kidding, we're mostly here to talk about Wicked and Elphaba again.Last time we went to Oz, it was to discuss why everyone's favorite (don't call her) wicked witch, Elphaba, had green skin, and what kind of scientific possibilities and reasoning there might be for that unique color in the real world. But this time, we're discussing the talking animals of Oz! Ever wonder how close we might be to a dryly-witted talking goat like Dr. Dillamond? Or whether animals might be capable of speech in general?The answers might surprise you, as they did us. But also, we hadn't quite considered how our lives would change if animals could express themselves the same way humans can. Wouldn't your lifestyle be a little different if animals could speak to you? How have these talking animals been portrayed elsewhere in pop culture, anyway? And while we're at it, we'll share behind the scenes details about how a moment in Wicked brought out the best in some real animals out there.Check out the latest episode of Does it Fly? to learn more!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK_ppck3cDQSUGGESTED VIEWINGBy now, we assume that you have seen the first Wicked movie, because it made all the money and thus we assume everyone on the planet has. However, it would be helpful to understand this episode if you did. We had not yet seen Wicked: For Good at the time we recorded this episode.But just as we did in our previous Wicked episode, we'd like to suggest MGM's original The Wizard of Oz (1939), Sidney Lumet's The Wiz (1978), and the surprisingly disturbing Return to Oz (1985). Get on your brooms and go!FURTHER READINGDo you want to delve a little deeper into the facts, concepts, and stories Hakeem and Tamara referenced in today's episode? Of course you do! Speech vs. CommunicationAs anyone who has a pet knows, animals DO communicate, both with each other and with humans. So it helps to delineate the differences between speech and communication.You say larynx, I say syrinx…Birds do sing, but they have an entirely different vocal mechanism than humans do. It's a remarkable organ, and you can learn about it here.Vocal learningEssentially, how many sounds can an animal (including humans) learn and retain? Once again, birds have a remarkable “vocabulary” in this regard, but there are other advantages to vocal learners.Movie Science AdvisorsFor more on Tamara's explanation about the role of science advisors in film, from someone who was there!Singing Before SpeechDr. Erich Jarvis has come to some fascinating conclusions about the origins of human speech and its roots in…song?Hollywood, Health & SocietyWe wouldn't have even known this amazing organization exists if it weren't for Tamara!The “Animal Unit”The article that Tamara cites regarding behind-the-scenes details about creating such realistic talking animals in Wicked and Wicked: For Good can be found here.WANT MORE FROM DOES IT FLY?The companion piece to this episode of Does it Fly? was about why Elphaba has green skin. Watch it here!Want some more fantasy-flavored family friendly viewing? Check out our episode on How to Train Your Dragon right here!FOLLOW US!Stay in the loop! Follow DOES IT FLY? on:♦ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@doesitflypod?sub_confirmation=1♦ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doesitflypodAnd don't forget to follow Roddenberry Entertainment for more sci-fi insights:♦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roddenberryofficial/♦ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roddenberry♦ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/roddenberrypod.bsky.socialFor Advertising Inquiries: doesitfly@roddenberry.comProduced by: Kelsey GoldbergTechnical Director: Andrew HalleyRODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT | 2025
It's Tuesday, November 18th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Nigerian Muslims abduct 7 people in Borno State, Nigeria Persecution.org reports that seven people have been abducted in Chibok in Borno State, Nigeria, Africa. Boko Haram, the Muslim terrorist group, is suspected of involvement in this kidnapping of mothers and their children, including two daughters of a local pastor and an infant. One resident described the atmosphere in the area as shock and fear. She said, “I'm shocked and saddened by the attack. … My heart goes out to the families of the abducted. It's heartbreaking that this is happening weekly in Chibok. The silence is deafening — we must demand action from our leaders and support our troops to bring an end to this senseless violence.” 25 girls kidnapped in Kebbi State, Nigeria And this just in. The Associated Press reports that 25 girls were kidnapped yesterday morning from a high school in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Nigerian military opened fire on police in Benue State, Nigeria Meanwhile, the Nigerian military opened fire on a police patrol in Benue State last week. The patrol was offering protection to villagers from Fulani Muslim terrorists. Just another incident marking the unravelling of the social and political state of the Nigerian nation. Congress might impose sanctions on Nigeria The United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa has scheduled an open hearing this Thursday on the President's recent designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. If ratified by the Senate, the designation would allow the U.S. to impose sanctions on Nigerian government officials found complicit in religious persecution. German authorities targeting homeschooling and Christian schooling Homeschooling and Christian schooling are under attack in Germany, again. The Dietrich Bonhoeffer International School in Germany is a part-homeschool and part-Christian school hybrid. After three court hearings over the last six years, education authorities are not forcing school closure. Two partner schools have been denied accreditation by German authorities. Alliance Defending Freedom International is appealing the case to the European Court of Human Rights. In 1920, Germany introduced public school compulsory attendance, By 1939, almost all denominational or confessional schools in the Reich were converted into “community schools” under state control or they were closed. Keep in mind, God is in control. In Isaiah 43:15-17, God says, “I am the Lord, your Holy One, The Creator of Israel, your King.” Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea and a path through the mighty waters, who brings forth the chariot and horse, The army and the power, they shall lie down together, they shall not rise; They are extinguished, they are quenched like a wick.” Marco Rubio to designate Venezuelan cartel as terrorist group Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Sunday that the State Department would designate Cartel de los Soles or Cartel of the Suns as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. It will take place within a week. The cartel is believed to be headed by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his cronies. The State Department press release promised that the United States would use “all available tools to protect our national security interests and deny funding and resources to narco-terrorists.” Since September, the U.S. military has completed 21 attacks on boats thought to be carrying drugs in the Caribbean seas. As of Saturday, 83 people aboard ships have been killed, and 22 ships sunk. State Department called Maduro “one of largest narco-traffickers” Not only has the State Department referred to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as "one of the largest narco-traffickers in the world,” but also the U.S. government has offered a $50 million reward for information leading to his arrest. Venezuela's Gross Domestic Product has sunk from $371 billion in 2013, when Madura was elected, to an estimated $107 billion this year. HIs government is known for having killed thousands of political enemies. In his early years, Maduro was trained as a communist in Cuba, and leads the United Socialist Party of Venezuela. Venezuela, once rich oil-based country, no relies on illegal drugs Venezuela was one of the most prosperous states in South America back in the 1980s and 1990s, that is, until a left-wing politician named Hugo Chávez was elected as President in 1998. Since then, the country has shifted from an oil-based economy to a drug-based economy. Venezuelan oil production has dropped off by 75% since the late 90s. Proverbs 28:16 speaks to this: “Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over poor people. A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.” African, Muslim & Eastern countries vs West on trust in governments The Edelman International Survey finds that the people of African, Muslim, and Eastern countries are far more optimistic about the future of their nations than the people in Western countries. Those who live in Kenya, Indonesia, India, China, and Saudi Arabia are very optimistic — over 50% believe the next generation will be better off. By contrast, the population of France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Australia, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Canada are extremely pessimistic — barely 9-20% could say the same thing. In terms of distrust of governments, the people of Japan, Germany, Spain, Colombia, and South Africa were highly distrustful. But those who live in Saudi Arabia, China, India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia registered high trust in governments. Hollywood's economic slump And, finally, Hollywood has gone into an economic tailspin — now sporting the worst summer season in 44 years. At $3.67 billion, Tinseltown's summer box office season registered a 43% decrease from the peak year of 2013, adjusted for inflation. Pagan worldview of How to Train Your Dragon 2025 In case you missed it, How to Train Your Dragon 2025 featured a pagan worldview with ample references to the ancient demonic gods of Odin and Thor, not to mention the witch consulting bones and magic. Jurassic Park Rebirth advocated the evolution of man, environmentalism, and the woke of feminism. And Superman 2025 got a little political and wokey around the edges, once more setting the worldview of existentialism against the polytheism of the superheroes. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, November 18th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
Pete Selwood is a stand up, actor and writer known for "Comedy Central Live", "The Emily Attack show", "Smoggie Queens" and "How to Train Your Dragon (2025)". His stand up mixes relatable material with a unique perspective of a disabled man in modern Britain. Pete is also Co-host of the "Love int North" podcast.Join Rich and Pete Selwood as they dive into the world of live comedy gigs: they unravel the quirks of audience dynamics, the art of MCing, and the unique journey of being a comedian with a disability. Laugh along as they explore how their personal lives shape their performances and how humour helps them tackle life's curveballs.@peteselwoodcomedy - Tiktok@pete.selwood - Insta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How is HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON like TOP GUN MAVERICK? Is it possible that this is maybe (MAYBE!) Wes' favorite animated movie? Does Toothless eat legs? Find out in this week's discussion and at orwhatevermovies.com! Contains spoilers. Thank you for listening! 818-835-0473 orwhatevermovies@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE GRABBER RETURNS!! Black Phone 2 Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects The Black Phone (2021) Movie Reaction: • THE BLACK PHONE MOVIE REACTION!! First Tim... The Black Phone 2 Movie Reaction, Breakdown, Commentary, Analysis & Spoiler Review! Join us as we dive into the chilling sequel directed by Scott Derrickson (who also helmed Doctor Strange and Sinister) in which the masked killer known as the “Grabber” returns from beyond the grave. Ten-plus years after his defeat by Mason Thames (Finney Blake — also in How to Train Your Dragon (2025) and Regretting You (2025)) the evil starts haunting both Finney and his sister Madeleine McGraw (Gwen) at a remote winter camp, Alpine Lake, where their mother once worked—and things get deeply supernatural. Meanwhile, the Grabber is still played by Ethan Hawke (The Grabber — also in Training Day, Before Midnight, and The Black Phone (2021)) who now haunts the phone lines and dreams of his victims. We unpack major moments: Gwen's vision sequences, Finney's PTSD-driven recklessness, the snowbound camp setting, the ringing black phone returning, the origin back story of the Blake family's trauma, and the visceral climax where the Grabber gains powers of the undead and the siblings must fight back. We analyze how Derrickson flips a summer-camp slasher into a winter nightmare, how the film leans into supernatural horror (think Freddy Krueger vibes) and how the sequel expands the mythos of the first film. If you're searching “Black Phone 2 explained”, “Black Phone 2 review”, “Grabber origin Black Phone sequel”, “Mason Thames Black Phone 2 reaction”, this is your full breakdown. Buckle up—the phone is ringing and the nightmare's only begun. Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxystriar 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
THE GRABBER RETURNS!! Black Phone 2 Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects The Black Phone (2021) Movie Reaction: • THE BLACK PHONE MOVIE REACTION!! First Tim... The Black Phone 2 Movie Reaction, Breakdown, Commentary, Analysis & Spoiler Review! Join us as we dive into the chilling sequel directed by Scott Derrickson (who also helmed Doctor Strange and Sinister) in which the masked killer known as the “Grabber” returns from beyond the grave. Ten-plus years after his defeat by Mason Thames (Finney Blake — also in How to Train Your Dragon (2025) and Regretting You (2025)) the evil starts haunting both Finney and his sister Madeleine McGraw (Gwen) at a remote winter camp, Alpine Lake, where their mother once worked—and things get deeply supernatural. Meanwhile, the Grabber is still played by Ethan Hawke (The Grabber — also in Training Day, Before Midnight, and The Black Phone (2021)) who now haunts the phone lines and dreams of his victims. We unpack major moments: Gwen's vision sequences, Finney's PTSD-driven recklessness, the snowbound camp setting, the ringing black phone returning, the origin back story of the Blake family's trauma, and the visceral climax where the Grabber gains powers of the undead and the siblings must fight back. We analyze how Derrickson flips a summer-camp slasher into a winter nightmare, how the film leans into supernatural horror (think Freddy Krueger vibes) and how the sequel expands the mythos of the first film. If you're searching “Black Phone 2 explained”, “Black Phone 2 review”, “Grabber origin Black Phone sequel”, “Mason Thames Black Phone 2 reaction”, this is your full breakdown. Buckle up—the phone is ringing and the nightmare's only begun. Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxystriar 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
This week we watched the live action How to Train Your Dragon. It's hard to remake an already perfect movie, but they definitely gave it some heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike and Champ return just before Halloween to discuss one of the biggest horror films of the year in Danny Boyle's long-awaited 28 Years Later. The guys talk about the fresh approach to the genre, as well as its divisive third act. Also, did the live action How to Train Your Dragon justify its existence? Also the fiery spectacle of every day people doing extraordinary things in The Lost Bust. The episode ends with a look at the year in film from 1997.
Welcome back to another episode of the Online Warriors Podcast! This we have a very special episode for you. We're covering some TV and gaming news! - Wonder Man Series (1:32) - Taylor Swift The Eras Tour the End of an Era Series (8:40) - Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game (20:25) Then we discuss what the gangs been up to: - Nerdbomber watches Murderbot (27:11) - Techtic watches How to Train Your Dragon (33:16) Special shoutout to our Patreon Producer: Steven Keller! We'd like to thank each and every one of you for listening in every week. If you'd like to support the show, you can drop us a review on your favorite podcast platform or, if you're feeling extra generous, drop us a subscribe over at Patreon.com/OnlineWarriorsPodcast. We have three tiers of subscriptions, each of which gives you some awesome bonus content! As always, we appreciate you tuning in, and look forward to seeing you next week! Stay safe and healthy everyone! Find us all over the web: Online Warriors Website: https://www.onlinewarriorspodcast.com Online Warriors Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlinewarriors1 Illeagle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWIlleagle86 Nerdbomber's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWNerdbomber Techtic's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWTechtic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinewarriorspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinewarriorspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOwzY6aBcTFucWEeFEtwIg Merch Store: https://onlinewarriorspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/
In this episode of SuperHero Homies, we dive into the brand-new MCU series, Marvel Zombies! After years of anticipation, Marvel finally delivers its gory, post-apocalyptic zombie universe — but does it live up to the hype? We start this episode with a fun cold open where Homie Caleb shares details about his trip to Universal's Epic Universe! From Mario World to How to Train Your Dragon, Universal Monsters, and the new Harry Potter-themed section, Caleb gives a full breakdown of rides, attractions, and park details. Afterward, we briefly discuss upcoming comic book reviews like Absolute Batman #1–6 and Doomsday Clock. Then at the 40-minute mark, we dig deep into Marvel Zombies! We cover everything from its brutal action and creative character use to the plot holes and rushed pacing that hold it back. While the show has issues, it's still a fun, bloody ride for Marvel fans who love the darker side of the MCU.
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Welcome to Fantasy Fall! We'll be getting magical, mystical, and fantastical all month long with some of your favorite Fantasy classics. Don't forget your cloak and wand before mounting your horse and riding off into the horizon! This week Christina is out of office representing the podcast at the Toronto International Film Festival! Join Mo and Kate (our lovely intern) as they discuss How to Train Your Dragon!! They chat about the sweetie pie dragon Toothless, father son dynamics on Berk, and if slaying a dragon will actually boost your social status. Our Patreon is LIVE! https://www.patreon.com/moviesthatraisedus We are thrilled to launch our Patreon with exciting perks such as a listener picked bonus movie episode, exclusive Discord, being added to our Close Friends, and a personalized thank you note! Our merch shop is live! Check out our Raymond the Lifeguard design and so much more!! https://tinyurl.com/vxpbczup Follow us on instagram @moviesthatraisedus Follow us on tiktok @moviesthatraiseduspod Follow us on twitter @mtru_pod Do you have a movie you want us to cover next? Fill out our form! https://forms.gle/fU5vRfTk8K5Gb7cD8
In this episode of the Factor Fantasy Podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of "How to Train Your Dragon," exploring the stark contrasts and unique elements between the original book series and its film adaptations. Join hosts Chase and Kyle, along with special guests Yuli and Danielle, as they discuss the creative liberties taken in the movies, the differences in character portrayals, and the impact of these changes on the story's reception. Discover how the book's whimsical and humorous tone compares to the film's more grounded and emotional narrative. Whether you're a fan of the books, the movies, or both, this episode offers insightful analysis and engaging discussions on one of the most beloved dragon tales of our time. Tune in to learn more about the evolution of this iconic franchise and its cultural significance. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes and follow us on social media for updates! Keywords How to Train Your Dragon, animated film, live action, book series, character analysis, franchise, differences, storytelling, children's literature, adaptation, merchandising, interactive experiences, Universal Studios, family entertainment, theme parks, live action, animation, franchise expansion, audience engagement, nostalgia Takeaways Merchandising ideas can enhance the theme park experience. Interactive experiences can create lasting memories for visitors. Universal Studios has successfully catered to both children and adults. Theme parks serve as an escape for adults, not just children. Attention to detail in theme park design enhances visitor enjoyment. The future of franchises should focus on quality storytelling. Live action adaptations can bring new life to beloved stories. Nostalgia plays a significant role in audience engagement. Less is more when it comes to franchise expansions. Quality over quantity is essential in entertainment. Summary In this episode of the Factor Fantasy Podcast, hosts Chase and Kyle, along with guests Yuli and Danielle, delve into the world of 'How to Train Your Dragon.' They explore the significant differences between the original book series and its animated and live-action adaptations. The conversation covers character transformations, the absurdity of the book's plot, and the emotional depth of the animated film compared to the live-action version. The group discusses the future of the franchise, including potential adaptations and expansions, while reflecting on the impact of the series on both children and adults. In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore various themes surrounding merchandising ideas, the appeal of Universal Studios' family entertainment, and the future of the 'How to Train Your Dragon' franchise. They discuss the potential for interactive experiences in theme parks, the importance of catering to both children and adults, and the balance between live action and animated adaptations. The conversation highlights the nostalgia and emotional connection that these franchises evoke, emphasizing the need for quality storytelling over quantity in future productions. Titles How to Train Your Dragon: A Deep Dive From Page to Screen: The Dragon Journey Sound Bites "The book is framed as a memoir." "The book's humor is aimed at children." "It's for everybody, not just children." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 01:48 Exploring the Source Material: The Book vs. Animation 02:47 The Differences in Dragon Training and Character Dynamics 05:15 Character Development: Hiccup, Fishlegs, and Snotlout 09:48 The Concept of Dragonese and Its Implications 10:42 The Tone and Themes of the Book vs. the Movie 21:08 Comparing Animated and Live Action Adaptations 33:07 Final Thoughts on Adaptation and Audience Reception 37:33 Adapting Stories: The Balance of Originality and Audience Appeal 40:23 The Evolution of Characters: From Page to Screen 43:00 Nostalgia and Imagination: The Child's Perspective 45:43 Future of the Franchise: Live Action and Beyond 48:38 Interactive Experiences: Engaging the Audience 52:23 Universal's Strategy: Competing with Established Franchises 01:10:46 Exploring the New Theme Park Attractions 01:19:42 The Future of Animation and Live Action 01:28:57 Quality Over Quantity in Film Adaptations 01:33:07 Fact or Fantasy theme with dragon
Join hosts Chase and Kyle as they dive into the thrilling concluding half of the "How to Train Your Dragon" live-action film. This episode is packed with action, full-circle moments, and in-depth discussions about the film's climactic scenes. Discover the nuances of character development, the emotional father-son dynamics, and the epic battles that define this iconic movie. The discussion covers Hiccup's growth, touches on the expanded storylines of characters like Snotlout and Astrid, Hiccup and Toothless's conflict with Stoic, and the climactic battle against the Red Death. The hosts reflect on the film's themes of family, bravery, and understanding, while also giving their final thoughts and opinions on the film. Key Highlights: The Trial of Flame's intense finale. Conflict arises from misunderstandings between Hiccup and Stoic. Toothless and Hiccup's epic showdown with the Red Death. Emotional reflections on family, friendship, and courage. A fun debate on who would win in a fight: King Leonidas or Chief Stoic. Don't miss our final episode in the three-part series on "How to Train Your Dragon," coming soon! We will be exploring the differences between the animated original, the live-action, and the book it's based on (loosely). Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Audible, anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Leave a great review wherever you can to help us reach more listeners and grow our fantasy-obsessed community! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more fantasy adventures to come! Hashtags: #HowToTrainYourDragon #Podcast #Fantasy #FilmReview In this episode of the Fact or Fantasy Podcast, Chase and Kyle dive deep into the second half of 'How to Train Your Dragon' live action adaptation. They explore the intense climax of the story, focusing on the pivotal moments between Hiccup and Stoic, the emergence of the Red Death dragon, and the subsequent battle for Berk. The discussion highlights character development, themes of family and acceptance, and the impact of CGI on storytelling. They also reflect on the pacing of the film and the dynamics of Hiccup's relationship with Astrid, concluding with their thoughts on the film's overall execution and emotional depth. Takeaways The second half of the movie elevates the story significantly. Hiccup's relationship with Stoic is central to the narrative. The emergence of the Red Death dragon serves as a pivotal moment. The battle scenes are intense and well-executed. Character development is crucial for Hiccup and Stoic. The film explores themes of family and acceptance. The CGI brings the dragons to life effectively. The pacing of the film varies between the first and second halves. The relationship between Hiccup and Astrid feels forced at times. The backstory of Berk changes the motivations of the characters. Titles Epic Climax of How to Train Your Dragon Hiccup vs. Stoic: A Father-Son Conflict Sound Bites "Hiccup's relationship with Stoic is central." "The emergence of the Red Death is pivotal." "Character development is crucial for Hiccup." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Epic Adventure 01:48 The Trial of Flame and Hiccup's Growth 07:32 Conflict Between Hiccup and Stoic 10:08 The Rescue Mission Begins 11:40 The Emergence of the Red Death 15:45 Snotlout's Moment of Glory. 17:00 Hiccup and Stoic's Reconciliation. 18:53 The Final Showdown with the Red Death 20:18 The Emotional Reunion 22:06 Community and Change in Berk 22:40 Reflections on the Film's Themes 26:52 Character Dynamics and Relationships . 32:12 Exploring the Changes in Berk's Backstory 37:00 Debating the Future of the Franchise 39:24 Epic Showdown: Stoic vs. Leonidas 43:59 Fact or Fantasy theme with dragon edit.mp3
In the universe of How to Train Your Dragon, Astrid Hofferson is strong, competitive, brave and capable of growth. We saddle up and dig into her character.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The conversation delves into the themes of animation and live-action adaptations, focusing on 'How to Train Your Dragon' and its impact on cinema. The hosts discuss character dynamics, particularly the relationship between Hiccup and Stoic, and the importance of staying true to the source material. They explore the emotional depth provided by soundtracks and the significance of mentorship through Gobber. The Trial of Flame marks a pivotal moment in Hiccup's growth and self-discovery, underscoring the broader themes of identity and belonging. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the themes of the live-action adaptation of 'How to Train Your Dragon,' exploring character motivations, societal expectations, and the bond between Hiccup and Toothless. They discuss the portrayal of Astrid, the trials faced by Hiccup, and the complexities of Stoic's parenting style. The conversation highlights the emotional depth of the story and the challenges of adapting beloved characters to a new medium. "In case you forgot, our parents' war is about to become ours. Figure out what side you're on." - Astrid Join hosts Chase and Kyle as they dive into the magical world of "How to Train Your Dragon" in this exciting first part of their series. Explore the rich character development, breathtaking visuals, and the heartwarming bond between Hiccup and Toothless. Discover why this franchise is a generational staple and how it continues to captivate audiences with its enchanting storytelling and iconic soundtrack. Don't miss this deep dive into the Isle of Berk and the adventures that await! #HTTYD #Podcast #Fantasy #FactOrFantasy Takeaways The conversation explores the evolution of animation to live-action adaptations. Hiccup's character represents the struggle between personal identity and societal expectations. The importance of staying true to the source material in adaptations is emphasized. Soundtracks play a crucial role in enhancing the emotional depth of films. The dynamic between Hiccup and Stoic highlights the complexities of father-son relationships. The Trial of Flame serves as a pivotal moment for character development. Hiccup's journey reflects a broader theme of self-discovery and acceptance. The role of Gobber as a mentor showcases the importance of guidance in growth. The film's portrayal of dragons challenges traditional narratives about them. The conversation concludes with reflections on the themes of identity and belonging. The society of dragon killers values strength over kindness. Hiccup's design for Toothless' tail fin showcases his ingenuity. Astrid's aggressive demeanor reflects her struggles and ambitions. Hiccup's intellectual approach sets him apart from his peers. The trials of flame serve as a backdrop for character development. The bond between Hiccup and Toothless is central to the story. Hiccup's innovations lead to his success in the trials. Teamwork is essential in overcoming challenges. Stoic's parenting style reflects his fears and pressures. The discovery of the dragon's nest raises the stakes for Hiccup and Astrid. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Themes 05:07 Box Office Success and Audience Expectations 10:44 The Role of Soundtracks in Film 16:26 The Dynamics of the Viking Community 22:26 Character Development and Performance 28:09 The Night Fury and Its Symbolism 34:56 Hiccup's Struggles and the Village's Expectations 40:41 Father-Son Dynamics: Stoic and Hiccup 53:12 The Trial of Flame: Hiccup's Reluctance 58:41 The Emotional Bond: Hiccup and the Night Fury 01:10:04 The Dragon Killers' Society 01:15:16 Hiccup's Rationality vs. Astrid's Emotion 01:27:56 Hiccup's Innovations for Toothless 01:34:34 Trials of Flame and Teamwork 01:42:26 Hiccup's Rise as a Dragon Rider 01:47:47 The Trial of Flame Results 01:52:56 The Discovery of the Dragon's Nest 01:57:57 Favorite Scenes and Character Dynamics 02:10:27 Stoick's Parenting Style: Justified or Not? 02:18:46 Overall Impressions of the Film