Podcasts about Universal Pictures

Basically everything you think of when you think of vampires, mummies, werewolves, and Frankenstein all come from a spate of films made in the 1930s, and every one of them by Universal Pictures. Amazingly, they are still among the best films ever made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark talks to director Molly Manners and actors Marni Duggan and Galaxie Clear about their debut feature, the coming-of-age comedy EXTRA GEOGRAPHY.Next, Mark talks to acclaimed actor, director and writer Simon Callow about his BFI Film Classics book, THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, and about the film's director and legendary actor, Charles Laughton.If you missed the first half of this edition of Mark Kermode Live in 3D at the BFI Southbank, listen to episode 299, in which Mark talks to Nick Mohammed about his upcoming TV series WAR and to David Kittredge about his documentary BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL.MK3D shows happen live every month. Head over to the BFI website if you'd like to join us in the audience at the BFI Southbank.Opening title quotes from:· Mary Poppins (Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions – featuring Julie Andrews)· Nope (Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures – featuring Keke Palmer)· Withnail & I (Bruce Robinson, HandMade Films – featuring Richard E. Grant)· The Exorcist (William Friedkin, Warner Bros. – featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair)This episode was produced by Hedda Lornie Archbold and Nicki Glossop, with Anaïs Ferrato as Assistant Producer.It was edited by Alex Jones.Image by Julie Edwards.Kermode on Film and MK3D are HLA Agency productions.© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Byte, we dive into the animated adventure Forgotten Island with voice stars H.E.R., Liza Soberano, and Dave Franco, courtesy of Universal Pictures for the audio. H.E.R., who voices Jo, Liza Soberano, who brings Raissa to life, and Dave Franco, the voice of Raww, discuss what drew them to the project and the unique challenges of creating memorable characters. The animated film is based on Filipino culture as a basis. The conversation explores how the filmmakers balanced action-packed adventure with comedy and genuine emotional stakes. The cast reflects on the film's themes of friendship, courage, self-discovery, and belonging, highlighting how Forgotten Island delivers thrills and laughs while maintaining a heartfelt story at its center. They also discuss the animation techniques and visual styles that make the film stand out. From the lush environments and dynamic action sequences to the expressive character designs, the cast explains how multiple artistic influences were blended to create a distinctive animated world that feels both imaginative and immersive. SAVE 17% ON PLUS    

In an area just north of Blackpool, a chemical factory sits on the River Wyre. In the past few years, journalists have detected large amounts of forever chemicals in land around the plant. And yesterday, some residents discovered they had high levels of these chemicals in their blood. So, what does this mean? And what can those tested do about it?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: George Odling, senior news reporter, The Times.Host: Luke Jones.Producers: Robyn Simon, Jesse Fox.With audio from: Lara Wildenberg.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Alarm over 'forever chemicals' in blood of Lancashire town residentsClips: CBN News, BBC News, BBC World Service, News4AJAX, ‘Dark Waters' - Universal Pictures.Photo: James Speakman for The Times.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark talks to comedian and actor Nick Mohammed about his career from Ted Lasso to Mr Swallow, his role in the West End play THE TRAITORSand his upcoming TV series WAR. Next, he welcomes David Kittredge to talk about his documentary BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL, about the making and fallout of John Boorman's EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC. David discusses his passion for the film, the ambition behind it and the chance Boorman took.Tune in to next week's Kermode on Film to hear the other half of September's MK3D when Mark talks to Molly Manners, Marni Duggan and Galaxie Clear about their debut feature EXTRA GEOGRAPHY and to actor, director and writer Simon Callow about his book on THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (BFI Film Classics). Take a front row seat for the 116th edition of MK3D at the BFI Southbank. Enjoy!MK3D shows happen live every month. Head over to the BFI website if you'd like to join us in the audience at the BFI Southbank.Opening title quotes from:· Mary Poppins (Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions – featuring Julie Andrews)· Nope (Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures – featuring Keke Palmer)· Withnail & I (Bruce Robinson, HandMade Films – featuring Richard E. Grant)· The Exorcist (William Friedkin, Warner Bros. – featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair)This episode was produced by Hedda Lornie Archbold and Nicki Glossop, with Anaïs Ferrato as Assistant Producer.It was edited by Alex Jones. Image by Julie Edwards.Kermode on Film and MK3D are HLA Agency productions.© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Nominee Ethan Slater can most recently be seen in the feature film Wicked, where he portrays the role of Boq. The film will be followed up by Wicked: Part 2, where Slater will reprise his role, and will be released by Universal Pictures in November of 2025. In another recent film, Slater also stars in the drama film Lost on a Mountain in Maine, based on the novel. He is currently in production on the indie feature The Designer, alongside Gina Gershon and Katherine Waddell. Slater is best known for his Broadway debut as SpongeBob in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, for which he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, and won the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Theatre World and Broadway Beacon Award. He recently starred in Spamalot on Broadway as The Historian / Not Dead Fred / Prince Herbert. His additional theater credits include an Off-Broadway revival of Assassins, and a Williamstown Theatre Festival performance of Marcel on the Train.  At the time of this interview Ethan is playing Seymour in the long running Off- Broadway hit musical, Little Shop of Horrors. In television, Slater has starred in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and as Joel Grey in FX's Fosse/Verdon. Slater's musical achievements include the concept album Edge of the World with Nick Blaemire in 2021, featuring Norbert Leo Butz and Lilli Cooper. He additionally released two EPs “Life is Weird” in 2020, and “Wanderer” in 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's this, a really big (literally) blockbuster based on a Homeric epic? Whatcha think, Paul?Nolan, Christopher. The Odyssey. USA, Universal Pictures, 2026. 

On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including if Paramount and Rob Bonta are really in settlement talks over the WB merger, Brad Pitt and Edward Berger reuniting for World War Z sequel and Heart of the Beast cut battles with David Ayer, Resident Evil review and Zack Cregger's description of his latest movie, Jeremy Saulnier's new movie is titled and has a run time, John Leguizamo is the villain in new Miami Vice movie, Noah Baumbach's new deal with WB, the Elon Musk documentary release controversy, Matthew Lillard's comments on Scream 7, TIFF reactions and our thoughts on the movies people are talking about, Robert De Niro looked at for Lasorda movie, Mr Irrelevant, Crystal Lake, Other Mommy and other trailers, Zack Snyder's reaction to Last Photograph reviews and his WB/DC talk and his Escape from New York updates, Lanterns thoughts, Spider-Man BND vs Doomsday box office battle and more!PLUS, John and Jeff answer all your questions. HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm#DC #ResidentEvil #marvel #avengers #DC #Disney #Netfllix #WB #ElonMusk #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha __________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:40 Are Paramount and Rob Bonta in Advanced Settlement Merger Talks or Not?7:15 Alan Ritchson Replaces Momoa in Justin Lin's Helldivers Feature12:37 John Leguizamo is Miami Vice '85's Main Villain15:52 Brad Pitt Reunites with Edward Berger for World War Z Sequel20:12 Brad Pitt vs David Ayer Over Heart of the Beast Competing Cuts23:25 Noah Baumbach Signs WB First Look Deal27:41 Will Avengers Doomsday Beat Spider-Man BND at Box Office?31:30 Resident Evil Review, Box Office Predictions35:20 Zach Cregger's Next Movie is Confirmed37:20 Matthew Lillard Validates Melissa Barrera, Regrets 'Scream 7'40:16 Robert De Niro for Tommy Lasorda in New Movie43:06 Universal Pictures, Elon Musk Documentary Controversy48:22 TIFF Movies to Watch for Rest of 202654:35 Trailers of the Week Reactions1:00:44 LANTERNS Ep 5 Thoughts1:01:45 Jeremy Saulnier Titles New Movie and Runtime Revealed1:03:55 Zack Snyder's Comments on The Last Photograph, DC. Escape from NY1:06:35 Films/TV Shows We Recommend1:11:38 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider 

Mit Ted, Joe und LukeUnseren Top 250-Feed findet ihr unter:https://anchor.fm/pfg-top250Unseren Hauptfeed findet ihr unter:https://anchor.fm/planet-film-geekLegendär für seine bahnbrechenden Effekte, integraler Teil von Laura Derns Karriere und von übergroßen Echsen durchzogen... Wir reden natürlich über Jurassic Park!Viel Spaß!facebook.com/PlanetFilmGeek/twitter.com/PlanetFilmGeektwitter.com/movieschmidtletterboxd.com/movieschmidtletterboxd.com/LukePFGletterboxd.com/tadiciletterboxd.com/ninjasteinletterboxd.com/maxmaxmaxletterboxd.com/SniperSlothPoster von "Jurassic Park" © 1933 Universal Pictures"The Curtain Rises""Too Cool"www.incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons:By Attribution 3.0creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mit Ted, Joe und LukeUnseren Top 250-Feed findet ihr unter:https://anchor.fm/pfg-top250Unseren Hauptfeed findet ihr unter:https://anchor.fm/planet-film-geekLegendär für seine bahnbrechenden Effekte, integraler Teil von Laura Derns Karriere und von übergroßen Echsen durchzogen... Wir reden natürlich über Jurassic Park!Viel Spaß!facebook.com/PlanetFilmGeek/twitter.com/PlanetFilmGeektwitter.com/movieschmidtletterboxd.com/movieschmidtletterboxd.com/LukePFGletterboxd.com/tadiciletterboxd.com/ninjasteinletterboxd.com/maxmaxmaxletterboxd.com/SniperSlothPoster von "Jurassic Park" © 1933 Universal Pictures"The Curtain Rises""Too Cool"www.incompetech.comLicensed under Creative Commons:By Attribution 3.0creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Jim Hill and Eric Hersey start with the latest Universal news, including a new Wicked live-to-film concert tour, Epic Universe performance commentary from Comcast, Rock the Universe 2027, and fresh developments involving Harry Potter. They also look at Universal Pictures crossing the $4 billion mark at the worldwide box office and what recent hits could mean for the parks. Then Jim digs into the remarkable Universal history of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, from helping keep the studio afloat during World War II to the monster-filled movies that gave the comedy duo a second wind. NEWS • Wicked Part One in Concert brings the Universal film to venues including Radio City Music Hall with a live symphony orchestra. • Comcast CFO Jason Armstrong discusses Epic Universe attendance, guest satisfaction, and the park's long-term performance. • Rock the Universe returns to Universal Studios Florida in January with two nights of Christian music performances. • Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues leaning into the original film cast with familiar Wizarding World faces taking the Broadway stage. • Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi plans new Harry Potter areas inspired by Diagon Alley, Hogwarts Castle, and the Forbidden Forest. • Universal Pictures becomes the first studio of the year to cross $4 billion at the worldwide box office. FEATURE • Jim traces how Abbott and Costello went from burlesque and radio to becoming two of Universal's most valuable stars. • The duo's rapid-fire production schedule helped generate crucial box office revenue for Universal during the World War II era. • Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein unexpectedly revitalized their film career and launched a run of "meet" movies involving Universal Monsters and other screen icons. • Later films offer a fascinating glimpse at the Universal backlot, including locations audiences would eventually recognize from productions such as Back to the Future. • Jim also spotlights a young Henry Mancini, whose early work at Universal included music for Abbott and Costello films before his celebrated Hollywood career. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com • Eric Hersey - X/Twitter: @erichersey | Instagram: @erichersey | strongmindedagency.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Planning a Universal getaway? The travel professionals at Be Our Guest Vacations can help you choose the right hotel, tickets, and extras for your trip to Universal Orlando Resort, Epic Universe, or Universal Studios Hollywood. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world is currently gaga over AI—artificial intelligence. It is a remarkable technology, with the potential to create remarkable opportunities in many fields in the coming years. It is, however, enormously powerful, and in my opinion, requires rigorous oversight and strong regulation. As I was thinking about the topic—something I find myself doing a lot—I began to think about the movie Jurassic Park, especially three quotes uttered by Ian Malcolm, the Chaos Theorist played by the inimitable Jeff Goldblum. I hope this episode makes you think. The quotes from Jurassic Park are used exclusively for education purposes and generate no revenue for the producer of this program. Jurassic Park is owned exclusively by the estate of Michael Crichton and by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment.

While we were on a break, the world lost some legends. This month, we are remembering Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. First, we talk about Dolly's 1982 musical comedy, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Parton stars as Miss Mona, the proprietor of a brothel known as the Chicken Ranch, a beloved house in rural Texas that comes under attack when TV personality Melvin P. Thorpe (Dom DeLuise) launches a moral crusade. Burt Reynolds stars as Ed Earl, the town sheriff and Miss Mona's longtime paramour. Charles Durning was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, and Parton re-recorded her 1973 hit song, "I Will Always Love You" for the soundtrack. The film was directed by Colin Higgins, who had previously worked with Dolly Parton on 9 to 5. This was his final film and Higgins passed away in 1988. *Clip from The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas courtesy of Universal Pictures.

Philip and Jodi review Christopher Nolan and Universal Pictures' The Odyssey. This 2026 adaptation of the ancient Greek epic poem seeks to put Homer's work onscreen in blockbuster fashion, and the results are indeed epic. This film, shot entirely in IMAX, may not be the most faithful adaptation according to literary stalwarts, but director Christopher Nolan brings his signature grand-scale ambition to the just-shy-of-three-hour project. The perils of the high seas and the treachery of wartime politics keep audiences glued for a fun ride, one filled with more stars than the Aegean night sky. Follow The ThawedCast: Conversations About Animation: twitter.com/thawedcast and instagram.com/thawedcast. instagram.com/philipehlke. Visit thawedcast.com

Apologies for the poor audio quality. A microphone was not functioning properly and it was difficult to salvage.This week, we return to the American Film Institutes list of the 100 greatest American films with #95, Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing, a film that depicts racial tensions of a single hot summer day in Brooklyn SPOILER ALERT We will be talking about this movie in its entirety. If you haven't seen this classic, we strongly suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks production, released by Universal Pictures on July 21, 1989. Directed, written, and produced by Spike Lee. Starring Danny Aiello, Spike Lee, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Giancarlo Esposito, John Turturro, Samuel L. Jackson, and Rosie Perez. Cinematography by Ernest R. Dickerson. Edited by Barry Alexander Brown. Music by Bill Lee (with the iconic theme "Fight the Power" by Public Enemy).

On this episode of The Roundtable, we're examining the crushing mechanics of the modern relevancy economy, exploring why the hardest thing for a contemporary celebrity to do is simply stop, and asking a much larger question about our culture: when fame transforms human beings into multi-million-dollar corporate assets, who actually owns a star's right to rest?We begin with pop superstar Ariana Grande and the immediate collapse of the illusion of the celebrity retreat. Following her announcement of an intended step back from public visibility after wrapping her Eternal Sunshine tour, we unpack the reality of her binding promotional commitments for Universal Pictures' upcoming holiday release, Focker-in-Law. Looking at high-stakes studio financing, print and advertising budgets, and demographic marketing strategies, we break down why modern Hollywood contracts treat a performer's visibility not as personal autonomy, but as a non-negotiable asset class in an entertainment conglomerate's fourth-quarter portfolio.Then we examine Bethenny Frankel's highly documented, algorithmically optimized excursion to Burning Man 2026. Contrasting the festival's foundational countercultural principles of radical self-reliance and decommodification with luxury RV hauls and rapid-fire social vlogs, we explore the lifecycle of a legacy reality television star. From there, we turn to the Los Angeles family court system to dissect the escalating legal warfare between Vanderpump Rules and The Valley alumni Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright. Following court rulings that rejected efforts to severely restrict custody, we analyze the calculated public statements issued by high-profile divorce counsel alleging fabricated emergencies and deliberate sabotage of sobriety. We examine how years of performing volatile marital discord on camera leaves reality stars fundamentally stripped of the ability to resolve private conflict without weaponizing the press, turning the dissolution of a family into another monetized public storyline.We also dive into the contentious financial proceedings surrounding Denise Richards and her ex-husband Aaron Phypers. Reviewing sworn court declarations claiming severe destitution set against a permanent five-year domestic violence restraining order, we examine the legal scrutiny applied to claims of lost business opportunities and willful underemployment. The case highlights how family courts navigate lingering economic claims when one spouse attempts to force a high-earning ex-partner to maintain their lifestyle long after the relationship has fractured.Finally, we dive into the deeply concerning health scare surrounding 77-year-old music icon Lionel Richie following a three-day hospitalization for cardiac-related issues and dehydration in St. Louis. Beyond the sheer grit and dedication of a beloved performer pushing through visible exhaustion on stage, we investigate the staggering corporate ecosystem behind legacy arena touring—where massive cancellation insurance liabilities, venue penalties, and the livelihoods of hundreds of traveling crew members place enormous pressure on aging legends to keep the machine running at the expense of their own physical well-being.Throughout the episode, one compelling question connects every thread of these stories: in an entertainment ecosystem built entirely without a brake pedal, does the industry ever truly allow its icons to step away—or will the machine demand their presence until they physically collapse?Pull up a chair… the conversation about contractual control, public perception, celebrity burnout, and what really happens behind the headlines starts now.Disclosure: This episode of the "Roundtable" series incorporates AI-assisted technology in its creation and production.Executive Produced by Georgio Takounakis and 711 Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to head back to Karlsbruck! Or is it Karlstadt? Who knows? In this episode, “The Invisible Dan” and “Monster Mike” discuss the return of Peter Cushing as the abominable Victor Frankenstein, Hammer's distribution deal with Universal Pictures and the subsequent ret-con of their Frankenstein continuity, the additional footage and storyline shot specifically for American television, and why The Evil of Frankenstein still manages to be fun despite its shortcomings. If you enjoy this episode, and want to support the show, check out our Patreon!

Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943) brings together two of Universal Pictures' most legendary monsters in one of the greatest horror crossovers of the classic monster era! In this episode of ProfessorFrenzy, we take a look at this landmark Universal horror film starring Lon Chaney Jr. as the tortured Wolf Man, Larry Talbot, and Bela Lugosi as the Monster. We'll discuss the story, performances, atmosphere, special effects, and the fascinating history behind Universal's decision to bring its monsters together.  Why does Larry Talbot seek out the Frankenstein Monster? What makes this film such an important chapter in the Universal Monster series? And how does Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man hold up more than 80 years after its release? We'll explore all of that and more as we revisit this classic 1943 monster mash. If you're a fan of classic horror, Universal Monsters, Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, Lon Chaney Jr., Bela Lugosi, or vintage monster movies, you're in the right place. Subscribe to ProfessorFrenzy for more classic horror movies, monsters, science fiction, television, and the strange and supernatural corners of pop culture. 

Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast.On today's episode, I'm talking with VFX supervisors Paul Lambert and Mag Sarnowska about their work on Project Hail Mary. The film just hit home video, so you can pick it up right now on 4K Blu-ray, DVD, or digital. Honestly, it's easily one of the best movies to come out all year, so if you haven't seen it yet, you need to change that.For those unfamiliar, the movie follows Ryland Grace, a middle school science teacher who wakes up alone on a spaceship with zero memory of who he is or how he got there. As his memory slowly comes back, he realizes he's humanity's last hope to stop an extinction-level threat that's consuming the sun. He has to rely on pure science, trial and error, and an unexpected partnership with an alien engineer named Rocky to figure out a way to save Earth. What makes the film work so well—and why talking to Paul and Mag was so great—is how it grounds all this massive visual scale in practical problem-solving and a genuinely compelling friendship.Before we get into that conversation, today's episode is sponsored by Universal Pictures and their new release, Disclosure Day. That one is also out now on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD. The movie drops you right into the fallout of humanity discovering we aren't alone, focusing less on grand sci-fi spectacle and more on the chaotic, paranoid scramble of government cover-ups, media frenzy, and how ordinary people handle the rug being pulled out from under reality.The team over at Universal sent over a copy of Disclosure Day on 4K Blu-ray for me to give away to one lucky listener. If you want to win it, just send an email over to editor@followingfilms.com. Make sure you include your full mailing address in the email so I actually know where to ship the disc if your name gets pulled.Also, a quick heads-up for anyone in Arizona. I'll be out at Tucson Comic Con over Labor Day weekend, running from September 4th through September 6th. I'm hosting 13 different panels across the weekend, so if you're planning on attending, check out the schedule, come hang out, and say hello.If you enjoy what we're doing here, take a quick second to leave us a review on whatever app you're listening on, hit that subscribe button, and send this episode to a friend who loves movies.Now, let's jump into my chat with Paul Lambert and Mag Sarnowska.

Fred Dekker's The Monster Squad, co-written with Shane Black, is one a wonderful celebration of the classic Universal Monsters without even being released by Universal Pictures. It's the topic Geoff is going to discuss on this week's Monster Mondays. Find new episodes of the Film Seizure Podcast every Wednesday and a new Monster Mondays each Monday at www.filmseizure.com Like what we do? Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/filmseizure Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmseizure/ Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/filmseizure.bsky.social Follow us on Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@filmseizure Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmseizure/ You can now find us on YouTube as well! The Film Seizure Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmSeizure

On imagine la sécurité extrême autour des présidents de la République. Les lieux qu'ils fréquentent sont passés au peigne fin, les communications s'opèrent via des outils cryptés, des enquêtes sont même réalisées dans leur entourage et pour la validation des ministres. Mais certains peuvent passer entre les mailles du filet. C'est peut-être le cas d'un proche parmi les proches du général de Gaulle. Ce diplomate devient, au début des années 1960, conseiller du président notamment sur les questions européennes et allemandes. Un poste qui lui permet de voir et entendre beaucoup d'informations clés. Rapidement les services de renseignement français le soupçonnent d'avoir des contacts étroits avec l'URSS. Les faisceaux d'indices sont nombreux mais rien n'est définitivement prouvé... Cette semaine, dans "Nid d'espions”, Charlotte Baris et Etienne Girard, directeur adjoint de la rédaction de L'Express et spécialiste des questions d'espionnage, vous racontent l'histoire de Pierre Maillard, haut-fonctionnaire, proche du Général et possible espion du KGB. “Nid d'espions” est un podcast de L'Express, consacré au renseignement, et au rôle majeur des espions dans les moments clés de l'Histoire. Retrouvez tous les détails de l'épisode ici et abonnez vous à L'Express Podcasts Cet épisode a été écrit par Charlotte Baris, monté par Mélanie Pierre et réalisé par Jules Krot. Pour nous écrire : podcast@lexpress.fr Crédits : Universal Pictures, Pierre Yves Média France Libre, INA, European-Security, France 24 Musique et habillage : Emmanuel Herschon / Studio Torrent Visuel : Alice Lagarde Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Will Paramount actually leave California? Will RamRod ever bee a thing? Will Nicholas Hoult be a good Gilderoy Lockhart? Is Netflix the right place for a GTA extended look? Why was there a Giant Rat outside of the Bethesda office? And will Jim Carrey really be George Jetson? The Answer to all those questions and more in this weeks episode.

It's time for an installment of Life in the Fast Lane that is jam-packed with news about the Fastiverse, and I am still crying… well, I guess we are. Anyway, we kick off with the Tokyo Drift Minute (#41), which features our first real conversation between Sean and Neela. Then, we start Running the VIN, where Vin Diesel “officially confirms” a new project he's working on and is “underwhelmingly normal” in one post. We also get to the really big (non-) news via his Instagram and related interviews: is there a tearjerker of a Fast Forever script? Is Louis Leterrier directing the film? Is Alan Ritchson in it? No one seems to know! We briefly discuss Sung Kang's upcoming film DRIFTER (you can watch the trailer here) and ask whether or not Vin Diesel could tell the end of the franchise's story without the help of Universal Pictures. We also talk about Her Private Hell, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and I Want Your Sex. (Spoiler-free!) Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠family@cageclub.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Show your support at the 2 Fast 2 Forever shop⁠⁠⁠⁠!Extra special shout-out to Alex Elonen, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), Jason Rainey, Wes Hampton, Josh Buckley (Whole Lotta Wolves), Michael Moser, Terra New One, Aaron Woloszyn, and Randy Carter for joining at the “Interpol's Most Wanted” level or above!Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk ONE NIGHT ONLY. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Recently dumped Owen and hopeful romantic Allie might be the only two singles in the city looking for more than just a quick encounter. They both feel a spark when they meet, but a series of missteps and side quests complicate their night, keeping them apart. As they each race toward and away from each other across the city, they just might discover that the one thing they want most is closer than they think. Directed by: Will Gluck Written by: Travis Braun Starring: Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner, Maya Hawke, Julia Fox, King Princess, Ziwe, Ben Marshall, with Molly Ringwald and Levar Burton *Image and clip from ONE NIGHT ONLY courtesy of Universal Pictures.   @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Letterboxd.com/TheWatchandTalk Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk

"One Night Only" is a 2026 American romantic comedy film starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, directed and produced by Will Gluck, based on a script by Travis Braun. It tells the fictional story of two New Yorkers who search for love on the one night of the year when sex is legal. Screenwriter Travis Braun was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can watch or listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on August 7th from Universal Pictures. Thank you, and enjoy! https://youtu.be/ba-0rVLwU1g Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send Kevin a Text MessageJim Orr is President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution at Universal Pictures. He began his career at Paramount and joined Universal in 2016 after leading distribution at Focus Features and MGM. Brandon Purdie is Executive Vice President and Head of Theatrical Distribution at Angel Studios, the audience-funded studio behind Sound of Freedom, where he helped build a community-driven model that puts greenlight decisions in the hands of its 2.4 million members. Host Kevin Goetz brings the two together for a wide-ranging conversation on how films find audiences in an era of theaters, streaming, VOD, and direct fan engagement.From Del Monte to Distribution (08:41): Orr recounts talking his way into a sales job at Del Monte out of college, then cold-calling studio distribution heads until Paramount hired him on the spot.The Roadshow Era and the First Wide Break (11:36): Orr traces distribution's earliest days, when prints traveled by car with regional reps, through to the thousand-plus theater breaks standard by the time of Star Trek.Content Is Still King (23:02): Both guests agree the movie itself remains the deciding factor in box office success, with Purdie noting a quiet week usually just means there isn't a film people want to see yet.Building Angel Studios from a Membership, Not a Subscription (30:02): Purdie explains Angel's founding principle: no executive can greenlight a film without approval from the Angel Guild, whose members vote on projects and get free tickets to every release.Pay It Forward and the Sound of Freedom Phenomenon (34:06): Purdie details how Angel's "Pay It Forward" ticketing model generated more than $20 million in donated tickets, helping turn Sound of Freedom into a summer 2023 box office surprise.The Green Book Playbook (44:27): Orr points to Green Book as his proudest Universal moment, explaining how a deliberately limited release avoided split grosses and let the film build week over week toward a Best Picture win.What Keeps Them Up at Night, and the Next Five Years (49:26): Purdie names human apathy as Angel's biggest threat. Orr predicts modest theater consolidation and growth in premium formats, while Purdie sees Angel continuing to scale its guild and slate.Host: Kevin GoetzGuests: Jim Orr and Brandon PurdieProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment)For more information about Jim Orr and Brandon Purdie:Jim Orr (Universal Pictures): https://www.universalpictures.com/leadership-team/?name=jim-orrJim Orr (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-orr-50ab7b8/For more information about Kevin Goetz:- Website: www.KevinGoetz360.com- Audienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678- How to Score in Hollywood: https://www.amazon.com/How-Score-Hollywood-Secrets-Business/dp/198218986X/- Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Substack: @KevinGoetz360- LinkedIn @Kevin Goetz- Screen Engine/ASI Website: www.ScreenEngineASI.com

Send us Fan MailScott and Michelle continue their chronological journey through Halloween Horror Nights history with a deep dive into Halloween Horror Nights 22, one of the most experimental and memorable events of the modern era.Rather than centering the event around a single icon, HHN 22 introduced The Legions of Horror, turning nearly the entire park into one massive roaming scare zone filled with vampires, warriors, zombies, prisoners, beasts, and the sinister Iniquitus. It marked the first time since 2007 that Universal focused on one large park-wide scare zone instead of several individual scare zones. The episode also revisits one of the strongest licensed lineups of the early 2010s, including The Walking Dead: Dead Inside, Welcome to Silent Hill—the first video game property ever featured at Halloween Horror Nights—Alice Cooper: Welcome to My Nightmare, and the wildly inventive Penn & Teller: New(kd) Vegas. Scott and Michelle also discuss standout original houses like Dead End, Gothic, and Universal's House of Horrors, which celebrated Universal Pictures' century-long horror legacy. Beyond the houses, they revisit the return of Bill & Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure, the debut of 20 Penny Circus: Fully Exposed, and the first Halloween Horror Nights Cinematic Spectacular, while discussing how HHN 22 balanced blockbuster IPs with memorable original concepts.Was HHN 22 an underrated classic? Scott and Michelle break down everything that made 2012 one of the most distinctive years in Halloween Horror Nights history.Make your rooms, cars and life smell like your favorite Theme Park and save 15% by using code THNETWORK and  clicking here:https://magiccandlecompany.com?sca_ref=8499280.CVzaCEZ7KoGhost Executioners Merchandise!https://www.teepublic.com/user/thehorrificnetwork?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=horrificnetworkFollow All Things Horrific Network Herehttps://linktr.ee/thehorrificnetworkGet Your Sinister Creature Con Tickets Herehttps://www.sinistercreaturecon.com/thecon

In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark talks to Imran Perretta about his moving debut feature ISH and to Jason Isaacs about the eight projects he's filmed back to back recentlyIf you missed the first half of this edition of Mark Kermode Live in 3D at the BFI Southbank, listen to episode 290, in which Mark talks to founder of the Straight 8 Film Competition Ed Sayers about his documentary feature SUPER NATURE, a stunning exploration of the natural world filmed on Super 8 Film by 40 filmmakers from all across the world. And he talks to Sian Clifford about her surreal mockumentary LADY.MK3D shows happen live every month. Head over to the BFI website if you'd like to join us in the audience at the BFI Southbank.Opening title quotes from:· Mary Poppins (Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions – featuring Julie Andrews)· Nope (Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures – featuring Keke Palmer)· Withnail & I (Bruce Robinson, HandMade Films – featuring Richard E. Grant)· The Exorcist (William Friedkin, Warner Bros. – featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair) This episode was produced by Hedda Lornie Archbold and Nicki Glossop, and edited by Alex Jones. Image by Julie Edwards.Kermode on Film and MK3D are HLA Agency productions.© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s Gaming Flashback is Halo 3. Monster Hunter Wilds’ latest patch makes online-only missions playable offline Bethesda yet again reassures fans that The Elder Scrolls 6’s roadmap is unaffected by recent Xbox layoffs Atari signs deal with Universal Pictures to develop movies – Asteroids, Adventure, Berzerk, Breakout, Centipede, Crystal Castles, Millipede, Missile Command, Pong, Yars' Revenge PlayStation ‘blackout' week is coming to protest Sony's disc-Less future Dev: “Sony had the strictest social media guidelines they’ve ever seen issued” Xbox grants PC versions of select Ubisoft games to digital copy owners Let us know what you think.The post Episode 785: Digital Abuse first appeared on .

Can AI make you better at Photoshop instead of replacing Photoshop? Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar explore that question on AwesomeCast 789 as Sorg shares a workflow for turning AI-generated concepts into editable graphics while keeping control of the final design. The crew also gets into Pittsburgh technology history with plans to preserve Westinghouse's Atom Smasher, the impressive Commercial Street Bridge replacement, and the accessibility origins of the modern audiobook. Then the geekery kicks into high gear: Xbox expands its classic-game preservation efforts to PC, Hasbro combines Transformers with Jem and the Holograms, LEGO brings Smart Play to Star Trek, Robosen releases an Optimus Prime robot designed to reopen childhood wounds, and Universal plans movies based on ten Atari properties. Plus, Chachi has gaming headlines involving Hasbro, Steam Deck and Atari, and the crew discusses the backlash surrounding a $58,000 humanoid robot proposed for use in a New York school district. It's Pittsburgh technology, AI creativity, retro gaming, accessibility, robots and pop-culture nostalgia on AwesomeCast 789.

This week's Gaming Flashback is Halo 3. Monster Hunter Wilds' latest patch makes online-only missions playable offline Bethesda yet again reassures fans that The Elder Scrolls 6's roadmap is unaffected by recent Xbox layoffs Atari signs deal with Universal Pictures to develop movies – Asteroids, Adventure, Berzerk, Breakout, Centipede, Crystal Castles, Millipede, Missile Command, Pong, Yars' Revenge PlayStation ‘blackout' week is coming to protest Sony's disc-Less future Dev: "Sony had the strictest social media guidelines they've ever seen issued" Xbox grants PC versions of select Ubisoft games to digital copy owners Let us know what you think.

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The New York City premiere of The Odyssey continues with another dynamic round of red‑carpet conversations supplied by Universal Pictures. This edition deepens the tapestry of perspectives behind the film — from its mythic heroes to its grounded human characters, from its costume architecture to its emotional undercurrents. From The Red Carpet Logan Marshall‑Green  Jon Bernthal  Jesse Garcia  John Leguizamo  Himesh Patel  Ellen Mirojnick — The film's Costume Designer  James Remar  Corey Hawkins  Benny Safdie  SAVE 17% ON PLUS

New York City Premiere At the New York City premiere of The Odyssey, the red carpet felt electric — a collision of ancient myth, contemporary filmmaking, and the creative forces who've reimagined Homer's epic for a new generation. In this special episode of Byte, Tony brings listeners inside the event with interviews provided by Universal Pictures, featuring the film's cast and creative team as they reflect on music, destiny, family, and the emotional architecture of this sweeping adaptation. From the Red Carpet Ludwig Göransson — The Oscar‑winning composer Zendaya  Thomas Hayslip — Executive Producer  Tom Holland  Lupita Nyong'o  Samantha Morton SAVE 17% ON PLUS  

Head over to http://patreon.com/kindafunny this month to grab a membership and receive exclusive content and ad-free episodes! 00:00:00 - Start00:05:03 - Sony's Nightmare Month Gets Worse as PlayStation Network Goes Down — Leaving Fans Unable to Play Digital Games Just Weeks After Killing Disc Controversy Erupted - Tom Philips @ IGN00:25:30 - Kingdom Come Salvation trademark filed in the EU - Dave Aubrey @ VGC00:29:37 - Ad00:30:55 - Tomb Raider: Catalyst Delay to 2028 Confirmed by Amazon Games Boss - Wesley Yin-Poole @ IGN00:36:25 - Marvel's Wolverine got a new Story Trailer, let's live react00:43:10 - Even Pong is getting a live-action adaptation as Atari and Universal Pictures sign deal to make 10 movies based on some weird classic games - Lauren Milci @ Games Radar00:51:00 - Wee News!00:54:40 - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Universal Orlando is putting Fast & Furious - Supercharged in park, and Jim Hill and Eric Hersey revisit how the troubled attraction made the jump from the Universal Studios Hollywood tram tour to a standalone Florida ride. They also unpack a rush of Halloween Horror Nights announcements, including Fortnite and Evil Dead, plus the apparent early reveal of an Ozzy Osbourne house. Along the way, the hosts discuss The Odyssey's blockbuster debut, new ride-system speculation, and a listener-assisted correction to their He-Man history. NEWS • Fortnite's Fortnitemares is headed to Halloween Horror Nights as a scare zone on both coasts. • Evil Dead Burn joins the Halloween Horror Nights 35 haunted-house lineup. • A prematurely released audio advertisement appears to have revealed an Ozzy Osbourne-themed house. • Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey delivers a massive opening weekend for Universal Pictures. • A new equipment permit fuels speculation about future Pokémon or Zelda attractions. FEATURE • Fast & Furious - Supercharged will operate for the final time at Universal Studios Florida on August 16, 2026. • Jim traces the attraction's evolution from the grand finale of Universal Studios Hollywood's tram tour to its costly Orlando counterpart. • The hosts examine why a screen-based party bus never delivered the Fast & Furious experience guests expected. • With Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift testing in California and another coaster rising in Florida, Universal is finally putting guests inside the franchise's cars. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Eric Hersey - X/Twitter and Instagram: @erichersey - strongmindedagency.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR Save up to 12% on theme park tickets and explore a limited-time Universal Orlando offer featuring five days for the price of three at UnlockedMagic.com. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Classicist Mary Beard, professor emerita of classics at the University of Cambridge, co-host of the podcast "Instant Classics" and the author of many books, including her recent Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old (University of Chicago Press, 2026), and Dana Stevens, film critic at Slate.com and the author of Camera Man: Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the Twentieth Century (Atria Books, 2022), talk about the film, the epic poem and today's political context. Photo: NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 14: (L-R) Charlize Theron, Samantha Morton, John Leguizamo, Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and Zendaya attend the premiere of "The Odyssey" presented by Universal Pictures on July 14, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Universal Pictures) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The biggest film of the summer has arrived and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are sitting down to talk all about THE ODYSSEY. They also define the "odyssey" movie and share their Top 5, along with some recent movies and TV they've been watching. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way. Directed by: Christopher Nolan Written by: Christopher Nolan (based on Odyssey by Homer) Starring: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, Charlize Theron *Image from THE ODYSSEY courtesy of Universal Pictures. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Letterboxd.com/TheWatchandTalk Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk

In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark talks to the founder of the Straight 8 Film Competition, Ed Sayers about his documentary feature SUPER NATURE, a stunning exploration of the natural world filmed on Super 8 Film by 40 filmmakers from all across the world.Next, he welcomes Sian Clifford to talk about her new feature LADY, a surreal mockumentary which follows a lonely aristocrat's attempt to find the spotlight. Sian discusses her love for comedy, ten years of FLEABAG and her childhood fascination with Laura Dern.Tune in to next week's Kermode on Film to hear the other half of July's MK3D when Mark talks to Imran Perretta about his debut feature ISH and to Jason Isaacs about the eight projects he's filmed back to back.Take a front row seat for the 115th edition of MK3D at the BFI Southbank. Enjoy!MK3D shows happen live every month. Head over to the BFI website if you'd like to join us in the audience at the BFI Southbank.Opening title quotes from:· Mary Poppins (Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions – featuring Julie Andrews)· Nope (Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures – featuring Keke Palmer)· Withnail & I (Bruce Robinson, HandMade Films – featuring Richard E. Grant)· The Exorcist (William Friedkin, Warner Bros. – featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair) This episode was produced by Hedda Lornie Archbold and Nicki Glossop, and edited by Alex Jones. Image by Julie Edwards.Kermode on Film and MK3D are HLA Agency productions.© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JUL. 1, 2026Keep on keeping on."Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Gal 6:9 NIVSome of the world's most successful people were told by so-called experts that they didn't have what it took to be a success in the professions they had chosen. In 1927, Lucille Ball was told by an instructor at the John Murray Anderson Drama School, "Try any other profession. Any other." Universal Pictures dismissed both Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds, claiming that Reynolds had no talent and Eastwood talked too slowly.Malcolm Forbes, the late editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine, failed to become part of the staff of his school newspaper when he was an undergraduate at Princeton University. Decca Recording Company executives responded negatively to the audition of four young musicians, saying,"We don't like their sound. Groups with guitars are on the way out." So the Beatles took their sound elsewhere. For seven years, a young inventor named Chester Carlson took his idea to twenty corporations, all of which turned him down. The Haloid Company finally purchased the rights to his electronic paper-copying process. And Haloid became Xerox. Don't be discouraged if you are not finding the acceptance and success you desire right now. Your story is still being written! The Bible says, "Do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises" (Heb 6:12 NKJV). Faith and patience are the two qualities that will bring you success. This is why the apostle Paul wrote: "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."Keep on keeping on Faith and patience will bring you success.Share This DevotionalSend us Fan MailSupport the showChanging Lives | Building Strong Family | Impacting Our Community For Jesus Christ!

Logan Marshall-Green is a very respected actor who has been working for over twenty years in some of your favorite movies and television shows including "The O.C.," "Devil," "24," "Prometheus," "The Invitation," "Quarry," "Upgrade," "When They See Us," "Carry-On," "Marshals" and now, Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey." Marshall-Green was gracious enough to lend us an hour of his time as he came into the studio and spoke with us about these projects, his theater upbringing, working with Tom Holland on "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and now on "The Odyssey," his thoughts on A.I., whether or not he will direct again after his 2019 directorial debut "Adopt a Highway," what kind of an actor he wants to be known as, if the countless comparisons to Tom Hardy bother him, and more, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out "The Odyssey," which is now playing in theaters from Universal Pictures. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We close out the Dragon podcast themed week with a look at Universal Pictures' DRAGONHEART franchise:   *Is the original film the third best Dragon movie of all time or does some of its script problems compromise that ranking nowadays?   *Does supporting actor Brian Thompson get to do most of his usual bad guy antics?   *Are the Spain filming locations surprisingly eye-catching?   *Why are the visual & practical effects hated on so damn much?   *Why was the epic theme song reused in so many epic movie trailers?   *And some surprisingly high praise for some of the LORD OF THE RINGS inspired sequels!     SONGS USED: "Thrilling Trailer Riser Version 1" by Soundscrate, "Finale" by Randel Edelman (from Dragonheart OST)

Här kommer ett specialavsnitt av Historiepodden som presenteras av UIP Sweden och Universal Pictures. Christopher Nolans nya storfilm The Odyssey har biopremiär fredagen den 17 juli.En episk och mytisk actionfilm med skådespelare som Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya och Charlize Theron. Inspelad med revolutionerande IMAX-teknik. En film som måste ses på bio. Boka din biljett idag.Vi värmer upp i detta avsnitt genom att prata om alla tiders berättelse. Om den historiska bakgrunden vid tiden för bronsålderns kollaps, om Homeros briljans och om den sluge Odysseus odödliga rykte.Mycket nöjeLäslista:Linnér, S. Homeros. [Ny utg.]. (Norstedt, 1989).Eriksson, B. Monster : en världshistoria om det skrämmande. (Natur & kultur, 2016).Sixtensson ”Cyklopernas idéhistoria” i SvD 2024/06Landmark ”Odysseus resa pågår ända in i samtiden” i SvD 2024/06Dockterman, Eliana ”Christopher Nolan Has Been Dreaming of The Odyssey for More Than 20 Years” i Time Magazine 2026/06 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Minions & Monsters" is a 2026 American animated comedy film directed by Pierre Coffin and written by Coffin and Brian Lynch. Produced by Illumination, it is the third installment in the "Minions" prequel series and the seventh installment overall in the "Despicable Me" franchise. The film stars Coffin as the Minions, alongside Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan, and Phil LaMarr. Taking place in 1927, 41 years before the events of "Minions" (2015), the film follows the Minions as they aim to make a monster movie of their own in Old Hollywood. The film has received positive reviews, with many deeming it the best in the franchise since the first "Despicable Me." Coffin was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can watch or listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Universal Pictures. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the show, we're diving into the biggest headlines from Hollywood. First up, Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into the record books with the best pre-sales in five years—will Brand New Day be the biggest box office hit of the year ahead of Avengers: Doomsday? Then, filmmaker Curry Barker sets his sights on his next original project at Universal Pictures with a high eight figure deal. We also break down Focus Features' early Oscar campaign plans for Obsession, and the surprising news that Amazon MGM has dropped Luca Guadagnino's nearly finished Sam Altman film about an AI CEO. Plus, a sequel to How The Grinch Stole Christmas  is in development, and Jim Carrey is reportedly in talks to return. Tune in for all the details and our takes!

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

Country singer Bailey Zimmerman is facing felony charges after damaging a hotel room, totaling for $16,000 in damages! Madonna reveals she had a falling out with Universal Pictures and is halting the project!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, we dive into recent Jurassic News regarding Jurassic World Evolution 3's Rebirth DLC, David Koepp talks Rebirth 2 and Steven Spielberg talks Harrison Ford as Alan Grant. After that, Steven Ray Morris returns once again to catch up and chat Spielberg, Backrooms, Retro Jurassic and theories on Rebirth 2. Be sure to check out his work on See Jurassic Right. Sit back, relax and ENJOY this episode of The Jurassic Park Podcast!Jurassic World Evolution 3 DLCHarrison Ford turned down Alan GrantScreenrant talks to David KoeppPlease check out my Newsletter featured on Substack! You can sign up for the newsletter featuring the latest from Jurassic Park Podcast and other shows I'm featured on - plus other thoughts and feelings towards film, theme parks and more!FOLLOW USWebsite: https://www.jurassicparkpodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JurassicParkPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jurassicparkpodcast/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jurassicparkpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@jurassicparkpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jurassicparkpodcastApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2VAITXfSpotify:  https://spoti.fi/2Gfl41TDon't forget to give our voicemail line a call at 732-825-7763!Catch us on YouTube with Wednesday night LIVE STREAMS, Toy Hunts, Toy Unboxing and Reviews, Theme Park trips, Jurassic Discussion, Analysis and so much more.