Podcasts about Universal Pictures

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Lumma and HeyLED, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk review the latest industry news and preview the opening weekend of Universal Pictures' How to Train Your Dragon. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria speaks to Rolando Rodriguez about Lumma's premium immersive seating concepts, Magnify 8 and 4D E-Motion.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro00:23 Overview of Today's Episode – Featuring Rolando Rodriguez and LUMMA01:01 Box Office Report: Lilo and Stitch and Ballerina Performance02:48 Review: Ballerina and Audience Reaction03:30 Upcoming Release Preview: How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action04:10 Forecast and Franchise Future for How to Train Your Dragon04:55 Release Date Changes – Ready or Not 2, Animal Friends, Legend of Zelda06:00 Anticipation for Fantastic Four: First Steps and Fandango Ticket Sales07:00 Industry News: Warner Bros. and Discovery Split, HBO Max Name Change07:30 Executive News: New Hires at Regal and D-Box09:00 Intro to LUMMA and Magnify 8 Overview10:00 Rolando Rodriguez on Joining LUMMA and the Company's Background11:30 4D E-Motion Product History and Reliability13:00 Differentiating 4D E-Motion from Other Cinema Upgrades14:20 Introducing Magnify 8: Concept and Features15:50 Benefits of Magnify 8 – Cost, Compatibility, and Immersion17:10 Seat Integration Flexibility and Customization Options18:45 ROI Discussion – Comparing 4D E-Motion vs Magnify 820:00 Minimal Downtime and Installation Ease21:40 Covers as a Seat Refurbishment Strategy22:30 Marketing Immersive Formats – “Feel the Difference”24:10 Aligning with Filmmaker Intent and Studio Feedback25:40 Technical Sync with Films and Studio Approvals27:10 Content Availability – Over 70 Films Supported28:00 Global Adoption – LUMMA Presence in 15+ Countries29:00 Catering to All Demographics with Multiple Formats30:10 U.S. Market Entry and Early Reception31:00 CineEurope 2025 Presence and Booth Information

Hollywood insiders are abuzz over the upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic produced by Universal Pictures and Death Row Pictures. Directed by Craig Brewer and penned by Joe Robert Cole (Black Panther), the film will feature music from Snoop’s catalog, offering an in‑depth look at the legend’s life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, Mayor Karen Bass fires back against President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops during the LA anti‑ICE protests, labeling his move an overreach and politically motivated power grab. Bass imposed a curfew, declared a local emergency, and joined Governor Newsom in condemning the federal response as excessive. Claressa Shields, the decorated boxing champion and three‑time Sportswoman of the Year, expressed disappointment at being overlooked at the 2025 BET Awards. Despite her record-breaking achievements, she felt the honor this year should have been hers. Lastly, Hollywood insiders are abuzz over the upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic produced by Universal Pictures and Death Row Pictures. Directed by Craig Brewer and penned by Joe Robert Cole (Black Panther), the film will feature music from Snoop’s catalog, offering an in‑depth look at the legend’s life. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

【欢迎订阅】 每天早上5:30，准时更新。 【阅读原文】 标题：Universal wants to steal Disney's theme-park magic It should brace for a bumpy ride正文：In the swampy Florida heat, a gaggle of enthusiasts, influencers and journalists gathered this week for the opening of Epic Universe, a new theme park in Orlando. The sprawling site,made up of five themed “worlds”, took Comcast, owner of Universal Pictures, $7bn and more than five years to build. Only a 20-minute drive from Walt Disney World, it is a bold bet that the company behind film franchises including Harry Potter and Super Mario can offer something just as magical.知识点：swampy /ˈswɒmpi/（英 /ˈswɒmpi/；美 /ˈswɑːmpi/；adj.） covered with or full of water; like a swamp 沼泽般的；多沼泽的；湿软的 • We walked through the swampy ground.（我们走过了湿软的沼泽地。 ）获取外刊的完整原文以及精讲笔记，请关注微信公众号「早安英文」，回复“外刊”即可。更多有意思的英语干货等着你！ 【节目介绍】 《早安英文-每日外刊精读》，带你精读最新外刊，了解国际最热事件：分析语法结构，拆解长难句，最接地气的翻译，还有重点词汇讲解。 所有选题均来自于《经济学人》《纽约时报》《华尔街日报》《华盛顿邮报》《大西洋月刊》《科学杂志》《国家地理》等国际一线外刊。 【适合谁听】 1、关注时事热点新闻，想要学习最新最潮流英文表达的英文学习者 2、任何想通过地道英文提高听、说、读、写能力的英文学习者 3、想快速掌握表达，有出国学习和旅游计划的英语爱好者 4、参加各类英语考试的应试者（如大学英语四六级、托福雅思、考研等） 【你将获得】 1、超过1000篇外刊精读课程，拓展丰富语言表达和文化背景 2、逐词、逐句精确讲解，系统掌握英语词汇、听力、阅读和语法 3、每期内附学习笔记，包含全文注释、长难句解析、疑难语法点等，帮助扫除阅读障碍。

Netflix reveló el primer avance de Frankenstein. Universal Pictures y Blumhouse revelaron el tráiler final de M3GAN 2.0. Prime Video compartió el teaser de la temporada 2 de Gen V.

Netflix anunció la fecha de estreno de la última temporada de Stranger Things. Blumhouse revelaron el avance de El Teléfono Negro 2. Paramount+ compartió el tráiler oficial de Dexter: Resurrección. 

Staffel Zwei startet mit dem ersten Dr. Horror Friendship Special, bei dem sich alles um Härte im Horror dreht! Zu Gast: Schmidi, Dr. Horror Wegbegleiter seit vielen Jahren, Gitarrenlegende bei der Band "Lazer" und ein absoluter Experte für Härte im Horror. Herzstück der Folge: Unsere härtesten Horrorfilme aller Zeiten, mit dabei u.a: John Carpenters The Thing, The House that Jack built, Martyrs und gaaanz viel random Sachen mit Nicholas Cage. Am Ende der Episode gibt es noch einen großen Showdown, bei dem zwischen „Hexe“, „Teufel“, „Zombie“, „Slasher-Killer“ und „Horror-Clown“ das härteste Horror-Motiv aller Zeiten ermittelt wird. Also, definitiv nichts für Softies! Dafür die perfekte Folge für alle Freunde wahrer Horror-Härte.  WeiterforschenH.P. Lovecrafts legendärer Essay, in dem er seine Theorie von der Angst vor dem Unbekannten entwickelt. Meine Ausgabe:H.P. Lovecraft: Die Literatur der Angst. Zur Geschichte der Phantastik. Übers. Von Koseler Michael. Frankfurt am Main. Suhrkamp. 1995. Online lesen:https://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/texts/essays/shil.aspxKompakter Aufsatz von George Bataille zum Thema Grenzüberschreitung,der zeigt, wie das Verbot selbst uns zur Übertretung herausfordert:Bataille, Georges. Die Transgression. In: Literatur und das Heilige. Übersetzt von Roswitha Burwick. Frankfurt am Main:Suhrkamp Verlag, 1995, S. 109–128Eine kleine Zusammenfassung des bisherigen Forschungsstands zur Frage: „Warum Horror?“ findest du hier:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dFRsceGZiydBNYyHaL8Dv3EAWgCrKGa_?usp=drive_link Filme· Paul W. S.Anderson: Resident Evil. Constantin Film. 2002· Simon West: Con Air. Touchstone Pictures. 1997· Panos Cosmatos: Mandy. XYZ Films. 2018· Mark Steven Johnson: Ghost Rider. Columbia Pictures. 2007· Srđan Spasojević: A Serbian Film. Contra Film. 2010· Don Siegel: Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Allied Artists. 1956· John Carpenter: The Thing. Universal Pictures. 1982· William Friedkin: The Exorcist. Warner Bros.1973· Pascal Laugier: Martyrs. Wild Bunch. 2008· Aaron Norris: Hellbound. Cannon Group.1994· Robert Eggers: Nosferatu. Maiden Voyage Pictures. 2024QUOTE DR. HORROR Ich freu mich, wenn Dr. Horror dich bei deiner Arbeit weiterbringt! Du kannst jederzeit aus Dr. Horror in zitieren, vergiss nur nicht, den Credit anzugeben, z.B. so: Stefan Sonntagbauer & Schmidi: Härte im Horror. Dr. Horror. Podcast. Wien. 2024. Lass mich gerne wissen, wo du Dr.vHorror verwendet hast, schreib mir gern eine Mail oder schick mir eine DM auf Instagram, damit ich deine Arbeit teilen kann!!! TEAMDr. Horror: Stefan SonntagbauerProduktionsleitung: Axel StasnyProduktionsassistenz: Danny FilmgeekSet Design: Carina AntlTon: Lukas KlingseisenTheme „The Other Side“ by DavidSonntagbauer KONTAKTDu willst als Gast über dein Horror-Thema plaudern, hast Ideen für neue Episoden oder magst du einfach nurdein Feedback teilen? - Ich freu mich, von dir zu hören, schreib mir auf Stefan.sonntagbauer@gmx.atInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/dr.horror_official Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/stefan.sonntagbauerDISCLAIMERVerschiedene Medien werden ausschließlich zur kritischen Auseinandersetzung und Analyse im Sinne des Zitatrechts (§ 42 UrhG) verwendet. Alle Rechte verbleiben bei den jeweiligen Rechteinhaber:innen. Sollten Sie der Ansicht sein, dass Ihre Rechte verletzt wurden, kontaktieren Sie mich gerne,damit ich entsprechende Maßnahmen ergreifen kann.

The Phoenician Scheme is a 2025 espionage black comedy film produced, written and directed by Wes Anderson from a story he conceived with Roman Coppola. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, F. Murray Abraham, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Willem Dafoe, and Bill Murray. An international co-production between the United States and Germany, it was produced by Anderson's company American Empirical Pictures and Steven Rales's company Indian Paintbrush.Anderson talked about the film in June 2023 while promoting Asteroid City; he said it had already been written before the 2023 WGA strike began. That September, he revealed that del Toro and Cera were planned to join the cast, and he hoped to begin filming soon after the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike ended. The rest of the cast signed on between January and June 2024. Filming took place at Babelsberg Studio in Germany, between March and June 2024, with cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel. Frequent Anderson collaborator Alexandre Desplat returned to compose the score.The Phoenician Scheme had its world premiere in the main competition of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2025,[3] and was released theatrically in the United States by Focus Features on May 30, with a release date of June 29, 2025 set for Germany by Universal Pictures. The film received generally positive reviews.

Netflix compartió el primer tráiler de Las guerreras k-pop. Marvel Studios y Disney han retrasado Avengers: Doomsday. Universal Pictures anunció la presentación de Blumhouse en CCXPMX25. 

Today on the show we have documentary filmmaker Steve Concotelli, the director of OUTATIME: Saving the DeLorean Time Machine. Out of Time is the documentary about the restoration of the screen used Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine.We discuss how the film came to be, his Kickstarter campaign, getting the rights from Universal, working with Back to the Future co-creator, producer and overall Godfather Bob Gale and how he distributed his little indie doc.Here's some more info on Steve. Steve has been a creative force in the entertainment industry for over 10 years.  He began his career as an Editor on G4's “Attack of the Show”.  Since then, Steve has worked nearly every job in production including Writer, Producer, Videographer, and ultimately, Executive Producer.  His clients span the creative landscape and include Disney, Crackle, Paramount, Science Channel, Discovery, TruTV, Spike and more.In 2015, Steve partnered with Universal Pictures to create OUTATIME: Saving the Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine, a feature-length documentary about Back to the Future.  Steve wrote, produced, directed, and edited the film.  Since its release, OUTATIME has received critical praise, winning the “Best Documentary” Award at the 2016 Gen Con Film Festival. Currently, Steve is the Senior Creative Producer at Cricket Pictures in Los Angeles.Enjoy my “time-bending” interview with Steve ConcotelliBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.

On s'intéresse au personnage de Frankenstein, ce savant fou qui est apparu sous la plume de Mary Shelley il y a plus de 200 ans, puisque c'était en 1818, dans le roman Frankenstein ou le Prométhée moderne. On sait que bien souvent les personnages de fiction sont inspirés de personnalités bien réelles; et j'avais donc envie de savoir si c'était le cas avec le médecin Victor Frankenstein. Il semble que Mary Shelley se soit inspirée de la vie de Johann Conrad DIPPEL, un théologien, alchimiste et médecin allemand, né dans le château Frankenstein en 1673. SOURCES : Si vous avez envie d'aller un peu plus loin dans ce podcast n'hésitez pas à relire Le roman de Mary Shelley ou ses variations qui ont été nombreuses: Jean-Claude Carrière a par exemple écrit entre 1957 et 1959 six romans Frankenstein qui sont censés être la suite de celui du premier livre de Mary Shelley. En 1973 Brian Aldiss a aussi fait paraitre son roman de science-fiction Frankenstein délivré, qui mêle les personnages de Frankenstein ou le Prométhée moderne — ainsi que Mary Shelley elle-même — il y a une histoire de voyage dans le temps. Et puis L'écrivain André-François Ruaud avec ses essais Les Nombreuses vies de Frankenstein en 2008 et Sur les traces de Frankenstein en 2017 dans lesquels se mêlent fiction littéraire et histoire. Et sinon bien sûr les adaptations cinématographiques dont la première réalisée en 1910 qui est un film muet. Puis le mythique film sorti en 1931 réalisé par James Whale pour Universal Pictures avec Boris Karloff dans le rôle de la créature/ Quelques années sortent les suites La Fiancée de Frankenstein puis Le Fils de Frankenstein. Et enfin plus proche de nous en 1994, Kenneth Branagh a réalisé Frankenstein avec Robert De Niro dans le role du monstre ! Et à noter aussi qu'il y a eu des adaptations plutôt insolites autour de Frankenstein, avec par exemple Frankenstein vs. Baragon (qui mêle le mythe de Frankenstein avec le genre des monstres géants japonais) et qui a été réalisé en 1965 par Ishirō Honda, on a aussi eu droit à Dracula, prisonnier de Frankenstein ou bien encore Les Expériences érotiques de Frankenstein. Et on n'oublie pas le mythique film humour parodique Frankenstein Junior de Mel Brooks sorti en 1974.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Universal Pictures reveló un nuevo tráiler de Jurassic World Renace. Disney+ y FX compartieron el avance de la temporada 4 de El Oso. Max compartió el primer vistazo de IT: Bienvenidos A Derry. 

Send us a textEpisode 550"The War", Fried Green Tomatoes" and "The Last Rodeo" Director: Jon AvnetJon Avnet has directed some fantastic films that include "The War", "Fried Green Tomatoes" and his most recent film, "The Last Rodeo"."The War" is one of the most underrated movies of the last 30+ years.  It features a very underrated performance by Kevin Coster. He produced Paul Brickman's "Risky Business" for David Geffen and Warner Brothers, which launched the career of Tom Cruise and was a major box office and critical success.Jon is best known for directing producing and co-writing (uncredited,) Fried Green Tomatoes, which garnered multiple Academy Award nominations (for writing and for Jessica Tandy, who co-starred with Kathy Bates, Cicely Tyson, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Mary Louise Parker) and BAFTAs. Fried Green Tomatoes was nominated for Best Picture by the Golden Globes and was one of the top grossing films in the year of its release for Universal Pictures. Filmed in Juliette Georgia, Production Designer Barbara Ling recreated a 1920's small town Alabama Whistle stop. Thomas Newman composed the music. Geoffrey Simpson shot the film, Debbie Neil-Fischer was the editor and David Rubin cast it, winning the Artios award for best casting.Avnet was an executive producer of Fox Searchlights "Black Swan", starring Natalie Portman (winner of the Oscar for Best Actress) and directed by Darren Aronofsky. Black Swan received five Oscar nominations in total (including Best Picture) as well as multiple nominations and wins from the DGA, PGA, WGA, SAG, BAFTA, AFI, and the Golden Globes.We talk about "The Last Rodeo", his filmography and much more.Welcome, Jon Avnet.#thewar #kevincostner #friedgreentomatoes #movies #tomcruise #waltongoggins #angelstudio #director #justified www.mmcpodcast.comReach out to anytime!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mondaymorningcritic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mondaymorningcritic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mondaymorningcriticMondaymorningcritic@gmail.com

Aujourdʹhui jʹarrête de fumer, jʹarrête de boire, je fais du sport, je fais un régime, jʹarrête mon régime et surtout jʹarrête de faire des listes et je relis le Journal de Bridget Jones. Bridget Jonesʹs Diary, le Journal de Bridget Jones, est une comédie britannique réalisée par Sharon Maguire, sortie en 2001. Cʹest lʹadaptation cinématographique réussie du bestseller, le roman du même nom dʹHelen Fielding, publié lui en 1996. A lʹécran, Hugh Grant, utilisé à contre-emploi dans le rôle dʹun salaud séducteur et infidèle, Colin Firth en anglais morose et discret et surtout Renée Zellweger en Bridget Jones. Oui, une Américaine, une Texane qui plus est, qui incarne lʹAnglaise la plus pulpeuse du moment, voilà de quoi créer un mini scandale Outre-Manche. Mais la comédienne américaine se donne à fond, prend du poids, apprend à se comporter comme une anglaise, et ça marche. Crédible, elle rallie tous les suffrages et fait de cette comédie romantique un classique. Classique, le mot nʹest pas trop fort, car en 2001, chacune et chacun peut se retrouver dans ce personnage un peu pataud, qui rêve de grand amour comme une midinette tout en assumant un côté femme forte. Surtout, elle navigue courageusement dans sa trentaine entre désillusions amoureuses, régimes, boulot, parents envahissants et amitiés débordantes. Saura-t-elle maitriser le chaos de sa vie affective, et celui quʹelle provoque systématiquement, cʹest là tout lʹenjeu du livre et du film. Véritable phénomène de société, le Journal de Bridget Jones est un coup de maitre, le passage réussi dʹun livre à lʹécran. Entre 2001 et 2002, le films est sélectionné 40 fois dans divers festivals et remportera 8 récompenses trouvant ainsi sa place dans lʹhistoire du cinéma. Ne reste plus quʹà nous plonger dans le quotidien hilarant et déprimant de Bridget en comptant les mégots, les calories, les verres dʹalcool et les amants. REFERENCES Interview de lʹéquipe en 2001 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1OwssmRRBY Le Journal de Bridget Jones, Universal Pictures, octobre 2001, Notes de production du film. Adaptation du journal de Bridget Jones https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xfed57

Universal Pictures y DreamWorks compartieron el primer avance de Los Tipos Malos 2. Lionsgate reveló un nuevo tráiler de Bailarina. Max mostró el primer vistazo de Task.

In this episode, we speak with two-time Oscar nominee editor Saar Klein. He's known for editing films such as Almost Famous, The Thin Red Line, and The Bourne Identity, to name a few. He also directed the feature film After the Fall.In our conversation, we discussed how he broke into the industry, his approach to storytelling, managing egos, and the importance of opening yourself up to the creative process.This episode is sponsored by The Gate+ and produced by Jack Kirkwood.Hosted by directors Craig Bingham and Ozzie Pullin.Saar Klein - BiographyFilm editor Saar Klein is a two-time Oscar nominee for his work on Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line and Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous. The Thin Red Line was Klein's second credit as editor, and alongside his Oscar nomination, Klein also received nominations from the ACE, ACCA, and OFTA Awards. For Almost Famous, Klein won the ACE Award for his editing and was similarly nominated for an ACCA and OFTA Award.Klein's collaborative relationship with director Doug Liman began with The Bourne Identity for Universal Pictures, where the two relative newcomers introduced a new realism and energy to action that influenced the genre for years to come. Their partnership continued with films including Jumper for 20th Century Fox, Locked Down for Warner Bros., Fair Game, American Made, and most recently The Instigators for Apple TV, starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck.Klein also works frequently with director Terrence Malick, their first collaboration being the documentary Endurance, which premiered at Venice Film Festival. Their relationship flourished with The Thin Red Line, The New World, and Klein's uncredited work on The Tree of Life, and the two continue to collaborate to this day. Other credits include Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire's Asphalt City, which was nominated for the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival, Andrew Heckler's Burden, which was nominated for the Sundance Grand Jury Prize, Antonin Baudry's The Wolf's Call for Netflix, and Dito Montiel's Fighting for Universal Pictures.More recently, Klein worked on the Apple TV series Masters of the Air, directed by Cary Fukunaga and starring Austin Butler. Previously, Klein wrote, directed and edited his own film, After the Fall, winner of the 40th Anniversary Award at the Deauville American Film Festival. The film also premiered at Berlin International Film Festival and was nominated for an Audience Award at SXSW Film Festival.Originally from Jerusalem, Klein eventually moved to the United States and received his bachelor's degree in psychology from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. On his first job, he assisted editors Joe Hutshing, Pietro Scalia, and Hank Corwin on Oliver Stone's JFK, then later returned to co-edit Stone's U-Turn. Klein's versatility across various genres and experience with big-budget studio films and European and independent cinema are a testament to his diverse interest and expertise in storytelling that he continues to hone with each new project.

Krysten Ritter regresa a Marvel como Jessica Jones. Universal Pictures reveló el primer tráiler de Nadie 2. El elenco de Jurassic World Renace viene a México. 

In this episode I dive deep into the life of Sara Marshall, an extraordinary strategic advisor who has worked with some of the world's biggest corporations and now runs her own consultancy. Sara opens up about her career journey, from early experiences in her family to the heights of being a Senior Vice President at Universal Pictures and her struggle with work-life balance. She shares the personal challenges she faced, including sexism in the workplace, her divorce, and the unique route she took to become a solo mom by choice. Sara's insights into strategic thinking, the importance of understanding your customers, and maintaining alignment with core values offer valuable lessons for all business owners. Join us as we get an inside look into Sara's life, her motivations, and her pragmatic approach to business strategy. Find Sara's website here  Find Sara on LinkedIn here  Don't forget to join the conversation with me on Instagram here. ------------- Thank you so much to Sophie Griffiths for sponsoring this week's episode!  Getting ads live is one thing, but making them work is another and that's why Sophie has added 6 weeks of support to her already brilliant Audience Builder Course. Sophie's approach isn't just to look at the ads but what makes the ads work eg your lead magnet and the content you're creating. The course helps you to get started building a Superfans System and is about growing an audience that are excited to buy from you. The live cohort starts 19th May for 6 weeks and the course is usually £250+VAT, but you can get 10% off using the code WILDER10 so jump in and take control of your audience growth at www.sophiegriffiths.co

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CumpostingPodcastRosa is joined by noted orange twitch streamer Mr. Wonko Bonko to discuss 'Max, Mon Amour' a.k.a. 'Max, My Love' - a 1986 comedy film directed by Nagisa Ōshima, starring Charlotte Rampling, Anthony Higgins, Victoria Abril, Pierre Étaix and Milena Vukotic. The screenplay was written by Ōshima and Jean-Claude Carrière, and the film was produced by Serge Silberman. It is about a woman having an affair with a chimpanzee.We then talk about 'Black Bag' - a 2025 American spy thriller film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by David Koepp. It stars Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Regé-Jean Page, and Pierce Brosnan and follows a British intelligence officer tasked with investigating a list of possible traitors, one of whom is his wife. The film was released in France on March 12, 2025, by Universal Pictures, and two days later in the United States by Focus Features. It received critical acclaim and grossed $38.4 million on a budget of $50–60 million, becoming box office disappointment. Wonko's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wonko_bonkoWonko's

Welcome to Watch. Review. Repeat. This is the podcast where two best friends discuss the latest in film and television and then do it all over again the following week! Special guest Dalton Brown joins Colton and Andrew to share his experience seeing celebrities and never-before-seen previews of upcoming films at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:12 - Andrew's Totally Embarrassing Dad Joke of the Episode! 00:04:43 - CinemaCon: What Is It? 00:11:59 - Dalton's Experience at CinemaCon 2025 00:19:38 - Sony Pictures Presentation ('The Legend of Zelda', 'Anaconda', '28 Years Later', 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse', 'Resident Evil', 'A Big Beautiful Journey', 'I Know What You Did Last Summer', 'Karate Kid: Legends', 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', 'The Beatles' Cinematic Universe) 00:40:38 - Lionsgate Presentation ('Ballerina', 'The Long Walk', 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping', 'John Wick 5', 'John Wick' Anime Prequel, 'Caine' Spinoff, 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't', 'The Housemaid',  00:56:09 - Warner Bros. Pictures Special Presentation ('F1', 'One Battle After Another', 'The Bride', 'Final Destination: Bloodlines', 'Weapons', 'Superman') 01:18:21 - 'How to Train Your Dragon' (2025) Screening and Sequel Announcement 01:22:00 - Universal Pictures and Focus Features Special Presentation ('Jurassic World: Rebirth', 'Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie', 'Him', 'Nobody 2', 'The Phoenician Scheme', 'Bugonia', 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale', 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2', 'The Black Phone 2', 'M3GAN 2.0', 'SOULM8TE', 'Wicked: For Good') 01:45:18 - Amazon MGM Studios Exclusive Presentation ('Project Hail Mary', 'Verity', 'After the Hunt', 'Mercy', 'Crime 101', James Bond, 'Masters of the Universe', 'The Accountant 2') 02:04:38 - Paramount Pictures Exclusive Presentation ('Children of Blood and Bone', 'Scream 7', 'The Running Man', 'The Smurfs', 'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants', 'The Naked Gun', 'Roofman', 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning') 02:20:42 - Walt Disney Studios 2025 Presentation ('Lilo & Stitch', 'Freakier Friday', 'Tron: Ares', 'Predator: Badlands', 'Deliver Me From Nowhere', 'Ella McCay', 'The Roses', 'Thunderbolts*', 'Avengers: Doomsday', 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', 'Elio', 'Zootopia 2', 'Avatar: Fire and Ash') 02:51:46 - CinemaCon 2025: Final Thoughts 02:54:38 - Listener's Corner ('The White Lotus' Season 3, '1923' Season 2, 'The Pitt', 'Bosch: Legacy', 'A Minecraft Movie') 02:58:09 - Catching Up With Dalton ('A Minecraft Movie', 'Win or Lose', 'Terminator Zero', 'The Wheel of Time' Season 3) 03:04:11 - Catching Up With Andrew (Easter, Magic: The Gathering, 'Severance' Season 1, 'Daredevil: Born Again', 'Jurassic Park', 'Temptation Island', Wind and Truth and Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson, 'Scavengers Reign', 'The Penguin', 'The Last of Us' Season 2, 'American Idol') 03:14:12 - Catching Up With Colton ('Daredevil' Season 2, 'The Defenders', 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man', 'Singin' in the Rain', Go Gators! - Men's Basketball National Champions) 03:23:49 - Conclusion/Outro Visit our website! Support us on Patreon! Thank you for listening, and please send any feedback to watchreviewrepeat@gmail.com! Intro/Outro Credit: Mechanolith Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week we discuss Hitchcock's 1963 thriller about birds attacking humans.***SPOILER ALERT*** We do talk about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A Universal Picture. Released March 28, 1963. Produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Screenplay by Evan Hunter based on the short story by Daphne du Maurier. Starring Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, Veronica Cartwright, and Suzanne Pleshette. Cinematography by Robert Burks. Edited by George Tomasini.Ranking: 12 out of 52. Ranking movies is a reductive parlor game. It's also fun. And it's a good way to frame a discussion. We aggregated over 70 ranked lists from critics, fans, and magazines The Birds got 2,479 ranking points.

Universal y DreamWorks compartieron un nuevo avance de Cómo entrenar a tu dragón. Max mostró el tráiler oficial de Chespirito: Sin querer queriendo. Warner Bros. reveló el primer vistazo de El Conjuro 4. 

Tonight on DYH we review The Electric State from Netflix!The Electric State is a 2025 American science fiction action-adventure film produced and directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. Its screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely is loosely based on the 2018 illustrated novel by Simon Stålenhag. The film stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, alongside Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Giancarlo Esposito and Stanley Tucci.Plans for a film adaptation were announced in 2017, with Andy Muschietti. The Russo brothers signed on to direct in December 2020. Universal Pictures acquired the distribution rights before Netflix took over the rights in June 2022. Much of the cast was revealed between June 2022 and November 2024, with filming taking place in Atlanta, Georgia in fall 2022. With a reported budget of $320 million, it is one of the most expensive films ever made.The Electric State had its world premiere on February 24, 2025, at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre, in Los Angeles, California, and was released on Netflix on March 14, to negative reviews from critics.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

Then in our second hour, a Pittsford couple is seeing their work on the big screen...and so is the rest of the country. The film "Drop" from Universal Pictures is in theaters across the nation. Its screenwriters are Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach, who moved from Los Angeles to Pittsford in 2021. The thriller tells the story of a widowed mother named Violet whose date turns into a living nightmare. The title refers to digi-drops — or memes — that an unknown user is sending to Violet. Those drops become more and more threatening. Guest host Matt DeTurck sits down with Jacobs and Roach this hour to discuss their film, working with Hollywood, and what drew them to Rochester. Our guests:Jillian Jacobs, screenwriter for "Drop"Chris Roach, screenwriter for "Drop"

Another time, another place. That time? 1984. That place? The movies! Where a rock & roll fable was born, yet no one watched it at the time. In America, anyway. In Japan, someone saw it. A few someones. A few someones, that would go on to make some of the coolest anime and video games around. Now, in 2025? It's the perfect time to go back to that another time, and another place. To go back to the 1984 cinematic cult classic, that is the theatrical film Streets of Fire. Or at least we did. You should too!OSMnotesSadly right now there is no easy to way to just find a handy dandy streaming service to watch Streets of Fire, but it's around to buy digitally…or even physically!Streets of Fire, How to Watch and/or Buy:Stream on Devices that Streamon Amazon Video (Buy or Rent)on Apple TV (Buy or Rent)on Fandango At Home (Buy or Rent)Buy on Blu-Rayon Amazonon Shout! FactoryPlus, Time Cues:We start the OSMcast!ing – 00:00General Gabbing (Talking about the Switch 2 Announcements) – 00:45OSMplugs (Discord, Patreon, TeePublic) – 10:58Streets of FireStreets of Fire, Sans Spoilers (Mostly) – 12:01Streets of Fire, Full of Spoilers – 27:24OSMs Out of OSM and Final Thoughts – 1:08:36We also have YouTube Channels! Both for OSMcast proper and The Carbuncle Chronicle! Please subscribe, hit the bell, and share amongst your friends.And as always, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Oh, and if you still use Spotify, go ahead and get on that mobile device and throw us some five stars there too. Tell your friends! As well, just like we mentioned when we do the OSMplugs, you can also join the Discord and support us on Patreon! PS If you have ever wanted some OSMmerch, feel free to check out our TeePublic page! PPS We appreciate you.

It was late in the night, the vibes were just right, A Seuss-style descent into a mad spoilerman's delight. Korey's last in-person pod, and the Cat wore a grin, Mike Myers went wild in prosthetic chaotic sin! Pappy, Mikey, Brett also joined the fray— One final romp before Kylo's away. In this live-action film based on the favorite children's tale, the trouble-making Cat in the Hat (Mike Myers) arrives at the home of bored young Sally Walden (Dakota Fanning) and her brother, Conrad (Spencer Breslin), while their mother (Kelly Preston) is out. The family's pet fish (Sean Hayes) objects to the Cat's presence, but that doesn't stop the hat-wearing giant feline from trying to have fun, no matter how much destruction is left in his wake. Release date: November 21, 2003 (USA) Director: Bo Welch Distributed by: Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, United International Pictures, FilmFlex Adapted from: The Cat in the Hat Box office: $133.9 million

We're plugging along with our Alfred Hitchcock countdown. This week, we are up to number 16, Hitch's second-to-last movie, Frenzy. Perhaps his most R-Rated movie, this one has Hitchcock returning to his London roots with a grisly serial killer thriller. Enjoy!***SPOILER ALERT*** We do talk about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A Universal Picture. Produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Written by Anthony Shaffer, based on the novel Goodbye Piccadilly, Farewell Leicester Square by Arthur La Bern. Starring Jon Finch, Alec McCowen, Barry Foster, Anna Massey, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Vivien Merchant, Billie Whitelaw, Bernard Cribbins. Cinematography by Gilbert Taylor and Leonard J. South. Music by Ron Goodwin.Ranking: 16 out of 52. Ranking movies is a reductive parlor game. It's also fun. And it's a good way to frame a discussion. We aggregated over 70 ranked lists from critics, fans, and magazines Frenzy got 1,992 ranking points.

Daniel and Erwin review the new video game blockbuster, "A Minecraft Movie" directed by Jared Hess. They talk about their insane theater experience watching it, the Jack Black as Steve performance, the humor, and if the movie is as creative as the game itself. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!Description:A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve.Release date: April 4, 2025 (USA)Director: Jared HessBudget: $150 millionProducers: Jason Momoa, Vu Bui, Torfi Frans Ólafsson, Jill Messick, Mary Parent, Roy Lee, Cale Boyter, Jon BergStory by: Allison Schroeder; Chris Bowman; Hubbel PalmerDistributed by: Universal Pictures, Legendary Entertainment

Today on another encore edition of the Rarified Heir Podcast we are talking to Sara Karloff, daughter of the great Boris Karloff. Sara sat down with us to discuss what life was like with her father, one of, if not the most famous of the actors from the golden age of Universal Pictures monster movies along with Bela Lugosi and Lon Cheyney among a few others. Sara talked to us about her father's love of dogs, his roots in England, his favorite sport as well as his roles in films like Frankenstein, The Mummy and others that made him an icon. Sara has been tasked with guarding her father's legacy and keeping his name alive. When we spoke with her, that meant, working on a restoration of a silent film, King of the Kongo amongst other things. We even spoke with her about her father's last American film Targets and how she might looks to animate some of her father's audio recordings as well. Sara was a terrific guest as she spoke about the past, present and future of her father and his legacy. She's very much keeping it alive through film, a deal with Legendary comics and much more. So stick around and hear all the dastardly details of growing up with one of the most famous actors of all-time. Another child of a celebrity, interviewed by the child of a celebrity. Take a listen to this episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast. Everyone has a story.

Send us a textDo you remember Streets of Fire from 1984? We don't. Not really. Especially after watching the trailer and wondering if this movie is a Musical or 90 minute music video. The cast is stacked with a young Diane Lane and maniacal looking Willem Dafoe. The hero, Michael Pare looks Hero-Like with his smoldering good looks, motorcycle riding, shotgun toting aesthetic. So this is going to be very good or very bad and we can't wait. Do You Remember Liking This Movie?

Jay surprises Allyson with the best gift ever.A dog was saved after being in the wild for 18 months!The Universal Pictures presentation did not disappoint. 

The show went ot Universal Pictures presentation yesterday and couldn't believe the stars they brought onstage!

In the fifth episode of the CinemaCon 2025 Boxoffice podcast series, brought to you by TAPOS, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk are joined by Eric Kohn, the artistic director of Southampton Playhouse to discuss the studio presentations from Angel Studios and Universal Pictures/Focus Features. In the feature segment Rebecca Pahle speaks to International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) President Mark Mayfield of Meyer Sound about the growing interest in software technology, network interconnectivity, and AI in cinema operations.

The Movie Podcast returns to Las Vegas for CinemaCon! Join Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony as they recap everything announced at Universal Pictures and Amazon MGM Studios' presentations, including Wicked: For Good, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme, The Accountant 2, the future of James Bond, and more! Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I missed Leigh Whannell's newest film, WOLF MAN, in theaters. Bit of a bummer since he's a director who's earned my highest personal honor of earning my view purely off of goodwill - no trailer, no social media post needed.So what was I to do? Nothing, but that's where Universal Pictures stepped in and (thankfully) sent me a review copy of the WOLF MAN Blu-ray (Seriously, y'all. Thank you.)WOLF MAN changes quite a bit from the original source material. The werewolf transformation develops not as a curse but rather, a disease, an infection. Instead of a fur-covered beast with extended snout, David Cronenberg's THE FLY inspires a look that stems from the idea of two separate genomes warring within the same body. It's more akin to the creatures in Alex Garland's ANNIHILATION.But where WOLF MAN differs the most is in its family story. Christopher Abbott plays Blake, husband to Charlotte (the seriously-needs-a-goddamned-Oscar-as-of-like-yesterday Julia Garner) and father to Ginger - nickname Snaps? - (Matilda Firth). After his father's death, Blake inherits the remote Oregon farm in which he spent his childhood (complicated at best, emotionally abusive at worst).Upon arrival, Blake and family are attacked by a mysterious creature. Blake sustains a scratch wound and if you've seen a werewolf movie, you know that in here lies the inevitable. It's just a matter of time.But the real tragedy of WOLF MAN doesn't just lie in the creature of it, but rather the character. Blake desperately tries to be a kinder, less angry father and husband than the example he experienced. But old environments bring that nature-nurture battle back to a head. Some wounds may simply be too deep to overcome.This movie may be paced a little wonky and some of the ideas are executed a little too silly for its own good, but goddamn, did this hit hard for this father of a 4 and 1.5 year old.On the director's commentary, Whannell talks about the need to follow one's own barometer for success. If you laugh or cry or fear your own material, it'll translate. And I'm so happy to report Whannell, for me, at least, is 3 for 3.---Please rate, review & subscribe to The Movies wherever you listen to podcasts!Follow The Movies on Instagram & Bluesky: linktr.ee/themovies_pod

Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's… several thousand birds! We are pecking apart Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 film The Birds! We talk horror elements, formal techniques, why Hitchcock is a jerk, fashion, theories, & more!    I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa   The Birds is a 1963 American natural horror-thriller film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, released by Universal Pictures and starring Jessica Tandy, Rod Taylor, Suzanne Pleshette, and introducing Tippi Hedren in her film debut. Loosely based on the 1952 short story of the same name by Daphne du Maurier, it focuses on a series of sudden and unexplained violent bird attacks on the people of Bodega Bay, California, over the course of a few days. The screenplay is by Evan Hunter, who was told by Hitchcock to develop new characters and a more elaborate plot while keeping du Maurier's title and concept of unexplained bird attacks.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Jason Bourne rights being shopped aorund Hollywood, WB shaking up its 2025 slate and the PTA teaser for his new film, Colin Farrell circling the Sgt Rock DC project, new details on the SUPERMAN movie and on Quentin Tarantino's new film, Ted Sarandos's victimhood over Netflix not winning Best Picture at the Oscars, a WB possibly selling Coyote vs Acme update, the Together and Ther Materialists trailers, Darren Aronofsky in line for Cujo, Saw 11 updates, Karen Read documentary series review and more!#marvel #Superman #DC #WB #Netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:36 Jason Bourne Rights Are Up For Sale, Will Universal Nab Them Again?10:55 Warner Brothers Shakes Up Its 2025 Slajte20:38 SUPERMAN Updates with Runtime and New Test Screenings22:10 More Warner Brothers Movie Announcements25:41 Sneider Drops Some Buffy the Vampire Slayer News26:35 Coyote vs Acme Update and Is WB 34:00 Colin Farrell for Sgt Rock Reactions and Does It Make Sense?37:24 Darren Aronofsky Rumored to Be Directing CUJO Remake41:35 Ted Sarandos Suggests The Oscars Having a Bias Towards Netflix46:13 Quentin Tarantino Updates on His New Film49:57 Thoughts on SAW 11 Controversy 52:51 The Materialists and Together Trailers Conversation57:14 The Wrap Calls Out VALNET For Their Treatment of Freelancers1:14:05 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions2:00:00 Gal Gadot Hollywood Walk of Fame Controversy 2:05:05 Final Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

Scarlett Johansson just gave Universal Pictures the ultimate mic drop: she can't fake a love for social media, and honestly, who can blame her? #ScarlettSaysNo #SocialMediaBurnout Then, Gary Kramer's got a tale juicier than a backstage buffet—his “good buddy” Gene Simmons was this close to doing him a favor, until Gary's wife found out what it would set them back and told him to F-off! #GeneSimmonsFlake #WifeWins Meanwhile, Tyler and Raul go full rock ‘n' roll gladiator in a “Name That Classic Rock Tune” showdown that's so tight, they're both looking like the season's MVPs. Think air guitars, epic riffs, and two dudes who'd rather die than lose. #RockTuneRumble #ClassicRockKings Tune in for the laughs, the drama, and a whole lotta “what just happened?!” #JeffAndJeremy #PodcastGold

Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about a guy ate at Skyline Chili every hour for a whole day, things that made you think people were rich as a kid, guy accused of killing a guy he found in bed with his wife, woman got stabbed for wearing someone else’s clothes, bus driver saved driver who had medical episode, more hidden cameras found recording people, distilleries are being impacted by Canada not selling their products, Southwest Airlines charging to check a bag, homeowner found gator in house, Positive Wednesday, NFL free agency moves, update on high school senior who hit opponent on head with baton, New Era’s new hat messed up Rangers design, Wendy Williams called into Good Day from psych ward, Scott Peterson got ass kicked after Pickleball altercation, Jennifer Garner BF gives her ultimatum over Ben Affleck, Universal Pictures wanted Scarlet Johansson on social media, Meghan Markle show is tanking, possible legal action against Tool, embalmer cut off man’s genitals, cops called to remove guest from home, man stripped nude and refused to pay for bill at restaurant, man led police on chase in stolen ambulance, update on shoplifters who used poop on the floor as diversion, update on thumb faced cop, what is a hobby you enjoy that you’d never tell your buddies?, judge says he shot his wife by accident, helicopter made emergency landing, another rub and tug busted, guy had turtle hidden in his pants, small Italian restaurant posted about tough times and community supports them, coffee bean theft, bank soil, potato has been placed in a temple, guy tried to steal his aunt’s house, Fatberg stuck in Michigan sewer, cruise ship sinks while couple were on honeymoon, average Americans feel burned out by 42, more people retiring at sea, woman who lost home in fire finally reunited with cat she thought was lost, parents use app demons to scare misbehaving kids in Japan, and more!

In this episode of Great Women in Compliance, GWIC co-host Hemma Lomax sits down with compliance expert Kristy Grant-Hart, author of How to Be a Wildly Effective Compliance Officer. Kristy discusses the recent acquisition of her consulting group, Spark Compliance, by Diligent and shares her unique origin story that led her from a background in film and television to becoming a leading figure in the compliance world.  Tune in to learn about the four human motivators and the role of fear alongside ethical culture in compliance, the future skillsets required for compliance officers, and the integral role of community and networking in building a successful compliance career. Kristy also offers insights for Chief Compliance Officers seeking their next career steps and highlights the broader impact compliance professionals have on changing the business world. Highlights Include: The recent acquisition of Spark Compliance Consultancy by Diligent Kristy's journey from the film and entertainment industry to law and compliance The skills and attitudes that will future-proof your compliance career The key motivators to consider when influencing human behavior and culture The role of community, collaboration, and following your passion.  Biography Kristy Grant-Hart is the Vice President, Head of Advisory Services, Spark Compliance, a Diligent Brand. She's a renowned expert at transforming compliance departments into in-demand business assets. She is the author of several highly-acclaimed books, including the best-selling How to be a Wildly Effective Compliance Officer. She has advised Fortune 100 companies on international compliance and has created, implemented, and revamped compliance programs for major companies in Europe and the United States. Kristy was honored as a Trust Across America 2019 Top Thought Leader in Trust. A powerful and inspirational public speaker, Kristy provides keynote presentations to organizations and conferences globally. Kristy has written for and been featured in publications including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Corporate Financier Magazine, Risk Universe Magazine, and on the cover of Compliance and Ethics Professional Magazine. She is a former adjunct professor at Delaware Law School, Widener University, teaching Global Compliance and Ethics.  Kristy was shortlisted for the Chief Compliance Officer of the Year award at the Women in Compliance Awards and was shortlisted again for the Compliance Innovator of the Year. Before launching Spark Compliance, a Diligent Brand, Kristy was the Chief Compliance Officer at United International Pictures, the joint distribution company for Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures in 65+ countries. Kristy began her legal career at the international law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, where she worked in the firm's Los Angeles and London offices. While at Gibson Dunn, her team was nominated for Best Regulatory Law Firm of the Year at Thomson Reuter's Compliance Awards. Kristy graduated summa cum laude from Loyola Law School in California. She holds certification as a Corporate Compliance and Ethics Professional – International (CCEP-I) and is a member of the California Bar.

This episode is brought to you by your resident blind priests, Dan and Brock. Listen, as they take you on a journey through the mystery of The Sentinel! If you don't hit play now, Chazen and his minions will take you straight to Hell!

In this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey explore how Jim Henson's Muppets found their way to Universal Pictures with The Great Muppet Caper and The Dark Crystal. Plus, they cover the latest Universal Studios news, from Super Bowl ads to Epic Universe food reveals. Highlights include: The Great Muppet Caper at Universal: How Universal Pictures got involved with Jim Henson's second Muppet film and what went wrong at the box office. The Dark Crystal's Production Nightmare: Why Jim Henson's boldest film was nearly unreleasable—and how Universal forced last-minute changes. Scarlett Johansson Joins Jurassic World: How the longtime Jurassic Park superfan finally landed a role in Jurassic World: Rebirth. Epic Universe Food Preview: A breakdown of the newly revealed menus and the must-try dishes coming to Universal's newest theme park. Butterbeer Season Arrives: Universal launches new Butterbeer Crepes and nationwide pop-up Butterbeer carts. Universal's Search for Food Vloggers: How you can apply to be part of Universal Orlando's new YouTube food series. This episode blends Muppet nostalgia, Universal history, and the latest theme park news. Whether you love classic films or are counting down to Epic Universe, this one's for you! Support Our Sponsor: Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Universal vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Book Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CW: This episode discusses cinematic sexual violence.Violet Lucca, the author of the new monograph David Cronenberg: Clinical Trials, returns to the podcast from Brooklyn to discuss the book and his controversial 1991 adaptation of William S. Burroughs' Naked Lunch starring Peter Weller and Judy Davis, filmed in Toronto standing in for 50s New York and Morocco, recreated by Cronenberg's longtime production designer Carol Spier in a former General Electric plant in Toronto's west end.We discuss Cronenberg's lifelong connection to Canadian cinema and the city of Toronto with digressions on Videodrome, The Dead Zone and The Fly before grappling with Naked Lunch, which is less of a literal film version of the novel and more a meditation about the life of Burroughs and what it is to be an artist in general. We also discuss Cronenberg's cinematic explorations of paranoia and conspiracy theories, and his relationship to the queer artistic community in Canada reflected across his career, even if he's always identified himself as a heterosexual man.And we (briefly) contrast Naked Lunch with the new Burroughs cinematic adaptation, Luca Guadagnino's Queer starring Daniel Craig, which we feel misses the boat on how to adapt Burroughs for the screen.Over 30% of all Junk Filter episodes are only available to patrons of the podcast. To support this show directly and to receive access to the entire back catalogue, consider becoming a patron for only $5.00 a month (U.S.) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/junkfilterFollow Violet Lucca on Bluesky.David Cronenberg: Clinical Trials, by Violet Lucca (Abrams Books) is now available!City TV commercial for their public service program “Toronto the Good” (1975)Universal Pictures' studio trailer for Videodrome (Cronenberg, 1983)Trailer for The Dead Zone (Cronenberg, 1983)Trailer for Naked Lunch (Cronenberg, 1991)Trailer for Queer (Guadagnino, 2024)

Erika Prevost is a Japanese-Canadian actor to watch celebrated for her dynamic performances in film, television, and dance. She first rose to prominence as Sloane on the multi-award-winning teen dance drama The Next Step, where she showcased her extensive dance background, including training in Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, and Ballroom. Her early career also featured performances on NBC's The Voice, the Just for Laughs Gala, and the Pan Am Games Opening Ceremony, establishing her as a multifaceted talent. Erika discovered her passion for acting after being cast in the horror feature Polaroid starring alongside Riverdale's Madelaine Petsch. Other work has included a series regular role as Brianna Bradley in Netflix and USA Network's Dare Me.  One of Erika's first major roles was in Prime Video's feature film An Autumn Romance. She has since made her mark with standout performances in Sony's Party of Five, Lionsgate's Step Up All In, Starz's American Gods, and Universal Pictures' Bring It On: Cheer or Die. Erika's lead role in Lifetime's Saying Yes to Christmas earned her consideration for a Canadian Screen Award.  Her previous work also includes a memorable turn in Amazon Studios' Emmy-nominated series The Boys where she portrayed the fierce and deadly Tala in season four, marking her first role as a Japanese-speaking character. This milestone reflects Erika's commitment to authentic and diverse storytelling. Currently, Erika stars as Patty Montclair-Ito in the new hit series Saint-Pierre airing now on CBC and CBC Gem. The drama follows Inspectors Donny Fitzpatrick (Allan Hawco) and Geneviève Archambault (Joséphine Jobert) as they uncover the dark underbelly of crime on a remote French archipelago. Erika's role as rookie officer Patty Montclair-Ito plays a key part in navigating the island's web of secrets, bringing depth and intrigue to the series. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

"The Wild Robot" had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received enthusiastic reviews for its animation, story, heart, and music. An adaptation of Peter Brown's beloved, award-winning, No. 1 New York Times bestseller, the Dreamworks Animation film has gone on to gross over $300 million worldwide, won more Best Animated Feature prizes than any other film in 2024, including the Critics Choice Award, Annie Award, and Producers Guild Of America Award. And now, it's been nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature, Best Original Score, and Best Sound. Composer Kris Bowers, supervising sound designer Randy Thom, supervising sound editor Brian Chumney, re-recording mixer Gary A. Rizzo, and supervising sound editor Leff Lefferts were all kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about their work on the film's soundscape, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Peacock from Universal Pictures and is up for your consideration for this year's Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature, Best Original Score, and Best Sound. 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

Long ago, the Universal Horror film, THE WOLF MAN (1941), was groundbreaking. Turning Long Chaney Jr. into a star, it was gothic, and filled with fortunetellers and the occult, and took place in the atmospheric country of Wales. Now, Leigh Whannell (UPGRAGE (2018)) has directed the reboot for Universal Pictures.From IMDB: A family at a remote farmhouse is attacked by an unseen animal, but as the night stretches on, the father begins to transform into something unrecognizable.The movie stars Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, and Matilda Firth. The screenplay is cowritten by Leigh Whannell and Corbett Tuck. The film was released on January 17, 2025 by Universal and Blumhouse. Your cohosts take a look at this new lycanthrope film and give their thoughts.

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. 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

Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) and special guest Scout Tafoya (author of The Black Book: An Anthony Mann Reader) collaborate to dissect CRITERION COLLECTION physical media releases.Winchester '73Noirish shadows spread across the frontier in this landmark western, the first of the celebrated collaborations between director Anthony Mann and actor James Stewart that redefined the genre with their moral and psychological intensity. Beginning his midcareer transition into increasingly edgy roles, Stewart portrays an avenging sharpshooter whose stolen rifle becomes a harbinger of death as it is passed from one doomed hand to the next. Featuring a stellar cast that includes a touching Shelley Winters, a sensationally sleazy Dan Duryea, and a pre-stardom Rock Hudson, this elemental tale of violence begetting violence broke new ground with its evocation of the West as a no-man's-land of antiheroes and villains.4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURESNew 4K digital restoration, undertaken by Universal Pictures in collaboration with The Film Foundation, with uncompressed monaural soundtrackOne 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special featuresAudio commentary featuring actor James Stewart and film historian Paul LindenschmidtNew interview with film programmer Adam Piron on the portrayal of Native Americans in the western genreForces of Nature: Anthony Mann at Universal, a program on a key chapter in the director's careerLux Radio Theatre adaptation of the film from 1951TrailerEnglish subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingPlus: An essay by critic Imogen Sara SmithNew cover by Gregory ManchessScout Tafoya - Buy THE BLACK BOOK hereScout Tafoya is a film critic, video essayist, filmmaker, and author of Cinemaphagy: On The Psychedelic Classical Form of Tobe Hooper, the first book-length critical study of the director of "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre." Originally from Doylestown, PA, he is the creator of RogerEbert.com's The Unloved, the longest-running video essay series on the web, about movies in need of a second look. His writing has appeared in the Village Voice, Film Comment, Nylon Magazine, the Los Angeles Review of Books, and The Film Stage, among others. He is the director of over 25 feature films, including "Eyam," "House of Little Deaths," and "Beata Virgo Viscera," which debuted on RogerEbert.com. His features and his extensive video essay work can be found at Patreon.com/honorszombie.Support: JOIN THE ONE HEAT MINUTE PATREON FOR AS LITTLE AS $1 A MONTHFollow the hosts:Blake Howard - Twitter & One Heat Minute Website Alexei Toliopoulos - Twitter & The Last Video StoreSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson star in an ad asking Texas legislators to create incentives for productions to shoot in their home state. What’s behind the decision to drop the video, which pulls no punches against Hollywood, as Los Angeles seeks to rebuild after the devastating fires? Kim Masters and Matt Belloni investigate.   Plus, Masters speaks to producer Marc Platt about his Oscar nominated film, Wicked. Platt shares how his career as an entertainment lawyer led to running studios like Orion Pictures, Tristar, and Universal Pictures. He also talks about producing the original broadway production of Wicked, and the long journey that led to him hiring Jon M. Chu to direct the show’s film adaptation.  

1. How to make the first friendship move – and how to move on from a friendship with kindness and clarity.  2. The advice Reese passes down to her kids about the three types of people you meet in life.  3. Reese's Hollywood experience as a young woman – and the solidarity she found in the Time's Up movement. 4. How Elle Woods – in all her iconic glory – hilariously showed up while Reese was on real-life jury duty.  5. Where Reese, Abby, and Glennon come down on Glennon's take that most women feel they are either too much or not enough.  About Reese Reese Witherspoon, is an award-winning actress, entrepreneur, producer, and New York Times bestselling author. She won an Academy Award® for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in Walk the Line and was later nominated in that same category for Wild in 2014, which she also produced. Witherspoon also starred in beloved films Sweet Home Alabama, Legally Blonde, and Election, as well as award-winning television series' “Big Little Lies,” “Little Fires Everywhere,” and “The Morning Show.” Other film credits include Disney's A Wrinkle in Time, Universal Pictures' animated musical comedy Sing and Sing 2. In addition to her acting and producer roles, Witherspoon is an author and entrepreneur. In 2016, she established Hello Sunshine, a media brand and content company dedicated to female authorship and storytelling across all platforms. Hello Sunshine is also home to Reese's Book Club and Reese's YA Book Club, which focuses on storytelling with women at the center. Witherspoon recently sold Hello Sunshine to Blackstone in September 2021. Now Hello Sunshine is the cornerstone of a larger media company called Candle Media. Witherspoon is an advocate and activist for women's issues across the globe. TW: @ReeseW IG: @reesewitherspoon To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices