Podcasts about Universal Pictures

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.

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

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. 

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 

Paramount podría lanzar nuevas cintas spin-off de Sonic. Universal Pictures está preparando una película basada en un videojuego de carreras de Sega. Se confirma el elenco de Boda Sangrienta 2. 

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"

Lucasfilm confirmó el estreno de Star Wars: Starfighter. Universal Pictures reveló el primer avance de Him.

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.

Black Bag is 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 who is tasked with investigating a list of possible traitors, one of which could be his wife.Black Bag 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 has grossed $12 million worldwide.

Indy recommends the underappreciated coming of age series Freaks and Geeks, Samantha reads the novel Back in the Burbs by Avery Flynn and Tracy Wolff. Finally, we get ready for some Hitchcock as we preview The Birds!   I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa Freaks and Geeks is an American teen comedy-drama television series created by Paul Feig and executive-produced by Judd Apatow that aired on NBC during the 1999–2000 television season. The show is set in a suburban high school near Detroit during 1980–81. The theme of Freaks and Geeks reflects "the sad, hilarious unfairness of teen life". With little success when it first aired, because of an erratic episode schedule and conflicts between the creators and NBC, the series was canceled after airing 12 out of the 18 episodes. The series became a cult classic, and Apatow continued the show's legacy by incorporating the actors in future productions. 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.

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)

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"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

Love Hurts is a 2025 American action comedy film directed by Jonathan Eusebio, in his directorial debut, and written by Matthew Murray, Josh Stoddard, and Luke Passmore. The film stars Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose, Daniel Wu, Marshawn Lynch, Mustafa Shakir, Lio Tipton, Rhys Darby, André Eriksen, and Sean Astin. Its plot follows a former hitman-turned-realtor who learns that his brother is hunting him when he reunites with his former partner.Love Hurts was released in the United States on February 7, 2025, by Universal Pictures. The film received generally negative reviews from critics.In January 2024, it was reported that an action film titled With Love directed by Jonathan Eusebio was in development, with Luke Passmore, Josh Stoddard, and Matthew Murray writing the screenplay and Ke Huy Quan cast in the lead role. Principal photography began on April 1, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and wrapped on May 17, 2024. In March, Ariana DeBose joined the cast in an undisclosed role. In April, Daniel Wu, Marshawn Lynch, Mustafa Shakir, Cam Gigandet, André Eriksen, and Lio Tipton joined the cast of the film. The film was retitled from With Love to Love Hurts by October 2024 with Sean Astin revealed to have joined the cast.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

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.

This is our spoiler-free review for Love Hurts. With engaging fight choreography, a strong cast, and a runtime that doesn't overstay its welcome, the film takes us back to the golden age of '90s action movies. Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose deliver solid performances, capturing the essence of classic action films while seamlessly weaving in the theme of love throughout its 83-minute runtime.Love Hurts is in theatres February 7, 2025 Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HERE

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.  

Send us a textBrothers Paul & Pete review the sequel to the surprise hit "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera", starring Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr.Next, they review the Oscar nominated hit "A Real Pain", wirtten and directed by Jesse Eisenberg, and starring himself and Golden Globe WInner Kieran Culkin.Then, Paul reviews "Wolf Man", the latest Monster remake from Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions.To listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please make sure to like and subscribe to the Aaaction Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #moviepodcast #newmovie  #amc #amctheatres #alist #amcpass #denofthieves2 #denofthieves #gerardbutler #arealpain #goldenglobes #oscars #wolfmanmovie #wolfman #universalstudios 

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Scary Spirits Reviews: In-Depth, Spoiler-Free "Wolf Man" Review Welcome to another thrilling episode of Scary Spirits Reviews! This week Karen and Greg ventured into the eerie world of Leigh Whannell's latest horror sensation, "Wolf Man". Produced by the renowned Blumhouse and Universal Pictures, this film has been generating a lot of buzz in the horror community. In this episode, Karen and Greg provide a comprehensive, spoiler-free review of "Wolf Man". They delve into the film's chilling atmosphere, the direction by Whannell, and the standout performances that bring this terrifying tale to life. You'll hear their thoughts on the film's suspenseful moments, the innovative special effects, and how it compares to other modern horror classics. Whether you're a die-hard horror fan or just looking for your next spooky movie night pick, this episode is packed with insights and opinions that will help you decide if "Wolf Man" is worth the watch. Karen and Greg also share some of their personal highlights from the film and movie theater experience. Don't miss out on this exciting and engaging episode of Scary Spirits Reviews! Tune in to find out if "Wolf Man" lives up to the hype and what makes it a must-see for horror enthusiasts.

Kenny and Mike review and discuss faith reflected in the Academy Award nominated film starring Adrien Brody.  Written, produced and directed by Brady Corbet, the film shows the story of a Hungarian-Jewish holocaust survior, Laszlo Toth (Brody) who imigrates to the United States following World War 2. A renowned architect in Europe, Toth comes to Philadelphia with only a suitcase and an invitation to stay with a cousin who imigrated earlier. After a fallout with his cousin, Toth, living in a shelter, is sought out by industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren (Guy Pearce) for whom he and his cousin had done work, and was the catalyst for their fallout. Van Buren offers Toth a commission to design a very large civic center and chapel for his hometown outside of Philadelphia.   Following an intermission, the second part of the 3 hour 20 minute film begins with the arrival of Laszlo's wife Erzsebeth (Felicity Jones) and Laszlo's niece Zsofia (Raffey Cassidy) who does not speak and cares for Erzsebeth who is confined to a wheelchair as a result of her time in a concentration camp. The film depicts the struggles the Toth's face rebuilding their lives and relationship after a long separation and in the midst of Van Buren's and societal disdain for them.  Faith Spotted: Gifts for service to the Church as well as talents in life are given by God. People should be humble in their use and any recognition that comes with the talents and gifts.  Gifts to God and communities should be to glorify God and serve the community rather than glorify the individual or family giving it. We are called to be stewards of the gifts and talents God has given us. We are to be truly welcoming and accepting persons of other faiths and cultures including imigrants and refugees who are fleeing danger and or seeking to start a new life. Welcoming includes offering hospitiality and love to others as we do our neighbors.  

Universal monsters are ready for a comeback and this week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) are talking WOLF MAN. 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: 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. Directed by: Leigh Whannell Written by: Leigh Whannell and Corbett Tuck Starring: Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Sam Jaeger, Matilda Firth, Benedict Hardie *Clip from WOLF MAN 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

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

"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, #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 and has earned multiple nominations from the Critics Choice, Golden Globes and BAFTA awards for Best Animated Feature, Best Original Score (composed by Kris Bowers) and Best Original Song ("Kiss The Sky" by Maren Morris). Bowers and Morris were kind enough to spend some time speaking with Daniel Howat and Will Mavity, respectively, about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Peacock and will be re-released in theaters this weekend from Universal Pictures. It is up for your consideration for this year's Academy Awards in all eligible categories, including Best Animated Feature, Best Original Score, and Best Original Song. 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

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes Reliable scooper Jeff Sneider claims Marvel Studios is actively looking for an actor to play T'Challa/The Black Panther, replacing the late Chadwick Boseman who passed away in 2020. According to Sneider, the studio's replacement of Boseman is only due to the fact that the MCU is working within the Multiverse currently. In related news, when asked during an interview about a dream role, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo said she would “really want to play Storm,” to “uncover how grand she is,”. Lastly, an OG villain is returning to the MCU, with Faran Tahir coming to the small screen to reprise the character of Raza, the leader of the so-called Ten Rings from 2008's Iron Man.  In some confirmed casting news, Rory McCann will replace the late Ray Stevenson as Baylan Skoll for Ahsoka season two. McCann is best known for playing The Hound in Game of Thrones, but his roster of work also includes Gladiator II, Hot Fuzz, Clash of the Titans, and more. Ahsoka is part of Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau's Mandoverse, and Filoni will return as showrunner for season two. Director Andy Muschietti let it be known why he thinks the 2023 DCEU movie The Flash, flopped. On Radio Tu's “La Baulera del Coso” show, Muschietti said the film didn't appeal to “all four quadrants” of moviegoers. The quadrants he's speaking of are men over 25, men under 25, women over 25, and women under 25. Muschietti also said anecdotally that in conversations with people he found they “just don't care about the Flash as a character…particularly the two female quadrants.” Colman Domingo has been cast in Edgar Wright's The Running Man and will star alongside Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Karl Glusman, Katy O'Brian and Daniel Ezra. The film releases on November 7. Production on many Hollywood television and film projects has been suspended and events such as The Critic's Choice Awards, red carpet premieres, and The Academy Awards nominations have been postponed due to the LA area wildfires. Five-time WWE world champion Seth Rollins has confirmed he is not in upcoming MCU movie Captain America: Brave New World, saying his role was cut following extensive rewrites of the script and subsequent reshoots. Universal Pictures has updated the release date calendar for two animated properties. DreamWorks' Shrek 5 has been pushed back almost 6 months to December 23, 2026 and Minions 3 from Illumination is moving forward almost a year to take Shrek 5's original date of  July 1, 2026. Variety reported today that MCU screenwriting veteran Marcus McFeely originally turned the Russo Brothers down about writing for Secret Wars, even though he is the reason the directing duo is returning. However, the next day McFeely called the Russos back and said he was in after coming up with an idea for the film. Warner Brothers is bringing back The Puppy Bowl for its 21st installment this year, but will use the game to bolster its upcoming DCU film Superman. James Gunn will appear during The Puppy Bowl with his dog Ozu, who served as the inspiration for the superdog Krypto in the film. Gunn will introduce a sneak preview of Superman and deliver a “special message” to viewers. According to box office tracking service Quorum, Captain America: Brave New World will likely cross the $100 Million Dollar Mark in it's opening 4 day weekend Ludwig Göransson will compose the score for Christopher Nolan's upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey. Göransson's other film and TV credits include Creed, Black Panther, Atlanta, Tenet, and The Mandalorian. Succession creator Jesse Armstrong has reached an agreement with HBO to produce a feature film. The movie is based on an original idea of Armstrong's and will center on four friends who meet up in the midst of a global financial crisis. Production is currently fast-tracked to start later this year.