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This week, the “Secretary of War,” Pete Hegseth, used his platform to criticize the media’s coverage of the Iran war. He went so far as to offer rewrites of specific headlines that he disapproved of, and said that he “can’t wait” for David Ellison to take over CNN. Billionaire David Ellison is close to Trump and recently acquired CNN (as part of the Warner Bros. Discovery deal). He is expected to make CNN’s coverage more conservative, just as he did with CBS. Meanwhile, Trump’s FCC Chair, Brendan Carr, has threatened to pull the licenses of TV broadcasters who are critical of the Iran war. Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers, along with guest Garrison Hayes, for this segment from episode #123 that aired on 03-19-26. If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when tech billionaires control the media you consume?With the help of his father, Paramount CEO David Ellison's purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery has gained him a roster of franchises and networks, from Looney Tunes to CNN. But the sale hasn't come without serious concerns, from data privacy to the rising costs of streaming services to what this means for workers in the entertainment industry. Brittany is joined by Mandalit Del Barco, NPR culture correspondent, and David Folkenflik, NPR media correspondent, to cut through the corporate drama and figure out what this deal means for all of us.Interested in more TV conversations? Check out these episodes: Sinners vs. One Battle After Another: who should win Best Picture?Melania Trump's multi-million dollar “infomercial”Support Public Media. Join NPR Plus.Follow Brittany on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR's Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Maggie Gyllenhaal's 2026 dark romantic Bonnie & Clyde monster movie, THE BRIDE!, is our bonus feature presentation this week! We talk Mary Shelley's ghost, the musical dance pieces, Jessi Buckley, Maggie's ambitious big swing, and much more! We also give updates on Paramount's purchase of Warner Brothers, Tarantino news, and more in Movie News!  Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

On episode 123 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest-host, Garrison Hayes. Garrison is an NAACP-nominated journalist with the news magazine, Mother Jones. He produces short documentaries where he explores the hidden or forgotten corners of Black history, faith, and politics (and his love of books). Look him up on YouTube and social media @GarrisonHayes FOR YOUR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS: Michael B. Jordan & Teyana Taylor at the Oscars White Rapper Jack Harlowe Mocked for Making an R&B Album Mayoral Forum in D.C. Goes Sideways Illinois Senate Race, Stratton Wins the Primary Secretary of War Hegseth Criticizes Media Coverage of the Iran War Not only did the “Secretary of War” criticize the media’s coverage of the Iran war–he offered his own rewrites of specific headlines, and said that he “can’t wait” for David Ellison to take over CNN. Billionaire David Ellison is close to Trump and recently acquired CNN (as part of the Warner Bros. Discovery deal). He is expected to make CNN’s coverage more conservative, just as he did with CBS. Meanwhile, Trump’s FCC Chair, Brendan Carr, has threatened to pull the licenses of TV broadcasters who are critical of the Iran war. Media suppression is part of Trump’s brand of heavy-handed American imperialism that has dropped even the pretense of following international law. After launching overt operations to topple regimes in Venezuela and Iran, he casually floated the idea of “taking” Cuba as well. Contact your Senator, tell them to vote “no” on the SAVE act: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-your-senators-to-say-no-to-voter-suppression-3?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s Full Tweet: https://x.com/BrendanCarrFCC/status/2032855414233047172 Kash Patel’s Custom Nikes: https://www.the-express.com/sport/mma/202454/kash-patel-K-H-shoes-fbi-seminar-ufc If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. We are 229 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, let's talk about the big Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Right now, Paramount head David Ellison is very much acting like he's over the finish line after outbidding Netflix, which walked away after what seemed like a done deal.  Back in January, I asked Puck's Julia Alexander to walk me through Netflix's reasoning, and today I'm digging into Paramount's with Rich Greenfield, a media and entertainment analyst and cofounder of research firm LightShed Partners. There's a lot going on here, including the biggest question I've had throughout this entire saga: why would anyone want to buy Warner, which has basically killed every acquirer it's had for the last quarter century? Links:  David Ellison's plan to compete with Netflix: Paramount+HBO | Rich Greenfield The worst acquisition in history, again | Prof G Media David Zaslav gets the last laugh | THR Warner Bros. Discovery agrees to Paramount merger | The Verge Tech, TV, Movies & News: Ellisons on brink of colossal empire | NYT Pete Hegseth says ‘the sooner David Ellison' buys CNN, ‘the better' | NYT Warner Bros CEO to pocket $887 million from Paramount deal | Reuters Subscribe to The Verge to access the ad-free version of Decoder! Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Decoder is produced by Kate Cox and Nick Statt and edited by Ursa Wright. Our editorial director is Kevin McShane.  The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Quick recap of the year. JLR picks an emailer's meal. $35 oil changes. St. Patrick's Day shenanigans. Warner Bros. Discovery has been acquired by Paramount Skydance for $110 billion. Deaf woman kicked off a plane. Mayor of NYC is lowering school zone speed limits. Meteor reported to have been the cause of the sonic boom. Stopping for the bus. A bill in Florida to ban marrying first cousins fails to pass. Duji learned about inbreeding through the show X-Files. Will JLR be the official WWE correspondent if Rover paid for Netflix? JLR was gifted a vSeeBox. A wife in England has been accused of stealing her husband's $172 million crypto wallet. One hour Amazon delivery. John Lennon's piano sells for $3.2 million. U.S. senate candidate, Marisa Simonetti, was found guilty of harassment and assault. The streetlight is back at the Larocque household. 

Quick recap of the year. JLR picks an emailer's meal. $35 oil changes. St. Patrick's Day shenanigans. Warner Bros. Discovery has been acquired by Paramount Skydance for $110 billion. 

Quick recap of the year. JLR picks an emailer's meal. $35 oil changes. St. Patrick's Day shenanigans. Warner Bros. Discovery has been acquired by Paramount Skydance for $110 billion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quick recap of the year. JLR picks an emailer's meal. $35 oil changes. St. Patrick's Day shenanigans. Warner Bros. Discovery has been acquired by Paramount Skydance for $110 billion. Deaf woman kicked off a plane. Mayor of NYC is lowering school zone speed limits. Meteor reported to have been the cause of the sonic boom. Stopping for the bus. A bill in Florida to ban marrying first cousins fails to pass. Duji learned about inbreeding through the show X-Files. Will JLR be the official WWE correspondent if Rover paid for Netflix? JLR was gifted a vSeeBox. A wife in England has been accused of stealing her husband's $172 million crypto wallet. One hour Amazon delivery. John Lennon's piano sells for $3.2 million. U.S. senate candidate, Marisa Simonetti, was found guilty of harassment and assault. The streetlight is back at the Larocque household. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Empire Records (1995) was chosen by Patreon supporter Nick, and it represents a perfect snapshot of mid-90s youth culture wrapped inside a modest studio comedy. Directed by Allan Moyle and produced by Regency Enterprises for Warner Bros., the film was developed during a period when studios were eager to tap into the alternative music scene and Generation X attitudes. Rather than focusing on blockbuster spectacle, the production centered on character-driven storytelling and the energy of independent record store culture, something that resonated strongly with the decade's music-obsessed audiences.Filming took place primarily in Wilmington, North Carolina, with production designers transforming a local storefront into the now-iconic Empire Records shop. The cast featured a mix of emerging young actors, many of whom would go on to have prominent careers in film and television. Although the movie underperformed during its initial theatrical release, it found new life on home video and cable television throughout the late 1990s. Over time, Empire Records developed a passionate cult following, becoming one of the defining nostalgia pieces for fans of 90s alternative culture and music-driven coming-of-age films.TRAILER GUY PLOT SYNOPSISOne record store. One unforgettable day. And a group of employees who refuse to let the music stop.When a tight-knit crew of misfits faces the possibility of losing the place that means everything to them, emotions run high, tempers flare, and secrets start spilling out. Over the course of one chaotic day, friendships are tested, dreams collide, and the soundtrack of a generation plays loud.Empire Records — where the music is loud, the drama is louder, and the day will change everything.FUN FACTSEmpire Records was released during the height of the 1990s alternative rock boom, featuring a soundtrack packed with era-defining artists.The film helped popularize the phrase “Damn the man, save the Empire!”, which became a lasting cult quote among fans.Several cast members, including Liv Tyler and Renée Zellweger, were early in their careers when the film was released.The movie's soundtrack album became more commercially successful than the film itself, selling strongly throughout the 1990s.Many scenes in the film were trimmed or removed from the theatrical cut, with additional material later appearing in extended versions.October 8th has become known among fans as “Rex Manning Day,” inspired by one of the film's most memorable in-universe events.The movie is frequently cited as a cult classic of Generation X cinema, capturing the attitudes and anxieties of 90s youth culture.The fictional Empire Records store was inspired by the independent record shops that thrived before digital music changed the industry.Over the years, the film has inspired fan screenings, themed parties, and annual celebrations tied to its cultural references.Despite its modest box office, the movie's reputation has grown significantly thanks to home video and streaming-era rediscovery.Support the ShowIf you enjoy the show and would like to support us, we have a Patreon ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leaving us a 5-star review (and a short comment) really helps more people discover the show. It's quick, free, and makes a huge difference.Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sean and Amanda kick off the show by reacting to a laundry list of movie news, including the new trailer for Denis Villeneuve's ‘Dune: Part Three,' starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya; the reports that Bradley Cooper will direct a new 'Ocean's 11' prequel for Warner Bros.; and Universal's decision to extend theatrical windows for new releases (1:15). Then, they open up the mailbag for a post-Oscars hangover discussion and talk through whether or not Chalamet will be OK going forward, what the Oscars can do differently when they move over to YouTube, and how the industry can build positive momentum around the good energy surrounding the state of cinema (35:22). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jack Sanders Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan®️. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there®️. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristian Harloff Show – Stories For Today: Dune Part Three First Posters & Trailer, Spider-Man Brand New Day Footage Rollout, David Zaslav $887 Million Payout & More!In this jam-packed episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian breaks down the hottest Hollywood headlines you need to know right now! From epic new looks at Dune: Part Three to brand-new Spider-Man: Brand New Day footage, shocking Disney Oscars changes, David Zaslav's massive Warner Bros. Discovery payday, and a fiery Lanterns HBO response — it's all here. Dune: Part Three – First official posters are here and the teaser trailer drops TOMORROW! Denis Villeneuve's Dune Messiah adaptation (releasing December 18, 2026) stars Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jason Momoa's new Duncan Idaho, and Robert Pattinson. The epic conclusion is already looking massive! Spider-Man: Brand New Day – Tom Holland just announced a huge teaser trailer rollout with short clips dropping all day ahead of the full reveal! Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film stars Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal as Punisher, Mark Ruffalo as Hulk, plus Scorpion, Tombstone, Sadie Sink and more. July 31, 2026 can't come soon enough — new Spider-Man 4 footage is here! Disney Oscars Drama – Walt Disney TV exec Rob Mills says they're rethinking Oscar acceptance speeches: "Designate one person to speak… continue it backstage with a social feed." Kristian reacts to the controversial plan that's got everyone talking. David Zaslav $887 Million Payday – Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is set to pocket $887 million (cash severance, equity, tax reimbursements & more) thanks to the massive Paramount Skydance merger. Kristian dives into what this means for the future of DC Studios, Warner Bros and Hollywood. Lanterns HBO Drama – Damon Lindelof claps back at Grant Morrison's criticism with the perfect response: "Green is NOT stupid!" The writer of the upcoming Green Lantern series defends his love for Hal Jordan and promises the show will speak for itself in 2026. Kristian Harloff gives his unfiltered takes, theories, and laughs on every story — exactly why fans love The Kristian Harloff Show!Which story are you most excited about — Dune 3, Spider-Man Brand New Day, or the Lanterns drama? Drop your thoughts below! Subscribe for daily movie news, reactions, breakdowns & more from Kristian Harloff. New episodes every week! #DunePartThree #Dune3 #DuneMessiah #SpiderManBrandNewDay #SpiderMan4 #TomHolland #DavidZaslav #LanternsHBO #GreenLantern #DamonLindelof #GrantMorrison #Oscars #WarnerBrosDiscovery #ParamountMerger #KristianHarloff #MovieNews   SPONSOR: CASH APP: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod.  Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC.  See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand.  Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. BUTCHER BOX:     As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to https://www.ButcherBox.com/kristian

A new special topic episode of Sound Speed Action is out now everywhere you get your podcasts!The big ongoing story in the entertainment world has been the fate of Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount has acquired Warner Bros. Discovery after a long bidding war with Netflix. Netflix is being called the loser in all of this. Look, either of these companies getting their hands on this archive of content pushes this industry into some uncertain territory. But the narrative that Netflix was outplayed here is crazy to me. Today's episode gets into why.

durée : 00:37:45 - Le 18/20 · Un jour dans le monde - Aux États-Unis, Donald Trump accentue la pression sur plusieurs grands médias. CNN est dans la ligne de mire avec le rachat de sa maison-mère Warner Bros par la famille Ellison, proche du locataire de la Maison-Blanche. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Hanna und Adam haben sich 98. Academy-Awards angeschaut. Als großer Sieger gingen One Battle After Another und Blood & Sinners aus dem Abend hervor. Es handelt sich bei beiden zufällig um Warner-Bros.-Filme. Auch sonst gibt es überraschend viele Ehrungen für Horror-Werke und zwei Frauen, die Einzelpreise für ihre Performances abräumten.Warum sorgt das „In Memoriam“-Segment immer wieder für Kontroverse und wie könnte man das lösen? Wie fanden wir Conan O'Brian als Moderator? Warum gab es so viele Ton-Probleme diesmal? Was störte uns beim VoD der Awards? Wie könnten die perfekten Awards aussehen? Wie einstudiert sind die Dankesreden eigentlich? Und: Was könnte uns beim neuen Ausrichter YouTube erwarten? Das alles und mehr hört Ihr im aktuellen Podcast.ANZEIGE: Alle Informationen zu den NordVPN-Angeboten findet Ihr hier https://nordvpn.com/serienjunkies Hanna Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/HannaHuge Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mediawhore.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediawhore Adam: Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/AwesomeArndt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awesomearndt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AwesomeArndt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

durée : 00:37:45 - Le 18/20 · Un jour dans le monde - Aux États-Unis, Donald Trump accentue la pression sur plusieurs grands médias. CNN est dans la ligne de mire avec le rachat de sa maison-mère Warner Bros par la famille Ellison, proche du locataire de la Maison-Blanche. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Despite holding one of the most powerful microphones in the world, the silence from major winners at the Oscars regarding human rights and the rise of fascism was the real star.  When artists like Paul Thomas Anderson, whose film One Battle After Another swept the awards, refuse to use their power to address the very real injustices their films capitalize on, they "obey in advance." This silence is the symptom of massive corporate media consolidation. Director David Borenstein, winner of best documentary for Mr. Nobody Against Putin, used his power morally to remind us that this is how Putin cemented a dictatorship.  With the looming merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and the MAGA Ellison family's Paramount Skydance, we face a future where 40% of our media is controlled by a single far-right family. If you want to know what that might look like, see what Barri Weiss is doing to CBS.  See you at the Gaslit Nation Salon today at 4 PM ET. The Zoom link is live on Patreon.com/Gaslit, where you can also catch the recording of last week's session. Whether you need to vent, share best practices, or just find community, our weekly resilience gatherings are here for you. Join the movement and support the show at Patreon.com/Gaslit–we couldn't do this without you. Use the scripts below to contact Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta of California to demand they enforce existing laws to investigate, slow-down, and block the Warner Bros. deal–or there won't be anymore films like Sinners and One Battle After Another, supporting California's economy.  To Governor Gavin Newsom: Phone: (916) 445-2841 | Email: https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/ Socials: @GavinNewsom Script: My name is [Name] from [City]. I am calling to urge Governor Newsom to publicly oppose the Ellison takeover of Warner Bros. This merger threatens jobs and creates a dangerous media monopoly. Governor, please use your influence to protect our creative economy and information space from MAGA-aligned consolidation. To Attorney General Rob Bonta: Phone: (916) 210-6276 | Email: https://oag.ca.gov/contact/general-contact-form Socials: @AGRobBonta Script: Attorney General Bonta, Use your power to open an immediate antitrust investigation into the Warner Bros. and Paramount Skydance merger. We need you to enforce state anti-monopoly laws to prevent a single entity from controlling nearly half of our news and entertainment. Protect our markets and our speech. Join us at the Mrs. Orwell book launch on April 13 at PowerHouse Books Arena in DUMBO. Patreon supporters at the Truth-teller level or higher get in free: https://powerhousearena.com/events/book-launch-mrs-orwell-by-andrea-chalupa-in-conversation-with-nomiki-konst/ Show Notes: Elon Musk got $1 billion from Larry Ellison for his Twitter takeover https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/5/23058295/elon-musk-twitter-funding-qatar-larry-ellison Merger Madness and How to Stop It https://www.freepress.net/blog/how-to-stop-warner-bros-discovery-merger

Hour 1: Don't forget to wear your green tomorrow! Access Hollywood has been cancelled. Mario Lopez is gonna need a new gig. Buzzfeed is reportedly bleeding money. A heatwave? In March?! Vinnie is still ruminating on Friday's Bad Advice. Here's why so many Californians are moving to Reno. Slumberstitions are helping you sleep. To top sheet or not to top sheet - that is the question. Hour 2: Were the Oscars funny? Here are the big winners of the night, including which of our gang had the best predictions. Paul Thomas Anderson and ‘One Battle After Another' beat ‘Sinners.' Amy Madigan got her flowers for ‘Weapons' after a long career. Spring is about to be sprung. A shocking number of GenZ men have traditional views. Fremont, you might see the new Doordash Dot in the bike lane. (51:47) Hour 3: Has the Savannah Guthrie case gone cold? Sarah has a sketchy update from the sheriff's department. Those cameras in your doorway don't seem to be catching crooks. Susan is hoping Bob wants to slow down on the partying soon. Rebel Wilson's PR team is up to no good. The Razzies named the worst entertainment of the year. Larry David is at it again with ‘Life, Larry, and The Pursuit of Unhappiness' - a new sketch comedy show satirizing US history. Get your March Madness brackets done before it's too late. Embarrassment is uniquely human. Target says they're phasing out toys. (1:31:41) Hour 4: Sarah actually thought Harry Styles was funny on SNL this weekend. Can Zach Bryan read the Jack Kerouac scroll he just bought? Sam Smith ate his way through The Bay - including Sarah's neighborhood! THE famous Pink Floyd guitar just sold for big bucks. Happy National Panda Day! Jane Fonda was protesting the Paramount and Warner Brothers merger at The Oscars. Human brains are prone to distractions - don't be too hard on yourself. Is it worth being in the Guinness Book of World Records if THIS is what you have to do?! And, When Did That Happen? (2:14:00)

Sarah actually thought Harry Styles was funny on SNL this weekend. Can Zach Bryan read the Jack Kerouac scroll he just bought? Sam Smith ate his way through The Bay - including Sarah's neighborhood! THE famous Pink Floyd guitar just sold for big bucks. Happy National Panda Day! Jane Fonda was protesting the Paramount and Warner Brothers merger at The Oscars. Human brains are prone to distractions - don't be too hard on yourself. Is it worth being in the Guinness Book of World Records if THIS is what you have to do?! And, When Did That Happen?

At the end of 1997, Kevin Costner's second film as director - The Postman - made its way into cinemas, at the end of a difficult year for Warner Bros. The $80m, three hour movie would be savaged by critics, and fail to find an audience - but there was quite the story behind the film, before and after. There's quite a story too to Wag The Dog, a movie that could fit into the schedules when a far more expensive project was hit by a delay. And the political satire that followed made headlines for unexpected reasons within months of its release. Stories of both are told in this episode... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast episode, we discuss why Warner Bros. Discovery chose Paramount's bid over Netflix's, what impact this will have on the streaming universe, and how all of this will affect marketers. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Ross Benes and Analyst Marisa Jones. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-why-warner-bros-discovery-chose-paramount-over-netflix-and-how-impacts-streaming-universe-be   © 2026 EMARKETER Rokt helps marketers reach high-intent customers in the Transaction Moment™—when they're actively completing a purchase online. Powered by AI and first-party data, Rokt Ads connects your brand with over 400 million global shoppers and delivers outcomes you can count on. Learn more at rokt.com/emarketer to get started today.

The gang is back and there's plenty to unpack. Sleazy, Mr. PBS, and Robzilla kick things off by catching up on the past few weeks and diving into the escalating war in Iran, breaking down the major developments and discussing what the potential global implications could be moving forward.Shifting gears to the entertainment world, the hosts tackle the massive Paramount and Warner Bros. merger. What could it mean for Hollywood labor, the future of streaming, and the consumers stuck in the middle of another corporate mega-deal? The crew shares their thoughts on the industry shakeup.Next up, Robzilla returns with another installment of the fan-favorite segment Zilla's Tubi Pick, highlighting a hidden gem lurking in the glorious depths of Tubi's streaming jungle.Then Robzilla and Sleazy dive into a full spoiler discussion of the FX hit series The Beauty – Season 1, breaking down the story, performances, and whether the show lives up to the hype.To close things out, the crew fires up another classic segment, “Whatchu Watchin',” where everyone shares the movies and shows currently lighting up their screens.Current events, industry shakeups, streaming recommendations, and TV deep dives… it's all packed into Episode 228 of The Sleazy Podcast.

This week's movie is Christopher Nolan's 2006 The Prestige Directed by Christopher NolanScreenplay byJonathan Nolan, Christopher NolanBased on The Prestige by Christopher PriestProduced by Emma Thomas, Aaron Ryder, Christopher NolanStarring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Andy Serkis, David BowieCinematography Wally PfisterEdited by Lee SmithMusic by David JulyanProduction companies Newmarket FilmsSyncopyDistributed byBuena Vista Pictures Distribution(United States and Canada)[a]Warner Bros. Pictures (International)Release datesOctober 17, 2006 (El Capitan Theatre)October 20, 2006 (United States)November 10, 2006 (United Kingdom)Running time130 minutesBudget$40,000,000 (estimated)Gross US & Canada$53,089,891Opening weekend US & Canada$14,801,808Oct 22, 2006Gross worldwide$109,676,311

David Ellison's daddy won him Warner Brothers. The rest of us are probably losing. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison. Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at ⁠vox.com/today-explained-podcast.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both David and Nilay bought new computers this week, as the MacBook Neo turned out to be a surprisingly great cheap Apple laptop. The hosts discuss their experiences with the machines, from the processor to the keyboard to the mess that is MacOS Tahoe. After that, they talk about the future of Xbox, Project Helix, and what it might mean for every gaming PC to become an Xbox... and for the Xbox to become a gaming PC. Finally, in the lightning round, it's time for Brendan Carr is a Dummy, the latest on Paramount and Warner Bros, Grammarly's sloppelgangers, and more. Further reading: MacBook Neo review: the Mac for the masses   Asus chief says Macbook Neo's affordable pricing came as a shock to the entire PC market — compares $599 notebook to a tablet and content-consumption device The MacBook Neo is surprisingly easy to disassemble and repair. From 2007: Ballmer Laughs at iPhone Apple Studio Display XDR review: a great, but expensive, pro option The iPhone 17E is good, but you probably shouldn't buy it  iPad Air review 2026: the M4 and other chip bumps make a difference  Apple is going high-end with new ‘Ultra' products next  iPhone Fold rumor: iPad-like multitasking, but no iPad apps and no Face ID  Microsoft's next Xbox, Project Helix, won't reach alpha until 2027  Microsoft's ‘Xbox mode' is coming to every Windows 11 PC  Microsoft says you should build next-gen Xbox games by building them for PC.  FCC chair blasts Amazon after it criticizes SpaceX megaconstellation Brendan Carr on X FCC chief tells CNBC WBD-Paramount merger deal is ‘cleaner' than Netflix's, will be approved ‘quickly' Grammarly is using our identities without permission  Grammarly is turning off the expert review AI feature that stole our identities  Grammarly will keep using authors' identities without permission unless they opt out  The Live Nation settlement has industry insiders baffled Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus review: This again  Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what's going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Pitt and DTF St. Louis.How's the Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros going so far? Do we think the kids are going to hang out and watch Verts? Is Daryl Hannah right to be pissed at Love Story? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:The Pitt Season 2 Episode 10 (HBO Max)DTF St. Louis Episode 2 (HBO Max)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):2:30 - Something We've Been Watching/Show of the Week/???13:15 - TV NewsDavid Ellison's visit to Warner Bros. doesn't go well.Disney is about to launch VERTS!!!Daryl Hannah's NYTimes Op Ed about Love StoryLove Story is FX/s most-watched limited series ever44:00 - The Pitt Season 2Episode 10 - 4:00 P.M.1:22:30 - DTF St. LouisEpisode 2 - Snag ItLinks:Follow Sarah's work at Lainey GossipListen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate artists who found a new creative gear decades after they hit the music scene. It's Late-Career Encores, this week on Sound Opinions.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Johnny Cash, "Hurt," American IV: The Man Comes Around, American, 2002The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Johnny Cash, "Folsom Prison Blues," Johnny Cash with His Hot and Blue Guitar!, Sun, 1955Johnny Cash, "The Mercy Seat," American III: Solitary Man, American, 2000Misson of Burma, "Academy Fight Song," Single, Ace of Hearts, 1980Misson of Burma, "2Wice," The Obliterati, Matador, 2006Wire, "1 2 X U," Pink Flag, Harvest, 1977Wire, "Joust & Jostle," Wire, Pinkflag, 2015The Staple Singers, "I'll Take You There," Be Altitude: Respect Yourself, Stax, 1972Mavis Staples, "99 and 1/2," We'll Never Turn Back, Anti-, 2007Superchunk, "Driveway To Driveway," Foolish, Merge, 1994Superchunk, "Me & You & Jackie Mittoo," I Hate Music, Merge, 2013Naked Raygun, "I Don't Know," Throb Throb, Homestead, 1985Naked Raygun, "Living in the Good Times," Over the Overlords, Wax Trax!, 2021A Tribe Called Quest, "Can I Kick It?," People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, Jive, 1990A Tribe Called Quest, "We the People....," We Got It from Here...Thank You 4 Your Service, Epic, 2016Bonnie Raitt, "Thank You," Bonnie Raitt, Warner Bros., 1971Bonnie Raitt, "The Road's My Middle Name," Nick of Time, Capitol, 1989Cher, "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves," Chér, Kapp, 1971Cher, "Strong Enough," Believe, WEA and Warner Bros., 1998Redd Kross, "Annie's Gone," Third Eye, Atlantic, 1990Redd Kross, "Candy Coloured Catastophe," Redd Kross, In the Red, 2024Converge, "Concubine," Jane Doe, Equal Vision, 2001Converge, "We Were Never the Same," Love is Not Enough, Epitaph and Deathwish, 2026John Prine, "Angel From Montgomery," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971John Prine, "When I Get to Heaven," The Tree of Forgiveness, Oh Boy, 2018Pulp, "Common People," Different Class, Island, 1995Pulp, "Spike Island," More, Rough Trade, 2025Al Green, "Belle," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we dive into a packed slate of movie news. Paramount Pictures wins bid over Netflix to acquire Warner Bros., a move that could reshape the studio landscape. We also explore Lee Isaac Chung's departure from the Ocean's 11 prequel starring Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper, and what that means for the project. Sony Pictures signals a reboot of its Spider-Man Universe, while Evil Dead Wrath begins filming and hints at a busy horror season ahead. We share first reactions to The Bride! and Project Hail Mary, with the latter being called a sci-fi masterpiece. Plus, Mike Flanagan's The Exorcist adds more names to its cast. We'll also break down the trailers for Mortal Kombat II and Scary Movie 6, and wrap up with Scream 7's box office numbers and box office predictions for The Bride! and A24's Undertone.

Blak and Frank Dee talk the Warner Bros. Discovery/Paramount/Netflix deal and the ramifications of it. 

THE FLITECAST is FINALLY BACK, in a new format, catching up on the Paramount-Warner Bros. news and overreaction to the first trailers for Lanterns. You can now WATCH the show at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFliteCast Contact Ray at: EMAIL: ray@theflitecast.com BLUESKY: @FliteCast THREADS: @TheFliteCast INSTAGRAM: theflitecast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheFliteCast/ Subscribe to The FliteCast: Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Spotify / Pandora / RSS Become a member of The FliteCast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFliteCast

The platform hauled in $40.4 billion in ad revenue in 2025 — beating Disney, NBC, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery combined at $37.8B. It’s a total flip from 2024 and proof that advertisers are chasing audiences to YouTube, not cable. Meanwhile, YouTube’s overall revenue hit $60 billion, powered by subscriptions like YouTube TV, Premium, and NFL Sunday Ticket. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kara sits down with Matthew Belloni, author of the flagship Puck newsletter What I'm Hearing and host of The Town podcast, to take the entertainment industry's temperature just a few days before the Academy Awards. They dig into the Warner Bros. Discovery/Paramount/Netflix saga and the consequences of the Ellison-backed deal for creatives and crews. Then Kara and Matt debate whether consolidation can fix Hollywood's broken economics and why legacy companies are facing a “Titanic-esque” moment as linear TV collapses. They also unpack the streaming wars, Netflix's next moves, Disney's succession questions and how AI could reshape filmmaking from visual effects to writers' rooms. Plus, they make their predictions for the Oscars. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode: Episode 405 of The Rise & Grind Podcast dives into another week of major headlines across music, sports, and entertainment. Roderick & Cari break down the DOJ and LiveNation reaching a settlement, and what it could mean for the future of concerts and ticketing. They also discuss Netflix backing out of its deal with Warner Bros. and the ripple effects that could have across the streaming industry.   In sports and culture, the crew reacts to Floyd Mayweather announcing yet another fight, news of a Lamar Odom documentary heading to Netflix, and the NBA reportedly canceling “Magic City Monday,” according to Adam Silver. The episode also highlights a historic performance on the court as Bam drops an unbelievable 83-point game, sparking debate about where it ranks among the greatest scoring nights ever.   Another episode packed with music industry moves, sports drama, and cultural headlines — tap in.   Intro: Don Toliver- Excavator   Roderick | JAY-Z- Dead Presidents II   Cari | Jay Worthy & Method Man- Visions   Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

Send a textWe sit down with Bill Hunt of The Digital Bits to unpack the Paramount–Warner twist and his thoughts on the merger's impact on physical media. We also discuss how replication bottlenecks and layoffs are reshaping the industry. Then we review Warner Bros' entire 2026 4K slate, their boutique licensing partners, and why there is an urgency to keep buying physical media.Purchase BEN HUR 4KPurchase EXCALIBER 4KFollow Bill Hunt on The Digital BitsLearn more about The Digital Bits PatreonMore purchase links: ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN 4KALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN 4K STEELBOOKSPEED RACER 4K Steelbook The Extras Facebook page The Extras TV YouTube ChannelThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases. As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance. Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv

This week, the boys headed to 1970 to the new decade of the new wave of American independent cinema! Bob Rafelson's “Five Easy Pieces” established the behavior-driven, theme-over-plot indie movies that paved the way for the best era for indies. Jack Nicholson is a badass (asshole) prodigy-turned-roustabout looking to find himself in people he's willing to screw over in Bob Rafelson's seminal movie. After John fires off some mini-reviews and news, we set up the film year of 1970 before we drink beers and try to keep our conversation positive! linktr.ee/theloveofcinema - Check out our YouTube page!  Our phone number is 646-484-9298. It accepts texts or voice messages.  0:00 Intro; 5:45 “Crime 101” mini-review; 7:25 “Midwinter Break” mini-review; 13:52 1970 Year in Review; 28:00 Films of 1970: “Five Easy Pieces”; 1:11:48 What You Been Watching?; 1:21:36 Next Week's Episode Teaser Additional Cast/Crew: Karen Black, Sally Struthers, Billy Green Bush, Fannie Flagg, Lois Smith, Carole Eastman, Laszlo Kovacs, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Bart Layton, Hale Berry, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tate Donovan, Corey Hawkins, Don Winslow, Polly Findlay, Lesley Manville, Ciaran Hinds. Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ 
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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the opening weekend of Disney's Hoppers and Warner Bros.' The Bride!, as well as preview A24's indie horror Undertone and the next Colleen Hoover adaptation, Reminders of Him. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca discusses programmatic advertising with Doug Woodard, the founder of MediaKoi, and Malcolm MacMillan, the managing director (UK) and executive vice president of exhibitor relations, Boost products and services at The Boxoffice Company. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 

The news is relentless in pace as well as issues, isn't it? This week we're trying something a bit different: Adam sits with previous guests Jason Koebler, tech journalist from 404 Media, and comedian Dylan McKeever to wade through the muck of this week's biggest stories. The trio talks about the government's stiffy for AI-powered war machines, the whoever-wins-we-lose Warner Bros. Discovery merger, and a glimmer of hope for trans rights. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAbout Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com.» SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1» FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum» FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/» FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum» Advertise on Factually! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In front of an audience at Chapman University, the co-chairs/co-CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group reflect on their paths through the business as producers and execs over the last three decades; their crazy 2025, during which they went from almost losing their jobs to presiding over one of the most successful years any studio has ever had; and what it's like being behind both horses in a two-horse best picture Oscar race, 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Wednesday, March 11th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Timothy Reed Growing anti-Christian violence in Europe Experts warned of growing anti-Christian violence and legal pressure in Europe during a recent session of the United Nations Humans Rights Council. Christians in Europe faced nearly 800 hate crimes and over 2,000 violent incidents in 2024. The Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe documents such cases. Anja Tang, executive director of the observatory, told The Christian Post, “Several European governments have targeted individuals through criminal procedures for peacefully expressing their religious beliefs.” 8 Americans and 13 Israelis have died in Iranian conflict The death toll for American military personnel has reached eight since the beginning of the Iran conflict.  A U.S. soldier, whose name is yet to be released, died from wounds sustained in Iran's March 1st attack on an American base in Saudi Arabia, and a national guardsman died from a medical emergency in Kuwait on March 6th. Six soldiers were also killed by an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, and their remains were transported back to the United States and honored.  Additionally, Israel has recorded 13 deaths since the outbreak of the war, and several have been killed in Gulf States friendly to the United States and Israel. In Psalm 43:1, the psalmist says, “Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.” Trump to Iran: Stop blocking oil tankers or else! U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Monday to escalate the war with Iran if the country blocks oil tanker traffic from the Middle East.  In response, oil prices fell by 15% yesterday. During the war with Iran, prices have increased to levels not seen since 2022. These oil prices have affected the price of gasoline at the pump in America. The AAA national average for gas reached $3.54 per gallon yesterday. That's up nearly fifty cents from a year ago.  Christians are not safe in New York City Two men linked with ISIS attempted a bomb attack on a right-wing protest in New York City over the weekend.  Thankfully, police were able to intercept the devices, and no one was injured. New York City Council Member Joann Ariola spoke with Newsmax host Todd Starnes in a recent interview.  She offered a chilling answer to Starnes' direct question. STARNES: “Are the Christian and Jewish citizens of New York City safe tonight?” ARIOLA:  “They're not safe. No one is safe, because finally, our mayor [Zohran Mamdami], has recognized that these are radical Muslim Islamic ISIS driven terrorists, and they are in our midst. “We can thank the Biden and Obama administration for these cells being allowed to cross into our borders and be in our city and many cities across the United States of America.” DOJ to Missouri: Don't worry about mailed Abortion Kill Pills Sadly, the Trump administration is not siding with states that are challenging the distribution of abortion drugs. The U.S. Department of Justice recently moved to dismiss a case brought by Missouri against Mifepristone, the mail-order Abortion Kill Pill. Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, told LifeNews, “The pro-life movement has very simple demands. There should be no place on the market for drugs meant to poison and kill innocent human beings – but at the very least, this administration can and should take them out of the mail.” Proverbs 24:11 says, “Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter.” Entertainment merger gives Ellison family a major stake The Paramount Skydance Corporation is set to acquire  Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion after Netflix withdrew its offer. The merger continues consolidating power in the hands of the Ellison family, who now own a major stake in the American media and entertainment industry. Currently, CNN is a division of Warner Bros. Discovery and known for its left-wing bent. Paramount CEO David Ellison is on good terms with President Trump. Ellison has promised significant changes to CNN if he becomes the owner.  Former Christian firefighter gets compensation over religious discrimination And finally, a former volunteer chaplain with the Austin, Texas Fire Department recently won his case over religious discrimination. Andrew Fox served with the city's fire chaplaincy program for eight years. Everything was fine until he shared his religious views on a personal blog. FOX: “I wrote that men and women are biologically different, and that men should not compete on women's sports teams. When city officials demanded that I recant and apologize for the harm my blog post allegedly caused, I explained that my intent was to foster discussion, not to cause offense. What I could not do was renounce my beliefs or apologize for my faith.” In response, Texas officials fired him. Alliance Defending Freedom helped him secure a favorable settlement with the city. Hal Frampton with Alliance Defending Freedom said, “This vindication of Dr. Fox's constitutionally-protected free speech should give hope to all those who wish to share their voice freely.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, March 11th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Warner Bros. is developing a *Game of Thrones* movie, while the streamers keep the renewal, bundling, and platform-shuffling machine running at full speed.This week on The FULL Experience: Lost (618 - "The End")Next week: Mr. Show (101 - "The Cry of a Hungry Baby")Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/2OVm37NOf8U Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesIt's been a bit quiet on the DCU front other than the Supergirl trailers, but we finally got a first look at Lanterns, the series starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as Green Lantern characters Hal Jordan and John Stewart, respectively. Hoppers topped the weekend box office with a domestic haul of $46 million and $88 million globally, the biggest launch for an original animated film since the studio's Coco was released in 2017. Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! bombed with a third-place domestic debut of $7.3 million. Overseas was just as weak for the new take on Frankenstein and his spouse as it limped to $6.3 million for a worldwide launch of $13 million against a net budget of $80 million before marketing.Prime Video has released the first teaser trailer for the fifth and final season of The Boys where we see Homelander on a quest for immortality using a new version of the Compound-V serum. The trailer also confirmed some Gen V character crossover and takes a turn at the end with Homelander sitting in the Oval Office.Director Lee Isaac Chung has exited Warner Bros.‘ planned feature prequel for its Ocean's Eleven property. Chung had been developing the movie with the studio and Margot Robbie, who is attached to star with Bradley Cooper and produce through her LuckyChap banner. A representative for Warner Bros. confirms that Chung left amicably amid “creative differences.”John Leguizamo has joined the cast of Mike Flanagan's untitled The Exorcist feature, joining Scarlett Johansson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane.Disney has entered the early stages of development on Tink, a live action series based on Tinkerbell. Liz Heldens and Bridget Carpenter are teaming up to write the project.Jamie Lee Curtis, who has a recurring guest role on Hulu's The Bear, has confirmed that the upcoming fifth season which is currently in production will be the final season of the show.Two-time Emmy winner Jeff Daniels has joined the cast of the fifth season of AppleTV's news drama The Morning Show.Arnold Schwarzenegger is returning for King Conan, a new Conan the Barbarian movie in development at 20th Century Studios that has the Mission: Impossible franchise's Christopher McQuarrie attached to write and direct.During a recent Reddit AMA, filmmaker Carlos López Estrada confirmed that Disney was not moving forward with his planned live action adaptation of Robin Hood, a planned adaptation of the 1970 animated filmDuring a Nintendo Direct presentation, Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri announced a handful of voice cast members for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie including Luis Guzman as Wart, Issa Rae as Honey Queen, and Donald Glover as Yoshi.Over the past two weeks, Firefly fans have been speculating as Nathan Fillion has taken to social media to post videos of himself visiting the cast of the cult favorite show.  He has visited 6 members of his former firefly crew and said in effect, “It's time”.  An announcement will apparently be made March 15th.

March 10 2026; 6pm; One company backed by MAGA billionaire Larry Ellison is on track to own Paramount, Warner Bros., CNN, HBO, and CBS, along with a vast array of media properties, if its massive new $100 billion merger goes through. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by founding partner of Puck News, Matt Belloni. Plus, Melber reports on the latest developments in the Iran war. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Andy talk about what the immediate and long-term impacts of Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. will have on the television landscape (4:39). Then they discuss ‘DTF St. Louis' (38:45), ‘Rooster,' (01:01:02), and why the pair of the new HBO shows ultimately don't work. Later, they close by raving about the excellent return of ‘Top Chef' for Season 23 (01:09:14) and The Watch: After Dark (01:18:00). Drivers wanted. Learn more athttp://vw.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy and Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on “The Sunday Daily,” The Times's chief movie critic, Manohla Dargis, talks with the “Daily” host Michael Barbaro about this year's batch of Oscar nominees, which — according to her — are uncommonly good. They discuss the performances that Dargis believes deserve to win, the dark horses that might pull off upsets, and the ambitious films that give her hope for Hollywood's future.   On Today's Episode: Manohla Dargis, Chief Film Critic for The New York Times.   Background Reading: ‘Hamnet' | Anatomy of a Scene Delroy Lindo on ‘Sinners,' Speaking Up and the Power of Affirmation   Photo: A24; Warner Bros. Pictures; Sabrina Lantos/Sony Pictures Classics Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How does Paramount, an old-guard studio and media institution, buying Warner Bros., another of the same, change the landscape in Hollywood, on cable, and in news?Guest: Julia Alexander, media correspondent for Puck News.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does Paramount, an old-guard studio and media institution, buying Warner Bros., another of the same, change the landscape in Hollywood, on cable, and in news?Guest: Julia Alexander, media correspondent for Puck News.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. - What’s Happened to the Israeli Left - Tax the Rich Takes the New York Capitol - What's Next for Iran? - Paramount, Warner Bros. and How Monopolies Ruin Everything - Executive Disorder: Iran, US Munitions Shortage, Texas Primary Election You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone Sources/Links: What’s Happened to the Israeli Left Gisha - https://gisha.org/en/ Breaking the Silence - https://www.breakingthesilence.org.il/ Zochrot - https://www.zochrot.org/welcome/index/en Culture for Solidarity - https://www.instagram.com/culture_of_solidarity/ Dignity for Palestinians - https://dignity4palestine.org/ Physicians for Human Rights Israel - https://www.phr.org.il/en/ Rabbis for Human Rights - https://www.rhr.org.il/en/ Remembering Awda Hathaleen - https://jewishcurrents.org/remembering-awdah-hathaleen Beith El-Meem - https://www.beitelmeem.org.il/aboutus-eng “No Other Land” documentary - https://releasing.dogwoof.com/no-other-land “Coexistance my ass!” documentary - https://www.coexistencemyass.com/ Dahlia Scheindlin's book "The Crooked Timber" on Israeli democracy and the occupation - https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783110796582/html?lang=en&srsltid=AfmBOoqr8ur0KCgqZAYrxz5fZYX7QZpUlt6vN0b7zWTl-lJzNZDV-mgs Tax the Rich Takes the New York Capitol https://taxtherichny.com/action/ https://ourtime.nyc/ https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/new-york-gained-thousands-of-new https://www.thecity.nyc/2026/02/19/mamdani-budget-parks-libraries/ https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2026/01/mayor-mamdani---governor-hochul-to-launch-free-child-care-for-tw https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2026/01/executive-order-12 Executive Disorder: Iran, US Munitions Shortage, Texas Primary Election https://apnews.com/article/bovino-minnesota-immigration-minneapolis-good-pretti-0ace82ca68846109fbf6d30439e6f0f1 https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-10th-circuit/1431469.html https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/trump-iran-war-kurds-iraq https://x.com/KurdistanWatch/status/2028447001508012501?s=20 https://www.militaryreligiousfreedom.org/2026/03/mrff-inundated-with-complaints-of-gleeful-commanders-telling-troops-iran-war-is-part-of-gods-divine-plan-to-usher-in-the-return-of-jesus-christ/ https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/03/politics/cia-arming-kurds-iran https://presidency.gov.krd/sarok-nechervan-barzani-o-oazeri-daraoai-aeran-peshhathkani-naochhkh-taotoe-dhkhn/ https://x.com/qubadjt/status/2029199935917187252?s=20 https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2029219939102401017?s=20 https://www.centcom.mil/ https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/04/pam-bondi-subpoena-epstien-00812960 https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/fcc-chair-brendan-carr-wbd-paramount-merger-deal-netflix.html https://x.com/KellieMeyerNews/status/2027181141162111461 https://president.columbia.edu/news/message-acting-president-claire-shipman-0 https://x.com/NoahHurowitz/status/2027124257394774140?s=20 https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/transgender-kansans-challenge-state-law-invalidating-their-drivers-licenses-and-allowing-them-to-be-sued-for-using-public-restrooms https://www.kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb244_enrolled.pdf https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/kansas-revokes-license-no-gender-change https://x.com/admcrlsn/status/2029041869074604256?s=20 https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/us/elections/results-texas-us-senate-primary.html https://www.texastribune.org/2026/03/03/jasmine-crockett-dallas-williamson-county-voting-changes/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/us/elections/dallas-county-vote-tally-court-ruling.html https://www.texastribune.org/2026/02/04/on-the-issues-a-qa-with-the-texas-democrats-running-for-u-s-senate/ https://jamestalarico.com/issues/ https://punchbowl.news/article/campaigns/talarico-pitch/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bidding war between Paramount and Netflix over the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery appeared to come to a close last week, when Netflix backed out. The Times journalists Nicole Sperling, Lauren Hirsch and Jonathan Mahler discuss this Hollywood drama fit for the big screen, and why it could reshape our political and cultural landscape. Guest: Nicole Sperling, a New York Times reporter in Los Angeles, covering Hollywood and the streaming revolution. Lauren Hirsch, a New York Times reporter who covers the biggest stories on Wall Street, including mergers and acquisitions. Jonathan Mahler, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine. Background reading:  Paramount raised its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery last week. Netflix lost Warner Bros., but maybe that's a good thing. Photo: Ricardo Nagaoka for The New York Times For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.