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In this episode the boys FINALLY decide for good whether Superman is better than the Fantastic Four First Steps. They also review Weapons the new horror film from Zach Cregger.

Don't worry, we're still the podcast about horror movies with 10-or-less critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. That said, your Matts have had a helluva summer so far, and have needed these Uncertified episodes to regroup. Plus, why not get an early review of Weapons out there? Our own Matt Donato has seen the film, and he's joined by yet another very special guest: Collider's Perri Nemiroff! Listen in to hear about Zach Cregger's hotly anticipated follow-up to Barbarian, keeping things spoiler-free.

"Weapons" is the latest horror film from director and writer Zach Cregger, whose feature directorial debut, "Barbarian," was a huge success when it was released in 2022. His follow-up has been greatly anticipated since then, and Warner Bros. has done an incredible job marketing the film to get audiences super interested in what the horror filmmaker has up his sleeve for his latest. Working with an all-star cast that includes Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Cary Christopher, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong & Amy Madigan, the film follows the case of seventeen kids from the same classroom who mysteriously disappear overnight at the exact same time, with their teacher being the main suspect. Cregger was kind enough to speak with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released exclusively in theaters nationwide by Warner Bros. on August 8th. 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

After several weeks of moving hell, Matthew Monagle is back on the podcast! In this bite-sized episode of Certified Forgotten, Monagle and Matt Donato catch up quickly on a month's worth of horror, including the highs (and mostly lows) of public domain slashers and the soon-to-be horror blockbuster that is Zach Cregger's Weapons. Special thank you to B.J. Colangelo and Meagan Navarro, who pinch-hit in the last two episodes of the show.

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Alden Ehrenreich joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss Zach Cregger's "Barbarian" follow-up, "Weapons," as well as his MCU role in "Ironheart." The actor also candidly chats about his Han Solo audition process, working with Christopher Nolan on "Oppenheimer," getting discovered by Steven Spielberg, and much more. ... Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage's podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today's most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ ... Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media: - https://www.facebook.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope - https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast Looking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe Browse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e Special thanks to... - Host: Vinnie Mancuso - Producer: Jamie Muffett - Social media: Karen Jenkins, Sky Silverman - Design: Mark Stinson, Caitlin Watkins - Additional support: Kasey Howe, Suzy Woltmann, Jenn Zilioli

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesIt's a big week for Marvel news! First up, Jon Bernthal has joined the cast of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, as his take on The Punisher makes the transition from Marvel Television to the big screen. He joins newcomer Sadie Sink, alongside Zendaya and Jacob Batalon who were also confirmed to be returning as MJ and Ned, respectively. Elsewhere, on Wednesday Disney announced that Marvel Studios is scheduled to release an untitled film slated for December 15, 2028, which if holds true, would be the studio's fourth theatrical offering for that year. In Variety's article on said possible fourth 2028 Marvel Studios film, the writer suggested that Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier has gone from being in talks, to officially tapped as the director for the upcoming X-Men film. Fresh details on the recently cast Clayface film from DC Studios co-head James Gunn said the film would be R-rated during his appearance on the DC Studios Showcase Official Podcast. "It's just a great horror movie that is a great, smart, fun horror movie which is in a genre that I happen to love, which is body horror," he said; continuing with, "It's rated R… It's not anything now because the MPA has to watch it, but it's most likely rated R. It's pretty intense." In other DCU news, box office tracking for Superman via the National Research Group (NRG) has the film projected to open between $125 and  $145 million domestically, with more conservative estimates ranging between $90 and $125 million. The fledgling DCU certainly seems to be living up to its Gods and Monsters thematic moniker. It was a story of highs and lows at the box office this weekend, with the newcomers 28 Years Later and Pixar's Elio unable to dethrone Dreamworks' live action How To Train Your Dragon remake, which passed $358 million at the global box office in just two weeks. Although both new films bowed to the reigning champ, the narrative is far more devastating for Pixar and Elio; despite positive critical reviews, the celebrated animation studio's latest feature struggled to muster even a meager $35 million globally; a record low and troubling sign concerning the performance, or lack thereof, for original films at Pixar. Danny Boyles' legacy horror sequel 28 Years Later fared far better, debuting to $30 million both domestically and internationally, for a $60 million total haulMarvel Comics has announced Spider-Man '94, a four issue limited comic run that will close the cliffhanger left by Spider-Man The Animated Series from its final episode in 1998. The series is written by long-time Spidey veteran and a writer on the original animated series, J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Jim Towe. Russell Crowe is boarding at Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists' Highlander in the Ramirez mentor role made famous by Sean Connery in the original 1986 movie. He joins Henry Cavill who is playing the lead role. AMC has released a teaser trailer for season 3 of Walking Dead spin off Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and announced that the series will premiere on September 7. James Bobin, director of The Muppets, is in talks to helm Netflix's Dragon's Lair, based on the classic 1980s arcade game, per The Hollywood Reporter. Ryan Reynolds, originally set to star, but no longer, is producing alongside Roy Lee, Trevor Engelson, and game creators Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, and Jon Pomeroy.Warner Bros. Pictures has released a new trailer for ‘Weapons' written and directed by Zach Cregger which offers more eerie footage from the film.It's a big week for fans of Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding franchise; Death Stranding 2: On the Beach releases this week on June 26, for the Playstation 5 exclusively. Kojima Productions also announced an animated feature film being written by Raised by Wolves‘ Aaron Guzikowski; this is in addition to the previously announced live action Death Stranding film adaptation in development.

On this week's Pop Culture and Fandom News episode, Ashleigh Stiles from W!ZARD Radio joins Erin to discuss the WWE, the latest Mission: Impossible movie, Zach Cregger's Weapons, and the reason horror and comedy work so well together. They also cover the trailer for Dexter: Resurrection and Sir Ian McKellen's opening of a historic all-trans and non-binary production of a Shakespeare classic. Follow this link for more info on the theater production: https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/05/28/sir-ian-mckellen-shakespeare/ Check out Ashleigh Stiles on W!ZARD Radio here: https://www.wizardradio.com/listen Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762 You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of Portia Burch: https://patreon.com/portia_noir?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link and White Woman Whisperer: https://patreon.com/whitewomanwhisperer?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link. Are you looking to buy some shirts that make a difference? Check out Wear the Peace: https://wearthepeace.com/pages/collections?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=flow&utm_klaviyo_id=01J35XBQFAPE052R8E3A4140TSkx=vpLEr9K3aUVqJ0N-d6KKWR608od7avLWJ2fXcHbEPI.U45QAK. Join the Here4TheKids Substack: https://here4thekids.substack.com/. To order the book, "White Women," click here: https://www.race2dinner.com/white-women Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWeapons is an upcoming American mystery horror film written, produced, and directed by Zach Cregger. It stars Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan. The film follows a small community after 17 kids mysteriously disappear overnight. Support the show

On this extra tense episode of BFGE, Emma white-knuckles it through Zach Cregger's 2022 black comedy horror film "Barbarian."  The ladies discuss the film's deeper themes like feminine intuition, gentrification, and how attractive a man would have to be for either of us to go looking for him in some fucked up snuff tunnels.  Come and suckle the teat with us!#barbarian #zachcreggerLike our stupid lil movie parties? Please drop us a rating on spotify/apple and follow us on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/brutalfilmgirlpod/

Send us a textThe conversation shifts to Marvel's surprising box office hit "Thunderbolts," which has topped charts for two consecutive weekends. We break down why this particular entry has connected with audiences when recent Marvel offerings have faltered – examining how its grounded approach, practical location shooting, and thoughtful mental health themes provide a refreshing alternative to CGI-heavy spectacles. Florence Pugh's star power and David Harbour's charismatic performance contribute to a film that feels contained yet consequential within the larger Marvel universe.Summer movie season approaches with promising titles, and we analyze recent trailers for Spike Lee's "High to Low," Celine Song's rom-com "The Materialist," the final "Conjuring" installment, and Zach Cregger's anticipated horror follow-up "Weapons." With Cannes Film Festival underway, we speculate about potential award contenders like Ari Aster's "Eddington" and Julia Ducournau's "Alpha," considering how the festival increasingly predicts Oscar success. Between passionate discussions of cinema, friendship, and even NBA playoff drama, this episode captures the joy of reconnecting as a team across distances while celebrating our enduring love of film.Send us your thoughts using the link in our show description, and follow us on Instagram and Letterboxd to join the conversation between episodes!Support the show

This week, we're drowning in movie news! From Sarah Michelle Gellar's triumphant big screen return alongside Elijah Wood and Shawn Hatosy in the “Ready or Not” sequel, "Ready or Not: Here I Come" to the buzz around Shawn Levy's Star Wars film with Ryan Gosling and Mikey Madison's surprising pass on going to a galaxy far far away, we've got the inside scoop. In other news, Jennifer Lopez and Robert Zemeckis are partnering for what could be an intriguing project with Netflix and we're dissecting ALL the hottest trailers: "I Know What You Did Last Summer," Zach Cregger's chilling "Weapons," "Him," "Fantastic Four: First Steps," the terrifying "28 Years Later," and a new look at "Another Simple Favor." Grab your popcorn and listen in!

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We're kicking off the lusty month of MAy24 (see what we did there?) with our regular Shooting The Flames episode, where we cover all your comments and questions, along with all the latest horror news and trailers! If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733!     News: ‘Carrie,' ‘Dream Warriors' Actress Priscilla Pointer Has Passed Away at 100, RIP: https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3866312/carrie-dream-warriors-actress-priscilla-pointer-has-passed-away-at-100/  Overlook Film Festival Announces Winners:  Audience Award: Best Feature - The Ugly Stepsister, Honorable Mention - It Ends Jury Award: Best Feature - Touch Me, Honorable Mention - Redux Redux; Scariest Film - Best Wishes to All, Honorable Mention - Good Boy  ‘Ready Or Not' Sequel Gears Up With Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood & More: https://deadline.com/2025/04/ready-or-not-sequel-sarah-michelle-gellar-elijah-wood-1236372986/  Karl Urban possibly Returning In ‘Dredd' Series At Amazon From ‘The Boys' Team: https://cosmicbook.news/karl-urban-returning-dredd-series-amazon-the-boys    Trailers Life of Chuck (directed by Mike Flanagan, written by Stephen King, starring Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Jacob Tremblay, Mark Hamill, in select Theaters in June): https://youtu.be/dOyXdwXt8d4?si=7j7rL3YqJTfk9VvN&t=6  I Know What You Did Last Summer (in theaters July): https://youtu.be/9QABNfDhSxs?si=p3y5GsUQBxn8wXbM  The Toxic Avenger (starring Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, in theaters Aug): https://youtu.be/gsijxbTd9Z8?si=ujKj0i4jN_15EL74  Weapons (directed by Zach Cregger of Barbarian fame, starring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Amy Madigan, Benedict Wong, et al - in theaters August): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpThntO9ixc  Alien: Earth teaser (Summer on Hulu): https://youtu.be/rgsbVuMdtZo?si=wGzoEVsagkM7iP2U  HIM (producer Jordan Peele, in theaters September): https://youtu.be/ccmQETThJgs?si=-tg2NwnGIJRtP_SE  Predator: Killer of Killers (directed by Dan Trachtenberg, on Hulu in June): https://youtu.be/s2XXEbtT1fo?si=x2tr_G8alHw226_I  Predator: Badlands (directed by Dan Trachtenberg of Prey fame, starring Elle Fanning, in theaters November): https://youtu.be/oFkbsEKaoSE?si=BF014mMTsYSpQb90  28 Years Later trailer 2 (directed by Danny Boyle, written by Alex Garland, starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alfie Williams, Jack O'Connell and Ralph Fiennes, in theaters in June): https://youtu.be/Iy2ACMkwG1U?si=p7Z20v5tGvYBFDZ5     Out this Month: Babadook Relic Patreon: ???      Get in Touch:  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers  Visit our Store: https://the-film-flamers.printify.me/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilmflamers  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/  (NEW!) SCANS Movie Rating Calculator: https://scans.glide.page/  Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com  Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733     Our Patrons:    Alex M Andrew Bower Anthony Criswell Ashlie Thornbury BattleBurrito Benjamin Gonzalez Bennett Hunter BreakfastChainsawMassacre Brittany Bellgardt Call me Lestat. Canadianmatt3 CenobiteBetty Christopher Nelson Dan Alvarez Dirty Birdy Gia Gillian Murtagh GlazedDonut GWilliamNYC Irwan Iskak James Aumann Jessica E Joanne Ellison Josh Young Karl Haikara Kimberly McGuirk Kitty Kelly Kyle Kavanagh Laura O'Malley Lisa Libby Lisa Söderberg Livi Loch Hightower M Hussman Mac Daddy Marissa E Matthew McHenry Mel Starmer Nicole McDaniel Nikki (phillyenginerd) Niko Allred Nimble Wembley Orion Yannotti Pablo the Rhino Penelope Nelson random dude Richard Best Robert Eppers Rosieredleader Ryan King SHADOW OF THE DEAD SWANN Sinesthero Thomas Jane's gun Walstrich William Skinner   Sweet dreams...      "Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Includes music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes -- Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker -- embarks on a dangerous mission that forces them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.Movie News You Can Use features the latest trailers from Zach Cregger, and Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Jesse Eisenberg teaming up once again with Woody Harrelson and Morgan Freeman.Support the showFollow Bryan on InstagramFollow Bryan on TwitterGet a grooming from Boy Barber NickAdd a little fear in your next gathering at Killer Noob Escapes

Ron, Steve, and John discuss 1990's The Hunt for Red October, the new trailer for Zach Cregger‘s Weapons, and Sinners (yes, again)!

Corazón Films reveló el tráiler de Los Ilusionistas 3. Warner Bros. liberó el avance de La hora de la desaparición. Diamond Films y A24 compartieron un vistazo de The Smashing Machine.

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On this week's New Flesh podcast, we cover the #1 movie in America, Ryan Coogler's SINNERS starring two Michael B. Jordans! THE SHROUDS, the latest film from David Cronenberg, is out now in NY/LA and wide next week. DEAD MAIL is now on Shudder and worth your time. THE UGLY STEPSISTER is in theaters now and very gross and fun, and will be on Shudder eventually. Before the main event, which is full of spoilers and a dissection of what SINNERS is all about, plenty of horror news of the week, including X-Files reboot update, Sam Neill joins Godzilla, Zach Cregger's Weapons, Silent Night Deadly Night, the latest from Jordan Peele, and a lengthy discussion of 28 YEARS LATER and its box office potential.

#craftbeer #boniver #michaeljordan We review the incredible drama that is America's top casual restaurant chains and why Applebees deserves worse. Also, director Zach Cregger is back with a creepy peek at his followup to Barbarian, Weapons, as well as a new live-action Resident Evil movie in the works. Speaking of horror, Ryan Gosling is apparently producing a remake of the beloved 80s sci-fi creeper, Killer Clowns from Outer Space. Finally, we end with a debate as old as time: who's the GOAT? With criticism being lobbed at Michael Jordan's claim, we discuss if Lebron went and ruined the fun for everyone. Cheers! Beer of the Week: Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. Chonky New England Style Double IPA 0:00 Intro 6:39 America's Top-10 Casually Dining Chains 31:05 Marco's Beef With Italian Food 42:26 Barbarian's Director Teases New Horror Flick, Weapons 54:30 A New Resident Evil Live-Action Movie 59:53 Why Paul W.S. Anderson Got To Make So Many R.E. Movies 1:04:07 Ryan Gosling Producing a Killer Clowns from Outer Space Remake 1:12:32 Is Michael Jordan's GOAT Claim Still Legit? 1:25:47 Cheers of the Week: Bon Iver Fable/Sable and New Music 1:33:59 Beer Review

Episode 84 : Beezel (3/27/2025)   Horror news: Zach Cregger's to direct next ‘Resident Evil' film Details The House of the Dead: Paul W.S. Anderson Details Stephen King’s “Cujo” remake coming to Netflix Details New “Sinners” Trailer Details David Dastmalchian Joins ‘Dexter: Resurrection' Details The Toxic Avenger remake gets teaser trailer Details Together: teaser trailer…

The title says it all! With Resident Evil 9 still someways off, we take this unusually lenghty gap between announcements from Capcom (in fact we think it's the longest in the 30 years of the series) to delve into the possibilities of what is next to come for our favourite horror franchise. Such has been the gap, we have not really done a podcast like this since the pilot and together with comments from our patreons, we examine what could be next both out of universe and from a lore perspective. Yes, this means a re-examination of that REmake train and discussion of the future of spin offs (if any). We have multiple hopes from the fans on what they want to see next too from the lore perspective - a continuation of the Hound Wolf Squad story, more Mia Winters, or perhaps even a prequel with George Trevor - no prizes for guessing which team member that came from! In the news we also examine the now-confirmed Resident Evil movie reboot from Zach Cregger.  

Check out our review of ‘Mickey 17', Bong Joon-Ho's first film since 'Parasite'. Beforehand, we'll discuss the week's top entertainment news during our signature segment: the Toms. This week's stories include our reactions to trailers for 'The Last of Us' season 2 and 'The Studio' on Apple TV+; Zach Cregger is making a Resident Evil movie; details on the 'Monopoly' movie; and more! Enjoy!TIMECODES… Intro (0:00)The Toms: Entertainment News (1:37)'The Last of Us' Season 2 Trailer (2:20)'The Studio' Trailer Reaction (7:53)Zach Cregger is making a 'Resident Evil' movie (11:11)Cosmo Jarvis joins 'The Odyssey' (13:12)Adrien Brody cast in Damien Chazelle's Evil Knievel movie (15:07)Barbara Broccoli doesn't have nice things to say about Amazon execs (17:58)Duo behind 'Dungeons and Dragons' making a 'Monopoly' movie (22:06)Apparently, ‘Split Fiction' is a good video game (24:34)Non-Spoiler Review of ‘Mickey 17' (25:58)*SPOILER REVIEW* of ‘Mickey 17' (38:07)What Are Ya Doin'? (57:10)SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS...Email: tomppodcast@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2jjOm3gwTu2TVDzH_CJlwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/That-One-Movie-Podcast-535231563653560/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOMPPodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/tomppodcastINTRO MUSIC... "Constellation" by Brian Hanegan

Fred is nearing the finish line in Astro Bot, with over 250 bots rescued out of 300. Meanwhile, Jake is still working through Avowed but feeling some burnout—the game's economy is broken, leaving him stuck with the same weapon set for half the game.In the news:

Episode 46 - SPOILER Review: Companion (2025)IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a spoiler review of Companion (2025), a thriller (or is it? Still not sure on the genre…) that is as twisted as it is unique. If you haven't seen this movie yet, bookmark this episode and come back later. This is one of those films best experienced knowing absolutely nothing. No trailers. No previews. Just trust me. Listener and viewer discretion is advised.I'm really happy to be joined on this episode by my friend and uber movie fan, Marc Cavligli. Marc is that dude I know I can always talk movie shop with. We don't always agree on movies (actually, we usually don't—lol), but that's what makes our discussions so great... As an artist and creative, Marc brings a unique perspective to the conversation, always spotting things that go overlooked. Our back-and-forth leads to fresh insights, unexpected takes, and a deep dive into what makes a movie work—or not. This episode is no exception.Director Drew Hancock's debut film, Companion, is the kind of movie you just don't see coming. It's twisted, gripping, and guaranteed to have you talking long after the credits roll. Even after watching, I'm still struggling with how to describe or tease this movie without spoiling it. That's how original it is.Adding to the film's appeal, Zach Cregger, director of the 2022 hit Barbarian, serves as a producer on this film. His involvement is no surprise—I've been told that Companion shares that same bold, unpredictable energy that made Barbarian such a standout. (Confession: I haven't seen Barbarian yet myself, but I'll be fixing that immediately.)Our lead actors, Sophie Thatcher (Heretic) and Jack Quaid (The Boys), are superb. They bring to life a script that is sharp, efficient, and extremely inventive. They do a phenomenal job making this strange, unsettling world feel real.This movie is very unsettling and uncomfortable at times, but always in service of the story. It lingers in your mind, making you question a lot (in a good way) after you see it. And its release timing? Absolutely perfect—for reasons we'll have to discuss after you've watched. (Let's talk afterward to get into specifics!)On the technical side, the filmmaking choices are impressive. It's a tight, contained movie that grabs your attention and never lets go. With a 90-minute runtime, a limited number of locations, and a small cast, it still manages to feel expansive and gripping. And for those who say original movies aren't being made anymore—think again. This film begs to differ.So far, Companion has earned over $34 million at the box office on a $10 million budget. That's a huge win for original storytelling."Companion" is currently playing in theaters and is also available to rent and buy on all platforms.Enjoy the movie. Hit up the comments section with your thoughts on film and as always thank you for listening. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sohrabsmovieq.substack.com

Episode Summary In this episode, Dave and Michael discuss Companion, the directorial debut from Drew Hancock. A mix of science fiction, dark comedy, and thriller, Companion follows Iris, a robot companion, as she navigates power dynamics and hidden agendas during a weekend getaway at a remote lakeside estate. The film explores themes of toxic relationships, control, and AI consciousness, all while delivering sharp humor and unexpected twists. Director: Drew Hancock Genre: Sci-Fi, Dark Comedy, Thriller Produced by: Barbarian creative team (Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, J.D. Lipschitz, Raphael Margolis) Cast: Sophie Thatcher (Yellowjackets, Heretic) as Iris Jack Quaid (The Boys) as Josh Lucas Gage (Euphoria, The White Lotus) as Patrick Megan Suri (It Lives Inside, Never Have I Ever) as Kat Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows) as Eli Rupert Friend (The Death of Stalin, Homeland) as Sergei Timestamps & Discussion Highlights 00:00:15 - Introduction Dave welcomes listeners to Mindframes and introduces the show's format. Michael reveals the movie they're discussing: Companion (2024). 00:00:35 - Movie Overview Companion is the directorial debut of Drew Hancock. A science fiction, dark comedy, and thriller with "stabby stab" moments but not a full horror film. The plot follows Iris, a robot companion, as she joins her human partner, Josh, for a weekend getaway that quickly turns into chaos. 00:02:06 - The Barbarian Connection Produced by Zach Cregger (Barbarian), along with Roy Lee, J.D. Lipschitz, and Raphael Margolis. Cregger was originally set to direct but handed the project to Hancock. Shares some tonal shifts and unexpected turns similar to Barbarian. 00:03:59 - A Surprisingly Funny Movie Marketed as horror, but the film has strong comedic elements. Michael stopped watching the trailer halfway because it reveals too much. Despite its darker themes, the humor is well-placed and helps with pacing. 00:04:26 - The Cast & Performances Sophie Thatcher (Yellowjackets, Heretic) as Iris – A standout performance. Jack Quaid (The Boys) as Josh – A departure from his usual roles, making him unrecognizable compared to his character Huey in The Boys. Lucas Gage (Euphoria, The White Lotus) as Patrick – Cast as the “pretty guy.” Megan Suri (It Lives Inside, Never Have I Ever) as Kat – A complex role. Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows) as Eli – Comedic powerhouse, but hard not to see him as Guillermo. Rupert Friend (The Death of Stalin, Homeland) as Sergei – A mix of comedic and sinister. 00:12:51 - Cinematography, Editing & Directing Eli Bourne handles cinematography, giving the film an intimate, isolated feel. Michael praises the film's pacing and editing, crediting Josh Ether for helping keep the story sharp. The location scouting is excellent, contributing to the film's eerie atmosphere. 00:13:15 - The “Eat the Rich” Subgenre Comparison Companion shares *similarities with films like The Menu and Triangle of Sadness. Though not a direct critique of wealth, the film hints at class and power dynamics. 00:14:00 - January as a “Dumping Ground” for Movies Companion was released in early 2024, a time studios often use to release movies they're unsure how to market. Despite this, the film is better than most January releases and deserves more recognition. Themes & Analysis 00:28:05 - Toxic Relationships & Power Imbalances Core theme: How control, manipulation, and exploitation manifest in relationships—both human and AI. Companion raises questions about agency and autonomy, especially in imbalanced relationships. 00:29:25 - Gender & Objectification Iris represents the struggles of real-world women who fight for autonomy in male-dominated spaces. Historically, women were seen as property—a dynamic mirrored in Iris's role as a “companion.” 00:30:51 - The Film's Unique Take on AI Representation Unlike many AI films that focus on “Pinocchio syndrome” (wanting to be real), Companion focuses on how people treat objects that can think and feel. Dave argues that the film doesn't necessarily “humanize” Iris, but Michael strongly disagrees, saying she's treated as an individual from the start. 00:37:12 - The Relationship Between Josh & Iris A perfect example of a toxic relationship. Josh gaslights and controls Iris, using his “love” as a justification for ownership. Parallels to real-life relationships where one partner holds all the power. 00:39:38 - Eli & Patrick: Love or Control? Eli & Patrick's relationship is framed as genuine, but Eli literally has a kill switch for Patrick. Raises the question: Can there ever be real love when there's an extreme power imbalance? 00:45:12 - Kat: A Different Kind of User Kat manipulates Sergei for money, just as Josh uses Iris for companionship. Unlike Josh, Kat is honest about her self-serving nature—making her an interesting contrast. Her conversation with Iris about feeling “disposable” adds emotional depth to her character. 00:48:43 - Josh's Downfall & The Role of Technology Josh's death by an automatic corkscrew is a symbol of his reliance on technology and the loss of control he thought he had. Technology and control are central themes—whether AI, smart devices, or old-school CD players. Verdict & Ratings 01:14:40 - Final Thoughts & Scores Dave: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) - “One of the best AI movies in recent years.” Michael: ⭐⭐⭐½ - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.5 - 4/5) - “Great performances, strong pacing, and an excellent directorial debut.” 01:20:00 - Why You Should See Companion Companion is in limited theatrical release, so see it before it's gone! Despite marketing challenges, it's one of the best films of early 2024. Closing Notes & Where to Watch Companion is currently in wide release but may leave theaters soon. Mindframes encourages listeners to share their thoughts via email.

On this episode, continuing with my Black History Month series of films to talk about Barbarian (2022). This directorial debut from Zach Cregger has unsettling atmosphere, social commentary on issues of gentrification and trust, plus it makes me think about whether I will ever stay at a rental home again. Spoiler free and suspense filled. The artist on my podcast playlist is The Ronettes. Game Over! tee in profile pic by Dethink Tees. https://dethink.bigcartel.com/product/game-over-man-game-over

Welcome to another episode of Death Don't Do Fiction, the AIPT Movies podcast! The podcast about the enduring legacy of our favorite movies! This February we're celebrating “Dreddruary,” where we cover movies based on the British comic book character, Judge Dredd! In this week's episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Karl Urban's 2012 dark dystopian action massacre, Dredd!Impressive use of a low budget! A near-future that seems (unfortunately) believable! Quick and effective world-building! Really cool helmets! A very dangerous atrium! A simple, contained story inspired by the action classic, The Raid! A surprisingly stripped-down comic book movie, especially when compared with modern examples! Absolutely brutal slow motion violence! Absurdly large buildings! A solid cast that includes Olivia Thirlby, Wood Harris, Harry Potter's Domhnall Gleeson with blue cyber eyes, an uncomfortably cruel Lena Headey, and the lower half of Karl Urban's face doing some of the greatest frown-acting you've ever seen! A movie based on a British comic book about America, starring European people doing American accents, which may also secretly be the first movie directed by Civil War's Alex Garland!In addition, Alex shares his spoiler-free thoughts on The Wolf of Snow Hollow, the new Valentine's Day-themed slasher, Heart Eyes, and the genre-bending thriller Companion!You can find Death Don't Do Fiction on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!The Death Don't Do Fiction podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris, Tim Gardiner, and Matt Paul, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from three filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Twitter, Bluesky, or Letterboxd @actionharris. Matt is a terrific artist that you can find on Instagram @no_wheres_ville. Tim can't be found on social media because he doesn't exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the Death Don't Do Fiction crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter or Instagram @aiptmoviespod.Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

Welcome all as we bring the curtain down on our year-long Resident Evil Outbreak retrospective. We are down to the last scenario of File 2, the aptly named End of the Road, and battle Hunters, Zombies and a quite relentless Tyrant as we all make a break to escape Raccoon City before the missile (or is is missiles?) drop.  Getting Linda Baldwin to safety can potentially save millions of lives, but does Neptune realise that? What is the best ending? Just how valuable is the remote bomb switch for the Tyrant, and when is the right time to use it? These are just some of the quandaries faced by our team during one last desperate bid to escape.  In a meaty news section we discuss sales figures and the recent rumours about Zach Cregger overseeing the latest reboot of the live action film franchise. Rombie touches on the post-release and future plans of the George Romero Documentary and finally STARS_TyranT gives his thoughts on REVerse following news its servers are going to be shutting down. Please enjoy.

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Sean and Amanda react to the ‘Fantastic Four' and ‘Jurassic World Rebirth' trailers (1:00) before discussing the slate of movies being released that are tied to Valentine's Day, including Drew Hancock's ‘Companion' (15:15), ‘You're Cordially Invited' (29:30), ‘Love Me', and ‘Heart Eyes' (40:00). Then, they mint a new bespoke subgenre called “garbage love”—romance movies that use genre as a vehicle to deliver their love stories (55:00). Then, Sean is joined by Hancock to discuss his circuitous journey to directing his first feature, ‘Companion'; casting Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher in the lead roles; working alongside ‘Barbarian' producer Zach Cregger; the themes of the film; the difficultly of promoting a movie that relies so much on the tension in its script; and more (1:24:00). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Drew Hancock Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner Video Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you have that problem where someone is always asking you to watch a romantic movie but the movie has too much of that, ya know, love and romance? I just might have the solution you've been looking for in this week's movie “Companion.” This movie is a romantic movie in marketing only to perhaps help you get your special someone to watch it with you. Then you'll both get to watch how the movie spins its head and becomes a twisted, malevolent, bloody, yet funny, series of devious plot twists. What kicks off the movie is Josh (Jack Quaid) and Iris (Sophie Thatcher) traveling out to a remote lake house to just have a weekend hang with Josh's buddies. It's a fun, casual environment as they all eat, drink and be merry. Josh and Iris are getting along swimmingly with everyone else. Then something deadly happens and Josh and company have to go into “we're on a mission” mode before any devious plans are revealed and more people die. Who will live? Who will die? Who will try this apple pie I just made? Is it worth finding out? Check out this episode to see. “Companion” also stars Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillen, Rupert Friend, Jaboukie Young-White, Matt McCarthy, Marc Menchaca, Woody Fu and Ashley Lambert. Support the showFeel free to reach out to me via:@MoviesMerica on Twitter @moviesmerica on InstagramMovies Merica on Facebook

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we're going to skip all the trailers and go in blind as we review the 2025 horror-comedy “Companion”…  Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell and Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio For more Rewind of the Living Dead, visit our website or follow on social media:https://www.rewindofthelivingdead.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewindofdeadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewindoflivingdeadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewindoflivingdead/

On this week's New Flesh podcast, Brett & Jesse take turns with Iris the COMPANION. Just kidding, that's gross. If you know what the movie's about you'll laugh at that. Anyway, it's the Zach Cregger-produced movie that we've been talking about for a while, since BARBARIAN. It's a thriller, sci-fi, horror, comedy, with a heavy emphasis on the comedy. Lots of horror news this week, including crazy Scream 7 casting news, Insidious 6 news, Terrifier 4 update, M Night Shyamalan plus Nicholas Sparks and Jake Gyllenhaal, Taskahi Miike Audition remake, Leigh Whannel WOLF MAN on digital tomorrow

Companion is a 2025 American science fiction horror comedy film[4] starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid as a couple on a weekend getaway with friends at a remote cabin, which unravels into chaos after a revelation that one of the guests is a companion robot.[5] The film is written and directed by Drew Hancock and produced by Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, Raphael Margules and J. D. Lifshitz. Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén and Rupert Friend also appear in supporting roles. Companion was released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on January 31, 2025. The film received positive reviews from critics.

Companion - a horror film "from the producers of The Notebook and Barbarian" (one of the greatest taglines I've ever heard) - has released in theaters worldwide. This was a movie I had very little interest in until seeing that very mysterious first trailer and seeing the reviews that have been coming out from critics over the past 2 months, which have been GLOWING. I had the chance to see the film just recently but the question is: will this movie start a glorious revival of the all too dead horror-comedy? Is it as amazing and as shocking as Barbarian? Find out in this review! Companion: Written and Directed by: Drew Hancock Produced by: Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, J.D. Lifshitz, Josh Mack, Raphael Margules Executive Producers: Jamie Buckner, Andrew Childs, Adam Ridley, Ryan Ridley, Tracy Rosenblum, Paulina Sussman Music by: Hrishikesh Hirway Cinematography by: Eli Born Editing by: Brett W. Bachman, Josh Ethier Casting by: Nancy Nayor Production Design by: Scott Kuzio Costume Design by: Vanessa Porter Cast: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén, Rupert Friend Synopsis: A billionaire's death sets off a chain of events for Iris and her friends during a weekend trip to his lakeside estate.

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Writer and Director Drew Hancock to discuss his new film COMPANION, a new kind of love story starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid. The film is produced by the filmmakers behind Barbarian— Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, Zach Cregger and Roy Lee. Companion releases exclusively in theatres January 31, 2025 by Warner Bros. Pictures. 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

Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw  Topics: Fatal Fury 2, Super Ninja Boy, and Sutte Hakkun join SNES NSO https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1882594637065355525 Super Mario RPG Soundtrack Releases in Japan on April 9 https://noisypixel.net/super-mario-rpg-soundtrack-release-2025/ Millions of dollars of prototype Pokémon cards may have been fake, it's claimed https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/millions-of-dollars-of-prototype-pokemon-cards-may-have-been-fake-its-claimed/ Xbox Developer_Direct 2025 Recap https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/01/23/xbox-developer-direct-2025-recap/ NINJA GAIDEN 4 – Launching Fall 2025 NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black – Available Now South of Midnight – Launching April 8, 2025 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Launching April 24, 2025 DOOM: The Dark Ages – Launching May 15, 2025 Hideaki Nishino is new President & CEO of SIE (Hermen Hulst still Studio Business Group CEO, under Nishino) https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-leadership-at-sony-interactive-entertainment-302362728.html SEGA trademarks Skies of Arcadia, Eternal Arcadia in Japan https://www.gematsu.com/2025/01/sega-trademarks-skies-of-arcadia-eternal-arcadia-in-japan The Sims 1 and 2 Are Reportedly Returning to PC This Month https://kotaku.com/sims-1-2-remaster-pc-buy-ea-maxis-steam-1851748658 GOG re-releases Dino Crisis 1 and 2 on PC, announces GOG Wishlist to vote for more ports https://x.com/GOGcom/status/1884526967204049150 Phoenix Labs lays off “majority of the studio” https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/phoenix-labs-lays-off-majority-of-the-studio-two-years-after-forte-labs-acquisition BioWare Doesn't 'Require Support From the Full Studio' https://blog.bioware.com/2025/01/29/bioware-studio-update/  Zach Cregger to Tackle Resident Evil Reboot Movie https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/resident-evil-reboot-zach-cregger-1236117563/ Questions from Discord:  Brydude: What is your favorite anime?

It's Oscars season, baby! On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony share their reactions to the 97th Academy Awards ahead of the ceremony on March 2, 2025 [00:34:01]. They also discuss Zach Cregger taking on Resident Evil, Robert Eggers' upcoming Werwulf and Labyrinth films, the rewrite of Michael Jackson's biopic, 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

Actor and comedian Sam Brown from The Whitest Kids U' Know joins the pod to talk sh*tting your pants, trebuchets, and the peak of the fedora. Will and Liam also offer their best Thanksgiving advice. SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/... FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostf... FOLLOW SAM: https://www.instagram.com/thatsambrown The Whitest Kids U'Know complete series box set is available on 12/3 from Shout! Studios, and tune in to Whitest Kids U'Know Top 10 Episode Countdown, a marathon of Zach Cregger, Sam Brown, Timmy Williams and Darren Trumeter's favorite episodes, streaming only Shout! TV 12/8. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: DOWNLOAD THE BETMGM APP AND USE BONUS CODE “AFPOD” AND YOU WILL GET UP TO A $1500 FIRST BET OFFER ON YOUR FIRST WAGER! HEAD TO HIMS.COM/FRIDAY FOR PERSONALIZED HAIR LOSS TREATMENT OPTIONS! FIND OUT WHERE TO GET FIREBALL NEAR YOU, THE PERFECT SHOT FOR GAME DAY! https://www.fireballwhisky.com/shop-fireball-online.html GET UP TO 20% OFF @CHUBBIES WITH THE CODE FRIDAY20 AT https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/FRIDAY20 #chubbiespod (00:00) Intro (06:59) Thanksgiving Advice (17:17) Your friend's dad (18:22) Diarrhea (30:50) Touring (38:18) Early Days of WKUK (43:04) Becoming Friends with Timmy Williams (50:17) Kidnapping (53:31) Nightmare Travel (01:04:44) Puking (01:10:11) Cracker of the Week (01:16:39) Medieval Summer Camp (01:21:35) Favorite WKUK Sketches (01:32:29) Zach Cregger & Barbarian (01:36:06) Dad Jokes #AlmostFriday #FridayBeers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally called "The Cow" for... reasons... but this is Winona's first major top billed role in a real movie in over a decade. Jeff and Stuart remark the similarities between this movie and Zach Cregger's "Barbarian" except Gone in the Night takes a few unexpected twists and turns which leave the boys giggling at the sillyness of it all. That all being said, there is a tinge of hope for Winona after watching her performance in this movie which if anything, offers some great thriller vibes in the first two acts.

We're in Maine, no we're in Greenland, wait no we're back in France! It must be Daryl Dixon time again! How is Carol? Is she as ruthless as she was in The Walking Dead Prime? How is Daryl? Are his new friends religious zealots? Is our new young friend the cure to zombies? You need to tune in and find out! News says some new games are coming, Resident Evil is getting a new movie reboot by Zach Cregger, and Plants vs Zombies 3 is going back to the drawing board. The post ZAMP 318 – Daryl and Carol European Vacation appeared first on Zombies Ate My Podcast.

Can a marriage survive so many secrets? You'll have to listen to find out!We also talk AI, Apple, piracy, Assassins Creed: Shadows, Star Wars: Outlaws, Alan Wake 2, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Tomb Raider, Resident Evil and much more!Company fined $193,000 for selling untested AI Lawyer - https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/09/startup-behind-worlds-first-robot-lawyer-to-pay-193k-for-false-ads-ftc-says/Trump demands Apple unlock would-be assassin's Samsung Galaxy phone - https://9to5mac.com/2024/09/26/trump-says-fbi-must-get-apple-to-open-would-be-assassins-phones/Court rules piracy site must pay 30M, but nobody knows who runs it - https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/09/pirate-library-must-pay-publishers-30m-but-no-one-knows-who-runs-it/Assassins Creed: Shadows delayed due to poor reception of Star Wars: Outlaws - https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/09/assassins-creed-shadows-delayed-after-poor-star-wars-outlaws-reception/Outlaws will receive improvements to hopefully address feedback - https://kotaku.com/star-wars-outlaws-roadmap-update-cyberpunk-2077-1851659964• • Zach Cregger directing new Resident Evil - https://www.darkhorizons.com/zach-cregger-to-helm-new-resident-evil/ If you'd like to support the show head on over to our Patreon and for as little as $1 a month you can become a member and get the show a bit earlier than everybody else. And if you want more show then for $5 a month you can get The After Party where we keep talking for another 15-30 mins every week.You can also show your support for free by leaving us a lovely five star review on your preferred podcast platform. We'll appreciate it and so will the new listeners it will help to find the show!

58:40 THE STRANGERS 1:24:39 FURIOSA On this week's long-delayed New Flesh podcast, the best podcast about horror movies, horror news, and all things tangentially related to horror, Brett and Jesse return to catch up with Renny Harlin's THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1 as well as FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA aka George Miller's prequel to FURY ROAD. Before that main event, plenty of horror news, which will be summarized at the bottom of this description. The latest Patreon episode from this week: 4 movies discussed including the new Guy Ritchie, the new Zack Snyder, Challengers and THE FALL GUY! We actually did it! www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-129-new-103989509 My Bloody Valentine Blumhouse, I Know What You Did Last Summer, '1313' Munsters reboot, Adam Wingard not returning to Godzilla x Kong, Star Trek prequel, Barbarella x Edgar Wright, new Ti West/Zac Efron, Donnie Yen John Wick spinoff, Dune Prophecy, a Jason Voorhees/Friday the 13th update, Fall 2, Cannes updates, Jurassic casting, Dexter prequel, new Insidious, new Silent Hill, new Steven Spielberg, Sony teases 28 Years Later cast, Zach Cregger dates, and more. 2 weeks of news!

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for information about all your favorite fictional Universes. It's a light news week, so we're entertaining a bit of an unsubstantiated rumor coming from reputable insider Daniel Richtman, who suggested that Wesley Snipes could reprise his role as Blade ‘at some point in the MCU's Multiverse Saga. Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy is making its way back to the big screen this summer; as Warner Bros and Fathom Events re-releases the films in theaters beginning with The Fellowship of the Ring on June 8, then The Two Towers on June 9, followed by The Return of the King on June 10. The animated film The War of the Rohirrim also hits theaters in December and Amazon it's expected to air the second season of The Rings of Power sometime in the fall or winter. During his new profile with Vanity Fair, Chris Hemsworth reflected on his career and his work on Thor: Love & Thunder, specifically. The actor described his performance as ‘too silly' and opined that he had become a parody of himself. Hemsworth said he feels he owes fans another Thor film to make up for Love & Thunder's failings and described his upcoming role in Furiosa as something starkly contrasting his most popular roles. Revealed during an exclusive expose from The Wrap Dwayne Johnson's latest film project, Red One, has faced significant challenges, including production delays and budget overruns, with costs ballooning to over $250 million due to various issues, primarily citing Johnson's chronic lateness and lack of professionalism on set. Despite Amazon MGM denying on-set issues, Johnson's history of lateness and conflicts with co-stars have been well-documented, raising questions about his work ethic. Challengers took the number one spot at the box office this weekend with a $15 million dollar opening. Disney released the trailer and official logline for Mufasa: The Lion King, which premieres Dec. 20. A set photo and comments from the actor himself on a podcast, have confirmed Jeff Bridges is returning for Tron: Ares Netflix is close to finalizing a deal for a live-action Scooby-Doo series based on the beloved Hanna-Barbera cartoon, with exact plot details kept secret. Warner Bros. Television will produce the one-hour drama, with Josh Appelbaum, Scott Rosenberg, and others attached as writers and executive producers. Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy, while speaking with the Associated Press the filmmaker likened watching films to homework, saying, “I was a good student in school. I'll do my homework as an adult. But I am definitely not looking to do homework when I go to the movies.” The quote reaffirmed that prior knowledge would not be an obligation for the movie. Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes are set to star in the long-awaited sequel, 28 Years Later. Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, the film marks the return of the original team, with Cillian Murphy serving as executive producer, aiming to expand the franchise into a trilogy. Julia Garner, known for her Emmy-winning role in Ozark, is set to star opposite Josh Brolin in the upcoming horror film Weapons from director Zach Cregger. Garner's rising star continues to shine as she lands major roles, including playing the Silver Surfer in Marvel's upcoming Fantastic Four. Independent distributor Vertical released a trailer for The Exorcism starring Russell Crowe as a troubled actor who begins to unravel while working on a supernatural horror film. Sony has moved Kraven the Hunter to the prime winter spot of Dec. 13, 2024 (back from Aug. 30, 2024). Kraven steps into a date that was occupied by fellow Sony pic The Karate Kid, a crossover event movie starring Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan. Karate Kid now moves to May 30, 2025 In an IP rights deal with game company Hasbro, Sony has gained the exclusive TV and film rights to the board game Clue.

37:53 Boy Kills World 50:33 Infested On this week's New Flesh podcast, the best podcast about horror movies, horror news, and all things tangentially related to horror, Brett and Jesse take on a new release double-feature with BOY KILLS WORLD, now in theaters, and INFESTED, now on Shudder. Before that main event, plenty of horror news, which will be summarized at the bottom of this description. The latest Patreon episode from last week: Monkey Man, Dogman, The People's Joker (, man) New episodes coming soon on the new Guy Ritchie and the new Zack Snyder - and Challengers www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-128-dogman-102014068 2 new Evil Dead movies are in pre-production, Rosemary's Baby prequel Apartment 7A going straight to Paramount+, Julia Garner cast in new Zach Cregger movie Weapons, The Invisible Man 2?, Exorcism with Russell Crowe, 28 Years Later casting news, and some new R-ratings from the MPAA

Director of "Barbarian", and Whitest Kids You Know alum Zach Cregger hops in the Fartvan to confess his sins. Daly and "Cregger" have so many visceral stories from their time in New York, that the Jons have no idea where in Los Angeles they are at any point in this episode. The conversation is just that good, and it soars ahead of the traffic lights. But no rights!

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes. The Hollywood Reporter released another in-depth article about the goings-on at Marvel Studios. On the tail of the successful Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, Fantastic Four casting confirmation, and X-Men ‘97 release date, the MCU appears to be setting itself up for a return to success. Reshoots occurred in early February for Agatha: Darkhold Diaries Eric Pearson of Black Widow and Thor: Ragnarok was hired to finish the Fantastic Four script The Bear showrunner Joanna Calo was hired to work on the script for Thunderbolts Avengers: The Kang Dynasty will be renamed Bob Iger said he is most excited for Captain America: New World Order No news about the Blade movie, Which makes it seem likely to be moved from its November 2025 date After Joker: Folie a Deux director Todd Phillips shared character photos on Valentine's Day, Variety revealed Warner Bros. is spending $200 million on the sequel. This news, on the heels of Tom Cruise's non-exclusive contract with the studio, sparked one source to say that Warner Bros. is “playing with other people's money.”  The 2024 SAG Awards took place on February 24 and aired on Netflix. As the actor's guild votes on them, these awards are only for acting in movies and television. Several awards have followed suit to others this season, with a disruptor being Pedro Pascal winning Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Joel in The Last of Us.    Ryan Gosling will perform “I'm Just Ken” at the Oscars on March 10. Josh Brolin is in negotiations to star in Weapons, the New Line horror thriller from Barbarian filmmaker Zach Cregger. Brolin will be replacing Pedro Pascal, who had to drop out of the film due to scheduling conflicts arising from The Fantastic Four. Eva Longoria and Eugene Levy have joined the cast of Only Murders in the Building Season 4 at Hulu in recurring roles. True Detective has been renewed for Season 5 at HBO. Issa López, the creator of True Detective: Night Country, will helm the fifth season under her new overall deal with HBO. A trailer was released for Horizon: An American Saga, a four-part film project from Kevin Costner. Parts one and two will have a dual theatrical release in June and August. The Harry Potter tv series is moving forward, with Warner Bros. Discovery now targeting a 2026 debut. The team met with author JK Rowling two weeks ago to discuss the vision for the project. Deadline has also confirmed that the field of writers has been narrowed down to Francesca Gardiner, Tom Moran, and Kathleen Jordan and a decision on who gets the job is expected in June. Star Wars series The Acolyte is currently rumored to premiere on Disney+ on June 5. This was not confirmed or denied by Disney. The fourth season of Amazon's Emmy-winning drama The Boys will debut with three episodes June 13 and continue weekly for a total of 8 episodes Destin Daniel Cretton, who co-wrote and directed Shang-Chi, has been tapped to pen and helm a live-action adaptation of Naruto for Lionsgate. A trailer dropped for Boy Kills World, a post-apocalyptic film starring Bill Skarsgård. Disney is going to release an expanded look at The Phantom Menace in their 25th anniversary comics for the film. James Gunn posted a cast photo for Superman Legacy following the first table read for the film set for release July 11, 2025. A logo also popped up in some photos of the cast name tags, and is rumored to be the official logo of the film. Filming is thought to begin this week. According to industry scooper The Insneider, Lionsgate is reportedly in very early development of remake of the 2000 horror classic American Psycho. Star Wars: The Living Force, a highly-anticipated new novel by John Jackson Miller, releases on April 9 and readers can currently read an excerpt on the Star Wars website. 

Zena chats with film director, producer, screenwriter, and occasional actor, J.D. Lifshitz! Along with his business partner, Raphael Margules, they are the owners of BoulderLight Pictures. The company produced so many films we love, but just to name a few: THE WRATH OF BECKY, BARBARIAN, GONE IN THE NIGHT, BECKY, THE VIGIL, PLEDGE, and much more!  The two discuss J.D.'s love for horror, horror that brings you back to your childhood, BoulderLight Pictures upcoming movies to keep an eye out for, and the top 3 most effed-up horror movies we've ever seen!  BoulderLight Pictures entered into a first-look deal with New Line Cinema, where they will produce Zach Cregger's highly anticipated sophomore feature, WEAPONS, and Drew Hancock's sci-fi thriller, COMPANION. And keep a look out for Anna Kendrick's directorial debut, WOMAN OF THE HOUR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1:17:54 TENET discussion The New Flesh, the best podcast about horror movies, horror news, and all things tangentially related to horror and the horror lifestyle, returns with a new episode on the Warner Bros. 2024 reissue of Christopher Nolan's TENET. Brett and Jesse rolled out for it and may now see it in a new light post-OPPENHEIMER! But this episode is mostly about the dozens of both horror news and general industry news stories, which are summarized below. Over on Patreon, Brett & Jesse talk TRUNK LOCKED IN, now on Amazon prime, and Ethan Coen's DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS, now in theaters. https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-125-trunk-99005654 'Rogue One' and 'Godzilla' director Gareth Reynolds nabs Jurassic World, New Christopher Landon thriller inspired by Brian De Palma, Vin Diesel confirms latest Fast & Furious sequel plans, the Jeff Wadlow meta Truth or Dare sequel that never happened, Tom Cruise at WB auteur update, Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2 budget out of control, John Wick spinoff Ballerina delayed, Joker 2 budget, Mickey 17 Bong Joon Ho Rober Pattinson delay, the return of EC Comics, a remake of American Psycho and The Dead Zone, The Crow remake and 4K updates, Josh Brolin cast in Zach Cregger's Weapons, Stephen King on Salem's Lot, Blader Runner TV, True Detective renewal, Borderlands trailer, and if you can believe it, even more