Cordkillers

Cordkillers

By Tom MerrittTV & Film
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Cordkillers episodes

  • Cordkillers 588: What's the Tilly Tax?

    ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 kicked up a Hollywood copyright-and-likeness firestorm, while SAG-AFTRA floats a “Tilly tax” aimed at fully synthetic performers. Meanwhile, big audiences still show up for tentpoles (Super Bowl, Puppy Bowl, Muppets) as streamers keep chasing bundles, rights, and consolidation chess moves.


    This week on The FULL Experience: Lost (101 - "Pilot: Part 1")


    Next week: Lost (405 - "The Constant")


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    YouTube: https://youtu.be/dG_MVNHvtbA

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Cordkillers 587: The Crooked Tunnel Effect

    Amazon pushes deeper into AI-assisted filmmaking while studios flood Super Bowl weekend with trailers, renewals, and future slates. Meanwhile, streamers tweak pricing, theatrical windows stay political, and the UK gets another license fee bump.


    This week on The FULL Experience: Star Trek: The Animated Series (206 - "The Counter-Clock Incident")


    Next week: Lost (101 - "Pilot: Part 1")


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    YouTube: https://youtu.be/W2RZu3zRk0s

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    55 min
  • Cordkillers 586: Hoops, Hype, and Microdramas

    Peacock’s NBA deal boosts subscribers while deepening losses, Apple doubles down on prestige TV and fantasy epics, and Disney and Amazon continue reshaping the streaming sports landscape. Meanwhile, listeners weigh in on microdramas, AI fatigue, and accessibility in TV criticism.


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    YouTube: https://youtu.be/yZAb2bnAZyo

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    1 hr 3 min
  • The FULL Star Trek: The Animated Series Experience (108 - "The Magicks of Megas-Tu")

    Brian and Tom enjoyed it and Amos finally came around...but not for the reason you think.


    Next week: Star Trek: The Animated Series (206 - "The Counter-Clock Incident")


    Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com


    Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers


    YouTube: https://youtu.be/NwAuUQGtuCg

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    14 min
  • Cordkillers 585: The Algorithm Is Raising Your Kids

    YouTube leans hard into creators, AI, and TV dominance, while streamers and studios chase new formats, new audiences, and new money—from microdramas to vertical video to Senate hearings.


    This week on The FULL Experience: Star Trek: The Animated Series (108 - "The Magicks of Megas-Tu")


    Next week: Star Trek: The Animated Series (206 - "The Counter-Clock Incident")


    Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com


    Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers


    YouTube: https://youtu.be/9lWuPiVuemA

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    1 hr 5 min
  • The FULL Star Trek: The Animated Series Experience (102 - "Yesteryear")

    Amos loved it for all the wrong reasons; Tom and Brian were more sympathetic.


    Next week: Star Trek: The Animated Series (108 - "The Magicks of Megas-Tu")


    Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com


    Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers


    YouTube: https://youtu.be/NAYz_zGROIg

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    16 min
  • Cordkillers 584: Filoni with Intent

    Lucasfilm leadership is reshuffled with Dave Filoni stepping into the president role as Kathleen Kennedy transitions to producing, while streamers stack renewals, trailers, and release-date clashes. Netflix continues its momentum with subscriber growth, major studio deals, and new interactive features as streaming hits record highs.


    This week on The FULL Experience: Star Trek: The Animated Series (102 - "Yesteryear")


    Next week: Star Trek: The Animated Series (108 - "The Magicks of Megas-Tu")


    Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com


    Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers


    YouTube: https://youtu.be/1_EiHYjgrGc

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    1 hr 1 min
  • The FULL Star Trek: The Animated Series Experience (101 - "Beyond the Farthest Star")

    There's definitely some Gene Roddenberry genes here, but we're all hoping it gets better from here.


    Next week: Star Trek: The Animated Series (102 - "Yesteryear")


    Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com


    Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers


    YouTube: https://youtu.be/VAg-QBDvYso

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    16 min
  • Cordkillers 583: Conformity Gate Crashes the Upside Down

    Stranger Things 5 didn’t just dominate Netflix charts, it sparked conspiracy theories and renewed debate about release strategies and ads. Meanwhile, renewals, spinoffs, redesigns, and streaming power plays filled a packed week.


    This week on The FULL Experience: Star Trek: The Animated Series (101 - "Beyond the Farthest Star")


    Next week: Star Trek: The Animated Series (102 - "Yesteryear")


    Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com


    Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers


    YouTube: https://youtu.be/NlRm2qVPnQg

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    56 min

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