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Our special guest, from the hit HBO series, "The Last of Us", is actress Gina Louise Phillips, who joins us to chat all about how she got started in the industry including how she made the transition from broadcast journalism to acting, the differences between working on big budget sets and indie sets, the learned lesson of knowing when and when not to speak up and give your opinion on set, the importance of balancing your career with personal life, understanding that there is no set path to success, and more. She also tells us all about how she landed her role on "The Last of Us" and shares a great story about what Pedro Pascal is really like on set with the cast and crew!

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about the WGA's controversial proposal to allow AI to write scripts, Disney's surprise firing of longtime Marvel Studios' executive Victoria Alonso, the continued less than stellar box office performance of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Shazam: Fury of the Gods", Paramount Pictures' planned remake of the classic film "Vertigo", the release date for Jordan Peele's next film from Universal Pictures, the huge box office start for Lionsgate's "John Wick: Chapter 4", Amazon's marketing plan for its new film "Air", the return of the "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" on Netflix, Apple's plan to spend $1 billion a year on films to play exclusively in theaters, and more. Our guest this week, from the hit HBO series, "The Last of Us", is actress Gina Louise Phillips! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 Saddest Moments/Scenes on TV, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!

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Our special guest, from the new film, "Devil's Peak", is producer and actor Griff Furst, who joins us to chat all about what it was like growing up in the industry, the advantages and disadvantages of having a famous father, his thoughts on the current state of the film industry, the differences between producing big budget studio films and smaller independent films, the distribution process of films, and more. He also dives deep into the making of his current film, "Devil's Peak", including the casting process, the relevance of the story in today's society and gives us the inside scoop on what Billy Bob Thornton is really like on set!!

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about Disney's debut of the first full trailer for its upcoming live action remake of "The Little Mermaid" and ABC's increased viewership numbers for this year's Oscars telecast, the less than promising start at the box office for Warner Bros. Films' "Shazam: Fury of the Gods", the latest casting announcements for Paramount Pictures' sequel to "Gladiator", the new release date for Universal Pictures' highly anticipated film adaptation of "Wicked", Vanessa Hudgens' return for Sony Pictures' upcoming "Bad Boys for Life", Netflix's surprise exit from Nancy Meyer's next film, the reteaming of Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson for a new Apple TV comedy series, and more. Our guest this week, from the new film, "Devil's Peak", is producer and actor Griff Furst! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 Comic Book and/or Cartoon Characters We Want to See in a Live Action Movie, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!

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Our special guest, from the hit HBO series, "The Last of Us", is actor Max Montesi, who joins us to chat all about how he got started in the entertainment industry, the differences between working on large budget projects and indie projects, the importance of getting on a set and asking questions when you do, his work behind the camera as a director and producer, how he stays mentally positive in an industry built on "No", and of course he tells all about his time working on "The Last of Us", and what it was really like getting punched in the face by Pedro Pascal!! 

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about Disney and Marvel Studios' successful launch of the MCU's "Phase Five" with "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania", all the good and bad news from Warner Bros. Discovery's fourth quarter earnings call, CBS' slate of early renewals and what shows are still on the bubble, Universal Pictures' expectations for its new film, "Cocaine Bear", Sony Pictures' box office milestone for Tom Hanks' "A Man Called Otto", the latest casting additions for Lionsgate's hit series, "BMF", Amazon Studios' plans for the "My Spy" sequel, "My Spy: The Eternal City", Tyler Perry's next film at Netflix, and more. Our guest this week, from the hit HBO series, "The Last of Us", is actor Max Montesi! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 Favorite Film or TV Spinoffs, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!

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On this episode of ITCAF we discuss everything you need to know about all the trailers that dropped during the Super Bowl, the latest huge announcements from Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige, the continued ratings success of HBO's "The Last of Us", Universal Pictures' plans for a live-action adaptation of "How to Train Your Dragon", Lionsgate's announcement of a sequel to its hit film "Plane", Netflix's first look at Season 2 of "Sex/Life", Apple's premiere date for Season 3 of "Ted Lasso", and more! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 Film and TV Heroines, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! 

Website: https://crazyantmedia.com 

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Our film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/deadlines 

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ITCAFpodcast: 

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtWaip67s?si=tYPrIVr_R36qpYns4qeZ8g 

Everything’s Okay Podcast:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-okay/id1664547993 

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On this episode of ITCAF we bring you up to speed on James Gunn and Peter Safran's bold plans for the new DCU! We'll sort out the truth from the rumors and share our insights on "Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters", as well as what the new plans mean for existing DC franchises including Matt Reeves' "The Batman", Todd Phillips' "Joker", Cartoon Network's "Teen Titans Go!", and HBO Max's "Harley Quinn". And, as always, we have a fantastic top-five segment for you. This week it's Top 5 TV Shows That Would Have Been Better as Films. We also have the IMDbPro Star-Meter Top Trenders and this week's box office results!

On this week's episode Dustin and Logan break down all the details and offer their analysis of the industry's biggest stories, including this year's Oscar nominations, the continued record-breaking success of "Avatar: The Way of Water" at the box office, Warner Bros.' new "Shazam: Fury of the Gods" trailer, Paramount Plus' latest casting announcements for its upcoming "Frasier" revival, the surprise cancellation of Peacock's "Vampire Diaries" series, the premiere date for Amazon's upcoming series, "Air", Netflix's big score at the Sundance Film Festival, and more! The guys also look forward with this week’s Top 5 list, Top 5 Things They're Excited About in 2023. All that, plus box office results and the IMDb Starmeter toppers!