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June 16, 2018Queer Eye Season 2 and consolidation fever
We're joined by Henry Pickavet, editorial director at TechCrunch and co-host of the CTRL+T podcast, to discuss the second season of Netflix's Queer Eye revival. We also look at the ramifications of AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner going through — and at whether or not Netflix is moving into gaming.
Links:
[AT&T completes its acquisition of Time Warner][1]
[Comcast bids $65B for Fox assets, setting the stage for a fight with Disney][2]
[Netflix is adding an interactive ‘Minecraft’ story to its lineup, denies entry into gaming][3]
[1]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/15/att-completes-its-acquisition-of-time-warner/
[2]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/13/comcast-bids-65b-for-fox/
[3]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/13/netflix-is-adding-an-interactive-minecraft-story-to-its-lineup-denies-entry-into-gaming/
55 min
June 02, 2018Arrested Development and the future of The Expanse
This week, we're joined by Lucas Matney to discuss Arrested Development's new season (well, the first half of the new season) and whether or not the recent controversy affects our perspective on the show. Plus, we look at Amazon's decision to revive The Expanse after it was canceled.
Links:
[The Boys of Arrested Development][1]
[‘The Expanse’ finds a new home on Amazon Prime][2]
[1]: https://slate.com/culture/2018/05/arrested-development-interview-the-cast-is-a-boys-club.html
[2]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/26/the-expanse-finds-a-new-home-on-amazon-prime/
56 min
May 18, 2018Dear White People and Netflix's unending flood of content
This week, we're joined by Megan Rose Dickey to discuss the new season of the Netflix series 'Dear White People.' We also talk about Netflix's ambitious originals schedule for the rest of the year, Amazon's upcoming show from Jordan People and the fact that Megan has never seen The Godfather.
Links:
[Netflix exec says 85 percent of new spending will go towards original content][1]
[Amazon picks up Nazi-hunting series produced by Jordan Peele][2]
[1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/14/netflix-original-content-spending/
[2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/17/amazon-studios-jordan-peele/
50 min
May 05, 2018Netflix releases The Rain and Hulu renews The Handmaid's Tale
This week, we're joined by Brian Heater to review The Rain, a Danish Netflix series that sees the world's water supply infected with a deadly disease. We also discuss Hulu's upcoming shows, the departure of HBO's old catalogue from Amazon Prime, and our hopes for the new Star Wars movie Solo.
Links:
[Hulu passes 20 million subscribers, will finally offer offline viewing][1]
[Hulu’s upcoming shows include ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and a Blumhouse horror anthology][2]
[All HBO Shows Are Leaving Amazon Prime in 2018][3]
['What We Do in the Shadows' TV Series From Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi a Go at FX][4]
[Here’s the new trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story][5]
[1]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/02/hulu-passes-20-million-subscribers-will-finally-offer-offline-viewing/
[2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/02/hulu-newfronts/
[3]:http://www.vulture.com/2017/05/hbo-shows-amazon-prime-deal-ending-2018.html
[4]:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/what-we-do-shadows-tv-series-jemaine-clement-taika-waititi-a-go-at-fx-1108435
[5]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/08/heres-the-new-trailer-for-solo-a-star-wars-story/
59 min
April 28, 2018The Handmaid's Tale and Avengers: Infinity War
This week, we're joined by our colleague Sarah Perez to discuss our initial impressions of "The Handmaid's Tale" Season 2. We also cover Netflix's lineup for May, expansion plans for CBS All Access, and Marvel's most crossover-y crossover yet, "Avengers: Infinity War."
Links:
[Netflix has a lot of original content coming in May][1]
[CBS All Access arrives in Canada to kick off international expansion efforts][2]
[‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is an overstuffed adventure with a terrific villain][3]
[1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/25/netflix-has-a-lot-of-original-content-coming-in-may/
[2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/23/cbs-all-access-arrives-in-canada-to-kick-off-international-expansion-efforts/
[3]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/24/avengers-infinity-war-is-an-overstuffed-adventure-with-a-terrific-villain/
1 hr 10 min
April 21, 2018Lost in Space, Ready Player One, and AT&T's new streaming service
This week, we review Netflix's new version of "Lost in Space" and weigh in on Steven Spielberg's movie based on "Ready Player One." We also discuss AT&T's hints at a cheaper streaming package, the new ESPN+, and Amazon's latest sci-fi adaptation.
Links:
[Nostalgia eats itself in ‘Ready Player One’][1]
[AT&T CEO says a new $15-per-month, sports-free streaming service is launching in a few weeks][2]
[ESPN launches its streaming service ESPN+][3]
[Amazon is developing a TV show based on William Gibson’s ‘The Peripheral’][4]
[1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/01/ready-player-one-review/
[2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/20/att-ceo-says-a-new-15-per-month-sports-free-streaming-service-is-launching-in-a-few-weeks/
[3]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/12/espn-plus-launch/
[4]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/17/amazon-william-gibson/
1 hr 9 min
April 07, 2018Netflix's Queer Eye, MoviePass, and a Stranger Things lawsuit
This week, we review Netflix's revival of "Queer Eye," which transplants the surprisingly moving makeover series to Georgia. We also discuss MoviePass' acquisition of Moviefone, as well as a lawsuit against the creators of "Stranger Things."
Links:
[MoviePass’ parent company acquires Moviefone][1]
[‘Stranger Things’ Creators Matt and Ross Duffer Sued by Producer Who Says They Ripped off His Short Film][2]
[1]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/05/moviepass-acquires-moviefone/
[2]: http://www.indiewire.com/2018/04/duffer-brothers-sued-ripping-off-stranger-things-charlie-kessler-1201948749/
51 min
March 31, 2018Terrace House, Carmen Sandiego and Apple
This week we dive into the Netflix phenomenon that is Terrace House, focusing on the new series 'Opening New Doors' that's just been added. Also, why in the world is Netflix rebooting Carmen Sandiego?
Links:
Carmen Sandiego Netflix movie and series
The Handmaid's Tale season 2 trailer
Westworld season 2 trailer
Apple original shows coming in March 2019
1 hr 19 min
March 23, 2018The Looming Tower, Amy Poehler's 'Wine Country' and a royal pay disparity
This week, your hosts Jordan Crook and Anthony Ha discuss "The Looming Tower," Hulu's fact-based series about the FBI and CIA investigations into Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda before the events of 9/11.
We also talk about Amy Poehler's deal to direct and star in "Wine Country" for Netflix, the controversy over salaries on "The Crown" and the trailer for a new Netflix series about deadly rain.
Links:
Amy Poehler to Direct, Star in Netflix Comedy ‘Wine Country’
'The Crown' Production Company Apologizes to Claire Foy, Matt Smith Over Pay Controversy
There's a New Netflix Show About Killer Rain and Here's the Trailer
57 min
March 19, 2018Jessica Jones is back, and Hulu nabs a Reese Witherspoon show
This week, we reviewed Marvel's Jessica Jones, season two on Netflix. Also, DC brings Ava DuVernay's fantatic vision to 'New Gods' and Hulu picks up a series from Reese Witherspoon. Plus, Jordan continues her very important history lesson regarding a galaxy far, far away.
Links:
Ava DuVernay for DC's New Gods
Hulu wins new Reese Witherspoon show
1 hr 8 min

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