Netflix just struck what could be the biggest blow to the traditional media hierarchy, clinching a deal to acquire Warner Bros’ storied studio assets in the face of an aggressive counterbid from Paramount Skydance. Plus, we dive into Netflix’s strategic alliance with MAPPA, the acclaimed anime studio behind global hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, and what the future holds for original anime content, creative collaboration, and global distribution.

(recorded on January 23, 2026)

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• oo:57 ~ Newest Trailer of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey (2026) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dlS5uxjGBA
• 08:22 ~ Rumored Robert Downey Jr.'s Avengers: Doomsday Demands
• 20:34 ~ Netflix Likely to Win Warner Bros. Bidding War - https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/netflix-submits-amended-all-cash-offer-warner-bros-wins-board-support-2026-01-20/
• 25:40 ~ Netflix and Mappa New Strike Partnership Deal - https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-strengthens-strategtic-parternship-with-mappa

This week, we break down the newly released teaser trailer for Blumhouse’s The Mummy (2026), giving listeners a first look at what the reboot’s trailer reveals about the film’s tone and direction.

Then we'll break down one of the biggest corporate battles shaking up Hollywood in 2026: Paramount Skydance’s lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over its merger deal with Netflix. Paramount, led by CEO David Ellison, has filed legal action in Delaware Chancery Court demanding that Warner Bros. disclose detailed financial information about the Netflix agreement, claiming the board lacked transparency and didn’t fairly evaluate Paramount’s competing offer.

(recorded on January 12, 2026)

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• 00:25 ~ The Mummy Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbn1yz2p0CU
• 04:47 ~ Disney 2026 & Beyond Film Slate - https://www.gamesradar.com/new-disney-movies/
• 13:16 ~ Paramount Sues Warner Bros - https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/paramount-nominate-directors-election-warner-bros-discovery-files-lawsuit-2026-01-12/

This episode takes a hard look at the divisive and largely negative reception to Stranger Things Season 5. After years of buildup, did the final season live up to the hype or collapse under the weight of its own legacy?

To close things out, we turn our attention to the new teaser trailers for Avengers: Doomsday. Is Doomsday a sign the MCU is learning from recent criticism or repeating the same mistakes?

(recorded on January 2, 2026)

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• 01:01 ~ The Negative Reception to Stranger Things Season 5
• 06:55 ~ Netflix Talks 17 Day Theatrical Run For It's Movies - https://screenrant.com/netflix-warner-bros-theatrical-window-shortened-17-days-impact/
• 15:40 ~ Avengers Doomsday Third Teaser Trailer
• 24:28 ~ DCU 2026 & Beyond Slate - https://screenrant.com/dc-2026-movies-list-release-dates/

This week, we dive deep into Hollywood’s accelerating love affair with video game adaptations. From blockbuster films to prestige streaming series, studios are mining consoles and PCs for the next big hit, and audiences are showing up in record numbers. But is this creative surge a fleeting fad or a defining trend for the next decade?

(recorded on December 2, 2025)

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• o1:43 ~ Amazon Removes AI English Dub After Controversy - https://www.ign.com/articles/amazon-removes-english-dub-featuring-ai-voices-for-popular-anime-banana-fish-after-audience-backlash
• 10:51 ~ Top 3 Request James Gunn Has Received For Next Batman Film - https://screenrant.com/3-things-fans-want-from-dcu-batman-what-james-gunn-cares-about/
• 23:44 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Disney+’s bold new frontier: an AI-driven platform feature that lets subscribers generate their own stories, shorts, and character-driven moments using officially licensed Disney IP. Is this the future of fan engagement or a slippery slope for creativity and copyright?

(recorded on November 17, 2025)

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• 01:07 ~ Disney's Moana Live Action Teaser Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKYFfYLe5rs
• 13:23 ~ The Legend of Zelda Movie First Look Images - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/legend-of-zelda-movie-first-look-link-zelda-live-action-1236583595/
• 24:19 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Get ready to dive deep into the wild new frontier of the Predator universe as we unpack Predator: Badlands — the bold seventh chapter from Dan Trachtenberg that turns the tables on its iconic alien antagonist.

(recorded on November 10, 2025)

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• 01:44 ~ Movie Review Starts
• 10:57 ~ Plot Summary
• 27:44 ~ Predator (1987) Forest Shootout Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgzxSr6l9Y4

Hollywood’s latest disruptor — AI script readers. Major film studios are now developing proprietary AI models designed to read, analyze, and even score scripts before they ever reach a human executive’s desk. But what does this mean for screenwriters, producers, and the creative process itself?

(recorded on October 14, 2025)

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• 00:55 ~ MTV Shutting Down In The UK? - https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/10/13/mtv-music-channels-shutting-down-uk/86668906007/
• 08:30 ~ Netflix To Stream Spotify Video Podcasts Next Year - https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/netflix-spotify-video-podcasts-streaming-deal-1236552447/
• 18:19 ~ MAIN TOPIC

This week we're breaking down the dramatic conclusion of the Sean “P. Diddy” Combs trial — from the jury’s split verdict to the courtroom sentencing. He was acquitted on racketeering and sex-trafficking counts, but found guilty on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution.

(recorded on October 3, 2025)

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• o2:29 ~ Disney+ & Hulu Price Hikes - https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/disney-plus-hulu-price-increases-october-2025-1236527241/
• 11:oo ~ AI Generated Actress Sparks Outrage in Hollywood - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sag-aftra-slams-ai-actress-tilly-norwood-xicoia-union-1236388942/
• 22:o2 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Back from our break, this week we dig into the swirling reports that Paramount Skydance Global is eyeing a potential purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery. If the deal goes through, it would mark one of the biggest media mergers in recent history—uniting some of Hollywood’s most iconic studios under one roof. But what would this mean for the already volatile streaming landscape?

(recorded on September 22, 2025)

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• 01:44 ~ Tom Holland Returns on Set Of Spider-Man After Recent Injury - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tom-holland-returns-to-spider-man-set-injury-1236377369/
• 04:06 ~ Crunchyroll CEO Talks About Recent Success With Demon Slayer Movie - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/crunchyroll-ceo-demon-slayer-infinity-castle-anime-success-1236377193/
• 13:36 ~ First Fully A.I. Film Studio 'Animeta' - https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/ai-film-studio-animeta-1236525875/
• 21:19 ~ MAIN TOPIC

This week, we dive into the latest twist in the ongoing battle between Hollywood and artificial intelligence. Warner Bros. Discovery has officially joined the growing lawsuit against Midjourney A.I., accusing the popular image-generation company of exploiting copyrighted material to train its models.

(recorded on September 8, 2025)

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• 02:03 ~ Japan's Fair Trade Commission Announces Investigation Into Anime Industry Abuse - https://www.imdb.com/de/news/ni65102213/
• 11:48 ~ Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Record For 7 Consecutive Movies Making Above $40 Million - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/warner-bros-box-office-historic-streak-conjuring-last-rites-1236510864/
• 19:28 ~ OpenAI creates First A.I. powered animated Film - https://www.theverge.com/news/773584/openai-animated-feature-film-critterz
• 29:13 ~ MAIN TOPIC