After hitting a historic low in film and TV production, California is making a major play to keep Hollywood at home with the state’s decision to more than double its film and TV tax credit—from $330 million to a whopping $750 million. What does this mean for local crews, studios, and rival states offering their own juicy incentives?

(recorded on June 30, 2025)

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• 02:55 ~ Early Critic Reviews out for Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) - https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jurassic_world_rebirth
• 05:56 ~ Matt Reeves Completes The Batman II (2027) Script - https://deadline.com/2025/06/matt-reeves-finishes-the-batman-2-script-1236444776/
• 10:25 ~ Denis Villeneuve To Direct Next James Bond Movie - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/is-denis-villeneuve-the-right-director-for-007-1236302163/
• 19:32 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Shareholders for Warner Bros. Discovery this week announced the company's split into two entities.

(recorded on June 16, 2025)

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• 01:03 ~ Universal Studios Hollywood Reveals First-Look At New Fast and Furious Ride - https://ktla.com/news/theme-parks/universal-studios/universal-studios-reveals-ride-vehicle-for-fast-furious-coaster/
• 07:48 ~ James Gunn's Comment on 'Dying Movie Industry' - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/james-gunn-disney-killed-marvel-output-increase-1236433005/
• 22:39 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Summer is approaching quickly and every major film studio is competing this year for 2025's biggest blockbuster box office.

(recorded on June 6, 2025)

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• 01:42 ~ King of the Hill Voice Actor Jonathan Joss Dies at 59 - https://variety.com/2025/tv/obituaries-people-news/jonathan-joss-dead-king-of-the-hill-shooting-1236415703/
• 02:27 ~ Texas Chainsaw Massacre IP in Midst of Bidding War - https://deadline.com/2025/06/texas-chainsaw-massacre-taylor-sheridan-bidding-war-1236425911/
• 09:31 ~ WBD Shareholders Vote Against CEO's $52 Million Pay Package - https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/warner-bros-discovery-shareholders-vote-against-zaslav-ceo-pay-1236417375/
• 17:27 ~ MAIN TOPIC

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(recorded on May 30, 2025)

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• 02:31 ~ King of the Hill Revival TV-Series Drops Release Date - https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/king-of-the-hill-revival-release-date-first-look-hulu-1236414116/
• 07:47 ~ Stephen King Rumoured To Be Terminating WB's Copyright License - https://screenrant.com/the-shawshank-redemption-stephen-king-warner-bros-copyright-terminate-report/
• 15:52 ~ Marvel Skipping This Year's Comic-Con Hall H Showcase - https://deadline.com/2025/05/marvel-skipping-comic-con-hall-h-2025-1236414688/
• 24:08 ~ MAIN TOPIC

In the latest installment of the horror-thrilled franchise, Final Destination: Bloodlines jumps straight into what it knows best- gruesome and gory deaths.

(recorded on DATE, 20XX)

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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos recently spoke at the Time100 Summit claiming his company, and streaming services in general, has been saving Hollywood from financial ruin for the past few years.

(recorded on May 2, 2025)

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• 01:50 ~ Ryan Coogler's Sinners (2025) Re-release on 70mm IMAX - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/sinners-imax-70mm-re-release-for-may-1236383764/
• 09:04 ~ Amazon MGM Studios Announces $1 Billion Film Budget Per Year - https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/01/amazon-mgm-studios-gap-hollywood-movie-slate.html
• 15:57 ~ Oscars' New Rule Requiring Votes To Watch All Nominated Films - https://variety.com/2025/film/awards/oscars-required-viewing-explained-process-1236375352/
• 30:33 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Sinners (2025) director Ryan Coogler strikes a historic deal with Warner Bros. Discovery allowing him to retain the film rights back for his film after 25 years.

(recorded on April 25, 2025)

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• 01:01 ~ Recent Movie Trailers
• 06:27 ~ Ex-Disney Worker Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison For Menu Hack - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/us/disney-worker-prison-hacking.html
• 10:34 ~ Oscar Voters Now Must Watch Every Nominated Movie Before Voting - https://www.npr.org/2025/04/22/nx-s1-5372650/oscar-voting-changes
• 18:17 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Marvel has finally released the first official trailer for their summer blockbuster Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025). Listen to our thoughts on it as we break down the trailer from its character designs to plot points.

(recorded on April 18, 2025)

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• 02:13 ~ HBO Max Harry Potter Series Reveals More Cast - https://www.ign.com/articles/harry-potter-hbo-tv-series-cast-characters-whos-confirmed
• 09:14 ~ TV Writing Jobs Fell By 42 Percent - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/tv-writer-jobs-down-wga-stats-1236188142/
• 18:24 ~ Film Studios Warn Of High Ticket Prices - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/studios-ticket-price-hikes-summer-box-office-1236193826/
• 28: 56 ~ MAIN TOPIC
• 43:17 ~ Terminator T1000 Darkside COllectors Bust- https://darksidetoy.com/shopbytype/11-scale-life-size-bust-/t-1000-liquid-metal-terminator-2-scale-bust-by-pure-arts-detail.html
• 46:28 ~ Youtube Search: "Dune Part 2 Emperor Arriving"

The China Film Administration recently announced they will reduce the number of imported Hollywood films as the trade war escalates with the U.S.

(recorded on April 12, 2025)

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• 02:07 ~ Uwe Boll's Upcoming Film Was Forced A Title Changed By WBD - https://variety.com/2025/film/global/armie-hammer-dark-knight-renamed-citizen-vigilante-1236352349/
• 06:39 ~ First Look at Universal's New Theme Park In Florida - https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2025-04-09/universal-studios-epic-universe-theme-park-orlando
• 12:04 ~ Some Theaters Experienced Chaos During Minecraft (2025) Movie - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/minecraft-audiences-trashing-theaters-chaos-1236187217/
• 20:51 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, and Legendary Pictures are among some of the many major film studios who've finally returned to Cinemacon, showcasing their latest film lineups for the upcoming years.

(recorded on March 31, 2025)

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• 02:01 ~ Rumors of MCU Blade Movies Shelved Indefinitely - https://comicbook.com/movies/news/blade-mcu-reboot-movie-rumors-cancelled-updates/
• 06:08 ~ Warner Bros. Discovery Sells Coyote Vs. Acme Film - https://deadline.com/2025/03/coyote-vs-acme-warner-bros-sale-complete-ketchup-1236354552/
• 10:32 ~ Disney Faces FCC Investigation For DEI Practices - https://apnews.com/article/disney-fcc-trump-woke-dei-1aad33c3c2fa9db2143f578037ac4fad
• 19:17 ~ MAIN TOPIC