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On this episode of ITCAF the guys share their thoughts on the passing of Quincy Jones and Teri Garr. Next up, they also have everything you need to know about Lucasfilm's plans for a new "Star Wars" trilogy. They then dive into the major studios' continued struggle at the box-office and how their streaming success may be a reason why. The guys then tell you the latest cast additions for Christopher Nolan's upcoming Universal film! Our guest this week, from the film "Happy Ending", is filmmaker, Johnny Howard! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Favorite Box-Office Bombs", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! Johnny Howard interview starts at 42:46 Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandise Our first film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/deadlines Podcasts: ITCAFpodcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/itcafpodcast/id1644145531 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com

On this episode of ITCAF the guys share their thoughts on the tragic passing of Liam Payne. Next up, they also have everything you need to know about Disney's failed attempt to have Gina Carano's sex discrimination lawsuit dismissed. They then dive into the dark-side of "fandom" when they discuss the hate that superdog Krypto's new look is getting and the reaction by Cynthia Erivo after a fan altered the film poster for "Wicked". The guys then tell you how Netflix plans to get back to normal! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Films Based On Real Life Events", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandise Our first film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/deadlines Podcasts: ITCAFpodcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/itcafpodcast/id1644145531 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtWaip67s?si=tYPrIVr_R36qpYns4q

On this episode of ITCAF the guys share their thoughts on the upcoming Oscars, including the films they think should get nominated. Next up, they give some insightful analysis on the box office failures of "Joker: Folie À Deux" and "Megalopolis" and discuss whether filmmakers funding these huge budget films themselves is worth the risk. They also have everything you need to know about the casting of Kyle Chandler & Aaron Pierre as Hal Jordan & John Stewart in the DCU's "Lanterns". And the dynamic duo can't hide their excitement for the early renewal of Netflix's huge hot show, "Nobody Wants This" and the streamer's plan for a live weekly talk show with John Mulaney! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Indie Films We Think Everyone Should See", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandise Our first film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/dea

On this episode of ITCAF the guys pay tribute to and share their memories of legendary actor James Earl Jones. They also give their thoughts on Jon Bon Jovi's heroic act that saved a woman from a potential suicide. Next up, you could feel the excitement as they dove deep into Jon Bernthal's first Emmy win, the latest news from Marvel Studios' upcoming "Spider-Man 4", and who's left in the running for the role of Hal Jordan in the DCU's "Lanterns". And the duo are pretty pumped about the possibility of Netflix doing live episodes of "Hot Ones"! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Favorite Music Documentaries", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandise Our current film in Pre-Production, The Lesson Plan: "The Lesson Plan" follows Lily, a bright and ambitious young wom

Our special guest on ep. 270, from the film, "Duchess" is actress, Charlotte Kirk, making her first appearance on the podcast. We talk all about how she got started in the industry, from knowing she wanted to perform at an early age to taking the leap across the pond at just 19 to chase her dreams in New York and Los Angeles, Charlotte shares her inspiring journey. She talks about the importance of humility in the industry, embracing every opportunity to get on set, and how necessity led her to write and produce her own projects to ensure she could act in them. We then dive into her latest film, "Duchess" where she explains where the idea for the story came from and how she approached the role of Scarlett. Plus, you won’t want to miss her perfect answer when we ask which actor, living or dead, she would most love to have worked with—none other than Marlon Brando. Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandise Our current film in Pre-Product

On this episode of ITCAF the guys give their opinions on the controversy surrounding the casting of Anna Delvey on "Dancing with the Stars". They also break down the numbers and give their box office predictions for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"'s opening weekend. Then they dive deep into all the latest DC news including the official launch date of the new DCU, Matt Reeves plans for "Batman 2", the "Creature Commandos" premiere date and the rumored casting of Hal Jordan for the upcoming "Lanterns" series, including who is and is.not on the short list. And you don't want to miss what they have to say about the upcoming Vince McMahon documentary series on Netflix! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Predictions For Disney's Next Live-Action Films", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/cr

On this episode of ITCAF the guys are sharing their thoughts on the continued box office dominance for Disney thanks to "Inside Out 2" and "Deadpool and Wolverine". They then discuss the first look at The Thing from Marvel's upcoming film, "Fantastic Four: First Steps". Things get real emotional when the conversation turns to the upcoming documentary, "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story". They also dive deep into the possibilities of new seasons for "Ted Lasso" and "Yellowstone" and the revival of "One Tree Hill" on Netflix. Our guest this week, from the film "Duchess", is actress, Charlotte Kirk! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Franchise Properties That Went Too Long", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! Charlotte's interview starts at 1:00:10 Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/c

On this episode of ITCAF the guys dive deep into The Walt Disney Company's CEO succession plan to ensure the future success of the company after Bob Iger's upcoming retirement. They then discuss the last minute "Go Shop" move of Shari Redstone entertaining Edgar Brofman's latest $6 billion offer for Paramount Global and what it could mean for the Skydance deal. Up next, the duo talk all about the continued behind the scenes drama with Sony's "It Ends With Us" and one of the lead stars coming to its defense. Amazon has issued a trigger warning for its new film, "Blink Twice", and the guys have all the details. And, are you accepting the apology of Lionsgate after it attempted to mislead the public with false reviews on its latest trailer for "Megalopolis"? Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Entertainment Industry Tools", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! We

Our special guest on ep. 267, from the new film, "Lissa's Trip" is actress, Alessandra Williams, making her first appearance on the podcast. We talk all about how she got started in the industry, her thoughts on the state of the industry, advice for those trying to break into the industry and more. We then dive into her new film, "Lissa's Trip" where she shares some great BTS stories on director Jeffery Scott Lando's unique approach to making the film without a crew. We wrap things up with a great "Popcorn Questions" segment where she gives a great answer to the question of what she'd tell her 10 year old self; "Don't leave New York". Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandise Our film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/deadlines Podcasts: ITCAFpodcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/itcafpodcast/id1644145531 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtWaip

On this episode of ITCAF the guys are sharing their thoughts on all the huge news from this year's D23 event. They then tackle the ongoing struggles and uncertain futures for two of Hollywood's iconic studios including the continued downward trend for Warner Bros. Discovery, as well as the upcoming layoffs at Paramount Global along with the demise of Paramount Television Studios. Up next, the duo talk all about the surprise box-office success of "It Ends With Us" and give their opinions on the behind the scenes controversy that could derail it. And, are they excited for the upcoming "Kraven the Hunter" film? You'll find out when they tell us all about what they think of the new trailer and poster. Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Upcoming Things From Disney That We're Most Excited About", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: http

On this episode of ITCAF the guys are changing up the format a bit with a lot more conversation! They'll be sharing their thoughts on Disney's impressive 3rd quarter earnings numbers, their latest price hike for Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus, and the value dispute with Comcast over Hulu. They also dive deep into the triumphant return to glory for Marvel Studios and the MCU! They then look at the continued downward spiral of Warner Bros. Discovery, the first trailer and poster for Sony's highly anticipated film, "Saturday Night", and the disastrous start for Lionsgate's "Borderlands". Our guest this week, from the new film "Lisa's Trip", is actress, Alessandra Williams! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Favorite Television Drams", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! Alessandra's interview starts at 1:00:14 Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: htt

Our special guest on ep. 266, from the hit Netflix series, "Eric" is actress, Erika Soto, making her first appearance on the podcast. We talk all about how she got started in the industry including how a teacher's suggestion to join a speech and drama club led to her acting career, the importance of not losing sight of your passions outside of the industry and her advice to those trying to break into acting. She then shares some great BTS stories from her working in commercials days, highlighted by her "dancing Sprint" commercial and her McDonald's commercial with John Goodman. We then jump into her hit series "Eric", where she shares her audition process for the role of Tina, what it was like working with McKinley Belcher III and her thoughts on the characters' relationship. She also tells us a great story of the first time she met Benedict Cumberbatch on the set. We wrap things up with a great "Popcorn Questions" segment where she talks about her love for

On this episode of ITCAF the guys are talking all about the nominations for the 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards! They'll have the list of all the nominees, plus everything you need to know about the record breaking nomination numbers for "The Bear" and "Shogun", Disney's strong return to glory thanks to Hulu, FX, and Disney Plus, the fall from the top for HBO/Max, and more! Our guest this week, from the hit Netflix series "Eric", is actress, Erika Soto! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Favorite Films From The Past 10 Years", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! Erika's interview starts at 39:33 Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandise Our film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/deadlines Podcasts: ITCAFpodcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/itcafpodcast/id1644145531 Spotify: https://ope

On this episode of ITCAF the guys are deep diving into the stories making the biggest news in Hollywood including the Skydance Media/National Amusements deal and what it could mean for the future of Paramount Pictures, the "Animation Domination" of the Summer box-office, the resurgence of Superheroes on the big screen and streamers, the failure of Kevin Costner's "Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1, and how it might affect other studios distribution plans, the relevance of reboots, revivals and sequels, and more! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Popular Films We've Never Seen", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandise Our film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/deadlines Podcasts: ITCAFpodcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/itcafpodcast/id1644145531 Spotify: https://ope

On this episode of ITCAF the guys are talking all about the resurgence of the box office thanks to such films as "Inside Out 2", "Despicable Me 4" "A Quiet Place: Day One", and "Bad Boys: Ride or Die". Then they dive into the future of Paramount Global, the latest from the set of James Gunn's "Superman", the latest release date change for Universal's "Wicked", the first trailer for John Lena and Awkwafina's "Jackpot!", the latest trailer for the final season of "Cobra Kai", the first look at Brad Pitt's upcoming film, "F1" and more! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Perfect Songs", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandise Our film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/deadlines Podcasts: ITCAFpodcast: Apple Podcast:

On this episode of ITCAF the guys are talking all about the battle between "Inside Out 2", "A Quiet Place: Day One", and "Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1" for the weekend's box office crown, Marvel Studios' return to Hall H at this year's SDCC, the latest reactions to the leaked set photos from James Gunn's "Superman", the projected strong opening for Universal's upcoming film, "Twisters", the first trailer for Sony's highly anticipated film, "Here", Greta Lee's casting in Kathryn Bigelow's next film, Apple TV's planned Vietnam docseries and more! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Critically Acclaimed Films That We Hate", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandise Our film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/deadlines Pod

Our special guest on ep. 261, from the film, "Living With My Mother's Killer", is actress Rhiannon Fish, making her first appearance on the podcast. In this insightful interview, Dustin and Rhiannon delve into her journey from child actor to grown-up star, exploring how she began in the industry and the challenges of transitioning as she matured. Rhiannon shares her passion for making Hallmark movies, expresses her dream of playing a villain in a horror film, and lights up as she talks about her first great love, musical theater. The conversation takes a heartfelt turn as Rhiannon candidly opens up about her struggles with anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder, emphasizing the importance of taking time off for mental health. We also address the sexualization of women on social media and its impact. The interview wraps up with Rhiannon's lively and insightful responses in our “Popcorn Questions” segment, offering a perfect blend of depth and light-heartedness. Website: https://cra

On this episode of ITCAF the guys are talking all about the continued record breaking box office dominance for Pixar's "Inside Out 2", "House of the Dragon"'s Season 2 premiere delivering Max's biggest streaming day ever, the official exit of Kevin Costner from "Yellowstone", Universal's expansion of its "M3GAN" universe, Amazon MGM's plans for a "Spaceballs" sequel, the huge streaming numbers for Netflix's "Hit Man", and more! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Bad Films That We Love", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandise Our film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/deadlines Podcasts: ITCAFpodcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/itcafpodcast/id1644145531 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtW

On this episode of ITCAF the guys are talking all about the gigantic opening weekend for Pixar's "Inside Out 2", the projected record breaking opening weekend for Marvel Studios' "Deadpool & Wolverine", the early Season 3 renewal for Max's "House of the Dragon", Paramount's planned reboot of "An Officer and a Gentleman" with Miles Teller, Emily Blunt's possible involvement in Steven Spielberg's next film for Universal, the return of "The Boys" on Amazon Prime, the record smashing streaming numbers for Season 3 of Netflix's hit series, "Bridgerton", the first trailer for Apple TV's highly anticipated film, "The Instigators" starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck, and more! Our guest this week, from the film "Living With My Mother's Killer", is actress, Rhiannon Fish! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Best Summer Movie Of All Time", and of co

Our special guest on ep. 260, from the hit comedy special, "Life Rules" is comedian, Mike Glazer, making his first appearance on the podcast. We talk all about how he got started in comedy including his time growing up in St. Louis and how street performers were an early influence for his career, the importance of being himself on stage and off, and the comedians that inspired him when he was first getting started. We then get into a deep conversation about his frustration with the lack of authenticity from people in society today, the current cancel culture atmosphere and how it and word of mouth affect comedians. And, we of course talk all about his comedy special, Life Rules, and his upcoming special Netflix Is A Joke Comedy Festival special! He also shares a funny story of a multi-state road trip he took to buy comedy albums, and how he would sleep in his car in Walmart parking lots with a knife under his pillow! A story you definitely don't want to miss! Life Rules: https://youtu.be/xsJMF