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Our special guest on ep. 249, from Marvel Studios' huge hit series, "Echo" is actor, Cody Lightning, making his first appearance on the podcast. We talk all about how he got started in the business, his role as Biscuits and his thoughts on the authentic representation of indigenous people in the series, his approach to filmmaking and how he defines himself as a storyteller first, and more. We also dive deep into his people, the often not spoken of dysfunction on the reserve, and how they use humor to deal with darkness. We then continue our surprise "Popcorn Questions" to which his answer to a person he'd like to with one day might surprise you! 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/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtWaip67s?si=tYPrIVr_R36qpY

On this milestone 250th episode of ITCAF we're taking a look back at how it all started, how the show has changed over the years, some of our favorite guests/interviews, some of our favorite moments, where we're headed and more! Our guest this week, from Marvel Studios' huge hit show, "Echo", is actress Dannie McCallum! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Modern Day Films That We Think Will Become Classics", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! Dannie's interview starts at 47:32 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/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtWaip67s?si=tYPrIVr_R36qpYns4qeZ8g Everything’s Okay Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p

Our special guest on ep. 248, from NBC's huge hit series, "Found" is actress, A'zaria Carter, making her first appearance on the podcast. We talk all about how she got started in the business, including a great story of how her vocal coach suggesting she take acting classes to overcome her shyness led to move into acting. We also talk all about how she landed her role on "Found" and what it's like working with Shanola Hampton and Mark-Paul Gosselaar, her process of "shaking off" the negative karma of the intense scenes in the show through music, and more. We also dive deep into the importance of having a strong support system around you and how she navigates the ups and downs of the industry. We then continue our surprise "Popcorn Questions" to which she marveled us with her sincere answers! Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandise Our film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/deadlines Podcasts:

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about Disney's huge acquisition of worldwide rights for Taylor Swift's "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour", Warner Bros.' winning bid for Ryan Cooler & Michael B. Jordan's latest project, Paramount's renewed first-look deal with Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort, CBS' marketing plan for the Super Bowl, the exit of director David Leitch from Universal's next "Jurassic World" installment, the latest Season 3 additions to the cast of Amazon's "Reacher", the return to production for Netflix's "Cobra Kai", and more! Our guest this week, from Marvel Studios' huge hit show, "Echo", is actor Cody Lightning! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Timeless Hollywood Classics", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! Cody's interview starts at 1:09:55 Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandi

Our special guest on ep. 247, from The Hallmark Channel's hit series, "The Way Home" is actor, Siddharth Sharma, making his first appearance on the podcast. We talk all about how he got started in the business, how he landed his roles on "The Way Home" and "Gen-V", what it's like working on the two vastly different shows, and more. We also dive deep into his work behind the camera as an indie filmmaker, and his approach toward what projects he chooses to make. We then hit him with some surprise "Popcorn Questions" to which he delivers some great answers! 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/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtWaip67s?si=tYPrIVr_R36qpYns4qeZ8g Everything’s Okay Podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about the passing of Hollywood icon Carl Weathers, the continued fight between Disney and Nelson Peltz, Milly Alcock's casting as Supergirl in Warner Bros. upcoming film, "Superman: Legacy", the latest details on NBCUniversal's "Suits" spinoff, "Suits: LA", Nathan Fillion's new first-look deal with Lionsgate, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's future at Netflix, the surprise Season 2 announcement for Apple's series, "Hijack", and more! Our guest this week, from NBC's huge hit show, "Found", is actress A'zaria Carter! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Films Bringing Historical Events To Life", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! A'zaria's interview starts at 1:04:48 Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandise Our film, Deadlines: htt

Our special guest on ep. 246, from the hit series, "The Upshaws" is actress, Khali Spraggins, making her first appearance on the podcast. We talked all about how she got started in the business, how she landed her breakout role on "The Upshaws, what it's like working with Mike Epps, Kim Fields, and Wanda Sykes, and more. We also dive deep into the challenges of maintaining a positive mindset in an industry built on rejection and how she almost quit acting before getting her big break.She also shares her love for law, and if she were a lawyer, the type of law she would practice! 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/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtWaip67s?si=tYPrIVr_R36qpYns4qeZ8g Everything’s Okay Podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com

On this episode of ITCAF our coverage of Hollywood's awards season continues and we're talking all about the 2024 Oscar nominations! We tell you got nominated, who got snubbed, our thoughts on what the Academy could do different, and more! Our guest this week, from The Hallmark Channel's hit show, "The Way Home", is actor Siddharth Sharma! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Favorite Leonardo DiCaprio Films", 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/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtWaip67s?si=tYPrIVr_R36qpYns4qeZ8g Everything’s Okay Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-okay/id1664547993 S

Our special guest on ep. 245, from the new film, "You’re So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah" is actor, Dylan Hoffman, making his first appearance on the podcast. We talked all about what it was like working with Adam Sandler and the Sandler girls. We also talked about what it’s like growing up wanting to be an actor after seeing films like call me by your name or "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off".  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/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtWaip67s?si=tYPrIVr_R36qpYns4qeZ8g Everything’s Okay Podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-okay/id1664547993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uMm80MW4K50f8uURgVUYp?si=9mF7mwf_Qe-ZDqKBhEovMg Social Media: ITCAFpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/it

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about The Emmys and Critics Choice Awards, the continued fight between Disney and Nelson Peltz, the casting for Fox's upcoming new series, "Rescue: Hi Surf", Universal Pictures' big grab to the rights to Anthony Kiedis' bestseller, "Scar Tissue", Gabriel LaBelle's casting in Sony's upcoming Jason Reitman film, "SNL 1975", and more! Our guest this week, from Netflix's hit show, "The Upshaws", is actress Khali Spraggins! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "TV Series Ensemble Casts", 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

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about the return of The Golden Globes, the record breaking ratings numbers for Marvel Studios' new series, "Echo", Warner Bros.' new deal with Tom Cruise, the latest on Paramount's plans for its "Star Trek" film franchise, "Oppenheimer"'s streaming premiere date, Sony's new release date for its upcoming film, "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire", the latest details on Apple's upcoming film, "Fountain of Youth" starring Natalie Portman and John Krasinski, and more! Our guest this week, from Netflix's hit film, "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah", is actor Dylan Hoffman! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "2024 Films We're Most Excited To 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 f

As we bid farewell to 2023, join us for a special episode of ITCAF where we take a heartfelt look back at a year marked by unexpected challenges and surprising triumphs. In the wake of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, the industry faced unprecedented hurdles, but Crazy Ant Media improvised, adapted, and overcame! This episode delivers a rollercoaster of emotions as we reflect on the highs and lows of the past year. From industry challenges and delayed filming of our projects to podcast milestones to kick-ass performances from our interns, and more! Plus Logan springs a surprise Top 5 ___________"!. segment on Dustin!! Well, it's a top 3 this week!! It's our Top 3 "Favorite Films of 2023"!! Tune in for laughter, insights, and a dose of inspiration as we say goodbye to 2023 and eagerly welcome the bright future that awaits in 2024. Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Merchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandise Our film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/deadlines Podcasts

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about Nelson Peltz's renewed proxy fight to get himself and former Disney CFO Jay Rasulo onto the company's Board of Directors, the strong box office start for Warner Bros. "Wonka", CBS' plans for a "Fire Country" franchise, the first trailer for Universal's "Kung Fu Panda 4", Sony's removal of Mayim Bialik as host of "Jeopardy", Amazon MGM Studios' big get with the film, "Best of Enemies", the return of Eddie Murphy's beloved Axel Foley in Netflix's first trailer for "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F", Jon Hamm's casting as the lead role in Apple TV Plus' new drama series, "Your Friends and Neighbors", and more!! Plus we have our Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Sequels That Were Better Than The Original Film", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! Website: https://crazyantmedia.co

Our special guest this week, from the new film, "Candy Cane Lane" is actor, James DuMont, making his fourth appearance on the show to chat all about the film, explaining how the project came to him, why he thinks that these type films are needed right now, the pluses and minuses of releasing in theaters and streamers at simultaneously, and describes what it was like working with the cast including Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross. He then opens up about what he's been up to since we last chatted, and what he's got coming up. 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/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtWaip67s?si=tYPrIVr_R36qpYns4qeZ8g  Everything’s Okay Podcast:  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-okay/id1664547993  Spotify:

Our special guest this week, from the new film, "Desperation Road" is director, Nadine Crocker who joins us to chat all about how she got started in the industry, her transition from acting to writing and directing, how she chooses the projects she works on, and more! She then dives deep into the making of her new film "Desperation Road", explaining how the project came to her, why she said yes to making it, and how the phenomenal cast came together, and describes what it was like working with legendary actor/director Mel Gibson. She then opens up and shares her personal story of being a suicide survivor, and how that shapes who she is today as a wife, mother, and filmmaker. 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/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtWai

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about the possible casting of Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards in Marvel Studios' highly anticipated "Fantastic Four" film, Bob Iger's announcement that "Frozen 4" is in the works, Max's renewal of "Harley Quinn" for season 5, David Letterman's return to "The Late Show", the latest details and premiere date for Peacock's upcoming "Ted" series, the promising new trailer for Sony's latest Marvel film, "Madame Web", the early box of numbers for Lionsgate's "Hunger Games" prequel "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes", Amazon MGM Studios plans for a live action "Masters of the Universe" film, and more!! Plus we have our Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Film Remakes That Were Better Than The Original", and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers! Website: https://crazyantmedia.com Mer

On this episode of ITCAF the guys are deep-diving into all the details of the SAG-AFTRA tentative agreement with the studios, and what it means now that the strike is over. They'll discuss what the union did get, what they did not get, and how much it will cost the studios. They will also let you know when you can expect to see your favorite shows return to the air, when new films will hit theaters, and what shows and films have been delayed. They'll also look at how the strike has affected the upcoming awards season. Plus we have our Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Favorite Screenwriters", 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/1tf

On this episode of ITCAF we give you all the latest details on the SAG-AFTRA strike, and we're also talking all about the first official trailer for Marvel Studios' "Echo", the final season announcement for Warner Bros.' "Superman & Lois", the release dates for Paramount's final episodes of "Yellowstone", the huge box office opening weekend of Universal's "Five Nights at Freddy's", Amazon MGM Studios' streaming rights acquisition of "Sound of Freedom", the arrival of "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" on Netflix, and more!! Plus we have our Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Favorite Film In A Franchise", 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:/

On this episode of ITCAF we pay tribute to Richard Roundtree, Richard Moll, and Matthew Perry, and we also share the very latest updates on the SAG-AFTRA strike. Then we dive into Disney's first look at its upcoming live action remake of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Warner Bros. big plans for Porky Pig & Daffy Duck in the new film, "The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Loony Tunes Movie", the series finale of Paramount's hit, "Billions", Universal's record breaking box-office numbers for "Five Nights at Freddy's", Tyler Perry's new first-look deal with Netflix, Apple's 3 part docu-series about the murder of John Lennon, and more!! Plus we have our Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Film Franchises That Should Have Ended With Just One Film", 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

On this episode of ITCAF we get reflective as we take a look back at the history of Crazy Ant Media. We talk about why we love being filmmakers, how we got started in the industry, how the podcasts started, directing our first film, writing our first series, what's ahead for the company, and more!! Plus we have our Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Top 5 "Shows That People Loved That We Just Don't Get Why", 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/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtWaip67s?si=tYPrIVr_R36qpYns4qeZ8g Everything’s Okay Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-okay/id1664547993 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/