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On this episode we're talking all about Disney's record breaking numbers for Lucasfilm's "Obi-Wan Kenobi", Toby Emmerich's exit as Warner Bros. Pictures Chairman, Tom Cruise's entrance into the $100 million dollar club with Paramount's record smashing numbers for "Top Gun: Maverick", "Magnum P.I."'s possible return thanks to NBC, Bradley Cooper's near unrecognizable appearance in Netflix's upcoming film, "Maestro", Tim Robbins and Leslie Mann's exit from Amazon series, "The Power", Gugu Mbatha-Raw's new Apple TV series, "Surface", and more!!  Our guest this week, making his return to the show, is legendary casting director John Papsidera, who joins us to talk all about casting Paramount Plus' hit series, "The Offer"!! Plus, our "Top 5  ___________"!! segment; this week it's John Travolta Films, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!! Be sure to visit www.CrazyAntMedia.com for the latest crazy ant media gear!!

On this episode we're talking all about Disney and Lucasfilm's "Star Wars" Celebration including all of the TV and film announcements made at the event, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav's frustration with J.J. Abrams' lack of progress on projects, Paramount Pictures' record-breaking opening weekend for "Top Gun: Maverick", the casting of Rita Moreno in Universal's upcoming film, "Fast X", Lionsgate's potential sale of Starz, the return of Netflix's "Stranger Things", Apple TV's potential live action "Speed Racer" series, and more!. Our guest this week, from the film, “Deep In The Forest”, is actor Peter Jason!! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Childhood Idols, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!.

On this episode we're talking all about Marvel Studios' "She-Hulk; Attorney At Law" trailer and premiere date, Margot Robbie's involvement in Warner Bros.' in-development "Ocean's Eleven" prequel, Paramount Pictures' huge Cannes premiere of "Top Gun: Maverick", Universal Pictures' plans for a film reboot of "The Fall Guy", MGM's casting of Simon Rex in Zoe Kravitz's upcoming film, "Pussy Island", the Season 4 premiere date for Netflix's "Stranger Things", Amazon's delayed release for Ron Howard's film "Thirteen Lives", Matt Shakman's attachment to Apple's upcoming "Godzilla and the Titans" series, and more!. Our guest this week, from the hit Disney Plus MCU series, “Moon Knight”, is actress Díana Bermudez, making her second appearance on the show!! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this week it's Favorite Animal Films, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!.

On this episode we're talking all about the networks' huge week of renewals and cancellations preceding their 2022 Upfront presentations, the good and bad news from The Walt Disney Company's 2nd Quarter earnings report, HBO's huge ratings numbers for the season 1 finale of "Winning Time", the surprise return of Hayden Panettiere to Paramount's "Scream" franchise, the mysterious absence of Kelly Clarkson from NBC's "The Voice" hosts announcement, Sony's animated revival of "Married With Children", Lionsgate's plans for its "A Simple Favor" sequel, JP Richards' surprise exit from Apple TV, and more!!   Plus, our "Top 5  ___________"!! segment; this week it's Favorite Fast Food Restaurants, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!!

On this episode we're talking all about the huge impact SCOTUS' reversal of Roe V Wade could have on the major studios production plans, Marvel Studios' continued box office dominance with its latest release, "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness", Warner Bros.' big win in the bidding war for Jason Momoa's next project, "The Executioner", CBS' renewal of "The Equalizer" for season 3 & 4, Universal Pictures' hiring of director Louis Leterrier to take over the helm of "Fast X", the highly anticipated season 5 premiere date for Netflix's hit series, "Cobra Kai", Apple's decision to delay the release of its Will Smith film, "Emancipation", and more!!   Plus, our "Top 5  ___________"!! segment; this week it's Favorite Munchies/Snacks, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!!

On this episode we're talking all about the big news that dropped during this year's CinemaCon including Marvel Studios' shocking news that director Jon Watts is exiting from its upcoming "Fantastic Four" film, Warner Bros.' official announcement that Matt Reeves and Robert Pattison are returning for a sequel to "The Batman", the rave reactions for Paramount Pictures' first showing of "Top Gun: Maverick", the surprise exit of director Justin Lin from Universal's "Fast X", the latest details and release date for Lionsgate's upcoming "Hunger Games" prequel, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes", the online backlash controversy surrounding Melissa McBride's exit from AMC's Daryl & Carol "Walking Dead" spinoff, the return of most of the original cast of "That 70's Show" for Netflix's upcoming sequel, "That 90's Show", and more!!   Plus, our "Top 5  ___________"!! segment; this week it's Favorite Versions of Batman, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!!

Our special guest, TikTok influencer Spencer Cook, chats with us about his love for movies and television, why he became an influencer, his choice to use TikTok as his platform, how he deals with negativity, and more. He also shares some of his favorite films and shows with us. 

On this episode we're talking all about the stuff nobody is talking about but should be, the Oscar winners from the 94th Annual Academy Awards, and the historic milestones that were made that night!! We also have the very latest on Will Smith's future after the "slap" incident.  Plus, our "Top 5  ___________"!! segment; this week it's Favorite Kevin Bacon Films, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!!

On this episode we're talking all about Disney CEO Bob Chapek's future with the company, the Academy's new COVID protocols for this weekend's Oscars following an uptick in the BA.2 variant in Los Angeles, Warner Bros. Pictures' plans for their upcoming 100th anniversary, Taraji P. Henson's new deal with Paramount's BET Studios, NBC's plans for replacing Al Michaels in the "Sunday Night Football" booth, Sony's disappointing early reviews for its upcoming "Morbius" film, details on the NC-17 rating for Netflix's long anticipated Marilyn Monroe film, "Blonde", and more!!  Our guest this week, from OUR upcoming film, "Deadlines", is actress Jessica Mia Pulido!! Plus, our "Top 5  ___________"!! segment; this week it's Favorite Oscar Winning Performances, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!! Be sure to visit www.CrazyAntMedia.com for the latest crazy ant media gear!! 

On this episode we're talking all about Disney's continued fallout following CEO Bob Chapek's initial silence on Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill, the first trailer for the highly anticipated MCU series, "Ms. Marvel", Warner Bros. Discovery's plans to combine their HBO/HBO Max & Discovery Plus streaming services, the arrival of Paramount's "Top Gun: Maverick" at the Cannes Film Festival, the latest casting news for Universal's long awaited "Puss In Boots" sequel, Amazon's completed $8.5 billion dollar acquisition of MGM, Netflix's latest plans to crack down on password sharing, and more!!  Our guest this week, from the number one movie in the world, "The Batman", is actress Hana Hrzic!! Plus, our "Top 5  ___________"!! segment; this week it's Favorite Video Games, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!! Be sure to visit www.CrazyAntMedia.com for the latest crazy ant media gear!! And also, check out our sponsor, Self Pause, by heading on over to www.selfpau

On this episode we're talking all about Disney CEO Bob Chapek's rough week after mis-stepping with stance on Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill, the first trailer for the highly anticipated "Star Wars" spinoff series, "Obi-Wan Kenobi", Warner Bros.' shuffled release schedule for its upcoming DC films, and "Willy Wonka", Paramount Plus' first trailer for the upcoming series, "Star Trek; Strange New Worlds", the addition of Josh Peck to the cast of Universal's "Oppenheimer" film, Shonda Rhimes' new Netflix series, "The Residence", Apple's entrance into Major League Baseball, and more!!  Plus, our "Top 5  ___________"!! segment; this week it's Favorite Board Games, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!! Be sure to visit www.CrazyAntMedia.com for the latest crazy ant media gear!! And also, check out our sponsor, Self Pause, by heading on over to www.selfpause.com/podcast!!

On this episode we're talking all about how the invasion of Ukraine is affecting the film industry, the return home to Disney for Netflix's Marvel shows, the huge opening weekend at the box office for Warner Bros.' "The Batman", Paramount Plus' "iCarly" reunion of Miranda Cosgrove and Josh Peck, NBCUniversal's controversial decision to end its next-day TV streaming deal with Hulu, the latest casting news from Sony's "Kraven The Hunter" film, Pamela Anderson's planned documentary at Netflix, and more!! Our guest this week, from the hit Netflix series, "Archive 81", is actor Eden Marryshow!! Plus, our "Top 5 Favorite ___________"!! segment; this week it's Socially Relevant Films, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!! Be sure to visit www.CrazyAntMedia.com for the latest crazy ant media gear!! And also, check out our sponsor, Self Pause, by heading on over to www.selfpause.com/podcast!!

On this episode we're talking all about AMPAS' controversial decision to not air 8 Oscar categories live during the 94th Annual Academy Awards, Marvel Studios' latest casting announcements for "Blade" and "Ironheart", Steven Spielberg's planned development of a new "Bullitt" film for Warner Bros., Tom Brady's jump to Hollywood in Paramount's "80 For Brady" film, Universal Pictures' first look at Cillian Murphy as "Oppenheimer", Sony's latest casting announcement for its upcoming "Kraven The Hunter" film, the premiere date for the final episodes of Netflix's "Ozark", and more!! Our guest this week, from the hit Paramount Plus series, "Mayor Of Kingstown", is actor Hamish Allan-Headley!! Plus, our "Top 5 Favorite ___________"!! segment; this week it's Favorite Directors Of Color, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!! Be sure to visit www.CrazyAntMedia.com for the latest crazy ant media gear!! And also, check out our sponsor, Self Pause, by heading on over to www.selfp

On this episode we're talking all about the 94th Annual Academy Awards history making choice for hosts, legendary composer John Williams'  return for Disney Plus' highly anticipated "Star Wars" series, "Obi-Wan Kenobi", Warner Bros.' first trailer for their upcoming film, "Elvis", the corporate re-branding of ViacomCBS, Taylor Sheridan's massive slate of upcoming new shows for Paramount Plus, NBC's Super Bowl LVI ratings, Sony Pictures' plan to dominate the Christmas box office, Netflix's plans for the long awaited return of "Stranger Things", the Season 5 renewal for Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", and more!! Our guest this week, from the hit Netflix series, "Archive 81", is actor Charlie Hudson III!! Plus, our "Top 5 Favorite ___________"!! segment; this week it's Favorite Actors Of Color, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!! Be sure to visit www.CrazyAntMedia.com for the latest crazy ant media gear!! And also, check out our sponsor, Self Pause, by hea

On this episode we're talking all about the 94th Annual Academy Awards Oscar nominations, the premiere date for Disney Plus' highly anticipated "Star Wars" series, "Obi-Wan Kenobi", Warner Bros.' latest legal battle involving a lawsuit filed by Village Roadshow, Nickelodeon and Paramount Animation's announcement that we'll be seeing a whole lot more of "The Smurfs", the latest actor to join the cast of Universal's upcoming Christopher Nolan film, "Oppenheimer", Sony's record setting payout to get the rights to Tom Hanks' upcoming comedy, "A Man Called Otto", Lionsgate's plans for a new Michael Jackson biopic entitled, "Michael", the trailer for Ryan Reynolds' new Netflix sci-fi action film, "The Adam Project", and more!! Our guest this week, from the hit Netflix series, "Raising Dion", is actress Sammi Haney!! Plus, our "Top 5 Favorite ___________"!! segment; this week it's Favorite Actresses Of Color, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!! Be sure to visit www.Crazy

On this episode we're talking all about Disney's renewal of its hit Disney Plus series, "Doogie Kamealoha, MD, The CW's greenlighting of the "Supernatural" prequel, "The Winchesters", "Walker" prequel, "Walker: Independence", and the DC series, "Gotham Knights", Taylor Sheridan's continued dominance at Paramount, Jennifer Beals' return to the "Law & Order" franchise, Sony's huge 3rd Quarter profits due to "Spider-Man; No Way Home"'s box office success, Jennifer Garner's casting in Starz's "Party Down" series, Apple's series order for David E. Kelley's "Presumed Innocent", and more!! Our guest this week, is beloved voice actress, Kimberly Brooks!! Plus, our "Top 5 Favorite ___________"!! segment; this week it's Favorite Childhood TV Shows, and of course we have our box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!! Be sure to visit www.CrazyAntMedia.com for the latest crazy ant media gear!! And also, check out our sponsor, Self Pause, by heading on over to www.selfpause.com/podcast!!

WE'RE BACK and kicking things off with our FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON 5!! We're talking all about the Joe Rogan vs Neil Young controversy at Spotify, the casting of Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Disney Plus' highly anticipated Star Wars series, "Ahsoka", WarnerMedia's continued push for diversity with the casting on trans actor Ivory Aquino in HBO Max's upcoming "Batgirl" film, "The Office" reunion of Steve Carell and John Krasinski in Paramount's upcoming film, "If", Jason Momoa's entrance into Universal's "Fast and Furious" franchise, Sony's big score with Mark Wahlberg's upcoming film, "Father Stu", Netflix's casting of rising actor Kyle Allen as He-Man in its upcoming live action "Masters of the Universe" film, the ultimate dream team-up of Chris Evans and Dwayne Johnson in Amazon's upcoming holiday film, "Red One", and more!! Plus, our "Top 5 Favorite ___________"!! segment; this week it's Favorite Historic Sporting Events, and of course we have the weekend's box office results, and the IMDbPro Starmeter toppe

Our "Forever Guest", actress Rebekah Kennedy, returns to the show for her 13th time to chat with us about her new film, Los Angeles. We discuss why she wanted to play such a unique role, the importance of getting the character right, the approach she took for portraying a woman who does not speak, the message the film delivers, the budgetary challenges of making an independent film, and more!! 

Our special guest, actor Jared Becker, returns to the show to chat with us about his new film, Sorry For My Loss. We discuss everything from pre-production through post-production, including the inspiration for the story, the importance of casting, budgeting and the challenges that come with indie films, what he would have done differently, and more. He also shares a great story about the original song he composed and performed just for the film. 

Our special guest, actress Colleen Foy, chats with us about her career, and how she got started in the industry, including the detailed steps she took before making the move from Milwaukee to Los Angeles. She also talks about playing the fan favorite role of Inara on "Station 19", her appearance on "9-1-1: Lonestar", as well as her role in Netflix's highly anticipated film, "Blonde". We also dive into a deep discussion on the importance of mental health, and the continued dangers of sexual harassment and assault within the entertainment industry. We lighten things back up with a great behind the scenes story of her most embarrassing moment on set, and finish with a shared love of popcorn flavored jelly beans!!