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Our special guest this week, acclaimed cinematographer, director, and screenwriter Steven Bernstein, ASC, DGA, WGA, joins us to chat all about how he first got started in the industry and the journey that led him to a career packed with incredible stories. Steven takes us behind the scenes of working on films like the Oscar-winning Monster and comedy hit The Waterboy, while also sharing insights into his transition into directing with Decoding Annie Parker. We dive into his latest feature GRQ, a gripping tech-thriller he both wrote and directed, and he also tells us about his brand-new book that’s already making waves with filmmakers everywhere. He then shares some invaluable advice for aspiring filmmakers, and of course, we wrap things up with our fan-favorite Popcorn Questions, where Steven gave us some especially fun and thoughtful answers you won’t want to miss.Follow Us Here:Website: https://crazyantmedia.comMerchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandiseOur first film, Deadlines: https://cr

On this episode of ITCAF the guys are breaking down the bold moves that could reshape the industry, from Disney’s chasing of Gen Z males, Marvel’s ditching Georgia, the new Spider-Man’s major casting addition, Bruce Springsteen hitting AFI Fest, the Beatles’ massive Anthology revival, Warner Bros.’ new release date for Cat in the Hat, Nicolas Cage stepping into True Detective, and the Duffers making the jump to Paramount. Plus, Netflix sets up a Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis showdown, and Apple TV hikes its price again. We’ve also got our Top 5 Best Character Introductions, the weekend box office recap, and IMDb's top trenders. This episode is packed, don’t miss it.Chapters: News Tease 0:00Intro Music 1:17Show Open 1:37Disney News 3:15Warner Bros News 27:35Paramount News 36:17NBC Universal News 45:09Amazon MGM News 49:02Netflix News 51:22Apple TV News 1:05:03Top 5 Favorite Character Introductions 1:14:35Box Office 1:39:03IMDb Pro Top Trending 1:42:11Goodbyes 1:42:50Follow Us Here:Website: https://crazyantm

From the summit of the Paramount mountain to the depths of Hollywood’s biggest headlines, ITCAF is climbing higher than ever this week.The guys are diving straight into the Paramount/Skydance merger as David Ellison officially takes the reins, laying out a bold plan to restore the studio to its former glory. With Top Gun 3 soaring high on the priority list, and revivals of Star Trek, Transformers, and G.I. Joe on deck, Ellison’s message is clear: great filmmakers make great movies, and theaters come first. And as long as Tom Cruise is in the mix, more high-octane blockbusters are guaranteed.But that’s just the start! The Duffer Brothers could be bringing their storytelling power to Paramount, Cindy Holland is making her stance known: “Made-for-streaming movies are not a priority for me,” signaling a shift away from direct-to-streaming films, Taylor Sheridan, along with Paramount, is building a Texas-sized production empire, and Paramount Plus just locked a $7.7 billion UFC deal that will reshape fight nights

Buckle up, Crazy Ants! This week’s episode of ITCAF is an absolute pop-culture rollercoaster that’s breaking more headlines than a Marvel post-credits scene!Logan and Dustin kick things off with breaking SAG-AFTRA news! Fran Drescher is out, Sean Astin is in the race, and the union is gearing up for another showdown with the AMPTP. Streaming residuals, AI protections, health benefits; it’s about to get spicy in Hollywood labor politics again.Then… award season has officially fired the starting pistol! The Oscars are rolling out digital screeners early, giving indie films a fighting chance, and we're diving into how this could shake up the Best Picture race.From there, the guys swing into the Marvel multiverse — “Fantastic Four: First Steps” blasted off to big bucks but is now crashing back to earth and struggling to reclaim MCU glory, “Freakier Friday” and “Weapons” are in hot pursuit, and Disney just announced Hulu will be fully folded into Disney+ by 2026. Oh, and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton is finall

Buckle up, Crazy Ant Nation, this week’s episode of Inside The Crazy Ant Farm is an absolute banger!We’re diving headfirst into the wild world of the 2025 box office thus far, and July was a certified monster! Which films crushed expectations? Which ones fizzled? We’ve got the numbers, the surprises, and the industry buzz you need to hear.Plus, the stakes are HIGH as we check in on the first annual Box-Office Draft between Dustin & Logan. Who’s surging ahead? Who’s slipping behind? The leaderboard may just shock you!This week’s Top 5 is all about the underdogs: Top 5 Favorite 2025 Films That Weren’t Box-Office Hits. These gems didn’t rake in the cash, but they stole our cinephile hearts.And of course we've got your weekly box office recap, and a look at IMDb’s top trending stars and titles lighting up the screen!Trust us, if you love film, you do not want to miss this one. Hit play, turn it up, and let’s get CRAZY!Chapters: News Tease 0:00Intro Music 5:33Show Open 5:532025 Box-Office Analysis 6:56ITCA

This week on ITCAF, Dustin and Logan open with a moment of reflection on the recent losses of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, and Hulk Hogan; three cultural icons whose legacies left a lasting mark on entertainment and music. We share our thoughts on their impact and what they meant to us growing up.Then the guys shift gears and dive deep into the recent Kevin Feige interview that has everyone talking. We break down what Marvel’s top boss revealed, what it signals for the future of the MCU, and whether the studio is finally getting back on track.And speaking of the MCU, our very own "Team Fantastic" also give you their spoiler-free breakdown of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, including first impressions, standout moments, and how this reboot sets the stage for what’s to come.Plus, our Top 5 Favorite Child Stars of all time! A fun, nostalgic list that’ll have you remembering some of the greatest young talents to ever hit the screen.As always, we’ve got the box office breakdown, IMDb’s top trend

This week on ITCAF we’re breaking down this year’s Emmy nominations; the snubs, the surprises, and the shows that should have made the cut. Is broadcast TV on life support, or is there still hope for the big networks? We dive deep into the future of network television and what it means for creators and audiences alike.Plus, we tackle the shock cancellation of CBS’ The Late Show; what really happened behind the scenes, and what does this mean for the late-night landscape?And you know we couldn’t leave you hanging without a list! Our Top 5 Favorite TV Shows the Emmys Snubbed will have you nodding along (and maybe yelling at your speakers). As always, we’re running through the latest box-office winners and losers and wrapping up with the top trenders on IMDb!It’s smart, it’s spicy, it’s everything you love about ITCAF, so press play and let’s get into it!Chapters: News Tease 0:00Intro Music 2:01Show Open 2:22Emmy Nominations Analysis 4:00Late Show Cancelled 20:07Top 5 Favorite Shows Snubbed By The Emmys 23:39Box

Three hundred episodes! Hundreds of hours. Countless stories. And this week, we’re celebrating the milestone by suiting up for one hell of a SUPER show. First up, we share our thoughts on James Gunn’s new Superman film and what it means for DCU’s future. Then we’re throwing it back, way back to where Inside The Crazy Ant Farm began. From the first mic check to our breakthrough moments, the battles nobody saw, the wins we’ll never forget, and the amazing guests who’ve trusted us to share their journeys. Plus, we’re ranking our Top 5 favorite Disney movies, recapping the box office, and checking out what’s trending on IMDb.Episode 300! We couldn't have done it without all of you! Thank you for sticking with us through every high, low, and twist in the story! Here’s to the past, the present, and the future ahead. Chapters: News Tease 0:00Intro Music 1:58Show Open 2:18Superman Analysis 5:03Reflecting on 300 Episodes of ITCAF 36:03Top 5 Favorite Disney Films 1:17:47Box Office 1:45:48IMDb Pro Top Trending 1:52:

This week on ITCAF we're closing out June with another jam-packed episode! Hollywood’s going full throttle, and Dustin and Logan have everything you need to know about Disney’s newly announced Lilo & Stitch sequel, the final trailer for Marvel’s Fantastic Four blast-off with Galactus, and Matt Reeves finishing The Batman Part II script at last. FX wants to resurrect Young Frankenstein, and Paramount’s Roofman trailer has Channing Tatum cutting through McDonald’s roofs, yes, really.Plus: Aaron Sorkin’s Social Network Part II, the OG Spider-Man trilogy swinging back into theaters, Kim Kardashian as the villain in a Bratz movie, Denis Villeneuve taking Bond for a spin, and Bert Kreischer trying to put on a shirt for Netflix’s Free Bert. And Apple’s $200M F1 gamble with Brad Pitt, will it finally pay off?Capping it all off, as always, we’ve got our box-office recap, our Top 5, this week it's Favorite Opening Scenes and of course the IMDb Starmeter toppers!Chapters: News Tease 0:00Intro Music 1:22Show

On this week's episode the guys are tackling a major question facing Hollywood today: Is it better to create more content or better content? Join them as they explore the creative and commercial tug-of-war playing out in the industry, examining how studios, streamers, and creators are trying to balance art with output. Plus, we're joined by very special guest, Gralen Bryant Banks from the hit film Sinners. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation. And Dustin and Logan share their Top 5 Favorite Film Endings, this week's Box-Office recap, and IMDb's top trenders!Chapters: Gralen discusses it not being a necessity to move to Los Angles 0:00Intro Music 0:38Show Open 0:59Quality vs Quantity Tug-Of-War 2:42Intro To Interview 27:37Gralen Bryant Banks Interview 29:05Top 5 Favorite Film Endings 1:19:59Box Office 1:46:10IMDb Pro Top Trending 1:49:20Goodbyes 1:49:39Follow Gralen Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gralenbryantbanks?igsh=bGxidm1xdTFud2kzSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/

This week on ITCAF, the guys dive headfirst into a Hollywood shake-up of epic proportions.First up, Lilo & Stitch is crushing it at the box office, but what does its success mean for the future of live-action remakes? Are the Mouse House's re-imaginings finally back in the game?Then, the indie underdog Sinners keeps racking up cash and breaking expectations, proving that original content still has teeth. Could this be the signal studios need to get back to telling new stories instead of playing it safe?Up next, it's the summer showdown we’ve all been waiting for: Superman vs. The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but before either can throw a punch, cancel culture is throwing bombs online. With social media mobs taking aim at both films, is Hollywood losing control of its own hype?And finally, we’re pulling back the curtain on the power struggle rocking the major studios. Execs are scrambling, creators are frustrated, and the future of the film industry hangs in the balance. Is the old guard falling? A

She’s back, and better than ever! We recently welcomed back the radiant and multi-talented Rhiannon Fish for her second appearance on the podcast, and trust us, it’s a conversation you won’t want to miss. We catch up on everything she’s been up to since her last visit, including her heartwarming performance in Polar Opposites and a sneak peek at her upcoming Hallmark adventure, A Machu Picchu Proposal.But this episode goes beyond the screen. Rhiannon opens up about her deeply personal decision to make Hallmark her creative home, embracing stories that uplift and inspire. We also get real about the world we live in, touching on mental health, self-worth, and the emotional challenges of navigating life and work in today’s turbulent political climate.It’s raw, it’s honest, it’s empowering. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering Rhiannon’s magic, this episode is full of heart, laughter, and insight from one of the most grounded and passionate voices in the industry.Follow Rhiannon Here: Instagram: http

It's Memorial Day weekend and the Box-Office is set to break records!! Dustin and Logan have the huge starting numbers for Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and Paramount's "Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning and what it means for theaters. They then discuss announced delays for Marvel's upcoming "Avengers" films, the latest lawsuit facing James Gunn's "Superman", the latest trailer for Universal's "Jurassic World: Rebirth", the casting of Elle Fanning and Kieran Culkin in "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" and their thoughts on Netflix snagging up Sesame Street. Plus, Rhiannon Fish returns to the show to catch us up on what she's been up to since we last spoke, her decision to make Hallmark her home, her thoughts on the ever changing industry and more. Capping it all off, as always, we’ve got our box-office recap, our Top 5 Favorite Tom Cruise Films and of course the IMDb Starmeter toppers!Chapters: Rhiannon Sharing Why Love Will Always Win 0:00Intro Music 0:14Show Open 0:34Memorial Day Weekend 3:34Dis

On episode 294, Gabrielle Walsh returned to ITCAF for an unforgettable interview that cuts deeper than ever before.In her second appearance, Gabrielle opens up about everything that’s happened since we last spoke; her evolving career, her standout role in the critically praised series Found, and the emotional weight of telling stories that matter. We talk about the show’s impact, what it represents for so many, and how it feels knowing it may not return for another season.But this conversation goes far beyond Hollywood.We explore life beneath the surface. Gabrielle’s personal journey, her mental health advocacy, and the strength it takes to speak your truth in a world that often asks you to hide it. She brings raw honesty, emotional intelligence, and a powerful sense of purpose to every minute of this conversation.This isn’t just a follow-up interview, it’s a healing. A reminder of why these conversations matter. Don’t miss this soul-shaking sit-down with Gabrielle Walsh you’ll carry with you.Follow Gabrielle

Big trailers dropped and so did our jaws. Dustin & Logan are back after a short break and jumping right into their first impressions of the brand-new Superman and Ironheart trailers. From DC's fresh start to Marvel's next big swing, they're breaking it all down. Then it’s on to the latest industry shakeups, from MAX retreating to its HBO Max branding, to the bloodbath of series cancellations on all the major networks and streamers, and the big SVU shakeup as Kelli Giddish returns full-time. Plus, we count down our Top 5 Favorite Film Scores, run through the weekend box office, and check out who’s climbing the IMDb Starmeter. It’s a full show and we’re not holding back. No script, no filter, just ITCAF in full swing.Chapters: Tease 0:00Intro Music 1:03Show Open 1:24Ironheart Trailer 3:56Superman Trailer 9:34Max to HBO Max 21:17Series Cancellations 25:36Kelli Giddish SVU Return 31:46Breaking Industry News 34:41Top 5 Favorite Film Scores 41:20Box Office 1:00:14IMDb Pro Top Trending 1:02:55Goodbye

In this amazing interview, Dustin and Logan sit down with actor Bill Kelly, from NBC’s hit series Found. Bill shares his unique journey into the entertainment industry, his thoughts on how the industry has changed since he began, and how he balances his career with his home life. We also dive into the importance of money & finances and his sound advice for anybody working the industry.Of course, we also talk all things Found! Bill gives us an inside look at how he landed his role, what it’s like working on set, and shares a heartfelt behind-the-scenes story about how he's able to really be himself on set that you won’t want to miss. We wrap things up with a fun and fast-paced Popcorn Questions segment where he shares his love for Landman! This is one conversation you definitely don’t want to miss! Listen now on all major podcast platforms and YouTube!Follow Bill Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billkellyactor?igsh=c3B2dzlycWduampzFollow Us Here:Website: https://crazyantmedia.comMerchandise:

This week on ITCAF Dustin and Logan are taking a look at the projected early Box-Office numbers for Memorial Day weekend and what it could mean for the Summer season. They then discuss the strong start for Marvel's latest film, Thunderbolts*, the cancellation of DC's Sgt.Rock film, Universal's planned big-screen reboot of Miami Vice, the re-teaming of Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock for an upcoming romantic thriller at MGM Studios, and their thoughts on the casting of the Ingalls Family for Netflix's upcoming Little House on the Prairie remake. Plus, Gabrielle Walsh returns to the show to talk all things Found, catch us up on what she's been up to since we last spoke, and dives deep into life in a conversation you don't want to miss! Capping it all off, as always, we’ve got our box-office recap, our Top 5 Films That Surprised Us and of course the IMDb Starmeter toppers!Chapters: Gabrielle Breaking Down Who We Really Are 0:00Intro Music 0:34Show Open 0:55Memorial Day Weekend 3:34Disney News 6:08Warner Bros New

In this exciting interview, Dustin and Logan sit down with the incredibly talented Anisa Nyell Johnson, from NBC’s hit series Found. Anisa shares her inspiring journey into the entertainment industry, her bold move to Atlanta to pursue her dreams, and how she strikes a balance between her thriving career and personal life. We also dive into important conversations about mental health and its impact on her work and well-being.Of course, we couldn’t let her go without talking all things Found! Anisa gives us an inside look at how she landed her role, what it’s like working on set, and shares some hilarious and heartfelt behind-the-scenes moments you won’t want to miss. We wrap things up with a fun and fast-paced Popcorn Questions segment that gives even more insight into Anisa’s vibrant personality. This is one conversation you definitely don’t want to miss! Listen now on all major podcast platforms and YouTube!Follow Anisa Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anisanyellj?igsh=c3N4ZGZtdm5pZmF4Follow Us He

This week on ITCAF we're closing out April with another jam-packed episode! Dustin and Logan are previewing what could be a huge box office weekend with Disney’s Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith back on the big screen and Warner Bros. Sinners showing no signs of slowing down! They then tell you everything you need to know about Hayden Christensen officially announcing his return for Ahsoka, the new Predator: Badlands trailer that dropped, the tossing out of the latest Superman lawsuit and what it means for James Gunn's highly anticipated film, and all the details on the Royal Pains reboot that's on its way! Plus, we continue our run of fantastic guests from NBC’s smash hit Found , as Billy Kelly joins us to talk about the show, his career and more!  Capping it all off, as always, we’ve got our box-office recap, our Top 5 Favorite Films of 2025 So Far and of course the IMDb Starmeter toppers!Chapters: Bill Being Type Cast 0:00Intro Music 0:57Show Open 1:172025 Box Office 3:26Netflix V.S. Theaters 5:21Disney News

Strap in, because this week on Inside The Crazy Ant Farm, we’re going full throttle!Dustin and Logan are breaking down all the biggest entertainment headlines starting with the jaw-dropping reveals out of Lucasfilm’s Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo. New titles, new footage, and new questions about where the galaxy far, far away is headed. Then, BOOM!, the guys react to the new official trailer drop for Fantastic Four: First Steps, and the continued box office domination of A Minecraft Movie. Seriously… who saw that coming? The news keeps rolling with updates on Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan's mysterious new film, Sinners, a shocking twist on ABC’s 9-1-1, and the epic upcoming team-up between Glen Powell & Judd Apatow for a brand-new Universal comedy. Plus, huge movement on MGM’s Highlander reboot, swords, immortality, and all.Our special guest this week is actress Anisa Nyell Johnson, currently lighting up screens on NBC’s Found. She opens up about her path into acting, landing the role of Detective S