In this solo episode of Hate To Break It To Ya, I’m recording from a brand new studio inside my new house in Los Angeles. The goal is simple: create a space where I can produce podcasts, interviews, and independent content without relying on the traditional Hollywood system. From there I get into the state of Hollywood today — how the studio system has changed, why fewer movies are being made, and how creators are increasingly building their own platforms instead of waiting for permission from the industry. Of course I also talk about the Scream franchise. With Scream 7 making headlines and fans asking why I wasn’t at the premiere, I explain what actually happened, my history with the films, and how the franchise evolved from the original 90s run to the modern era. I also reflect on working with Wes Craven, how the original films impacted my career, and why the horror community has kept the franchise alive for nearly three decades. This episode covers the future of Hollywood, the power of fan culture, and why independent creators may be the ones shaping the next era of entertainment. _____________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 New studio and the new content house 01:27 Building a creator-owned production space 03:43 Why Hollywood is changing forever 07:33 The collapse of the traditional studio system 15:57 The announcement of Scream 7 23:09 Early experiences working on the Scream films 34:59 The success of Scream 2 and its impact 41:44 The franchise revival and modern era of Scream 53:41 The Scream 7 premiere and why I wasn’t there 59:13 Final thoughts on the franchise and the horror community ________________________________ Support the Pod 💥 Patreon: patreon.com/thejamiekennedy 🎟 Tour Dates: jamiekennedy.com 👕 Merch: https://jamiekennedy.com/merch/ 📺 Subscribe: YouTube.com/JamieKennedyComedy #scream7 #hollywood #scream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices