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In this episode, Jared provides the latest entertainment news updates (including the Weekend Box Office Recap). Later in the episode, catch our review for Barbenheimer!
Due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, the 2023 release calendar could look very different and several movies have already shuffled to 2024; Tom Cruise lobbied the AMPTP over AI and promotional events; Blue Beetle is tracking to COMPLETELY BOMB; Your subscription costs are on the rise, AGAIN.
Plus, what should be on your radar for streaming and gaming.
Sources:
- https://deadline.com/2023/07/tom-cruise-lobbies-amptp-and-sag-aftra-over-ai-promotion-of-projects-1235440171/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
- https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/peacock-price-increase-1235672565/
- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/netflix-pulls-basic-plan-us-advertising-push-1235539481/
- https://variety.com/2023/film/news/dune-2-release-date-change-2024-warner-bros-strike-1235676007/
- https://www.boxofficepro.com/long-range-box-office-forecast-blue-beetle-and-strays/
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In this episode, Jared provides the latest entertainment news updates (including the Weekend Box Office Recap). Later in the episode, catch our review for Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part I.
SAG-AFTRA has joined the WGA on the picket line. What does this mean for the industry? The Emmy nominations are in; Mike Flanagan champions piracy for physical releases; Christopher Nolan's inspiration for Oppenheimer; Disney CEO Bob Iger has some choice words about the strikes and Disney+; Microsoft is one step closer to acquiring Activision-Blizzard.
Plus, what should be on your radar for streaming and gaming.
Sources:
- https://www.slashfilm.com/1331242/midnight-mass-creator-mike-flanagan-is-glad-his-show-got-pirated/?fbclid=IwAR2er9zI__27Wa_iMGAj_p2foJSUvKrVDCZGz2UHzDOP20ndgksjz_ttoPo_aem_AVVj1l6bgdqBPPR0z7sZNiSdR0lN0Yebp_Viyg1v7KmD921GZi8L3luBfAbh9Lt8I70&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/11/23779039/microsoft-activision-blizzard-ftc-trial-win
- https://deadline.com/2023/07/christopher-nolan-why-robert-pattinson-not-oppenheimer-cast-despite-influencing-film-1235432771/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
- https://collider.com/mcu-series-movies-diluted-bob-iger-comments/
- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2023-emmys-nominations-nominees-list-1235533766/
- https://deadline.com/2023/07/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-tom-cruise-box-office-opening-1235439165/
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Producers: Linda M. & Cam C.
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In this episode, Jared provides the latest entertainment news updates (including the Weekend Box Office Recap).
SAG-AFTRA prepares picket signs and t-shirts ahead of the July 12th deadline to reach a deal with the AMPTP; Barbie banned in Vietnam for a controversial map; Robert Eggers reflects on the challenges making Nosferatu; The ending of John Wick: Chapter 4 was almost completely different; Gaming is Hollywood's new frontier for popular IP.
Plus, what should be on your radar for streaming and gaming.
Sources:
- https://variety.com/2023/film/news/barbie-map-meaning-why-banned-1235662437/
- https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/robert-eggers-on-nosferatu-exclusive/
- https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/john-wick-4-nearly-had-more-obvious-ending-exclusive/
- https://deadline.com/2023/07/actors-start-strike-preparations-a-week-ahead-of-extended-talks-deadline-1235430619/
- https://variety.com/vip/gaming-hollywoods-next-ip-frontier-1235656316/
- https://variety.com/2023/film/news/box-office-insidious-5-dethrones-indiana-jones-5-1235664783/
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Producers: Linda M. & Cam C.
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In this episode, Jared provides the latest entertainment news updates (including the Box Office Recap) and reviews Wes Anderson's new film, Asteroid City.
We have our new Superman and Lois Lane; Tron 3 has a STACKED cast; Details emerging about PlayStation's Call of Duty numbers reveal the truth behind their discontent with Microsoft acquiring Activision-Blizzard.
Plus, what should be on your radar for streaming and gaming.
Sources:
- https://www.slashfilm.com/1324920/superman-legacy-david-corenswet-new-superman-rachel-brosnahan-lois-lane/?fbclid=IwAR2d3W9VwUYkeRqy6zWPoHtHTmZD-bmSP7aIfAxYtrO5iJBz4iTiOpGyvsA_aem_AcQp78ucYt8FCXxLorYUrt6mZ1NoWqA1eoqo4OdVA2R94MBMiVeHkO8_hENE7-TxZNU&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
- https://variety.com/2023/film/news/tron-3-cast-jodie-turner-smith-jared-leto-evan-peters-greta-lee-1235657959/
- https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/stranger-things-season-5-prey-10-cloverfield-lane-director-dan-trachtenberg-1235656932/
- https://www.dexerto.com/call-of-duty/leaked-playstation-intel-shocking-number-of-call-of-duty-players-only-play-cod-2193683/
- https://deadline.com/2023/07/box-office-indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny-1235427644/
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Producers: Linda M. & Cam C.
Executive Producers: Jason H., Wren P., & Jared C.
On this episode of Close-Up, Wren and Jared review The Flash (with some spoilers scattered throughout). This is typically for paid subscribers on Spotify and Buy Me a Coffee, but we wanted to show you what you're missing!
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