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Episode 280 - Paramount Pictures Wins Bid To Acquire Warner Bros. & The Latest In Movie News

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In this episode, we dive into a packed slate of movie news. Paramount Pictures wins bid over Netflix to acquire Warner Bros., a move that could reshape the studio landscape. We also explore Lee Isaac Chung’s departure from the Ocean's 11 prequel starring Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper, and what that means for the project. Sony Pictures signals a reboot of its Spider-Man Universe, while Evil Dead Wrath begins filming and hints at a busy horror season ahead. We share first reactions to The Bride! and Project Hail Mary, with the latter being called a sci-fi masterpiece. Plus, Mike Flanagan’s The Exorcist adds more names to its cast. We’ll also break down the trailers for Mortal Kombat II and Scary Movie 6, and wrap up with Scream 7’s box office numbers and box office predictions for The Bride! and A24’s Undertone.

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