The 'Cast: Backstage Banter

Alan Ritchson beats up his neighbor and Justin Timberlake gets a DUI. We shouldn't care, but most of us are glued to our news about these things. Why is more interesting when the person involved is famous? Do celebrities deserve more privacy? And does their status give them benefit of the doubt? All this and more in the season finale of The 'Cast: Backstage Banter!

The Brand New Day trailer is finally here, but what is it hiding? Jason catches Morgan up on things he, and everyone else, may have missed. Will Daredevil appear? Who is Sadie Sink playing? Who's the real antagonist? Is there a larger plan for all these villains?

Alamo Theaters, the once small, beloved chain admired for preserving the movie experience, is now actively working to destroy it. This week Jason and Morgan discuss the Alamo's change in policy and film enthusiasts are taking it. Plus, Reel News gets a little...um, whacky.

We're all nostalgic for the IPs we loved as kids. But one fan is turning his love of an old cartoon into an amazing movie pitch.In this episode Jason and Morgan discuss Hollywood director and motion designer John Likens, who has been setting the internet on fire with his amazing TMNT tech demos.Our passion projects the key to future entertainment?

Every actor is hoping for their big break. In this week's episode, Jason tell Morgan about the time he almost got to work alongside Liam Neeson, and how he lost a Netflix role. Plus... Reel News!

Avengers Doomsday is shaping up to be one of the biggest movies of the year, but what's actually happening in the plot? Jason's got some theories as he tries to catch Morgan up on the Multiverse Saga and things get a bit off the rails.

Movie theaters are dying, but Jason and Morgan are going to fix them. This week the guys talk about the problems facing the theatrical experience, how to resolve them, and how to take movie theaters into the future. Plus - introducing Reel News. Plus plus - Crispy Trivia featuring questions about popular 2025 films

Live action remakes are all the rage these days, but does anyone actually want these? Why do Studios keep making them? Will we ever see the end? In today's episode Jason and Morgan discuss the current landscape of live action remakes and investigate where the future may lie

In this episode, Jason and Morgan dive into the high-stakes contract negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the studios as the current deal approaches expiration on June 30, 2026. Only 3 years removed from the strikes of 2023,the industry now faces pay challenges, healthcare issues, and an increasing threat from AI to take jobs and lower quality. Join us as we break down how we got here, what's on the line, and what you can do to help.

AI is making a big push in Hollywood and it may be bad for writers, actors, directors, and you, the fans. This week Jason and Morgan discuss Disney's deal with OpenAi and a new app that allows users to make their own animation episodes with just a few keystrokes. It may be the beginning of the end for movies as we know it, the guys pose some solutions you can do to help prevent it.

Avatar is a multi billion dollar franchise, but nobody talks about it. Why doesn't this property have the same buzz around it as things like Star Wars or the MCU? Jason and Morgan discuss that and where they think the story is going.

Stranger Things is over but what about that finale? Did the Duffer Brothers stick the landing? Jason and Morgan discuss their thoughts about what we saw and speculate about the questions we didn't get answers to.

It's officially 2026 and the upcoming year is stacked with movies! Jason and Morgan review their most anticipated films of the year and share their thoughts about why they're excited for them.

Why does Hollywood mainly cast A List actors over voice actors? Is it a stunt or is there more to it? Jason and Morgan explore the possible reasons.

As the final episodes of Stranger Things near, Jason and Morgan discuss thoughts on what we've seen already and where we think it'll all end. Put your tin foil hats on, because some wild theories are in store.

It's the holidays! It's a time for friends, family, and... shenanigans. Jason and Morgan play a rousing game of Gift Roulette, a spin on Secret Santa featuring iconic holiday characters. Kick back, relax, and get ready for a wild discussion.

Netflix is on the verge of acquiring Warner Bros Discovery and Hollywood is shook. What does this mean for their iconic stable of characters? What will happen to theatrical releases? Jason and Morgan discuss.

Who doesn't love a good binge? Turns out...everyone. Jason and Morgan discuss the rise and fall of the binge model.

Stranger Things is back, and it is EVERYWHERE. What makes this show special in ways other shows aren't? Why does the world seem to care? Jason and Morgan theorize why Stranger Things has become such a cultural phenomenon.

Why don't we have more Thanksgiving movies?Jason and Morgan make a pitch for a potentially absurd project to change that.

The landscape of entertainment is changing! Attention spans are shortening and the persuasive power of micro-transactions is permeating the market. Is media destined to get dumber and dumber to satisfy an increasingly distracted audience? Jason and Morgan talk about rise of vertical shorts (and a desire to resurrect a favorite candy) on this week's episode of The 'Cast:Backstage Banter.

Was the Clue movie just a gimmick?!?! This cult classic film attempted something never done before and not attempted since. Jason and Morgan discuss it, along with the different movie gimmicks theaters have used over the years. Were they merely marketing ploys or did any of them actual work? And could you use more than one in a single movie?

What happened to movie comedies?!?! They rose, they fell, and now they're...gone?Jason and Morgan talk about what happened to kill the genre and how to bring them back. Tune in!

Has Skynet become self aware? With new developments happening with AI technology everyday, all industries are trying to figure out how to leverage the tech. Jason and Morgan dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of AI in the entertainment sphere, including the latest Tilly Norwood news. Is there an ethical way to use this emerging tech in filmmaking?

It's spooky season!!! And with spooky season comes pumpkin spice lattes, changing leaves, and HORROR MOVIES!!! Join Morgan and Jason as they talk ins and outs of the horror genre from classics to jump scares and movie making magic.Is Morgan hiding a dark secret? Is Jason secretly fighting crime in his down time? All this and more in the inaugural episode of The 'Cast:Backstage Banter!