The REDBAND Podcast

This week, we’re diving into two major shake-ups in tech and entertainment that have everyone asking the same question: are companies starting to hit the brakes?First, rumors are swirling that The Walt Disney Company could be easing up on password-sharing crackdowns for Disney+, a surprising shift as streaming platforms have been tightening restrictions across the board.Then, in a move that shocked creators and the tech world alike, OpenAI is officially shutting down its video-generation tool Sora just months after its hyped debut. The decision comes amid a crowded AI market and even led Disney to walk away from a planned billion-dollar partnership.(recorded on April 7, 2026)LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:08 ~ Paramount Skydance Secures $24 Billion From Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi Funds for Warner Bros. Deal - https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/paramount-skydance-funding-saudi-arabia-qatar-abu-dhabi-funds-warner-bros-deal-1236709251/08:13 ~ OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels $1bn Disney deal - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3w3e467ewqo22:36 ~ MAIN TOPIC

This week, we dive into two surprising news stories: a quadriplegic amputee involved in a shooting incident with a friend, and actor Alan Ritchson in a violent altercation with a neighbor.(recorded on March 24, 2026)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:00:48 ~ Moana Live-Action Movie Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7f6hlKsxxo04:02 ~ Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TZMtslA3UY13:54 ~ Dune: Part Three Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_9vCamtuPY24:49 ~ Quadriplegic Amputee Shoots His Friend - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMxcG_yI_-o36:40 ~ Actor Alan Ritchson Beating Up Neighbor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMxcG_yI_-o

This week, we dive into the chaotic return of one of comedy’s most infamous horror spoofs. The brand-new Scary Movie 6 trailer has finally dropped, bringing back familiar faces like Cindy and Brenda alongside the Wayans brothers for the franchise’s first entry in more than a decade.But while horror icons are getting roasted on screen, Hollywood itself just experienced a massive shake-up behind the scenes. Paramount has officially won the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, beating out Netflix with a deal worth roughly $110 billion that would combine two of the industry’s biggest media empires. If approved, the merger could reshape the future of theatrical releases, streaming, and the ownership of franchises ranging from DC and HBO to Mission: Impossible and beyond.(recorded on March 3, 2026)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:00:55 ~ Fans Disappointed By Live-Action God of War First Look - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/god-of-war-creator-amazon-first-photo-1236520380/ 06:44 ~ The Mummy 4 Directors Say ‘Tomb of the Dragon Emperor’ Is Not Canon - https://deadline.com/2026/03/the-mummy-4-directors-tomb-of-the-dragon-emperor-not-canon-1236744149/ 13:25 ~ Scary Movie 6 Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fZ58S-7QP021:46 ~ Paramount Wins Bid For Warner Bros. Discovery - https://deadline.com/2026/03/paramount-warner-bros-merger-movie-release-plans-1236739301/

This week we break down the escalating media industry shake-up as Paramount sweetens its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, raising its offer to about $31 per share and roughly $110 billion overall in an aggressive attempt to outmaneuver rival deals and win over shareholders. With Warner Bros. Discovery now reviewing the revised proposal and calling it potentially “superior,” the battle for one of Hollywood’s biggest studios is heating up fast.We also dive into AMC Theatres’ decision to reject the planned theatrical rollout of the 20-minute AI-generated short film “Thanksgiving Day,” which was supposed to run during pre-show programming before feature films. After online backlash and growing concerns about AI-generated content in cinemas, AMC confirmed it would not participate in screening the project at any of its locations, raising big questions about the future of AI filmmaking in theaters.(recorded on February 23, 2026)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:00:53 ~ Opening on the Passing of Many Actors and Actresses in 202605:22 ~ Paramount Sweetens Offer For Warner Bros. Discovery - https://deadline.com/2026/02/paramount-sweents-offer-warner-bros-discovery-1236733836/20:21 ~ AMC Refuses to Screen AI Film - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ai-short-movie-amc-theaters-1236509143/

Before the big game, we brainstormed which movie teasers might debut during Super Bowl LX. Which films got the spotlight, which were missing, and how did these trailers stack up against our predictions? We also talk about fan predictions and why advertisers still love the Super Bowl stage for Hollywood’s biggest first looks.(recorded on February 6, 2026)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: 2/13/2026LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:06 ~ 2026 Streaming Services Price Increases - https://www.theverge.com/23901586/streaming-service-prices-netflix-disney-hulu-peacock-max10:04 ~ Iron Lung (2026) Box Office Earnings Success - https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/box-office-iron-lung-send-help-melania-1236644154/16:49 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Netflix just struck what could be the biggest blow to the traditional media hierarchy, clinching a deal to acquire Warner Bros’ storied studio assets in the face of an aggressive counterbid from Paramount Skydance. Plus, we dive into Netflix’s strategic alliance with MAPPA, the acclaimed anime studio behind global hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, and what the future holds for original anime content, creative collaboration, and global distribution.(recorded on January 23, 2026)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: 2/6/2026LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:oo:57 ~ Newest Trailer of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey (2026) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dlS5uxjGBA08:22 ~ Rumored Robert Downey Jr.'s Avengers: Doomsday Demands 20:34 ~ Netflix Likely to Win Warner Bros. Bidding War - https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/netflix-submits-amended-all-cash-offer-warner-bros-wins-board-support-2026-01-20/25:40 ~ Netflix and Mappa New Strike Partnership Deal - https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-strengthens-strategtic-parternship-with-mappa

This week, we break down the newly released teaser trailer for Blumhouse’s The Mummy (2026), giving listeners a first look at what the reboot’s trailer reveals about the film’s tone and direction. Then we'll break down one of the biggest corporate battles shaking up Hollywood in 2026: Paramount Skydance’s lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over its merger deal with Netflix. Paramount, led by CEO David Ellison, has filed legal action in Delaware Chancery Court demanding that Warner Bros. disclose detailed financial information about the Netflix agreement, claiming the board lacked transparency and didn’t fairly evaluate Paramount’s competing offer.(recorded on January 12, 2026)Watch the Video Format on Patreon: 1/16/2026LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:00:25 ~ The Mummy Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbn1yz2p0CU04:47 ~ Disney 2026 & Beyond Film Slate - https://www.gamesradar.com/new-disney-movies/ 13:16 ~ Paramount Sues Warner Bros - https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/paramount-nominate-directors-election-warner-bros-discovery-files-lawsuit-2026-01-12/

This episode takes a hard look at the divisive and largely negative reception to Stranger Things Season 5. After years of buildup, did the final season live up to the hype or collapse under the weight of its own legacy?To close things out, we turn our attention to the new teaser trailers for Avengers: Doomsday. Is Doomsday a sign the MCU is learning from recent criticism or repeating the same mistakes?(recorded on January 2, 2026)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: 1/9/26LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:01 ~ The Negative Reception to Stranger Things Season 506:55 ~ Netflix Talks 17 Day Theatrical Run For It's Movies - https://screenrant.com/netflix-warner-bros-theatrical-window-shortened-17-days-impact/15:40 ~ Avengers Doomsday Third Teaser Trailer24:28 ~ DCU 2026 & Beyond Slate - https://screenrant.com/dc-2026-movies-list-release-dates/

This week, we dive deep into Hollywood’s accelerating love affair with video game adaptations. From blockbuster films to prestige streaming series, studios are mining consoles and PCs for the next big hit, and audiences are showing up in record numbers. But is this creative surge a fleeting fad or a defining trend for the next decade?(recorded on December 2, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:o1:43 ~ Amazon Removes AI English Dub After Controversy - https://www.ign.com/articles/amazon-removes-english-dub-featuring-ai-voices-for-popular-anime-banana-fish-after-audience-backlash10:51 ~ Top 3 Request James Gunn Has Received For Next Batman Film - https://screenrant.com/3-things-fans-want-from-dcu-batman-what-james-gunn-cares-about/23:44 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Disney+’s bold new frontier: an AI-driven platform feature that lets subscribers generate their own stories, shorts, and character-driven moments using officially licensed Disney IP. Is this the future of fan engagement or a slippery slope for creativity and copyright?(recorded on November 17, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:07 ~ Disney's Moana Live Action Teaser Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKYFfYLe5rs13:23 ~ The Legend of Zelda Movie First Look Images - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/legend-of-zelda-movie-first-look-link-zelda-live-action-1236583595/24:19 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Get ready to dive deep into the wild new frontier of the Predator universe as we unpack Predator: Badlands — the bold seventh chapter from Dan Trachtenberg that turns the tables on its iconic alien antagonist.(recorded on November 10, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:44 ~ Movie Review Starts10:57 ~ Plot Summary27:44 ~ Predator (1987) Forest Shootout Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgzxSr6l9Y4

Hollywood’s latest disruptor — AI script readers. Major film studios are now developing proprietary AI models designed to read, analyze, and even score scripts before they ever reach a human executive’s desk. But what does this mean for screenwriters, producers, and the creative process itself?(recorded on October 14, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:00:55 ~ MTV Shutting Down In The UK? - https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/10/13/mtv-music-channels-shutting-down-uk/86668906007/08:30 ~ Netflix To Stream Spotify Video Podcasts Next Year - https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/netflix-spotify-video-podcasts-streaming-deal-1236552447/18:19 ~ MAIN TOPIC

This week we're breaking down the dramatic conclusion of the Sean “P. Diddy” Combs trial — from the jury’s split verdict to the courtroom sentencing. He was acquitted on racketeering and sex-trafficking counts, but found guilty on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution.(recorded on October 3, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:o2:29 ~ Disney+ & Hulu Price Hikes - https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/disney-plus-hulu-price-increases-october-2025-1236527241/11:oo ~ AI Generated Actress Sparks Outrage in Hollywood - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sag-aftra-slams-ai-actress-tilly-norwood-xicoia-union-1236388942/22:o2 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Back from our break, this week we dig into the swirling reports that Paramount Skydance Global is eyeing a potential purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery. If the deal goes through, it would mark one of the biggest media mergers in recent history—uniting some of Hollywood’s most iconic studios under one roof. But what would this mean for the already volatile streaming landscape?(recorded on September 22, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:44 ~ Tom Holland Returns on Set Of Spider-Man After Recent Injury - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tom-holland-returns-to-spider-man-set-injury-1236377369/04:06 ~ Crunchyroll CEO Talks About Recent Success With Demon Slayer Movie - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/crunchyroll-ceo-demon-slayer-infinity-castle-anime-success-1236377193/13:36 ~ First Fully A.I. Film Studio 'Animeta' - https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/ai-film-studio-animeta-1236525875/21:19 ~ MAIN TOPIC

This week, we dive into the latest twist in the ongoing battle between Hollywood and artificial intelligence. Warner Bros. Discovery has officially joined the growing lawsuit against Midjourney A.I., accusing the popular image-generation company of exploiting copyrighted material to train its models.(recorded on September 8, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:02:03 ~ Japan's Fair Trade Commission Announces Investigation Into Anime Industry Abuse - https://www.imdb.com/de/news/ni65102213/11:48 ~ Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Record For 7 Consecutive Movies Making Above $40 Million - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/warner-bros-box-office-historic-streak-conjuring-last-rites-1236510864/19:28 ~ OpenAI creates First A.I. powered animated Film - https://www.theverge.com/news/773584/openai-animated-feature-film-critterz29:13 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Walmart is stepping beyond the aisles and into your living room. In this episode, we break down the retail giant’s new partnership with Paramount+, exploring how Walmart aims to enter the streaming wars and what this move means for its Walmart+ subscribers. Will bundling streaming with retail perks make Walmart a real contender against Amazon Prime, or is this just another brand experiment?(recorded on September 2, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:53 ~ Disney At D23 Announces Upcoming Films - https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/destination-d23-studios-parks-announcements/10:26 ~ First Look of Clayface From DCU Upcoming Film - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15051773/Clayface-LOOK-Tom-Rhys-Harries-looks-unrecognisable-battered-bloodied-Batman-nemesis-filming-Liverpool-city-centre.html17:51 ~ Paramount Strikes Deal With Activision To Produce Call of Duty Film - https://www.paramount.com/press/paramount-strikes-major-film-deal-with-activision-to-bring-call-of-duty-to-the-big-screen26:36 ~ MAIN TOPIC

This week, we break down the growing shift of film and television productions moving out of Georgia and across the Atlantic to the United Kingdom. Once hailed as the "Hollywood of the South," Georgia has seen a decline in its dominance as studios look to the UK for lucrative tax incentives, world-class soundstages, and access to global talent.(recorded on August 25, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:31 ~ Warner Bros Discovery Working On Kobe Bryant Movie - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/kobe-bryant-movie-in-development-1236496523/07:36 ~ Disney Focusing On Producing Movies For Gen Z - https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/movies/forget-star-wars-and-marvel-disney-is-reportedly-looking-for-fresh-ips-that-will-lure-a-gen-z-male-audience-to-the-brand/23:45 ~ Rumors Of Sony Pictures Pausing Spider-Man Spin-Offs - https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65356445/36:37 ~ MAIN TOPIC

This week, we break down Disney’s game-changing announcement — a brand-new ESPN/NFL streaming bundle that could reshape the way fans watch football. We’ll explore what this move means for the sports streaming landscape, how it positions Disney against rivals like Amazon and YouTube TV, and whether this could be the first step toward a fully à la carte future for live sports. (recorded on August 11, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:34 ~ Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Continues Big Box Office Dive With 60% Drop - https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers/2025/08/09/fantastic-four-first-steps-continues-big-box-office-dive-with-60-drop/07:19 ~ Disney Scrapped Dwayne Johnson Deepfake - https://deadline.com/2025/08/disney-dwayne-johnson-deepfake-moana-ai-generated-tron-ares-1236478167/17:22 ~ HBO Max Password Sharing Crackdown Will Get “Aggressive” Next Month - https://deadline.com/2025/08/hbo-max-password-sharing-crackdown-warner-bros-discovery-1236481075/28:37 ~ MAIN TOPIC

In this episode, we dive into the major shake-up at Warner Bros. Discovery as the media giant officially splits into two separate companies. What does this corporate divide mean for fans of animated content on HBO Max?(recorded on August 4, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:02:32 ~ P. Diddy Denied Bail While Awaiting Sentencing - https://abcnews.go.com/US/sean-diddy-combs-denied-bail-awaiting-sentencing/story?id=12435924806:05 ~ Marvel Reveals New Spider-Man Suit - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/spider-man-brand-new-day-tom-holland-costume-1236476920/SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY - Tom Holland New Suit Reveal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOdF1zK4ZkY14:41 ~ MAIN TOPIC

This week we're diving into the numbers behind Fantastic Four: The First Steps and asking the big question—was it a box office bust? We compare Marvel’s latest reboot against two of the summer's biggest releases: James Gunn’s Superman (2025) and Jurassic World: Rebirth. Did the First Family of Marvel fall behind, or are the headlines misleading?(recorded on July 28, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:02:54 ~ Avatar 3: Fire And Ash Trailer Drops - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb_fFj_0rq808:43 ~ Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Post-Slip Names - https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/warner-bros-discovery-post-separation-company-names-executive-leadership-teams-1236472168/14:10 ~ Avengers: Doomsday Script May Not Be Finished While Filming - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/rebecca-romijn-avengers-doomsday-script-not-finished-1236330361/22:14 ~ MAIN TOPIC

With the recent cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, is this the first sign of the slow death of the late-night talk show format? (recorded on July 21, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming SoonLISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:03:36 ~ Superman (2025) and Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) Box Office - https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/box-office-superman-jurassic-world-rebirth-milestones-1236465453/12:08 ~ Kevin Feige on Marvel's Future - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/marvel-kevin-feige-robert-downey-jr-miles-morales-1236465488/19:20 ~ MAIN TOPIC

James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman (2025) hit theaters this past Friday, earning a wave of positive reactions from audiences." The crew breaks down their favorite parts of this film in this full spoiler review.(recorded on July 11, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcast

After hitting a historic low in film and TV production, California is making a major play to keep Hollywood at home with the state’s decision to more than double its film and TV tax credit—from $330 million to a whopping $750 million. What does this mean for local crews, studios, and rival states offering their own juicy incentives?(recorded on June 30, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming SoonLISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:02:55 ~ Early Critic Reviews out for Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) - https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jurassic_world_rebirth05:56 ~ Matt Reeves Completes The Batman II (2027) Script - https://deadline.com/2025/06/matt-reeves-finishes-the-batman-2-script-1236444776/10:25 ~ Denis Villeneuve To Direct Next James Bond Movie - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/is-denis-villeneuve-the-right-director-for-007-1236302163/19:32 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Shareholders for Warner Bros. Discovery this week announced the company's split into two entities. (recorded on June 16, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:03 ~ Universal Studios Hollywood Reveals First-Look At New Fast and Furious Ride - https://ktla.com/news/theme-parks/universal-studios/universal-studios-reveals-ride-vehicle-for-fast-furious-coaster/07:48 ~ James Gunn's Comment on 'Dying Movie Industry' - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/james-gunn-disney-killed-marvel-output-increase-1236433005/22:39 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Summer is approaching quickly and every major film studio is competing this year for 2025's biggest blockbuster box office.(recorded on June 6, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:42 ~ King of the Hill Voice Actor Jonathan Joss Dies at 59 - https://variety.com/2025/tv/obituaries-people-news/jonathan-joss-dead-king-of-the-hill-shooting-1236415703/02:27 ~ Texas Chainsaw Massacre IP in Midst of Bidding War - https://deadline.com/2025/06/texas-chainsaw-massacre-taylor-sheridan-bidding-war-1236425911/09:31 ~ WBD Shareholders Vote Against CEO's $52 Million Pay Package - https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/warner-bros-discovery-shareholders-vote-against-zaslav-ceo-pay-1236417375/17:27 ~ MAIN TOPIC

EPISODE SUMMARY(recorded on May 30, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:02:31 ~ King of the Hill Revival TV-Series Drops Release Date - https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/king-of-the-hill-revival-release-date-first-look-hulu-1236414116/07:47 ~ Stephen King Rumoured To Be Terminating WB's Copyright License - https://screenrant.com/the-shawshank-redemption-stephen-king-warner-bros-copyright-terminate-report/15:52 ~ Marvel Skipping This Year's Comic-Con Hall H Showcase - https://deadline.com/2025/05/marvel-skipping-comic-con-hall-h-2025-1236414688/24:08 ~ MAIN TOPIC

In the latest installment of the horror-thrilled franchise, Final Destination: Bloodlines jumps straight into what it knows best- gruesome and gory deaths.(recorded on DATE, 20XX)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos recently spoke at the Time100 Summit claiming his company, and streaming services in general, has been saving Hollywood from financial ruin for the past few years.(recorded on May 2, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:50 ~ Ryan Coogler's Sinners (2025) Re-release on 70mm IMAX - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/sinners-imax-70mm-re-release-for-may-1236383764/09:04 ~ Amazon MGM Studios Announces $1 Billion Film Budget Per Year - https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/01/amazon-mgm-studios-gap-hollywood-movie-slate.html15:57 ~ Oscars' New Rule Requiring Votes To Watch All Nominated Films - https://variety.com/2025/film/awards/oscars-required-viewing-explained-process-1236375352/30:33 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Sinners (2025) director Ryan Coogler strikes a historic deal with Warner Bros. Discovery allowing him to retain the film rights back for his film after 25 years.(recorded on April 25, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon! LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:01 ~ Recent Movie Trailers06:27 ~ Ex-Disney Worker Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison For Menu Hack - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/us/disney-worker-prison-hacking.html10:34 ~ Oscar Voters Now Must Watch Every Nominated Movie Before Voting - https://www.npr.org/2025/04/22/nx-s1-5372650/oscar-voting-changes18:17 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Marvel has finally released the first official trailer for their summer blockbuster Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025). Listen to our thoughts on it as we break down the trailer from its character designs to plot points.(recorded on April 18, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:02:13 ~ HBO Max Harry Potter Series Reveals More Cast - https://www.ign.com/articles/harry-potter-hbo-tv-series-cast-characters-whos-confirmed09:14 ~ TV Writing Jobs Fell By 42 Percent - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/tv-writer-jobs-down-wga-stats-1236188142/18:24 ~ Film Studios Warn Of High Ticket Prices - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/studios-ticket-price-hikes-summer-box-office-1236193826/28: 56 ~ MAIN TOPIC43:17 ~ Terminator T1000 Darkside COllectors Bust- https://darksidetoy.com/shopbytype/11-scale-life-size-bust-/t-1000-liquid-metal-terminator-2-scale-bust-by-pure-arts-detail.html46:28 ~ Youtube Search: "Dune Part 2 Emperor Arriving"

The China Film Administration recently announced they will reduce the number of imported Hollywood films as the trade war escalates with the U.S.(recorded on April 12, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:02:07 ~ Uwe Boll's Upcoming Film Was Forced A Title Changed By WBD - https://variety.com/2025/film/global/armie-hammer-dark-knight-renamed-citizen-vigilante-1236352349/06:39 ~ First Look at Universal's New Theme Park In Florida - https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2025-04-09/universal-studios-epic-universe-theme-park-orlando12:04 ~ Some Theaters Experienced Chaos During Minecraft (2025) Movie - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/minecraft-audiences-trashing-theaters-chaos-1236187217/20:51 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, and Legendary Pictures are among some of the many major film studios who've finally returned to Cinemacon, showcasing their latest film lineups for the upcoming years.(recorded on March 31, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:02:01 ~ Rumors of MCU Blade Movies Shelved Indefinitely - https://comicbook.com/movies/news/blade-mcu-reboot-movie-rumors-cancelled-updates/06:08 ~ Warner Bros. Discovery Sells Coyote Vs. Acme Film - https://deadline.com/2025/03/coyote-vs-acme-warner-bros-sale-complete-ketchup-1236354552/10:32 ~ Disney Faces FCC Investigation For DEI Practices - https://apnews.com/article/disney-fcc-trump-woke-dei-1aad33c3c2fa9db2143f578037ac4fad19:17 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Recently, reports have hinted Apple Inc. might be potentially losing over $1 Billion per year over their Apple TV+ streaming service not generating enough revenue.(recorded on March 24, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:25 ~ Boxing Legend George Foreman Passes at 76 - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/21/sports/george-foreman-dead.html04:01 ~ Survey On What Movie-Goers Want To See - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/moviegoers-comedies-thrillers-global-cinema-study-1236340585/14:19 ~ NBCUniversal Sekks $7 Million For 2026 Super Bowl Commercials - https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/nbc-2026-super-bowl-commercials-7-millions-1236346646/23:44 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Rumors have recently been surfacing claiming that Warner Bros. Discovery has placed tremendous pressure on James Gunn's reimagined DC Universe in hopes of avoiding financial collapse.(recorded on March 14, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:49 ~ Eli Roth Launches Horror Production Crowdsource Company - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/eli-roth-launches-the-horror-section-movies-1236163933/09:44 ~ Disney Scales Back Snow White (2025) Red Carpet Premiere - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/snow-white-first-reactions-rachel-zegler-1236337493/17:58 ~ Technicolor Shuts Down Permanently - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/technicolor-begins-to-shut-down-1236319436/24:59 ~ MAIN TOPIC

The first two episodes of Marvel's Daredevil: Borne Again (2025) just released on Disney+ last week. Does this revamped series under Marvel's belt still hold up to the original Netflix series?(recorded on March 10, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:02:03 ~ Adrian's Rant on Emilia Perez (2024) Film05:19 ~ Paul W.S Anderson To Make House of the Dead Remake - https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3857785/the-house-of-the-dead-paul-w-s-anderson-updates-on-his-very-scary-horror-movie-adaptation/09:24 ~ Disney Abandons Animated Longform Streaming Content - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/tiana-disney-series-shelved-1236153297/15:32 ~ Disney Wins Moana Copyright Lawsuit - https://apnews.com/article/moana-lawsuit-trial-disney-04e73ba5fbe788ffabf2b4b8fa32d27626:04 ~ MAIN TOPIC

The new announcement trailer for Shrek 5 released to unexpected controversy over new character redesigns.(recorded on March 1, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:TBA

Amazon MGM Studios announced their purchase of the 007 franchise, along with producing their own James Bond extended universe. (recorded on February 21, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:03:24 ~ Netflix To Invest $1 Billion in Mexico Films - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/netflix-mexico-invest-billion-studios-ted-sarandos-1236141749/12:15 ~ Stability AI To Be Involved With Hollywood Films - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/stability-ai-cto-hanno-basse-james-cameron-hpa-tech-retreat-1236313580/20:04 ~ Disney Hires New Co-President For Live-Action Films - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/disney-live-action-paramount-daria-cercek-1236313183/29:97 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Las Vegas plans on developing land for their own film production studios in Summerlin, calling the proposed assembly bill "Hollywood 2.0." (recorded on February 18, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:TBA

Super Bowl LIX just happened this past weekend and a lot of opinions are circulating online about Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show. (recorded on February 10, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:03:01 ~ Pharrell Williams Cancels Movie During Post-Production - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/pharrell-movie-shut-down-michel-gondry-golden-1236300426/05:15 ~ Marvel Studios X-Men Reportedly Has Potential Release Date - https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvel-x-men-movie-cast-release-date-2027-mcu-xmen-reboot/10:21 ~ Rooster Teeth Co-founder Buys Company Back From Warner Bros. Discovery- https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/rooster-teeth-burnie-burns-acquires-box-canyon-1236298181/15:40 ~ MAIN TOPIC

After his ban from The Oscars back in 2022 for slapping comedian Chris Rock, actor Will Smith returns to the spotlight at the 67th annual Grammy Awards.(recorded on January 31, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:06:26 ~ Ex-Skydance Executive Crashes Drone Into Super Scooper Plane - https://deadline.com/2025/01/drone-crash-wildfires-guilty-plea-1236274899/08:45 ~ Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2025) Reviews - https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/your-friendly-neighborhood-spider-man-first-reviews/14:40 ~ The Superman Estates Threatens To Sue Warner Bros. Discovery - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/warner-bros-superman-lawsuit-rights-1236123933/21:37 ~ Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Casting List - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-elliot-page-himesh-patel-1236123901/30:23 ~ MAIN TOPIC

After their biggest jump in subscribers in recent years, Netflix (yet again) announced another $2 increase in their prices. Are streaming services now getting too expensive?(recorded on January 24, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:04:41 ~ Adrien Brody's The Brutalist (2024) Controversy Over A.I. Use - https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/22/entertainment/the-brutalist-ai-controversy-scli-intl/index.html13:08 ~ Warner Bros Discovery Wins South Park Ruling in Court - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/south-park-streaming-rights-standoff-warner-bros-discovery-wins-ruling-clearing-way-for-trial-1236115255/19:01 ~ Amazon Prime Video Shift Focus To Sports Streaming - https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/amazon-prime-video-shifts-focus-live-sports-boost-profits-information-reports-2025-01-24/27:53 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Warner Bros Discovery not only plans to focus more on producing financially cheaper independent films this year, but they also have recently fired their Chief Marketing boss in lieu of recent poor box office numbers. (recorded on January 17, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:02:19 ~ Director and Writer David Lynch Passes at 78 - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/david-lynch-dead-director-blue-velvet-twin-peaks-1236276106/04:51 ~ Recent 2025 Movie Trailer Releases19:02 ~ LA County Wildfires Update - https://apnews.com/live/los-angeles-california-wildfires-updates-1-14-2524:19 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Hollywood can't seem to get a break as it enters the New Year with a massive wildfire that is sweeping through Los Angeles. How has this affected film and television productions and potentially the industry's future?(recorded on January 11, 2025)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:04:45 ~ Netflix Tells Writers To Dumb Down Shows - https://www.pcmag.com/news/netflix-is-telling-writers-to-dumb-down-shows-since-viewers-are-on-their09:52 ~ Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox Pull Venu Sports Release - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/venu-sports-dead-streaming-service-pulled-before-launch-1236106145/13:42 ~ Anime Piracy Website Tops Disney+ In Monthly Viewers - https://screenrant.com/anime-piracy-disney-plus-hianime-controversy-factoid/22:49 ~ MAIN TOPIC

The end of 2024 is finally here! To celebrate the new year, we will look back at the biggest box-office movies and debate who had the best film!(recorded on December 26, 2024)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnAmazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ea910e0c-11dd-458b-8cb5-1d2b66ecd4b8/the-redband-podcastIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3JlZGJhbmRwb2RjYXN0L2ZlZWQueG1sSubscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:37 ~ James Gunn's New Superman Trailer Released - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhUht6vAsMY09:37 ~ The End of Sony's Spider-MAn Universe - https://screenrant.com/sony-spider-man-universe-cancelled-problems-marvel-movie-future/15:20 ~ TCL's New A.I. Short Films - https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/21/24319502/tcl-new-ai-films-bad-comedy-existential-horror-ranked26:57 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Amazon Studio recently released their video game anthology series, Secret Level (2024), on Prime Video to mixed critic reviews in contrast to positive audience reception.(recorded on December 13, 2024)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnAmazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ea910e0c-11dd-458b-8cb5-1d2b66ecd4b8/the-redband-podcastIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3JlZGJhbmRwb2RjYXN0L2ZlZWQueG1sSubscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:03:59 ~ Warner Bros. Declines To Continue Deal With Sesame Street - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/hbo-cancels-sesame-street-licensing-deal-show-streaming-service-1235985075/09:21 ~ Netflix Walks Back Generous Parental Leave Policy - https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/films/news/netflix-parental-leave-policy-unlimited-layoffs-b2663718.html13:22 ~ Amazon MGM Joins Cinemacon, Return of Sony Pictures - https://variety.com/2024/film/news/cinemacon-amazon-mgm-sony-pictures-1236247076/20:27 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Drake's lawsuit claims his and Kendrick's distributor, Universal Music Group (UMG), had used payola to boost Kendrick's Not Like Us (2024) track.(recorded on December 6, 2024)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnAmazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ea910e0c-11dd-458b-8cb5-1d2b66ecd4b8/the-redband-podcastIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3JlZGJhbmRwb2RjYXN0L2ZlZWQueG1sSubscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:03:37 ~ Harry Potter Television Series Casting Rumors - https://deadline.com/2024/12/harry-potter-casting-rumors-sharon-horgan-brett-goldstein-mark-strong-1236196667/10:12 ~ PETA Plans To Protest Nosferatu Movie Premiere - https://variety.com/2024/film/news/nosferatu-rats-peta-protest-1236241480/15:02 ~ 2024 Worldwide Film Box Office Numbers - https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/world/24:26 ~ MAIN TOPIC

While Netflix broke streaming records for its most recent Tyson vs. Paul Boxing Exhibition, the streaming giant aired many technical issues during its live broadcast.(recorded on November 17, 2024Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming SoonLISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnAmazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ea910e0c-11dd-458b-8cb5-1d2b66ecd4b8/the-redband-podcastIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3JlZGJhbmRwb2RjYXN0L2ZlZWQueG1sSubscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:01 ~ Disney Removes Star Wars Rey Skywalker Solo Movie From Schedule - https://variety.com/2024/film/news/star-wars-removed-2026-ice-age-6-1236211852/07:23 ~ Apple Announces Final Cut Pro 11 - https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/11/final-cut-pro-11-begins-a-new-chapter-for-video-editing-on-mac/17:30 ~ The Onion Buys Alex Jones' Infowars - https://apnews.com/article/onion-buys-infowars-alex-jones-6496f198d141c991087dcd937b3588e929:06 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Amazon MGM Studios recently announced its development of a Mass Effect television series, making it its third video game-based production in recent years.(recorded on November 8, 2024)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnAmazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ea910e0c-11dd-458b-8cb5-1d2b66ecd4b8/the-redband-podcastIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3JlZGJhbmRwb2RjYXN0L2ZlZWQueG1sSubscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:01:47 ~ Musician And Song-writer Quincy Jones Passes At 91 ~ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjr4n2490r9o05:38 ~ Star Wars' Next Trilogy To Be Written By Simon Kinberg - https://deadline.com/2024/11/star-wars-trilogy-simon-kinberg-movies-1236169916/12:01 ~ Lionsgate CEO Trash Talks Borderlands (2024) Movie - https://screenrant.com/borderlands-2024-movie-box-office-failure-lionsgate-response/18:56 ~ MAIN TOPIC

Universal Studios Orlando has recently showcased a teaser for their new monster animatronics at their upcoming Dark Universe theme park.(recorded on November 1, 2024)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnAmazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ea910e0c-11dd-458b-8cb5-1d2b66ecd4b8/the-redband-podcastIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3JlZGJhbmRwb2RjYXN0L2ZlZWQueG1sSubscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:04:22 ~ A Game of Thrones Movie Is In Early Development - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/game-of-thrones-movie-warner-bros-1236050190/08:40 ~ MCU Blade Reboot Delay Indefinitely - https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/marvel-movies/blade-mcu-reboot-delayed-indefinitely/15:24 ~ Disney Unveils New Business Department For AI - https://deadline.com/2024/11/disney-ai-department-1236164900/29:45 ~ MAIN TOPIC - Dark Universe Teaser - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgoJT_mrn1E

Disney joins Netflix as it becomes the next streaming service to crack down on password sharing among its subscribers.(recorded on September 30, 2024)Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon!LISTEN to us on our other various platforms:Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETnAmazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ea910e0c-11dd-458b-8cb5-1d2b66ecd4b8/the-redband-podcastIheartradio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3JlZGJhbmRwb2RjYXN0L2ZlZWQueG1sSubscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases!Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcastDiscussion Links Below:TBA