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Every week, entertainment journalist, writer, and Above the Line editor Jeff Sneider and critic, writer, and content creator John Rocha break down all the big news and their big scoops from the worlds of Film, TV, and Entertainment. It's a no holds barred show full of honest, unfiltered, and informed analysis from two industry professionals.
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Hollywood's growing obsession with AI, why they love Backrooms and Obsession and if they'll learn the right lessons, did Justin Kuritzkes write Spider Man BND, Scorsese AI news and Boots Riley’s reaction, Backrooms and Scary Movie reviews, How to Rob a Bank, Onslaught, Ice Cream Man and By Any Means trailers, Barbarella remake going forward with Sydney Sweeney, Gene Wilder biopic is happening, Zack Synder directing Escape from New York remake, Sneider's thoughts on Euphoria’s season, The Odyssey is rated R, and more!\HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm#backrooms #AI #christophernolan #TheOdyssey #Hollywood #Marvel #Spiderman #Mastersof theUniverse #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:53 Netflix Pauses Denzel Washington, Antoine Fuqua 'Hannibal" Movie8:48 Paramount Responds To Subscribers Lawsuit to Block Merger11:06 Hollywood Embraces AI with Martin Scorsese vs Boots Riley Over It25:35 Did Justin Kuritzkes Punch Up the Spider-Man Brand New Day Script?29:34 Sneider's Thoughts on Euphoria Series Finale36:45 Quentin Tarantino Calls Out Recent Movies and Their Quality41:13 Scary Movie 6 Review, Masters of the Universe Review49:56 Onslaught, Supergirl, How To Rob a Bank Trailers54:49 Zack Snyder Rebooting Escape From New York58:40 Hollywood Embracing YouTube After Backrooms, Indie Navarette's Oscars Chances1:10:41 Our Draft of the Best Modern Horror Directors1:38:30 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.
On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the news that Simon Kinberg's Star Wars trilogy is Eps 10-12 of the Skywalker Saga. the Tom Hardy Mobland drama, Disclosure Day first reactions, In the Hand of Dante and Primetime trailers, Disclosure Day final trailer, Stan Lee and AI deal, Amazon's AI animated projects deal, Supergirl and The Odyssey box office tracking being soft, Spider-Noir and The Boys finale reviews, the Backrooms ghost director drama, and more!#tomhardy #stevenspielberg #DC #jamesgunn #theodyssey #spiderman #spidernoir #theboys #Amazon #MGM #christophernolan #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the news that Simon Kinberg's Star Wars trilogy is Eps 10-12 of the Skywalker Saga. the Tom Hardy Mobland drama, Disclosure Day first reactions, In the Hand of Dante and Primetime trailers, Disclosure Day final trailer, Stan Lee and AI deal, Amazon's AI animated projects deal, Supergirl and The Odyssey box office tracking being soft, Spider-Noir and The Boys finale reviews, the Backrooms ghost director drama, and more!PLUS, John and Jeff answer all your questions. To send in a question or comment for Jeff and John, go to: streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tip#tomhardy #stevenspielberg #DC #jamesgunn #theodyssey #spiderman #spidernoir #theboys #Amazon #MGM #christophernolan #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Catch Up with John and Jeff6:28 Simon Kinberg Star Wars Trilogy Will Be Eps 10-12o of Skywalker Saga14:12 Tom Hardy's Mobland Controversy Over On Set Issues During Season 228:25 Disclosure Day First Reactions and Final Trailer Is Released34:47 Supergirl and The Odyssey Box Office Tracking is Waning: True or False?37:13 Primetime, IN the Hand of Dante and Fatherland Trailer Talk45:21 Stan Lee Shares AI Likeness and Voice with Elevenlabs Iconic Marketplace48:28 Amazon/MGM Announces Three ALL AI Animation Projects55:04 'Backrooms' Ghost Director Controversy Sparks Reactions1:04:01 Spider-Noir Review and The Boys Series Finale Thoughts1:08:40 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.
On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk a new The Godfather movie is in the works, Adventure oif Cliff Booth set for November IMAX release, The Odyssey's rumored runtime, Michael Bay’s new movie set during US vs Iran war, Matt Damon to star in the new Daniels movie, a 'The Getawa' remake is happening at Netflix, King Conan to shoot in 2027 according to Schwarzenegger, Vin Diesel talks "Popular Cinema is not a lesser form of art" nonsense at Cannes, Tom Francis for James Bond rumors, James Franco joins the Rambo prequel movie, Sneider's Lanterns story-what's really going on here, Damon Lindelof’s Star Wars plans, Quinta Brunson set to star as Betty Boop in new movie, Netflix's Michael Jackson doc trailer, Francesca Scorsese has been cast in Mr and Mrs Smith 2 (nepo bay stuff), Victorian Psycho, Strung and Little Brother trailers and more!#DC #jamesgunn #theodyssey #jamesbond #christophernolan #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown5:23 Jason Clarke Has Been Cast in 'Heat 2'7:56 Lionsgate Talks Plans for 'Michael' Sequel, Will It Be a Trilogy?12:12 Mel Gibson Releases First Photo from 'The Resurrection of the Christ'15:30 New 'The Godfather' Movie in the Works from Connie's POV23:56 Masters of the Universe First Reactions, Soft Box Office Tracking26:20 Damon Lindelof Talks His Cancelled Star Wars Movie and Script32:41 LANTERNS - What's Really Happening Behind the Scenes?43:38 Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey Fight - Did It Help Either Performer?47:43 The Odyssey Runtime Released by AMC Theaters50:34 Quinta Brunson to Write and Star in Betty Boop Live Action Movie54:42 Matt Damon to Lead The Daniels New Movie58:35 'Adventures of Cliff Booth' To Have November IMAX Release1:01:16 James Franco Joins Rambo Prequel - Good Idea?1:03:40 Tom Francis for James Bond - True or False?, Who Might Be Playing Bond1:11:10 Netflix Making a 'The Getaway' Remake Series1:12:50 Francesca Scorsese Cast in Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 21:14:34 Vin Diesel Defends Popular Movies as Great Art at Cannes1:17:18 Penske Media Buying Up Even More Sites1:21:48 Michael Bay Making Movie Based on US Pilots Downed In Iran1:25:30 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.
On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk a new The Godfather movie is in the works, Adventure oif Cliff Booth set for November IMAX release, The Odyssey's rumored runtime, Michael Bay’s new movie set during US vs Iran war, Matt Damon to star in the new Daniels movie, a 'The Getawa' remake is happening at Netflix, King Conan to shoot in 2027 according to Schwarzenegger, Vin Diesel talks "Popular Cinema is not a lesser form of art" nonsense at Cannes, Tom Francis for James Bond rumors, James Franco joins the Rambo prequel movie, Sneider's Lanterns story-what's really going on here, Damon Lindelof’s Star Wars plans, Quinta Brunson set to star as Betty Boop in new movie, Netflix's Michael Jackson doc trailer, Francesca Scorsese has been cast in Mr and Mrs Smith 2 (nepo bay stuff), Victorian Psycho, Strung and Little Brother trailers and more!#DC #jamesgunn #theodyssey #jamesbond #christophernolan #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown5:23 Jason Clarke Has Been Cast in 'Heat 2'7:56 Lionsgate Talks Plans for 'Michael' Sequel, Will It Be a Trilogy?12:12 Mel Gibson Releases First Photo from 'The Resurrection of the Christ'15:30 New 'The Godfather' Movie in the Works from Connie's POV23:56 Masters of the Universe First Reactions, Soft Box Office Tracking26:20 Damon Lindelof Talks His Cancelled Star Wars Movie and Script32:41 LANTERNS - What's Really Happening Behind the Scenes?43:38 Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey Fight - Did It Help Either Performer?47:43 The Odyssey Runtime Released by AMC Theaters50:34 Quinta Brunson to Write and Star in Betty Boop Live Action Movie54:42 Matt Damon to Lead The Daniels New Movie58:35 'Adventures of Cliff Booth' To Have November IMAX Release1:01:16 James Franco Joins Rambo Prequel - Good Idea?1:03:40 Tom Francis for James Bond - True or False?, Who Might Be Playing Bond1:11:10 Netflix Making a 'The Getaway' Remake Series1:12:50 Francesca Scorsese Cast in Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 21:14:34 Vin Diesel Defends Popular Movies as Great Art at Cannes1:17:18 Penske Media Buying Up Even More Sites1:21:48 Michael Bay Making Movie Based on US Pilots Downed In Iran1:25:30 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.
On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Sneider witnessing Britney Spears meltdown in LA the other day and being the witness who spoke to TMZ, the NY Post and others about it. They also talk Matt Reeves’s rollout of The Batman 2 cast, mixed first reactions to The Mando and Grogu movie, Amazon/MGM's James Bond announcement, Peter Jackson directing a Tin Tin remake, Sinqua Walls, Andre Royo and Matthew Lillard joining Man of Tomorrow cast, Christopher Nolan’s comments this week on The Odyssey and Lupita playing two roles and the reactions, Masters of the Universe predicting for a soft debut, Amy Madigan, Steve Buscemi and Ben Foster join X-Files series, Rex Reed tribute, Kevin Hart roast reactions and more!#marvel #britneyspears #tmz #DC #jamesgunn #theodyssey #jamesbond #christophernolan #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:55 Sneider Witnesses Britney Spears's Meltdown and Tells the Tale25:20 Matt Reeves Reveals The Batman Part II Cast28:10 SNEIDER RUMOR: Sebastian Stan is NOT Playing Two Face37:00 Sam Raimi Remaking 1978 Horror Film 'Magic"41:57 A Female Version of The Expendables Is in the Works47:50 The Mandalorian and Grogu First Reactions are Mixed, But Mostly Good56:25 Christopher Nolan's Responds to Odyssey Critics, Lupita Controversy Addressed1:04:34 Amazon MGM Talks James Bond Casting Process1:14:55 Donald Gibb and Rex Reed Tributes1:19:24 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions1:41:21 Matthew Lillard, Sinqua Walls, Andre Royo Cast in Man of Tomorrow1:42:01 Final Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.
On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Jacob Elordi for James Bond is picking up steam, Matt Reeves Batman II set photos, The Odyssey trailer drama, Planet of the Apes taps Matt Shakman for next installment, Sneider's Top Gun 3 directors updates, Melissa Barrera’s accuses actors of being scabs for Scream 7, Monkeypaw staff reduction, Greta Gerwig's Narnia gets a full theatrical run from Netflix, Edge of Tomorrow 2 updates, Blake Lively and Baldoni finally settle, Mortal Kombat II producer Todd Garner comes for critics, Greg Mottola eyed to direct a Bane and Deathstroke movie, Shawn Levy directing a new original sci-fi movie and more!#marvel #DC #jamesgunn #theodyssey #jamesbond #christophernolan #topgun3 #tomcruise #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro, Rundown and Sneider Attending Netflix is a Joke Shows9:14 Shawn Levy Has a New Original Sci Fi Movie Next14:46 Greg Mottola Reportedly Eyed for DC's Deathstroke and Bane Movie22:21 Matt Shakman Tapped for New Planet of the Apes Installment, No Wes Ball?26:42 Natalie Portman, Jonathan Bailey for Tour de France Corrupt Drama28:45 The Odyssey Sparks Online Drama Over Accents, Cyclops and Missing Zendaya33:47 Matt Reeves Posts The Batman II Photos...From the Set or Tests Shots?38:06 Mortal Kombat II Producer Todd Garner Attacks Critics Negative Reviews44:39 Mortal Kombat Non Spoiler Review Plug44:58 Who Will Win the Box Office This Weekend?46:40 Top Gun 3 Directors Updates and Clarifications49:46 Matt Shakman Not Returning for Fantastic Four Sequel?52:10 Melissa Barrera Calls Scream 7 Actors "Scabs" for being in the movie57:47 Greta Gerwig's Narnia Movie Getting Full Theatrical Release in 20271:01:31 Clarifying the Truth Over Edge of Tomorrow 2's Production1:03:57 Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal Booked for New Movie1:05:55 Jacob Elordi in "pole position" for James Bond1:17:15 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.
On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk 'Michael 2' is in the wokrs but will Antoine Fuqua return to direct it, Jame Gunn's updates on DC with the Authority and Paradise Lost series and that Lanterns trailer fiasco, Michael B Jordan's Battlefield project sparks a bidding war, a Paradise Lost movie is coming from Roger Avary, Disclosure day aliens photos, Django and Zorro team up movie, Jackass, Verity, and One Night Only trailers, Gina Carano’s PR puff piece in THR, Rush Hour 4 pushed to Fall shoot over pay dispute, James Bond script is “nowhere near ready”, Devil Wears Prada 2 review, 49.5 % of funding for Paramount merger are foreign investors with 38.5% from Middle East, Top Gun 3 updates and more!#marvel #DC #jamesgunn #michaelbjordan #WB #Netflix #Disney #topgun #tomcruise #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:27 'Michael 2' In the Works, But Will Antoine Fuqua Return to Direct It?13:45 Michael B Jordan and Christopher McQuarrie Battlefield Project Sparks Bidding War23:03 'Resident Evil' Trailer Discussion26:00 Original Blair WitcH Actors Return to EP New Blair Witch Reboot28:40 Roger Avary Making a 'Paradise Lost' Movie Using Ai32:10 James Gunn DC Updates on The Authority, Paradise Lost and LANTERNS Trailer38:43 Brian Helgeland Tapped to Write Django/Zorro Film Based on Tarantino Comic Book42:16 One Night Only and Verity Trailers Talk49:30 Disclosure Day Aliens Footage Could Connect to Close Encounters52:20 James Bond Update Says Script is "Nowhere Near Ready"55:15 The Devil Wears Prada 2 Mini Review57:15 Other Film/TV Reviews1:03:27 THR's Puff Piece on Gina Carano1:05:33 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.
On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Meger vote, Miami Vice 85 is a go with MBJ and Austin Butler, DC's Clayface teaser trailer, Coyote vs Acme trailer, Leviticus trailer, Curry Barker to direct Texas Chainsaw, our thoughts on the Michael' biopic and the backlash against critics from the Michael Jackson fans, Joseph Kosinski NOT directing Top Gun 3, Steven Caple Jr directing I Am Legend 2, the MCU layoffs that impacted the visual departments, The Savant finally getting a release on Apple TV, THEM remake to star Glen Powell (WTF?!), Jordan Peele versus Universal, Charles Dance in talks for The Batman 2, a Terms of Endearment remake on its way from Paramount and more!marvel #DC #jamesgunn #michaelbjordan #WB #Netflix #Disney #topgun #tomcruise #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro, Rundown and Debate over the Latest on Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini9:32 WB Shareholders Approve Merger with Paramount, What's Next?13:28 Miami Vice' 85 is A Go with Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler and Joseph Kosinski17:56 Charles Dance in Talks to Play Christopher Dent in The Batman Part 220:19 Curry Barker Will Direct Texas Chainsaw Massacre Reboot for A2426:11 DC Releases 'Clayface' Teaser Discussion29:00 Steven Caple Jr. to Direct I Am Legend Sequel with Will Smith31:35 'Michael' Review and Discussion on the Divisive Reactions41:05 Sneider Rumor: Antoine Fuqua Left "Michael' As Director A Year Ago47:38 Final Grade on 'Michael' Movie from Rocha and Sneider49:31 Will Colman Domingo Get Nominated for 'Michael'?53:04 Coyote vs Acme Trailer Talk54:35 Syndey Sweeney Cut from A Devil Wears Prada 255:41 Leviticus Trailer Talk58:01 Jessica Chastain's The Savant is Getting Released by Apple TV Plus1:00:02 Joseph Kosinski Not Returning to Direct Top Gun 31:03:00 Studios Starting to Embrace the 45 Day Theatrical Windows1:06:53 Jordan Peele and Universal Pictures Still Struggling to Make Next Movie1:09:34 Disney Layoffs Affect Visual Department Including Andy Park1:14:30 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.
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