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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Simon Kinberg being tapped for a new Star Wars trilogy with Daisy Ridley's Rey possibly being an 'Obi-Wan' in it. They also discuss the titles for S5 of Stranger Things, Daisy Edgar Jones for the Prince Charming movie, Paul Mescal and Ridley Scott reuniting, the latest on the Bee Gees, Michael Jackson and Prince movies, Mickey 17 being moved to April, Ryan Reynolds saying Marvel is "obsessed" with Channing Tatum as Gambit and more!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
3:35 Lucasfilm Taps Simon Kinberg to Direct New Star Wars Trilogy
7:50 Daisy Ridley Will Be the Obi-Wan in the New Star Wars Trilogy
15:10 Will Kathleen Kennedy Be Running Lucasfilm When This New Trilogy Happens?
19:57 Is This a Trial Run for Simon Kinberg Replacing Kathleen Kennedy?
24:40 Does Simon Kinberg Stabilize Star Wars to Attract Directors?
28:09 James Gunn Denies Joker Getting a MAX Series, But Is It the Truth?
36:11 Zendaya and Anne Hathaway in Nolan's New Movie, Euphoria Season 3 Dead?
43:25 Daisy Edgar Jones Eyed for Female Lead in 'Prince Charming'
46:46 Paul Mescal and Ridley Scott Reuniting for Dog Stars, Bee Gees Movie Update
47:50 GLADIATOR II Non Spoiler Review
51:20 Hyperbolic Critics' Reactions for Nosferatu, Gladiator II, Red One
58:20 Mickey 17 Moved to April 2025, Michael Jackson Biopic Moved to Oct 2025
1:02:35 Ryan Reynolds Wants Channing Tatum's GAMBIT Movie to Make Money?
1:04:00 HERETIC Non Spoiler Review, What to See Next and What We Recommend
1:11:39 STRANGER THINGS S5 Episode Titles Tease Some Possible Storylines
1:13:38 Streamlabs and SuperChat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including WICKED first reactions causes critics vs reviewers debate to pop up again, Cliffhanger reboot casts Lily James and Pierce Brosnan, a new Jack Ryan movie is coming,. Kelly Macdonald cast as a sheriff in Lanterns, Armie Hammer’s return to acting, Billy Zane's first set photo of him as Marlon Brando, Unstoppable, Queer, and Presence trailers, Sophie Turner vs Lucy Benton for Tomb Raider's Lara Croft role, Teri Garr tribute, the Wayans returning for new Scary Movie movies, David Fincher's Squid Game series, Tarantino’s thoughts on Joker 2, Patty Jenkins doing a live action LEGO movie and more!
#marvel #DC #Disney #TheHotMic #johnRocha #JeffSneider
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
2:40 WB Developing Game of Thrones Feature Film
10:05 CLIFFHANGER Reboot Cast Lily James and Pierce Brosnan, No Sly Stallone
15:50 Three New Live Action LEGO Movies Announced - Jake Kasdan, Patty Jenkins
21:52 David Fincher Developing an American Version of SQUID GAME Series
28:32 Kelly MacDonald Cast in LANTERNS Series
32:35 WICKED First Reactions - Do We Believe Them?, Influencers vs Critics Debate
51:36 Armie Hammer Returns in a New Western starring Thomas Jane
59:35 Phoebe Waller-Bridge Looking at Sophie Turner and Lucy Boynton for Lara Croft
1:04:55 First Look at Billy Zane as Marlon Brando in 'Waltzing with Brando'
1:06:50 Unstoppable, Queer, and Presence Trailers Discussion
1:14:45 The Wayans Return to Reboot Scary Movie Series
1:21:42 Teri Garr Tribute
1:25:00 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Marvel delaying Blade again and took it off their release schedule while also announcing three new release dates for future movies, Tom Holland signs on to star alongside Matt Damon in the new Christopher Nolan movie, Chris Hemsworth in talks for the lead in a Prince Charming movie, updates on the Tom Cruise and Alejandro Inarritu film going into production, Gladiator II first reactions, Beef 2 casts Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, Colman Domingo directing Syndey Sweeney and David Jonsson in a Sammy Davis Jr. and Kim Novak biopic, Carrie TV series under Mike Flanagan, The Brutalist and Love Hurts trailers, Venom 3 and Conclave reviews and more!
#marvel #DC #Disney #TheHotMic #johnRocha #JeffSneider
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
2:20 Who Lead Luca Guadagnino's Remake of American Psycho?
15:23 Marvel Removes BLADE from their release calendar
23:06 Tom Holland joins Matt Damon for Christopher Nolan's next movie
30:10 Chris Hemsworth in Talks to Star in Disney's Prince Charming Movie
35:04 BEEF 2 is a go with Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Caelie Spaeny and Thomas Melton
40:55 GLADIATOR II First Reactions
49:46 Colman Domingo Directing Sydney Sweeney in Sammy Davis Jr. and Kim Novak Biopic
54:02 Tom Cruise and Alejandro G. Iñarritu Film To Start Production Next Month
56:45 Mike Flanagan Creating a CARRIE series for Netflix
1:00:56 The Brutalist and Love Hurts Trailers Discussion
1:05:22 Conclave and Venom 3 Trailers
1:12:02 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Tom Holland talking his joy over the Spider-Man 4 script, the trailers for Electric State, The Monkey and Carry-On trailers, first photos of Superman and Krypto, Dwayne Johnson and JJ Abrams teaming up on a future project, IP vs Franchise films after Anora’s director Sean Baker's comments, a new Bourne movie possibly in the works with Edward Berger rumored to direct, Charlie Kaufman writing Bennett Miller's next movie, Christopher Nolan's Blue Thunder remake, Sneider's Terrifier 3 review, box office reactions with The Apprentice bombing and Terrifier 3 killing it and more!
#marvel #DC #Disney #TheHotMic #johnRocha #JeffSneider
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
4:18 Tom Holland Is Excited by the new Spider-Man 4 Script, Calls it a "Real Movie"
11:30 Josh Brolin in Talks to Play the Villain in Running Man Remake
14:12 Superman and Krypto First Look Reactions
18:25 Dwayne Johnson and JJ Abrams Tease a New Project with Zak Penn
29:32 The Electric State, The Monkey and Carry-on Trailers Reactions
48:03 Charlie Kaufman Writing Bennet Miller's Next Movie
52:12 Rocha Adresses His Alleged "Flip Flopping" on JOKER 2
55:54 Tom Hardy's Salary for Guy Ritchie's 'The Apprentice' Series
1:01:04 READY OR NOT 2 Updates with Radio Silence Returning
1:03:32 Al Pacino Talks About Going Broke Late in Life
1:07:25 ANORA's Sean Baker Talks About Adult Character Dramas vs Franchise Movies
1:14:38 Terrifier 3 Review and Box Office News
1:18:54 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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🎙️ Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Hot Mic" with John Rocha and Jeff Sneider! This week, we're diving into some of the hottest topics in the entertainment world. 🌟
Join us as we discuss Aaron Pierre's casting as John Stewart in the highly anticipated "LANTERNS" series. 🟢💡 We'll also explore the buzz around Henry Cavill leading the live-action adaptation of "VOLTRON" and the behind-the-scenes drama of "Joker 2." 🤡🎬 Plus, get ready for some thrilling insights as Sam Raimi returns to direct "Doctor Strange 3"! 🌀🔮
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth discussions and exclusive insights into the world of film and TV! 🎥✨
#Marvel #DC #Disney #voltron #Joker2 #TheHotMic #WillSmith
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
6:29 Aaron Pierre Cast as John Stewart in LANTERNS
16:20 Henry Cavill Leading Live Action VOLTRON Movie
23:24 Joker 2 Fiasco- What Actually Happened Here? Who is to Blame?
36:37 Sam Raimi Returning to do Doctor Strange 3
42:14 Christopher Nolan’s Next Film Details, Paramount’s 2026 Lineup
47:30 Michael Bay and Will Smith Reuniting for Fast and Loose Netflix Film
54:43 NEWS: Amber Midthunder, Reacher S4 Renewal, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
1:01:24 A Complete Unknown and Anora Trailers, The Apprentice Reactions
1:07:42 Reviews: SATURDAY NIGHT, THE OUTRUN, Sneider’s Recommendations
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including the rumors of The Mandalorian becominng a new feature film trilogy, our Joker 2 review, trailers inlcuding Juror #2, Babygirl trailer, Emilia PĂ©rez, Ballerina, and Companion teaser, Daniel Day Lewis has unretired from acting, the Scream 7 released date, the update on the release of Magazine Dreams, DC greenlighting a Deathstroke/Bane movie, and a Dynamic Duo movie, the latest on Blade, Lanterns finalist for John Stewart, a Hand That Rocks the Cradle remake and more!
#marvel #DC #Disney #TheHotMic #johnRocha #JeffSneider
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
2:50 Is Star Wars Pivoting to a Mandalorian Feature Film Trilogy?
12:44 DC News- Bane/Deathstroke, Dynamic Duo and Teen Titans Movies
23:44 Joker Folie Ă Deux Review
33:00 Scream 7 Has a Release Date
36:25 Jonathan Majors' Film 'Magazine Dreams' To Be Released in 2025
40:11 Trailers Talk: Babygirl, Juror #2, Ballerina, Companion, Emilia Perez, and Nosferatu
56:45 Daniel Day Lewis is Returning to Acting to Be Directed by His Son
58:38 BLADE Director Rumors Resurface
1:00:18 WB Rumored to be Narrowing Down John Stewart Choices for LANTERNS
1:05:15 Maika Monroe To Headling a The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Remake
1:09:00 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Kyle Chandler tapped as Hal Jordan for LANTERNS, the trailers for Sinners, Thunderbolts, Gladiator II and Alex Cross Trailers, Zack Cregger in talks to reboot Resident Evil, Martin Scorsese pausing his Sinatra and Jesus films, Mattias Schoenarts being cast for SUPERFIRL, Freddie Prinze Jr. returns for 'I Know What you Did Last Summer' sequel, Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi cast in Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights', Courtney Cox not cast yet in 'Scream 7', Netflix not answering payment questions and more.
#marvel #DC #Disney #TheHotMic #johnRocha #JeffSneider
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
3:20 Kyle Chandler Cast as Hal Jordan in LANTERNS
12:30 Who Will Play JoHn Stewart in LANTERNS?
17:16 DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE Submitting for Golden Globes and Oscars
21:28 Netflix and 50 Cent Producing a P Diddy Documentary on His Allegations
24:41 Prime Video Chooses ROBOCOP Showrunner for Its Series
28:05 THUNDERBOLTS, SINNERS, GLADIATOR II, and CROSS Trailers Discussion
39:31 Zach Creggar in Talks for RESIDENT EVIL Film
44:33 Martin Scorsese Puts Sinatra and Jesus Biopics on Hold
49:50 Matthias Schoenarts Cast as SUPERGIRL's Main Villain
52:21 Freddie Prinze Jr. Returning for i KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER Sequel
55:50 Courtney Cox Still Hasn't Signed on for Scream 7
58:55 Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi to Star in Emerald Fennell's WUTHERING HEIGHTS
1:03:30 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including the HUGE Disney Animation shake up and what it means for the company, IGN's article on the toxic working conditions at PIXAR for Inside Out 2, trailers for Mickey 17, Blitz, and Woman of the Hour, James Cameron's next movie, Bad Luhrman's Joan of Arc movie, Zack Cregger to direct a CLUE remake, MoviePass CEO news, the Emmys winners and losers, reviews, rumors and more!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Sneider Talks His Half Naked Tweet
6:50 HUGE Shakeup at Disney Animation
16:28 IGN's Article on PIXAR's Toxic Working Conditions
30:00 Zack Creggar for CLUE Remake, James Cameron for GHOSTS OF HIROSHIMA Movie
45:11 'Mickey 17' and 'Blitz' Trailers Discussion
52:17 World of Reel Rumor that Damien Chazelle Met with Bond Producers
56:23 Sam Hargrove to Direct a Live Action MATCHBOX Movie
1:00:42 Den of Thieves 2: Pantera and Woman of the Hour Trailers Discussion
1:08:10 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
1:21:00 Thoughts on Jeremy Jahns's "Am I Racist?" Review Controversy
1:28:00 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
1:48:36 American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez Eps 1 & 2 Mini Review
1:52:44 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Spider-Man 4 tapping Destin Daniel Cretton to direct, Sneider's review of TIFF and his Spider-Verse Drama, Lanterns casting with Josh Brolin turning down Hal Jordan, Jared Leto in talks to play Skeletor for He-Man movie, Tyreek Hill's arrest and Tua's concussion, The Apprentice, Wolf-Man and Salem’s Lot trailers, their tribute to James Earl Jones, Michael B. Jordan directing Thomas Crown Affair remake, Rebel Ridge review and more!
PLUS, Jeff and John answer all your questions. To send in a question or comment for John and Jeff, go to: streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tip
#marvel #starwars #DC
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0:00 INTRO and Rundown
2:45 Destin Daniel Cretton in Talks for Spider-Man 4
9:43 Josh Brolin Turns Down Hal Jordan in LANTERNS
18:40 BEYOND THE SPIDER-VERSE Controversy and Sneider's Reaction to It All
43:00 Wolvering Rumored to NOT Be in the MCU X-Men Movie
44:48 Jared Leto Offered to Play Skeletor in Travis Knight's HE-MAN Movie
49:46 Francis Ford Coppola Sues Variety for Libel Over Sexual Assault Allegations
56:10 Sneider's TIFF Rundown - Favorite Films, Performances and Duds
1:05:51 JAMES EARL JONES TRIBUTE
1:11:22 THE APPRENTICE, WOLF MAN, and SALEM'S LOT Trailers
1:15:48 Michael B. Jordan Remaking A THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR
1:19:15 REBEL RIDGE Review
1:21:14 Tyreek Hill vs Police Situation, Tua's Concussion Issue
1:27:01 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Keanu Reeves possibly in a future Star Wars project, Edgar Bronfman moving aside for Skydance to purchase Paramount Pictures, The Crow review, should Brett Ratner return for Rush Hour 4, Francis Ford Coppola says Megaloplis is not woke, Super/Man review, Gambit movie possibly in the works, Sony planning a La Bamba remake, Quentin Tarantino's comments on The Movie Critic, Sigourney Weaver confirms Mando and Grogu role, Ted Lasso S4 greenlit, and more!
#marvel #starwars #paramountpictures
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
2:25 Beetlejuice 2 First Reactions from Venice Film Festival
7:00 Keanu Reeves in Star Wars, New Star Wars Projects in Development
15:45 Is Kathleen Kennedy Planning to Step Down After Mando and Grogu Release?
19:00 Sigourney Weaver Confirms Role in Mando and Grogu
20:31 Edgar Bronfman Jr. Withdraws Bid Clearing Path for Skydance Buying Paramount
24:24 Will Ryan Reynolds and Marvel Make a GAMBIT film with Channing Tatum?
31:23 Sony Pictures is Remaking 1987's LA BAMBA, But Why???
35:44 WHY is Steve Harvey Getting a Biopic??
41:17 Tiffany Smith and Marc Bernardin Launch a New Show Together
42:09 New PREDATOR Movie in Production with Dan Trachtenberg and Elle Fanning
45:00 Should Brett Ratner Return with a RUSH HOUR 4 Installment?
55:32 Tarantino's Comments About The Movie Critic Attacks Film Journalists
1:01:25 THE CROW, BLINK TWICE and INCOMING Reviews
1:11:02 Francis Ford Coppola Says MEGALOPOLIS is "Not Woke"
1:15:38 Ted Lasso S4 Is Greenlit - Should It Come Back?
1:17:21 WOLFS Poster and Apple TV+ Controversy
1:22:54 Stremlabs and Superchat Questions
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