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On the first episode of THE HOT MIC in 2024, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk all the big entertainment news including Steven Yeun departing Marvel's Thunderbolts as Sentry over scheduling issues and if this means Thunderbolts might be in trouble. They also talk the Safdie brothers officially announcing their professional separation, The Rock's comments on his Safdie movie, BARBIE being moved to Adapted Screenplay category, the controversy over Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's female led Star Wars comments, John Willaims unretiring, the comical AWFJ awards categories, The First Omen and Mean Girls trailers, Jeff's Night Swim review, and more!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
3:27 Steven Yeun Out as Sentry, Is Marvel's Thunderbolts In Trouble?
16:14 Benny Sadie Reveals That The Sadie Brothers Have Split Up
20:28 The Rock Talks Working with Benny Safdie and NOT Leaving 4 Quadrant Films
24:15 Jenna Ortega to Possibly Star in Taika Waititi's Next Film
30:55 Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's Star Wars Comments Piss Off a Bunch of Weak Ass Men
38:09 BREAKING NEWS: Carrie Coon to Star In The Lotus Season 3 on MAX
42:40 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
53:30 David Ayer Says He's Done Trying to Get His Cut of Suicide Squad Film Released
56:52 Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn Comments, Who Should Play Harley Next?
1:04:00 BARBIE Is Only in Consideration for Best Adapted Screenplay for the Oscars
1:07:45 Vili Fualaau Criticizes May December Movie and He Was Not Consulted
1:11:45 Golden Globes Predictions, Jeff's Hatred of the Golden Globes
1:18:38 ALLIANCE OF WOMAN FILM JOURNALISTS Releases Some Anti-Feminist Awards
1:24:40 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
1:31:33 The First Omen, Death and Other Details Trailer Reactions
1:34:47 Steven Yeun Set to Star in Lee Isaac Chung's Next Movie
1:35:40 Ke HUy Quan to Lead a New Action Film from 87North
1:37:55 Final Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk the news that Marvel's Secret Wars will now be two movies, WB and Paramount merger talks, the continuing fallout from the Jonathan Majors firing, Aquaman 2 reviews, Academy's shortlists, Kristen Stewart's Love Lies Bleeding trailer, Adam Sandler's Spaceman teaser, Nicole Kidman's EXPATS trailer, Rebel Moon review and Zack Snyder's comments about a cut that's a "different film", Stranger Things updates with Frank Darabont directing two episodes, Steven Spielberg's Bullitt updates and more!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
1:56 Vin Diesel Sued for Sexual Battery by Former Assistant
8:35 Marvel Secret Wars Will be Two Movies and Replace Kang Dynasty
20:57 Warner Brothers and Paramount Talking a Possible Merger
42:30 Rebel Moon Mini Review
46:15 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
53:42 Variety's Ridiculous Rankings for Top 100 TV Shows Ever List
58:07 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
1:05:20 Stranger Things Hiring Frank Darabont to Direct Two Episodes
1:09:23 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
1:09:57 EXPATS, SPACEMAN, and LOVE LIES BLEEDING Trailers Discussion
1:14:47 Sneider Questions The Rock's RED ONE's Test Scores
1:19:46 Oscars Shortlist Thoughts
1:24:00 Updates on Steven Spielberg's Bullitt Remake
1:27:33 Golden Globes Have 64 Voters Holding Back Their Votes for Tickets to Ceremony
1:33:05 Final Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk the MASSIVE news that Jonathan Majors was found guilt and what this means for him and Marvel going forward, if Alan Ritchson should play Batman or another DC hero, a Happy Birthday Steven Spielberg countdown of tis top 8 movies since 2000, movie pitch ideas from THE HOT MIC listeners and more!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
1:58 Jonathan Majors Found Guilty, Fired by Marvel
22:25 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
31:10 Alan Ritchson for Batman? Review of REACHER Season 2
39:37 James Gunn Confirms Matt Reeves Creating DCU Series - Confusion or Clear?
43:17 The Marvels Defenders Are Becoming a Cult!
46:23 Roles that Alan Ritchson Should Play
57:13 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
58:40 Steven Spielberg Top 8 Movies Since 2000 Birthday Countdown
1:16:30 Movie Pitch Idea Segment (Disco Destruction Night Movie)
1:25:18 Final Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk the news that Captain America 4 is shooting new scenes beyond just the action scenes that were rumored. They also talk the first reactions to Rebel Moon Part 1, the Jonathan Majors case update, their reviews for The Iron Claw and Wonka, the trailers for Beverly Hills Cop 4, IF, and Civil War, Dwayne Johnson leading an A24 film directed by Benny Safdie, Wolfman films has its replacement for Ryan Gosling, Andre Braugher tribute, Ava Duvernay's Origin being ignored by the critics organizations for awards, and more!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
2:58 Captain America 4 In Trouble? Even More Reshoots Happening
11:04 Is Warner Bros Discovery Going Bankrupt?
16:15 The Rock Set for An A24 Movie Directed by Benny Safdie
20:00 Have Josh and Benny Safdie Broke Up?
25:52 Christopher Abbott Replacing Ryan Gosling for Wolfman from Leigh Whannell
33:08 WONKA Mini Review
34:20 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
40:52 CIVIL WAR, IF and BEVERLY HILLS COP 4 Trailers Discussion
50:15 More Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
1:02:15 Andre Braugher Tribute and Remembrances
1:07:35 Adam Sandler Joins George Clooney on Noah Baumbach Movie
1:10:21 Ava DuVernay's ORIGIN Film is Being Ignored - WHY???
1:22:56 THE IRON CLAW Review
1:29:50 Rebel Moon Part 1 First Reactions
1:33:35 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
1:43:13 Critics Choice Nominations
1:45:12 Jonathan Majors Case Update- Text Messages and Assault Video and Audio
1:48:21 ROCHA RUMORS vs JEFF'S SMELL TEST
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk their reactions to the Golden Globe nominations including their surprises and snubs and if it's a preview of the Oscar nominations. They also bring you their Top 10 Timothee Chalamet films list, ask for YOUR 2024 entertainment predictions, and pitches from the viewers!
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro and Rundown
00:02:47 Golden Globes Nominations - Surprises, Snubs and Oscars Preview?
00:25:06 Timothée Chalamet Top 10 Film Performances
00:38:48 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
00:42:38 Movie and Hollywood Predictions for 2024
00:57:10 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
01:00:05 Movie Pitches from THE HOT MIC Viewers
01:20:13 Final Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk Zack Snyder announcing that Rebel Moon is now coming out two days earlier, the A24 deal with HBO Max, PIXAR offering theatrical releases of their streamed films during COVID, Masters of the AIr and ISS trailers, Ryan Reynolds coming for the Deadpool 3 leakers, Feige nixing an RDJ return for MCU, Ryan Reynolds and Simon Kinberg's new project, Norman Lear tribute, AFI top 10 list and NBR list, Oppenheimer not in for Oscar visual effects, Russell Crowe, Rami Malek & Michael Shannon Set For James Vanderbilt’s Historical Drama ‘Nuremberg’, SAG AFTRA Strike ratified, Casey Wilson slams Tim Allen, a BLADE update and more!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
2:30 Rebel Moon Debuting Early on Netflix with Trailer for the Sequel in Tow
5:10 Ryan Reynold vs Deadpool 3 Leakers
8:18 STAR WARS NEWS! - Mandalorian Season 4 Looks Like It Will be a Theatrical Movie
17:45 New Ryan Reynolds and Simon Kinberg Heist Project Being Bid On
19:57 Update on Coyote vs Acme Situation - Not Looking Good
26:00 Olivia Wilde Tapped to Direct Christmas Comedy "Naughty" - A Step Down?
31:55 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
45:58 The Color Purple - Mini Review and Best Picture Contender???
58:06 CAA Latino Launches to Get More Work for Latino/Hispanic Clients
1:04:09 PIXAR Releasing Soul, Turning Red and Luca into Theaters
1:07:10 Russell Crowe, Rami Malek and Michael Shannon Signed on for "Nuremberg"
1:09:12 Oppenheimer Left out of Oscars Visual Effects Nominations
1:12:25 Thoughts on AFI's Top 10 Best Pictures List
1:14:17 Sasha Calle Looks to be Out as Supergirl in James Gunn's DC Universe
1:15:56 Yellowstone's Taylor Sheridan Sues Cole Hauser Over Logo Copyright Infringement
1:20:06 Casey Wilson Calls Tim Allen a "Bitch" for His Behavior on The Clauses
1:23:10 Kenau Reeves's Home is Robbed and Only a Gun Was Stolen
1:24:45 ISS and Masters of the Air Trailers
1:25:35 Norman Lear Tribute and Jeff's Maude Story
1:28:22 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
1:29:52 BREAKING NEWS: Sean Gunn to Play Maxwell Lord in DC Universe
1:32:18 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Continued
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk their Godzilla Minus One review, their Top 5 TV Show Ideas for Nicolas Cage, their thoughts on Critics Top 10 Lists coming out the first week of December, and a Ridley Scott Top 10 List!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
2:20 Godzilla Minus One Review
12:55 Ridley Scott Movies Draft
41:01 Streamlabs and SuperChat Questions
48:00 Top 5 TV Show Ideas for Nicolas Cage
1:01:18 Film Critics Posting Their WAY TOO EARLY Top 10 Films of 2023
1:09:09 Final Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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THE HOT MIC WITH JEFF SNEIDER AND JOHN ROCHA!
On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk all the big entertainment news from the week including the recent comments from David Zaslav calling himself courageous for his recent actions, Bob Iger charting a new course for Disney, giving his reasons for The Marvels' box office failure, and his issues with too many sequels. Plus, they'll talk the new FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA trailer, Michael Waldron writing the next two Avengers movies, Black Phone 2 reuniting the cast, Julianna Margulies's troubling comments on Israel and the Black and LGBTQ+ communities, what's going on with studios flying out critics to vote in the Critics Choice awards, do the Gothams and NYFCC awards matter, is Iman Vellani really helping the Marvel brand, and more!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
2:36 David Zaslav Calls Himself Courageous for Not Releasing Batgirl and Coyote vs Acme
14:30 Bob Iger Says He Disney Will Focus on Entertainment Over Messaging
24:38 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
28:05 Jodie Foster Says Superhero Movies Are a "Phase That Has Lasted Too Long"
33:05 Michael Waldron Tapped to Write Avengers: Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars
39:15 FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA Trailer Discussion
41:07 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
56:25 Critics Choice Controversy- Amazon Flies 60 Critics Out to LA to Possibly Influence Votes
1:11:57 Apple Censors Robert De Niro's Speech at the Gotham Awards Causing Controversy
1:14:06 Black Phone 2 is a Go with Entire Cast Returning
1:15:50 Adam Driver In Talks to Play Robert De Niro's Role in Heat 2
1:18:18 Road House Remake Stays as a Streamer, Joel Silver is Fired by Amazon
1:26:32 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
1:37:59 Young Avengers Movie- Should Iman Vellani Lead This Film?
1:40:21 Godzilla Minus One Low Production Budget vs The Marvels Budget
1:42:07 Julianna Margulies's Horrific Comments Around the Israel/Hamas Conflict
1:46:08 Second The Hot Mic Show Announcement!!
1:47:02 Squid Game The Challenge, Surviving Barstool, The Iron Claw, Candy Cane Lane Reviews
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk all the big entertainment news from the week including the Melissa Barrera getting fired from Scream 7 over her social media posts, Tom Cruise standing by his agent after she is stood by CAA, a new Jason Bourne movie is on the way, Dave Filoni is promoted to CCO of Lucasfilm, The Marvels box office is abysmal, the new Karate Kid movie, The Bikeriders needs a distributor, The Hot Mic Burnt Turkey and Golden Turkey Awards and more!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
3:05 Hollywood Implodes Over Israel Divide- Melissa Barrera Fired from Scream 7, Tom Cruise Saves Agent
41:37 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
49:36 SAG AFTRA Deal Might be In Danger Over AI
51:30 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
56:02 New Karate Kid Movie with Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan
57:03 Superman Legacy Casting- Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor
1:00:10 New Jason Bourne Film,
1:01:48 BREAKING: Deadline Reports Jenna Ortega NOT Returning for Scream 7
1:05:00 THR's Misleading Nia DaCosta Article- Doing Marvel's Bidding?
1:12:22 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
1:25:50 The Bikeriders, Coyote vs Acme, Cape Fear Series, Doug Liman for The Saint, Creed 4, Mads Mikkelsen for Doctor Doom?
1:37:20 WISH Review
1:39:10 Announcement for The Hot Mic Second Show, Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk all the big entertainment news including Pedro Pascal possibly in talks to play Reed Richards in the upcoming Fantastic 4 movie, Jeff's reveal that Javier Bardem may be cast as Galactus, Destin Daniel Cretin out as director of Avengers Kang Dynasty, and this week's trailer for WHAT IF...? Season 2. They'll also talk the new trailers for Madame Web and Rebel Moon, their reviews for Napoleon and Meastro, that first photo from The First Omen, an update on the Coyote vs Acme situation, DC and James Gunn hiring actress/writer Ana Nogueira to write the Supergirl movie, Taika Waititi saying his Star Wars movie will anger people and more!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
1:43 MARVEL TALK: Pedro Pascal, Javier Bardem for Fantastic 4, Destin Daniel Cretin Leaves Kang Dynasty
24:42 WonderMan Series Might Actually Be Dead
27:04 Opinions on Jimmy Kimmel Hosting the Oscars
29:00 The Fall Guy Moves from March 1st to May 32, 2024
31:01 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
39:20 Kaitlyn Dever Playing Abby in The Last of Us?
42:26 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
48:21 Ana Noguiera to Write Supergirl Film
52:02 DC Rumors - Jody Hill to Direct Booster Gold, Chris Mundy to Showrun the Green Lanterns Series
53:56 Benjamin Bratt Will Be in Andor Season 2
56:19 Coyote vs Acme Update- It's Being Shopped, Congressmen Tweets Out Anger At Situation
1:02:17 Madame Web and Marvel's What If..? Season 2 Trailers
1:05:14 Reviews for Napoleon, Maestro, Next Goal Wins, Colin from Accounts, Thanksgiving, John Woo's Silent Night
1:12:15 The Horror Corner- The First Omen Picture, People Under the Stairs Reboot
1:13:55 Final Streamlabs and Superchats Questions
1:17:23 Final Announcements
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