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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss a new report claiming that James Gunn is living on borrowed time at DC if WB gets sold, WB rejecting the first Paramount bid, M Night Shyamalan's new project, box office news with Tron Ares underperforming, Jim Caviezel not returning for Passion of the Christ 2, new trailers for Predator: Badlands and The Running Man & more!
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#marvel #DC #movies #jamesgunn #WB #Tron #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
1:28 How True Are Rumors That James Gunn To Be Fired if WB Sold?
5:12 WB Rejects Initial Paramount Bid
11:20 Tron: Ares Underperforms at Box Office, Is Franchise Dead Now?
19:53 Jim Caviezel NOT Returning for Passion of the Christ Sequel Now
23:33 Sigourney Weaver Hints at Alien Return
26:49 M. Night Shyamalan To Make a Magic 8 Ball Horror Series for Mattel
31:37 Our Diane Keaton Tribute
36:58 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Heat 2 being greenlit by Amazon/MG, but will Leonardo DiCaprio star in it? Plus, they discuss Abdy and DeLuca reupping at WB and greenlighting an Oceans 14 sequel and a Oceans 11 prequel, Danielle Deadwyler to lead Ryan Coogler's X-Files series reboot, Saoirse Ronan cast as Linda McCartney in The Beatles biopics from Sam Mendes, Michael Jackson biopic updates, Glen Powell eyed for an Evil Knievel biopic, The Rock's response to The Smashing Machine flopping, trailers for PLAYDATE, A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS and PREDATOR: BADLANDS trailers, reviews and more!
#leonardodicaprio #marvel #DC #movies #starwars #thebeatles #TheRock #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
2:25 Has This Been a Bad Start to the Fall Movie Season?
8:12 Heat 2 Greenlit for Amazon/MGM, Will Leonardo DiCaprio Star In It?
23:20 WB Reups Michael DeLuca and Pamela Abdy After Recent Success
26:37 Two Oceans 11 Movies Are Greenlit by WB.....Why???
34:29 Danielle Deadwyler Eyed to Lead Ryan Coogler's X-Files Reboot Series
40:58 A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS, PREDATOR: BADLANDS, PLAYDATE Trailers
46:11 Saoirse Ronan Rumored for Linda McCartney in The Beatles Biopics
48:16 Scarlett Johansson Eyed as Rapunzel's Mother in TANGLED Live Action Movie
49:52 SNEIDER SCOOP: MCU's X-Men Movie Will Release in May 5, 2028
52:05 Is There Still No Chance Jonathan Majors Comes Back as Kang
54:03 The Rock Responds to The Smashing Machine's Box Office Failure
58:05 MICHAEL JACKSON Biopic Finishes Shooting, But Will End at Height of MJ's Career
1:01:45 Glen Powell Eyed for Evil Knievel Movie
1:03:19 MONSTER: ED GEIN Netflix Review Conversation
1:10:15 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss if Hollywood is overreacting to the AI "actress" Tilly Norwood controversy, Jacob Elordi being eyed as the new James Bond, The Batman Part 2 casting updates, Ron Howard's new film starring Adam Driver and Anne Hathaway, Glen Powell and Michael B. Jordan for Miami Vice reboot, Margot Robbie still involved in 'Pirates" reboot, The Rock's 'Smashing Machine' movie underperforming, AI controversy with Tilly Norwood, Final Destination director news, John Wick spinoff film, Taylor Swift and P Diddy reactions and more!
#DC #AI #jamesbond #batman #therock #glenpowell #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
2:28 Jason Bateman to Direct Tom Holland in John Grisham's 'The Partner" Feature Film
6:25 Reports Surface that Jacob Elordi Eyed as the New James Bond
10:10 Deadline Reports that Adam Driver and Anne Hathaway for Ron Howard Film
15:00 Tobia Menzies Eyed for Amadeus Arkham in The Batman Part 2
16:48 Are Glen Powell and Michael B. Jordan Doing the Miami Vice Remake?
23:40 Bruckheimer says Margot Robbie "Still Involved" in 'Pirates' Sequel
27:06 Director Michiel Blanchart in Talks for Next Final Destination Movie
31:12 Is Hollywood Overreacting to "AI Actress" Tilly Norwood Controversy?
48:42 The Smashing Machine Underperforms at the Box Office
59:00 Elisabeth Moss Says The Invisible Man 2 Is Happening
1:00:52 'Kill Bill The Whole Bloody Affair' To Be Released in Theaters
1:03:35 New John Wick Spinoff Will be a Samurai Western
1:07:22 P Diddy Convicted to 4 Years in Prison
1:10:58 Stephan James Cast as Carl Weathers in 'I Am Rocky' Biopic Movie
1:13:10 Thoughts on Taylor Swift's New Album and New Movie
1:14:20 Review of Monster: Ed Gein, Lost Bus, The Hunt and Cocaine Quarterback
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1:18:45 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the BREAKING NEWS that the Social Network sequel has been scheduled, the villain of Spider-Man Brand New Day is a shapeshifter, Marvel eyes Sam Raimi for a new project, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese are teaming up together again, the trailers for The Bride, Wicked For Good and Mando and Grogu, the thorny situation with the Comedy Show in Riyadh, what is going on with Jordan Peele, reviews and more!
#spiderman #WB #Marvel #StarWars #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the BREAKING NEWS that Jimmy Kimmel is returning to ABC tomorrow night, James Gunn teasing Brainiac and his new quotes on Batman Brave and the Bold, the Mando and Grogu teaser trailer, Leonardo DiCaprio's Top 10 Films, Tom Holland concussion on Spider-Man Brand New Day set, Marlon Wayans thinks his films are "classics" and more!
#DC #jimmykimmel #batman #starwars #jamesgunn #disney #WB #Marvel #Spiderman #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
1:45 James Gunn Teases Brainiac, Talks Batman Brave and the Bold
10:52 The Mandalorian and Grogu Teaser Trailer Divides Star Wars Fans
15:20 Tom Holland Injured on Set of Spider-Man Brand New Day
17:54 Jimmy Kimmel Returns on Tuesday, ABC Backs Down
39:14 Zach Cregger Says Aunt Gladys Prequel Film Is "Real"
43:20 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss their thought on the Jimmy Kimmel situation, Fede Alvarez's comments on Alien Romulus, Matt Reeves offers, HIM reviews are horrendous, One Battle After Another review, Paul Walter Hauser in Resident Evil, Joseph Kosinski’s Miami Vice movie update, Anaconda, Housemaid and The Lost Bus new trailers, Robert Redford tribute, Sylvester Stallone wanting an AI Rambo prequel, Luca Guadagnino offers to direct My Best Friends Wedding sequel and more.
#jimmykimmel #DC #batman #mattreeves #jamesgunn #leonardodicaprio #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
2:45 Fede Alvarez Now Claims He Was Never Gonna Direct Alien: Romulus Sequel
7:30 Matt Reeves Confirms The Batman Part 2 is Elseworlds and More
13:48 Shawn Levy Reveals New Star Wars: Starfighter Photo
15:51 Anaconda, The Housemaid, The Lost Bus New Trailers Talk
21:52 Joseph Kosinski Sets 2027 Release Date for Miami Vice Reboot
25:35 Who Could Direct Top Gun 3 If Joseph Kosinski Can't Do It?
32:09 ABC Sidelines Jimmy Kimmel Indefinitely- Attack on Free Speech or Money Issue?
1:06:01 HIM Reviews Hit 32 Percent, One Battle After Another Review
1:11:25 Robert Redford Tribute
1:14:08 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
1:55:17 Paul Walter Hauser in Resident Evil Reboot
1:55:33 Stallone Wanted to Do Young Rambo Movie in AI
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss their Emmys reactions, Matt Reeves's updates on The Batman 2 and The Penguin S2, Demon Slayer killing it at the box office, HEAT 2 updates with Leonardo DiCaprio, the new Beast In Me, Monster, and Road to Nowhere (Bruce Springsteen) trailers.
#DC #batman #mattreeves #jamesgunn #emmys #leonardodicaprio #disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
1:11 Benson Boone Joining Sydney Sweeney on GUNDAM Movie
2:47 2025 Emmys Reactions, Winners, Losers, Surprises
16:07 Matt Reeves Offer Updates on The Batman 2, The Penguin S2 and DC Spinoffs
20:57 Leonard DiCaprio Looks to Be Starring in Heat 2 From Michael Mann
23:49 New Trailers for Monster, Road to Nowhere and The Beast in Me
26:18 Casey Bloys Reveals Release Dates for Euphoria S3, Game of Thrones Shows
28:03 A24 Wins Rights for Texas Chainsaw Massacre Franchise
30:49 Could Daniel Day Lewis in Michael Mann's HEAT 2 with Leonard DiCaprio?
34:27 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the Variety report that Superman made $125M profit and WB has had 7 movies in a row make $40M opening weekend and what it all means for WB. They also discuss the Knives Out 3, Die Bunny and Die, My Love trailers, the new Benny Safdie and Dwayne Johnson movie, amended Oscars predictions after Venice and TIFF festivals, Ryan Reynolds admitting he leaked the Deadpool story, the Emmys wins, The Conjuring: Last Rites box office, Michael Caine's return, and more!
DC #marvel #superman #jamesgunn #disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
2:00 Reactions to the Winners of the Creative Arts Emmys
9:17 Superman Makes $125M Profit, WB 2025 Box Office Breaks Records
23:02 TIFF and Venice Film Festival Adjusts Oscars Expectations
28:33 Dwayne Johnson, Benny Safdie Reuniting for 'Lizard Music' Adaptation
32:09 Knives Out 3, Dust Bunny and Die, My Love Trailers Talk
35:55 Chris Evans in Avengers Doomsday Update
36:36 Michael Caine Returns for The Last Witch Hunter Sequel
37:56 OpenAI Confirms AI Generated Animation Film 'Critterz" for 2026
41:54 Ryan Reynolds Admits He Leaked 'Deadpool' Test Footage
45:15 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the updates on James Gunn's Superman "sequel" MAN OF TOMORROW and the rumored DC characters who will be in it, Steven Spielberg's attempts to direct a Call of Duty movie, Fede Alvarez leaving the ALIEN: ROMULUS sequel as director, receptions to Sydney Sweeney and Dwayne Johnson's films at Venice and the Oscar implications, trailers of the week, their reviews of THE LONG WALK and TASK on HBOMax and more!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
2:10 Edward Berger Confirms He's Still Directing Jason Bourne Movie with Matt Damon
6:58 James Gunn's Superman 'Man of Tomorrow' Is On, Rumored DC Characters
18:46 Activision Rejected Steven Spielberg Pitched Call of Duty Movie
23:59 Fede Alvarez Drops Out as Director of Alien Romulus Sequel
29:14 Sydney Sweeney's "Christy" Biopic Receives Rave Reviews at TIFF
41:38 Dwayne Johnson Gets Oscars Chatter for "The Smashing Machine"
51:50 The Puck Exposes Pumped Up Rotten Tomatoes Scores
1:00:52 Wuthering Heights, 28 Years Later: Bone Temple and Other Trailers of the Week
1:06:22 The Long Walk, TASK Reviews and More
1:12:57 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
1:43:12 Graham Greene Tribute
1:45:32 SNEIDER RUMOR: Vin Diesel Working on Fast & Furious TV Show for Peacock
1:48:58 Final Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big Star Wars news that Amy Adams, Aaron Pierre and Skyler Gray have joined the cast of STAR WARS; STARFIGHTER. Plus, we talk DC and Marvel movie updates, trailers of the week, director news and count down our Top 5 Movies of the Summer!
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
#DC #marvel #starwars #jamesgunn #batman #kevinfeige #disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro and Rundown
3:21 Star Wars: Starfighter Casts Amy Adama, Aaron Pierre, and Flynn Gray
11:10 SNEIDER SCOOP: Cinematographer of Star Wars: Starfighter Revealed
15:37 Anthony Ippolito Cast as Sylvester Stallone in Making of Rocky Movie
20:59 Pedro Pascal Circling Todd Haynes Gay Romance 'De Noche'
23:30 Bryan Singer Coming Back With "Anti-Israel' Movie Starring Jon Voight
28:28 Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Producing 'Wizard of Oz' Prime Video Series
32:35 Heidi Gardner, Michael Longfellow and Other Departures From SNL
36:16 Trailers of the Week- Bugonia, Woman in Cabin 10, Sisu 2 and More
45:24 James Gunn Offers Update on Batman Casting and Approach
49:01 KOBE BRYANT Biopic in the Works
55:09 Top 5 Movies of Summer 2025
1:05:28 Ridley Scott Says 'Battle of Britain' To Be Next Film NOT Bee Gees Biopic
1:08:36 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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