The REDBAND Podcast

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