Episode 184 - Where Did Everything Go Wrong?

Tower of Babble

Julian and Jeremy reconvene after some time off to discuss the latest in film and television news, and there is no bigger story than the writers strike as it effects both mediums. The guys discuss the WGA's biggest demands, and spend some time examining how effective AI could really be in replacing creative jobs in media. After that it's a grab bag of stories including the possible return of The Rock to the Fast and Furious finale, another look at 'The Super Mario Bros Movie' and it's massive success as it continues to climb the all-time animated movie box office charts, some comments from Kathleen Kennedy on how to "eventize" Star Wars movies again, and few other odds and ends. Enjoy!

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Show Notes

• The WGA goes on strike. What will this writers strike look like, and what are they fighting for?

• ‘Fast X’ will now be 3-part finale to the Fast and Furious franchise, instead of it’s originally planned 2-part finale. Rumour is that the change is due to the fact that The Rock will be reprising his role despite the public beef with Vin Diesel.

• ‘The Super Mario Bros Movie’ is now the 5th highest grossing animated movie of all time.

• ‘Yellowstone’ will end with season 5.

• Kathleen Kennedy says that she’s looking at the James Bond franchise for how to “eventize” Star Wars movies again.

• ‘Kraven’ will be rated R and feature Rhino

What We’ve Been Watching

• Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3