Marvel Sets VISION Series for 2026 and Taps Michael Lesslie as X-Men Writer

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including the HBO MAX branding change, the Harry Potter and Lanterns updates, MARVEL returning to Hall H, Top 5 films of 2024, Jennifer Lawrence update, Blazing Saddles remake conversation, Jon Watts, Beef 2 casting updates and more!#marvel #DC #STARWARS ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro, Rundown and Catch Up2:10 HBOMAX Rebrands as HBO and MAX9:02 Harry Potter and Lanterns Series Get Showrunners and Writers16:41 MARVEL Returns to HALL H at SDCC, What Will Marvel Show?29:52 FLIGHT RISK, HERE, THE HERETIC, RED ONE, and NOSFERATU (2024) Trailers43:55 Should BLAZING SADDLES Be the Next Mel Brooks Remake50:06 BEEF SEASON 2 Casting Includes Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan and Others53:30 Gender Neutral OSCARS Categories Are Being Explored by AMPAS1:02:00 A24 Increases its Valuation by $1B1:05:05 Top 5 Films of 2024...So Far1:12:17 Streamlabs and SuperChat QuestionsChapters:Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSaysFollow Jeff Sneider: https://twitter.com/TheInSneider🎞 Watch previous episodes of THE HOT MIC right here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... 🎬Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Jonathan Majors booking the lead in a new Sci-Fi film for Denis Villeneuve's brother. They also talk Spaceballs 2 getting a green light with Josh Gad, Lionsgate distributing Megalopolis in the US, Armie Hammer trying to launch his comeback, Mel Gibson stating that he is directing Lethal Weapon 5, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's new movie is for director Joe Carnahan, Will Smith's potential new movie, thoughts on Variety's Top 10 Horror Films (so far) of 2024, a tribute to Donald Sutherland and more!#marvel #DC #STARWARS ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown3:42 Jonathan Majors Lands a New Film for Denis Villeneuve's Brother8:38 SPACEBALLS 2 is Greenlit with Josh Gad and Mel Brooks13:08 Miles Teller Tapped to Star in AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN Reboot17:50 Lionsgate Distributing Francis Ford Coppola's MEGALOPOLIS in the US25:31 Armie Hammer Trying to Comeback in Hollywood. Should He?41:00 Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Starring in Next Joe Carnahan Movie45:25 Will Smith and Sony Pictures Lock Down a New Movie Together49:10 Mel Gibson States He Is Directing Lethal Weapon 554:38 Netflix's Next Film with The Russo Brothers is $300M Budget56:12 The Wrap's Camp Crystal Lake Behind the Scenes Article1:02:24 Jeff Sneider's Thoughts on VARIETY's Top 10 Horror Films of 20241:07:57 DONALD SUTHERLAND Tribute and Legacy1:12:11 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSaysFollow Jeff Sneider: https://twitter.com/TheInSneiderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the big entertainment news of the week including MARVEL taking a meeting with Jordan Peele, Sam Mendes might have his The Beatles cast, Mickey 17 Final Cut controversy, Bad Boys review, Shawn Levy in possible talks for Avengers 5, Peaky Blinders movie is a go, Maxxxine and Alien Romulus trailers, Elle Fanning in talks for the next Perdator movie, Paramount and Skydance merger thoughts, and what's happened to JLo’s career and more!#marvel #badboys #Avengers ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown3:30 Jordan Peele Met With MARVEL for Future MCU Film12:25 Sam Mendes The Beatles Cast Includes Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan and Others24:33 BREAKING: Grant Sputore to Direct Next Godzilla and Kong Movie28:45 Are Music Biopics and Documentaries Becoming a Big Thing?32:42 Sneider Reveals Jordan Peele Met With Marvel for X-Men Movie39:20 Shawn Levy Possibly in Talks to Direct Avengers 5 Movie47:30 Peaky Blinders is Greenlit with Cillian Murphy Returning48:54 Mickey 17 Final Cut Pits Bong Joon Ho vs Warner Bros51:22 The Watchers Review and Reaction54:40 Michael Crichton's ERUPTION Greenlit with Jimmy Chin58:40 Alien: Romulus and MaXXXine New Trailers Discussion1:01:23 Elle Fanning in Talks for Next Predator Film1:02:48 Paramount and Skydance Merger Reaction1:05:08 BAD BOYS RIDE OR DIE Review1:11:35 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSaysFollow Jeff Sneider: https://twitter.com/TheInSneiderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the big entertainment news of the week including MARVEL grrenlighting a Vision series, tapping Michael Lesslie to write X-Men movie and rebrandin gthier TV and Animation division. They'll also talk Adam Wingard leaving Legendary's Godzilla vs Kong franchise, Cannes updates, Glen Powell turning down Bourne and Jurassic World offers, Steve Carell new series, Scarlett Johansson's AI controversy, Spider-Man updates and more!#marvel #XMen #godzilla ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown3:30 Marvel Greenlights VISION Series from Terry Matalas for 202613:11 Marvel Rebranding TV and Animation Divisions Removing Canon Connections21:19 Marvel Taps Michael Lesslie as Writer for New X-Men Film32:08 Adam Winged Leaves Legendary's Godzilla Monsterverse Franchise38:48 Cannes 2024 Festival Recap 48:21 Scarlett Johansson Possibly Suing OpenAI for Allegedly Stealing Her Voice54:10 Jeff Sneider's Top 10 Directors for Spider-Man 41:02:19 Glen Powell's THR Interview - Turned Down Jurassic World and Jason Bourne Roles1:08:56 Rocha's FURIOSA Review and Sneider's Reviews1:14:26 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions1:34:16 Final Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSaysFollow Jeff Sneider: https://twitter.com/TheInSneiderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the big entertainment news of the week including NATASHA LYONNE being cast in FANTASTIC FOUR, Sigourney Weaver in talks to star in Star Wars THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU movie, RoadHouse sequel announced, Megalopolis trailer and first reactions, Sydney Sweeney and Edgar Wright in talks for Barbarella remake, SILK is dead at Amazon, Liam Neeson and Sharon Stone defend Kevin Spacey and call for his return, Agatha All Along title game, James Franco possible comeback in Cary Fukunaga's new film and more!PLUS, Jeff and John answer all your questions. To send in a question or comment for John and Jeff, go to: https://streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tipmarvel #starwars #fantasticfour ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown1:34 Natasha Lyonne Cast in Fantastic 4, Who is She Playing?8:26 Sigourney Weaver In Talks for The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie14:55 Syndey Sweeney and Edgar Wright in Talks for Barbarella Remake23:21 MEGALOPOLIS Trailer and Mixed First Reviews29:38 Marvel's SILK: Spider Society Is Dead at Amazon32:35 WICKED and DUNE: PROPHECY Trailers Discussion40:55 Liam Neeson, Sharon Stone Defend Kevin Spacey 44:56 Is There a Path Back for Franco, Louis CK and Others?58:06 AGATHA ALL ALONG Title Locked, But Was it a Lame Process?59:00 Miscellaneous Entertainment News Stories1:05:20 ROADHOUSE Sequel Announced1:09:33 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions1:10:44 What Happens to Beau DeMayo Now After X-Men 97's Successful Season?1:13:46 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsChapters:Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSaysFollow Jeff Sneider: https://twitter.com/TheInSneiderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the big entertainment news of the week including the BREAKING NEWS that MARVEL has two finalists in the mix for the X-Men writer job and Ralph Ineson has been cast as GALACTUS in the FANTASTIC 4 movie! They also talk Ryan Coogler rumored to be directing Marvel's X-Men movie and returning to direct Black Panther 3, Andy Serkis directing and starring in a Gollum film for WB, John Malkovich being cast in Fantastic 4, Bob Iger officially admitting that Marvel is slowing production down on films and TV, Pixar possibly greenlighting Incredibles 3 and Finding Nemo 2, Sydney Sweeney to play famous female boxer Christy Martin in a biopic, Disney and Warner set a new streaming bundle, why Fall Guy underperformed, Critics Choice member calls out LGBTQ+ awards and accuses them of pay for play, Bryan Fuller exits Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake over creative differences and more!PLUS, Jeff and John answer all your questions. #marvel #Disney #starwars ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:04 Ralph Ineson Has Been Cast as Galactus for FANTASTIC FOUR11:01 John Malkovich Cast in FANTASTIC 415:25 Marvel Reportedly Wants Ryan Coogler to Direct X-MEN film20:26 Andy Serkis to Direct and Star in New Gollum Movie for WB24:33 Thoughts on Tom Brady's Roast and the Fallout32:36 Bob Iger Confirms Marvel Output Reduced to Three Films and 2 TV Shows Yearly38:42 Disney +, HULU and MAX are Combining Streaming Services45:00 MARVEL Narrows X-Men Writers to Include RAFE JUDKINS and MICHAEL LESLIE54:00 Sydney Sweeney To Play Female Boxer Christy Martin in New Biopic59:55 LGBTQ+ Critic John Griffiths Calls out CCA As Pay For Play for LGBTQ+ Celebration1:05:27 Jeff vs John Debate on Representation in Critics Orgs and Writers Rooms1:22:23 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions1:45:30 Bryan Fuller Leaves Crystal Lake Series Over Creative Differences1:47:08 FINAL Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSaysFollow Jeff Sneider: https://twitter.com/TheInSneiderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Sony's $26B for Paramount, Mike Flanagan in talks to direct the next Exorcist movie, Paul Walter Hauser for Fantastic 4, The Rock's Tardiness and Production issues revealed in The Wrap article, Ronda Rousey writing a feature film script based on her memoirs, Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer for a new Robin Hood film, Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac in a new vampires film, He-Man film for Amazon set for 2026, Barry Jenkins pushes back on Mufasa criticism, reviews for Unfrosted and The Fall Guy and more!#marvel #Disney #starwars ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSaysFollow Jeff Sneider: https://twitter.com/TheInSneiderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the big entertainment news of the week including THR's expose on Quentin Tarantino's MOVIE CRITIC, Harvey Weinstein's conviction overturned, reviews of CHALLENGERS and BABY REINDEER, Jennifer Aniston rebooting a 9 to 5 movie, Rotten Tomatoes scores influencing the hiring of directors Seinfeld's commentary on the movie business and more!Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:47 THR's Expose on Tarantino's THE MOVIE CRITIC Falling Apart14:08 Jennifer Aniston is Rebooting 9 to 5 with Diablo Cody18:08 Harvey Weinstein's NYC Conviction is Overturned 23:24 Deadpool & Wolverine Official Trailer Discussion26:37 THR Reports that RT Scores Are Affecting Director Hires - True or False?45:19 Is Zack Snyder Done at Netflix??50:54 Sony Grabs THE CLUE Rights- Will it be Profitable?52:56 The Blair Witch Actors Want Compensation for Franchise's Success56:52 Jerry Seinfeld Says Film Business Has Changed and Out of Touch1:00:30 Steven Spielberg Working with Biden Campaign to Help DNC Convention1:01:36 SNEIDER SCOOPS - Michael B Jordan, Thursday Murder Club1:03:00 STRANGER THINGS Seaons 5 Scoop - Episode Titles and Directors1:06:41 CHALLENGERS and BABY REINDEER Reviews1:09:58 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSaysFollow Jeff Sneider: https://twitter.com/TheInSneiderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Quentin Tarantino walking away from his MOVIE CRITIC film, Martin Scorsese wanting Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence as Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner, The Trap, Transformers One, and Hit Man trailers, Silver Surfer rumors, Participant Media shutting down, Netflix's new approach to movies causes Kathryn Bigelow to leave, their Civil War, Ungentlemanly Warfare and Abigail reviews and more!#marvel #dc #starwarsChapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:21 Quentin Tarantino Exits His THE MOVIE CRITIC Movis16:50 Scorsese Wants DiCaprio for SINATRA Biopic, Looks at Jesus Movie Too27:06 Spielberg to Direct an Alien Film and Updates on TUESDAY MURDER CLUB32:01 THE TRAP, TRANSFORMERS ONE, HIT MAN Trailers Discussion38:36 Sydney Sweeney Called Out by Producer Carol Baum44:02 James Gunn Casts His Jonathan and Martha Kent47:42 Silver Surfer Norrin Radd Possibly in Fantastic Four Movie48:45 PARTICIPANT MEDIA Shuts Down After 20 Years52:31 Katheryn Bigelow Exits Netflix Film After New Dan Lin Approach56:33 Abigail, Baby Reindeer, Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Reviews1:02:05 SNEIDER SCOOP: David Harewood to be in The Acolyte Series1:03:08 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 1:10:52 Sneider's MARVEL News and Rumors1:13:19 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions1:17:10 CIVIL WAR Spoiler Review and DiscussionFollow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSaysFollow Jeff Sneider: https://twitter.com/TheInSneiderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss all the big news that dropped at CINEMACON 2024 including the Disney, Paramount, WB panels winning the weekend! They'll also talk all the big news to come out of the other panels, the Joker 2 trailer, Thunderbolts and Deadpool and Wolverine updates, The Joker 2 trailer, Glen Powell cast as the lead for a Running Man reboot, the Scary Movie reboot announcement, Nia DaCosta's 28 Days Later involvement, CIVIL WAR review and more!Marvel #DC #Disney #ParamountPictures #WarnerBros ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown5:34 Paramount CinemaCon Panel - Gladiator II, TMNT, Transformers One, Scary Movie Reboot20:18 Disney CinemaCon Panel - Deadpool/Wolverine, Inside Out 2, Cap 4, Planet of the Apes33:19 Warner Bros CinemaCon Panel - Furiosa, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Super/Man Documentary43:17 Lionsgate and Universal CinemaCon Panels - MICHAEL, Ballerina, Wicked49:18 Josh Gad Directing Paul Walter Hauser in a Chris Farley Biopic55:24 Nia DaCosta in Talks to Direct Part 2 of 28 Days Later Franchise57:50 Radio Silence and Andy Samberg Combining for a Comedy Pitch59:55 OJ Simpson and Eleanor Coppola Pass Away1:03:52 Warner Bros. Lands ‘Black Samurai’ Movie From ‘The Color Purple’ Director Blitz Bazawule1:08:09 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSaysFollow Jeff Sneider: https://twitter.com/TheInSneiderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.