Shirley Chisholm's Legacy and Ghostbusters Comeback

Get the latest scoop on Regina King's portrayal of Shirley Chisholm, the success of Ghostbusters Frozen Empire at the box office, Drake Bell's revelations about kids' TV, the thrilling Penguin series trailer, and the return of Beetlejuice with Michael Keaton!

Show Notes

Unbossed! Regina King & John Ridley Honor Shirley Chisholm’s Life & Legacy, Talk Netflix Movie On ElectionLine Podcast - https://bit.ly/4ajm1BN

‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Propels Franchise Past $1B As Sequel Opens To $45M+ – Sunday AM Update - https://bit.ly/3TGYx2n

Drake Bell Gives First Interview Since Release Of Scandalous Documentary ‘Quiet On Set’ - https://bit.ly/3TGGWaR

‘The Penguin’ Trailer: Colin Farrell Gets Fierce In ‘Batman’ Spinoff Series For Max; Fall Premiere Set - https://bit.ly/4akitPV

It's showtime! Michael Keaton breaks free in first Beetlejuice Beetlejuice trailer - https://bit.ly/4alKG8U 

Episode Transcript

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Welcome to TV and film.
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Sit back and dive into today'scommentary on the latest and greatest
from the bustling entertainment world.
I'm your hostess with the mostest, andhere's what's making a buzz in Tinseltown.

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In today's episode, we get a glimpseinto the political and powerful sphere
with Regina King stepping into theshoes of the legendary Shirley Chisholm.
The Oscar winner didn't shy away fromexpressing her respect and dedication
to preserving Chisholm's legacy inthe Netflix biopic, aptly titled
Shirley, as Revealed in an intriguinginterview with John Ridley on the

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Deadline election line podcast, knownas the first black woman elected to
Congress and a presidential nominee.
Chisholm's trailblazing career.
Now, immortalized on screen continuesto inspire with an affecting nod
from President Barack Obama, whoposthumously honored her with the
Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The immense challenge and reverenceKing holds for this role are

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palpable in the podcast, andit's a must watch performance.
Now let's switch to the bustlingbox office where the return of the
paranormal is storming cinemas.
This weekend, Ghostbusters FrozenEmpire is rocking the theaters
despite some weather woes and haseyes set on a $42 million opening.

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Even with competition from the Neon'shorror flick, immaculate starring
Sydney Sweeney, which is on track fora $5 million debut, the Ghostbusters
franchise isn't afraid of a little rain.
Moving on to some movie news, thesubject of streaming sensation.
Quiet on set, the dark side of kids tv.

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Sits down for his firstinterview since its release.
Drake Bell invites us into hisperspective on the shocking revelations
and the inadequate response.
He feels.
Nickelodeon has offered a candiddiscussion of personal trauma and an
industry grappling with its demons.
Bell's testimony is a somber reminderof the realities behind the television

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screen we so often take for granted.
If you're a fan of the gritty and thecrime saga genre, you'll be thrilled to
hear that the trailer for the Penguinseries has finally landed with a bang,
not your typical waddling villain.
Colin Farrell's Oz Cob is redefining thisDC antagonist in Matt Reeves' spinoff

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series set for a fall release on max.
The trailer hints at a cutthroatrise to power and a legacy to be
cemented, and we are all for it.
To close on a supernaturally high note,the whimsical chaos of Beetlejuice is
back with Michael Keaton slipping backinto his iconic black and white stripes.

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In an era defying reunion with TimBurton, this sequel is set to turn
heads and unleash mayhem once more,bringing back the ever enigmatic, deets,
clan, and a host of new faces, itsnostalgia, meets novelty and frankly.
We can't wait as the reels keepturning and the screens stay lit.

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