The REDBAND Podcast
Tune in weekly as we report on all the Film & Television related news and topics you may have missed throughout the week. From "Creative Differences" to studio mergers, The REDBAND Podcast is here to cut the news into bite-size pieces you can enjoy.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Shareholders for Warner Bros. Discovery this week announced the company's split into two entities.
(recorded on June 16, 2025)
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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)
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(recorded on May 30, 2025)
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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)
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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)
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Sinners (2025) director Ryan Coogler strikes a historic deal with Warner Bros. Discovery allowing him to retain the film rights back for his film after 25 years.
(recorded on April 25, 2025)
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