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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In this episode, we take an in-depth look at Supergirl (2026) and discuss how the latest chapter in the DC Universe brings Kara Zor-El to the forefront. We break down the film's story, performances, action sequences, visual effects, and emotional moments while exploring what makes this version of Supergirl unique.
(recorded on June 30, 2026)
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In this episode, join us as we dive into Disclosure Day (2026) and explore the film's biggest moments, themes, and surprises. From its intriguing premise and suspenseful storytelling to its performances, visual effects, and thought-provoking ideas, we discuss what worked, what didn't, and whether the movie lives up to the hype. Whether you're a longtime sci-fi fan or just curious about the latest genre release, this spoiler-filled ...
This week, we continue to dive into the biggest movie trailers released for the Summer 2026 season. From blockbuster sequels and franchise reboots to original films and surprise contenders, we break down the footage, discuss what stands out, and share our expectations for the movies that will dominate theaters over the coming months. Join us as we analyze the stories, performances, visual effects, and potential box office impact of...
Did Disney+ rush The Punisher: One Last Kill out the door? This week, we break down the viral backlash surrounding the Marvel special after fans blasted several scenes for looking unfinished, with one rooftop sequence being compared online to a “PS3 cutscene” and “GTA graphics.”
(recorded on May 18, 2026)
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Summer movie season is officially here, and 2026 is STACKED. In this episode, we break down the most anticipated movies hitting theaters this summer, from Christopher Nolan’s epic mythological spectacle The Odyssey to the blood-soaked return of Resident Evil, and the chaotic, painful insanity of Jackass: Best and Last, and more.
(recorded on May 8, 2026)
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This week, we’re diving into two major shake-ups in tech and entertainment that have everyone asking the same question: are companies starting to hit the brakes?
First, rumors are swirling that The Walt Disney Company could be easing up on password-sharing crackdowns for Disney+, a surprising shift as streaming platforms have been tightening restrictions across the board.
Then, in a move that shocked creators and the tech world...
This week, we dive into two surprising news stories: a quadriplegic amputee involved in a shooting incident with a friend, and actor Alan Ritchson in a violent altercation with a neighbor.
(recorded on March 24, 2026)
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This week, we dive into the chaotic return of one of comedy’s most infamous horror spoofs. The brand-new Scary Movie 6 trailer has finally dropped, bringing back familiar faces like Cindy and Brenda alongside the Wayans brothers for the franchise’s first entry in more than a decade.
But while horror icons are getting roasted on screen, Hollywood itself just experienced a massive shake-up behind the scenes. Paramount has ...
This week we break down the escalating media industry shake-up as Paramount sweetens its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, raising its offer to about $31 per share and roughly $110 billion overall in an aggressive attempt to outmaneuver rival deals and win over shareholders. With Warner Bros. Discovery now reviewing the revised proposal and calling it potentially “superior,” the battle for one of Hollywood’s ...
Before the big game, we brainstormed which movie teasers might debut during Super Bowl LX. Which films got the spotlight, which were missing, and how did these trailers stack up against our predictions? We also talk about fan predictions and why advertisers still love the Super Bowl stage for Hollywood’s biggest first looks.
(recorded on February 6, 2026)
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Netflix just struck what could be the biggest blow to the traditional media hierarchy, clinching a deal to acquire Warner Bros’ storied studio assets in the face of an aggressive counterbid from Paramount Skydance. Plus, we dive into Netflix’s strategic alliance with MAPPA, the acclaimed anime studio behind global hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, and what the future holds for original anime content, creative c...
This week, we break down the newly released teaser trailer for Blumhouse’s The Mummy (2026), giving listeners a first look at what the reboot’s trailer reveals about the film’s tone and direction.
Then we'll break down one of the biggest corporate battles shaking up Hollywood in 2026: Paramount Skydance’s lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over its merger deal with Netflix. Paramount, led by CEO David El...
This episode takes a hard look at the divisive and largely negative reception to Stranger Things Season 5. After years of buildup, did the final season live up to the hype or collapse under the weight of its own legacy?
To close things out, we turn our attention to the new teaser trailers for Avengers: Doomsday. Is Doomsday a sign the MCU is learning from recent criticism or repeating the same mistakes?
(recorded on January 2, 2026)
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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)
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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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