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FRNS podcast explores the future of entertainment where Hollywood and the internet collide. From the big screen to Netflix to YouTube and the social economy, we dive into the stories shaping the industry. How does traditional media adapt to the creator economy, and how are creators rewriting the rules? FRNS offers business, culture, and creativity with the people pushing entertainment forward. https://grep.news

  1. 23 JAN

    Oscar Nominations - Coogler Vampire Sinners Scores 16

    Ryan Coogler's vampire movie about Black sharecroppers in Jim Crow Mississippi just broke a 76-year-old Oscar record with 16 nominations, beating Titanic, La La Land, and every film since 1950's All About Eve. Sinners got nominated in literally every eligible category, made 368 million dollars worldwide, and turned Ruth E. Carter into the most-nominated Black woman in Oscar history with her fifth costume design nod. The Academy added a new casting category this year which technically makes records easier to break, but you still have to be excellent in 16 different areas to pull this off, and Coogler did it with a commercially successful period horror film that Hollywood usually runs from.

    11 min

  2. 30/12/2025

    Brad Pitt F1 Movie Hits 629M Dominates Streaming

    Brad Pitt's F1 movie just made 629 million dollars in theaters, became the highest-grossing sports film ever, then absolutely destroyed streaming records on Apple TV—and somehow accidentally taught Hollywood you don't have to choose between theaters and streaming, you can dominate both. Apple didn't just buy a movie, they bought the entire sport too, locking down exclusive Formula 1 race rights for five years right after the film broke records. This is the actual blueprint for how to win the streaming wars while everyone else is still panic-buying superhero franchises and watching Netflix fight Paramount over who gets to own Warner Bros.

    11 min

  3. 17/12/2025

    Chalamet Ditches Glam For Gritty Ping Pong Chaos

    Timothée Chalamet is ditching his usual pretty boy vibe for a gritty, prosthetic-heavy turn as ping-pong legend Marty Reisman in Josh Safdie’s chaotic new film Marty Supreme—critics are already calling it Oscar-worthy. A24’s gone all-in on hype with blimps, streetwear drops, and $25 fictional Wheaties boxes selling out like limited-edition sneakers. This isn’t just a movie launch—it’s a full-on cultural takeover set to redefine how stars get hyped during awards season.

    4 min

  4. 04/12/2025

    Crazy New Knight Trailer Introduces Wild Misfit Heroes

    HBO’s new prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is flipping the script with a six-episode, low-key fantasy about Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg navigating a dragon-less, messy Targaryen era. It’s less about epic battles and more about friendship, political grit, and feeling “like a knight, but sadder”—finally a story that actually gets the struggle of being decent in a broken world. George R.R. Martin’s backing this way more than House of the Dragon, so maybe this quieter take is exactly what we need right now.

    4 min

  5. 25/11/2025

    Stranger Things Creators Refuse To Botch Final Season

    Stranger Things is finally wrapping up with a bang—Linda Hamilton joins the cast, and the Duffers are obsessively crafting an epic finale that drops episodes through the holidays and wraps with a New Year’s Eve theatrical release. They openly admit the cast has noticeably aged but are using tech and honesty to keep the magic alive, all while treating this ending like the cultural event it truly is. If anyone can nail this, it’s the masterminds who grew up loving great finales and are determined not to fumble this one.

    5 min

  6. 18/11/2025

    Tom Cruise Stuns With Lifetime Academy Honor

    Tom Cruise just got his first Oscar with an Honorary Award after 40 years of jaw-dropping stunts and blockbuster hits—and yep, he actually got emotional. Presented by Alejandro Iñárritu, this moment feels like Cruise stepping into a new artistic chapter, proving passion for cinema still runs deep beyond the explosions.

    4 min

  7. 14/11/2025

    Nolan Turns Odyssey Into Epic IMAX Ocean Adventure

    Christopher Nolan is turning Homer’s The Odyssey into an epic ocean adventure shot entirely on real waves—and yes, in full IMAX with over two million feet of film. Matt Damon calls it the best gig of his career, and Nolan’s all about bringing raw, authentic grit back to cinema in a world drowning in CGI. Honestly, this feels like ancient storytelling meets modern movie magic, and I’m here for every salty second.

    4 min

  8. 13/11/2025

    AI Song Walk My Walk Dominates Country Chart

    An AI-generated country song by Breaking Rust just hit number one on Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales chart—with no human vocalist in sight. This mysterious project rakes in millions of monthly Spotify listeners, shaking up the music world and leaving real artists wondering how they can compete with algorithm-made hits. Meanwhile, labels like Universal are diving headfirst into AI, sparking a messy debate about creativity, ethics, and what “real” music even means anymore.

    4 min
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FRNS podcast explores the future of entertainment where Hollywood and the internet collide. From the big screen to Netflix to YouTube and the social economy, we dive into the stories shaping the industry. How does traditional media adapt to the creator economy, and how are creators rewriting the rules? FRNS offers business, culture, and creativity with the people pushing entertainment forward. https://grep.news

Information

  • Creator
    Friends Labs Inc. | Luna León
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Friends Labs Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    FRNS