The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha

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Every week, entertainment journalist, writer, and Above the Line editor Jeff Sneider and critic, writer, and content creator John Rocha break down all the big news and their big scoops from the worlds of Film, TV, and Entertainment. It's a no holds barred show full of honest, unfiltered, and informed analysis from two industry professionals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

  1. Is Jacob Elordi The Next James Bond? Matt Reeves Drops Batman II Photos

    1D AGO

    Is Jacob Elordi The Next James Bond? Matt Reeves Drops Batman II Photos

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Jacob Elordi for James Bond is picking up steam, Matt Reeves Batman II set photos, The Odyssey trailer drama, Planet of the Apes taps Matt Shakman for next installment, Sneider's Top Gun 3 directors updates, Melissa Barrera’s accuses actors of being scabs for Scream 7, Monkeypaw staff reduction, Greta Gerwig's Narnia gets a full theatrical run from Netflix, Edge of Tomorrow 2 updates, Blake Lively and Baldoni finally settle, Mortal Kombat II producer Todd Garner comes for critics, Greg Mottola eyed to direct a Bane and Deathstroke movie, Shawn Levy directing a new original sci-fi movie and more! #marvel #DC #jamesgunn #theodyssey #jamesbond #christophernolan #topgun3 #tomcruise #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro, Rundown and Sneider Attending Netflix is a Joke Shows 9:14 Shawn Levy Has a New Original Sci Fi Movie Next 14:46 Greg Mottola Reportedly Eyed for DC's Deathstroke and Bane Movie 22:21 Matt Shakman Tapped for New Planet of the Apes Installment, No Wes Ball? 26:42 Natalie Portman, Jonathan Bailey for Tour de France Corrupt Drama 28:45 The Odyssey Sparks Online Drama Over Accents, Cyclops and Missing Zendaya 33:47 Matt Reeves Posts The Batman II Photos...From the Set or Tests Shots? 38:06 Mortal Kombat II Producer Todd Garner Attacks Critics Negative Reviews 44:39 Mortal Kombat Non Spoiler Review Plug 44:58 Who Will Win the Box Office This Weekend? 46:40 Top Gun 3 Directors Updates and Clarifications 49:46 Matt Shakman Not Returning for Fantastic Four Sequel? 52:10 Melissa Barrera Calls Scream 7 Actors "Scabs" for being in the movie 57:47 Greta Gerwig's Narnia Movie Getting Full Theatrical Release in 2027 1:01:31 Clarifying the Truth Over Edge of Tomorrow 2's Production 1:03:57 Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal Booked for New Movie 1:05:55 Jacob Elordi in "pole position" for James Bond 1:17:15 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

    2h 8m
  2. 'Michael 2' in the Works, MBJ's Battlefield Ignites Bidding War, James Bond Update

    MAY 1

    'Michael 2' in the Works, MBJ's Battlefield Ignites Bidding War, James Bond Update

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk 'Michael 2' is in the wokrs but will Antoine Fuqua return to direct it, Jame Gunn's updates on DC with the Authority and Paradise Lost series and that Lanterns trailer fiasco, Michael B Jordan's Battlefield project sparks a bidding war, a Paradise Lost movie is coming from Roger Avary, Disclosure day aliens photos, Django and Zorro team up movie, Jackass, Verity, and One Night Only trailers, Gina Carano’s PR puff piece in THR, Rush Hour 4 pushed to Fall shoot over pay dispute, James Bond script is “nowhere near ready”, Devil Wears Prada 2 review, 49.5 % of funding for Paramount merger are foreign investors with 38.5% from Middle East, Top Gun 3 updates and more! #marvel #DC #jamesgunn #michaelbjordan #WB #Netflix #Disney #topgun #tomcruise #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:27 'Michael 2' In the Works, But Will Antoine Fuqua Return to Direct It? 13:45 Michael B Jordan and Christopher McQuarrie Battlefield Project Sparks Bidding War 23:03 'Resident Evil' Trailer Discussion 26:00 Original Blair WitcH Actors Return to EP New Blair Witch Reboot 28:40 Roger Avary Making a 'Paradise Lost' Movie Using Ai 32:10 James Gunn DC Updates on The Authority, Paradise Lost and LANTERNS Trailer 38:43 Brian Helgeland Tapped to Write Django/Zorro Film Based on Tarantino Comic Book 42:16 One Night Only and Verity Trailers Talk 49:30 Disclosure Day Aliens Footage Could Connect to Close Encounters 52:20 James Bond Update Says Script is "Nowhere Near Ready" 55:15 The Devil Wears Prada 2 Mini Review 57:15 Other Film/TV Reviews 1:03:27 THR's Puff Piece on Gina Carano 1:05:33 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

    1h 52m
  3. MICHAEL Director Antoine Fuqua Reportedly Left Movie in 2025, Miami Vice '85 Is On | THE HOT MIC

    APR 24

    MICHAEL Director Antoine Fuqua Reportedly Left Movie in 2025, Miami Vice '85 Is On | THE HOT MIC

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Meger vote, Miami Vice 85 is a go with MBJ and Austin Butler, DC's Clayface teaser trailer, Coyote vs Acme trailer, Leviticus trailer, Curry Barker to direct Texas Chainsaw, our thoughts on the Michael' biopic and the backlash against critics from the Michael Jackson fans, Joseph Kosinski NOT directing Top Gun 3, Steven Caple Jr directing I Am Legend 2, the MCU layoffs that impacted the visual departments, The Savant finally getting a release on Apple TV, THEM remake to star Glen Powell (WTF?!), Jordan Peele versus Universal, Charles Dance in talks for The Batman 2, a Terms of Endearment remake on its way from Paramount and more! marvel #DC #jamesgunn #michaelbjordan #WB #Netflix #Disney #topgun #tomcruise #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro, Rundown and Debate over the Latest on Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini 9:32 WB Shareholders Approve Merger with Paramount, What's Next? 13:28 Miami Vice' 85 is A Go with Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler and Joseph Kosinski 17:56 Charles Dance in Talks to Play Christopher Dent in The Batman Part 2 20:19 Curry Barker Will Direct Texas Chainsaw Massacre Reboot for A24 26:11 DC Releases 'Clayface' Teaser Discussion 29:00 Steven Caple Jr. to Direct I Am Legend Sequel with Will Smith 31:35 'Michael' Review and Discussion on the Divisive Reactions 41:05 Sneider Rumor: Antoine Fuqua Left "Michael' As Director A Year Ago 47:38 Final Grade on 'Michael' Movie from Rocha and Sneider 49:31 Will Colman Domingo Get Nominated for 'Michael'? 53:04 Coyote vs Acme Trailer Talk 54:35 Syndey Sweeney Cut from A Devil Wears Prada 2 55:41 Leviticus Trailer Talk 58:01 Jessica Chastain's The Savant is Getting Released by Apple TV Plus 1:00:02 Joseph Kosinski Not Returning to Direct Top Gun 3 1:03:00 Studios Starting to Embrace the 45 Day Theatrical Windows 1:06:53 Jordan Peele and Universal Pictures Still Struggling to Make Next Movie 1:09:34 Disney Layoffs Affect Visual Department Including Andy Park 1:14:30 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

    2 hr
  4. CinemaCon Recap, Dune 3 vs Doomsday, Man of Tomorrow Casting, Ellison’s Paramount BS

    APR 18

    CinemaCon Recap, Dune 3 vs Doomsday, Man of Tomorrow Casting, Ellison’s Paramount BS

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider return from CinemaCon to recap the big events, announcements, trailers and footage from the week. They also discuss Dune 3 vs Doomsday and how both studios are keeping the Dec 18th release date, Man of Tomorrow casting, Paramount’s David Ellison vs The Ankler’s Richard Rushfield and his appearance at the Con and skipping the congressional hearings for dubious reasons, and more! #marvel #xmen #avengers #Netflix #Disney #DC #Superman #JamesGunn #starwars #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 3:25 Avengers Doomsday Trailer Discussion and Marvel Presentation 12:20 Dune 3 Footage CinemaCon Discussion 19:18 The Odyssey Cinemacon Footage Discussion 22:06 Digger CinemaCon Footage Discussion 25:54 Michael B. Jordan and Adria Arjona Talk Thomas Crown Affair 27:15 The Social Reckoning CinemaCon Trailer Discussion 30:12 I Play Rocky CinemaCon Presentation and Trailer Discussion 33:37 Spaceballs: The New One Presentation and Trailer Discussion 35:54 Spider-Verse, Brand New Day, Jumanji Footage Discussion 38:00 Disclosure Day CinemaCon Footage and Spielberg Q&A Discussion 41:44 Adria Arjona Cast in Man of Tomorrow After Gunn Denials 48:50 David Ellison vs Richard Rushfeld Controversy over WB Merger 1:03:44 David Harbour Cast as Col Troutman in Rambo Prequel Movie 1:05:37 Selena Gomez Signs onto Brady Corbet's New Film 1:07:35 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

    1h 50m
  5. NEW X-Men Casting Rumors, James Gunn vs Trades Over Man of Tomorrow Casting - THE HOT MIC

    APR 10

    NEW X-Men Casting Rumors, James Gunn vs Trades Over Man of Tomorrow Casting - THE HOT MIC

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Jeff's breaking story of NEW X-Men casting rumors for the MCU movie, James Gunn shooting down more Man of Tomorrow casting rumors, our CinemaCon preview, the Jeff Shell debacle at Paramount, Disney wanting shorter and cheaper Avatar sequels, Soderbergh and his AI announcement for a new movie, X-Men new writers announced, Emerald Fennell directing Basic Instinct denials, Jenna Ortega not in Gremlins 3, Glen Powell Comeback King announcement, Jonathan Majors falling out the window on Daily Wire film shoot, JJ Abrams Bad Robot changes, the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russinni controversy, David WB Shareholders might vote against Zaslav's golden parachute and more! #marvel #xmen #avengers #Netflix #Disney #DC #Superman #JamesGunn #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 3:25 Final Destination Bloodlines to Direct 'Metal Gear Solid' Movie 9:40 Cameron Diaz Starring in 'Troop Beverly Hills' Sequel 11:35 James Gunn Battles Trades Over 'Man of Tomorrow' Casting Rumors 21:56 The Punisher One Last Kill Trailer, Glen Powell Comeback King News 24:00 Chloe Fineman Goes Viral for Pantsing Boy and Internet Loses Its Mind 27:31 X-Men New Casting Rumors, New Writers Announced 39:45 Emerald Fennell Denies She's Directing 'Basic Instinct' Sequel 42:56 Disney to Make "Shorter and Cheaper" Future Avatar Films 47:55 Jeff Shell Steps Down From Paramount Pictures Amid Controversy 50:14 WB Shareholders Advised to Vote Against Zaslav's "Golden Parachute" 52:35 Steven Soderbergh Talks Using AI for His Upcoming Movies 55:48 Jonathan Majors Falls Thru Window on Daily Wire Production 59:04 Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini Controversy Highlights Journalistic Ethics 1:04:01 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 1:33:15 2026 CinemaCon Preview and Prediction 1:36:58 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Part 2 Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

    2h 3m
  6. Sadie Sink Reportedly Leading MCU Mutant Saga, Super Mario Galaxy Sparks Battles

    APR 3

    Sadie Sink Reportedly Leading MCU Mutant Saga, Super Mario Galaxy Sparks Battles

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the reports that Sadie Sink's Jean Grey is set to lead the MCU's Mutant Saga, a judge guts almost all of Blake Lively's sexual harassment suit against Justin Baldoni, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie sparking debates between fans and critics, Weapons prequel gets a writer, Blair Witch reboot gets a director, Scream 8 gets a writer, Kathryn Bigelow in talks for new film, Supergirl, MOTU, Backrooms, Cape Fear and Mother Mary trailers, The Drama review, Laura Dern in Jeffrey Epstein film, the former Amazon Executive piece about the fear of offending Hollywood is driving down profits,  OpenI still in talks with Disney, Super Mario box office and more! #marvel #avengers #Netflix #Disney #MCU #avengers #supermario #mariobros #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 3:48 Judge Guts Blake Lively's Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni 9:06 Matt Reeves to Direct 'Bonfire of the Vanities' Adaptation for Apple TV 12:14 Meryl Streep to Star in 'Corrections' Series from Jonathan Franzen 14:43 Ryan Gosling Leaves The Daniels $150M Sci Fi Movie 22:05 Sadie Sink To Be Center of the MCU's Mutant Saga, Signs 5 Movie Deal 35:38 Super Mario Galaxy Movie Divides Fans 37:36 'The Drama" Review 39:41 Weapons Prequel 'Gladys' Hires Zach Shields as Writer 41:58 'Scream 8' Hires Zuckerman Sisters to Write Script 48:58 'Blair Witch Project' Reboot Hires Director 50:39 Jamie Bell to Lead New 'Peaky Blinders' Series 53:20 Laura Dern To Lead Jeffrey Epstein Series Based on Investigative Book 58:46 OpenAI and Disney to Keep Working Together 1:04:20 Former Amazon Exec Says Box Office Failed Playing it Too Safe 1:11:12 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

    1h 47m
  7. Avengers Doomsday To Take Jumanji 3's December Date? Sadie Sink CONFIRMED As Jean Grey

    MAR 27

    Avengers Doomsday To Take Jumanji 3's December Date? Sadie Sink CONFIRMED As Jean Grey

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Jumanji 3 moving to Xmas and if that will mean that Avengers: Doomsday moves up a week, Disney cancelling their OpenAI deal and what it means for AI, the Harry Potter, Apex and Moana trailers, Kevin Costner and Jake Gyllenhaal for a new Scott Cooper film, Stephen Colbert’s LOTR movie, Project Hail Mary sequel in the works, Willem Dafoe and Adam Sandler in the new film, Zach Cregger’s Flood getting a theatrical rollout, Kirsten Dunst in The Housemaid sequel, Glen Powell and Judd Apatow project shoots next month, Cliffhanger reboot is in limbo over Row K issues, the Alan Ritchson fight, your MBJ story from last week, PTA rewriting DiCaprio and Scorsese film, I Want To Kill You Review & more! #marvel #avengers #harrypotter #Dune #LOTR #Netflix #Disney #MCU #jumanji #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 1:46 Ryan Gosling to Lead New Film from The Daniels 6:25 Project Hail Mary and Ready or Not 2 Reviews 11:52 Project Hail Mary Sequel Reportedly in the Works 13:33 Himesh Patel, Danielle Deadwyler to Lead X-Files Reboot Series for Ryan Coogler 15:45 Vanessa Kirby, Yahya Abdul Mateen II Teaming for Louis Leterrier Apple Movie 19:08 Jumanji 3 Moves to Xmas, Will Doomsday or Dune 3 Move to Dec 11th Release? 27:31 Sneider Confirms Sadie Sink is Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day 38:06 Kirsten Dunst Will Star in The Housemaid Sequel with Sydney Sweeney 41:05 Harry Potter Series and The End of Oak Street Trailers 47:50 Alan Ritchson Fights His Neighbor - What Happened? 50:41 APEX and Moana Trailers 55:08 Michael B Jordan Reportedly Asks for $18M for Miami Vice Reboot 1:01:21 Stephen Colbert Writing LOTR Movie with Phillipa Boyens 1:04:51 Kevin Costner and Jake Gyllenhaal Cast in Remake of 2001's 'Time Out' 1:09:48 Adam Sandler and Willem Dafoe Cast in New Scott Cooper Film 1:11:48 'THEY WILL KILL YOU' Review 1:15:16 Zack Cregger's 'Flood' Getting Theatrical Rollout 1:15:50 Row K Financial Troubles Pause 'Cliffhanger' Reboot 1:18:37 Disney Ends OpenAI Deal and Sora Usage 1:24:38 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

    1h 57m
  8. Tom Cruise Eyed for Miami Vice Villain Role, Viggo Mortensen in Talks for Batman 2?

    MAR 20

    Tom Cruise Eyed for Miami Vice Villain Role, Viggo Mortensen in Talks for Batman 2?

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Tom Cruise rumored to be playing the villain in Miami Vice reboot, Robert De Niro turning down The Batman 2, but Viggo Mortensen is in talks for it, Netflix responding to Matt Damon over repeating plot points drama, AI version of Val Kilmer in a movie, Sarah Michelle Gellar pushes a false Buffy narrative to escape blame, Michaela Coel rebooting JCVD's Bloodsport, Oscars reactions and ratings info, Spider-Man 4 and Dune 3 trailers, Kirsten Dunst cast in Minecraft Movie 2, Drew Goddard provides Matrix 5 updates and more! PLUS, John and Jeff answer all your questions. To send in a question or comment for Jeff and John, go to: streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tip ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 3:00 Drew Goddard Offers Updates on The Matrix 5 8:10 Netflix Pushes Back on Matt Damon's Comments About Repeating Plot Points 14:44 Oscars Reactions, Ratings Down 9 Percent, Was Conan a Bad Host? 28:15 What Happened with the Timothee Chalamet Oscars Campaign? 32:24 Robert DeNiro Turns Down Batman 2, Is Viggo Really in Talks to Be In It? 35:30 Tom Cruise Eyed for Miami Vice Reboot Villain or Is This Story Not True? 39:21 Kirsten Dunst Cast in Minecraft Movie 2 42:22 Michaela Cole Rebooting BLOODSPORT for A24 49:14 Spider-Man 4, Dune Part 3 Trailers Talk And Other Trailers of the Week 1:01:50 Sneider Reviews 'I Swear' About John Davidson's Tourette's Struggles 1:05:35 Val Kilmer to Appear Thanks to AI in New Movie  1:09:34 Sneider vs Rocha Over Buffy Reboot Controversy 1:26:18 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

    2h 5m
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Every week, entertainment journalist, writer, and Above the Line editor Jeff Sneider and critic, writer, and content creator John Rocha break down all the big news and their big scoops from the worlds of Film, TV, and Entertainment. It's a no holds barred show full of honest, unfiltered, and informed analysis from two industry professionals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

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