The REDBAND Podcast

Next Journey Productions
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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.

  1. FEB 12

    From Hype to Highlights: Our Super Bowl LX Commercial Forecast

    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) Watch the Video Format on Youtube: 2/13/2026 LISTEN to us on our other various platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETn Iheartradio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/ Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases! Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcast Discussion Links Below: 01:06 ~ 2026 Streaming Services Price Increases - https://www.theverge.com/23901586/streaming-service-prices-netflix-disney-hulu-peacock-max10:04 ~ Iron Lung (2026) Box Office Earnings Success - https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/box-office-iron-lung-send-help-melania-1236644154/16:49 ~ MAIN TOPIC

    32 min

  2. JAN 31

    The New Entertainment Empire: Netflix, Warner Bros & the Future of Anime

    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 collaboration, and global distribution. (recorded on January 23, 2026) Watch the Video Format on Youtube: 2/6/2026 LISTEN to us on our other various platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETn Iheartradio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/ Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases! Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcast Discussion Links Below: oo:57 ~ Newest Trailer of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey (2026) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dlS5uxjGBA08:22 ~ Rumored Robert Downey Jr.'s Avengers: Doomsday Demands 20:34 ~ Netflix Likely to Win Warner Bros. Bidding War - https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/netflix-submits-amended-all-cash-offer-warner-bros-wins-board-support-2026-01-20/25:40 ~ Netflix and Mappa New Strike Partnership Deal - https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-strengthens-strategtic-parternship-with-mappa

    42 min

  3. JAN 15

    The Mummy Trailer & Paramount Sues Warner Bros Over Netflix Merger

    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 Ellison, has filed legal action in Delaware Chancery Court demanding that Warner Bros. disclose detailed financial information about the Netflix agreement, claiming the board lacked transparency and didn’t fairly evaluate Paramount’s competing offer. (recorded on January 12, 2026) Watch the Video Format on Patreon: 1/16/2026 LISTEN to us on our other various platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETn Iheartradio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/ Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases! Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcast Discussion Links Below: 00:25 ~ The Mummy Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbn1yz2p0CU04:47 ~ Disney 2026 & Beyond Film Slate - https://www.gamesradar.com/new-disney-movies/ 13:16 ~ Paramount Sues Warner Bros - https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/paramount-nominate-directors-election-warner-bros-discovery-files-lawsuit-2026-01-12/

    27 min

  4. JAN 8

    Stranger Things Season 5 Backlash & Avengers: Doomsday Teasers

    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) Watch the Video Format on Youtube: 1/9/26 LISTEN to us on our other various platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETn Iheartradio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/ Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases! Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcast Discussion Links Below: 01:01 ~ The Negative Reception to Stranger Things Season 506:55 ~ Netflix Talks 17 Day Theatrical Run For It's Movies - https://screenrant.com/netflix-warner-bros-theatrical-window-shortened-17-days-impact/15:40 ~ Avengers Doomsday Third Teaser Trailer24:28 ~ DCU 2026 & Beyond Slate - https://screenrant.com/dc-2026-movies-list-release-dates/

    35 min

  5. 12/04/2025

    Hollywood’s New Obsession with Video Games

    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) Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon! LISTEN to us on our other various platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETn Iheartradio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/ Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases! Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcast Discussion Links Below: o1:43 ~ Amazon Removes AI English Dub After Controversy - https://www.ign.com/articles/amazon-removes-english-dub-featuring-ai-voices-for-popular-anime-banana-fish-after-audience-backlash10:51 ~ Top 3 Request James Gunn Has Received For Next Batman Film - https://screenrant.com/3-things-fans-want-from-dcu-batman-what-james-gunn-cares-about/23:44 ~ MAIN TOPIC

    43 min

  6. 11/19/2025

    Mouse-Made Media: Disney+ and the Rise of AI-Generated Fan Content

    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) Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon! LISTEN to us on our other various platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETn Iheartradio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/ Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases! Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcast Discussion Links Below: 01:07 ~ Disney's Moana Live Action Teaser Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKYFfYLe5rs13:23 ~ The Legend of Zelda Movie First Look Images - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/legend-of-zelda-movie-first-look-link-zelda-live-action-1236583595/24:19 ~ MAIN TOPIC

    44 min

  7. 11/13/2025

    Predator: Badlands (2025) - Full Spoiler Movie Review

    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) Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon! LISTEN to us on our other various platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETn Iheartradio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/ Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases! Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcast Discussion Links Below: 01:44 ~ Movie Review Starts10:57 ~ Plot Summary27:44 ~ Predator (1987) Forest Shootout Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgzxSr6l9Y4

    39 min

  8. 10/16/2025

    Script Readers 2.0: How AI Is Changing Hollywood’s Greenlight Game

    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) Watch the Video Format on Youtube: Coming Soon! LISTEN to us on our other various platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-band-podcast/id1559313468 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DtTVkV9HZz65ukS5FWETn Iheartradio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-redband-podcast-102663694/ Subscribe & Follow to get the latest updates on new episode releases! Subscribe to our Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/theredbandpodcast Discussion Links Below: 00:55 ~ MTV Shutting Down In The UK? - https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/10/13/mtv-music-channels-shutting-down-uk/86668906007/08:30 ~ Netflix To Stream Spotify Video Podcasts Next Year - https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/netflix-spotify-video-podcasts-streaming-deal-1236552447/18:19 ~ MAIN TOPIC

    35 min
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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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  • Creator
    Next Journey Productions
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    199
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Next Journey Productions, LLC 2021
  • Show Website
    The REDBAND Podcast