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. 6d ago

    Suzy Bemba is X-Men's Storm in MCU? Gunn's DC Halts Paradise Lost, Paramount/WB Update

    On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including is Suzy Bemba playing X-Men's Storm in the MCU? DGA and IATSE backing Paramount/WB merger, Ellison’s threats to take Paramount out of LA and his 30 movie written promise. James Gunn's DC halts more projects, Coyote vs Acme scores but weak box office tracking, Alden Ehrenreich joins Miami Vice movie, Barbie 2 crisis updates, The End of Oak Street critics scores and box office predictions, Jack Lowden supposedly considered for James Bond, Zack Snyder doing Escape from NY for WB?, Josephine, Paper Tiger, Animals and Verity trailers, our predictions for Marvel's D23 panel, Reacher S4 review and more! HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #marvel #DC #jamesgunn #Xmen #Spiderman #paramount#spiderman #Paramount #WB #zacksnyder #D23 #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  __________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 1:55 Spider-Man Brand New Day crosses $700m In US, 1.8B Globally 5:54 Variety Reveals Barbie 2 Cast and Filmmakers Have Rejected 6 Offers 13:20 Alden Ehrenreich Joins Miami Vice Movie from Joseph Koscinski 15:31 D23 Marvel Panel Predictions 18:00 Sneider Rumor: Suzy Bemba to Star as Storm in MCU's X-Men 23:30 Final X-Men Predictions for D23 Panel 28:01 DC Cancels Waller and Paradise Lost Series, Is DC in Trouble? 33:46 Controversial 'Supergirl' BTS Video Shows AI Usage 38:20 Thoughts on Brad Pitt's Comments that AI Will Help Mid Budget Films 40:50 Thoughts on the Paramount/WB Merger Updates, Sneider vs Rocha Battle 1:01:25 How Will Coyote vs Acme and End of Oak Street Do at Box Office? 1:04:31 Is Jack Lowden Being Considered for James Bond? 1:08:40 Thoughts on Animals, Paper Tiger, Josephine Trailers 1:15:45 Reviews of What We Are Seeing This Week- Reacher S4, etc 1:20:17 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.

    Suzy Bemba is X-Men's Storm in MCU? Gunn's DC Halts Paradise Lost, Paramount/WB Update

  2. Aug 7

    Kit Connor Eyed for X-Men's Cyclops, Cameron Quits AVATAR? SPIDER-MAN BND Heads to IMAX

    On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including reports that Kit Connor is being eyed yo play Cyclops/Scott Summers in the X-Men movie, the Paramount WB merger trial is set and will cost Paramount $1.7B, Spider-Man Brand New Day set to break even more records as it expands to IMAX, Sneider's X-men  casting updates, Primetime and Your Mother (x3) trailers, James Cameron leaving Avatar?, Ice Cream Man AI controversy and review, James Bond to be announced by end of year according to producer Amy Pascal, Wonder Man cancellation with show runner's response, Alien Romulus 2 drama, Glen Hansard and Vincent Pastore tributes, Barbie sequel pay issues, reviews for Ted Lasso S4 and The Shards and more! HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #marvel #xmen #spiderman #Paramount #WB #jamescameron #avatar #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  __________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 1:45 Gareth Edwards Leaves Jurassic World Sequel Over "Creative Differences" 7:15 'MADDEN' Movie Only Gets a One Week Theatrical Run Then to Streaming 9:06 Apple TV Stops 'The Bonfire of the Vanities' Production from Matt Reeves 11:52 Tom Cruise's 'Digger' Is Rumored to Be 2hr and 40 min Long...Why? 13:38 Kit Connor Eyed for X-Men's Cyclops, More X-Men Casting News Info 25:27 Sneider's Scoop on Cliff Booth Sequel Issues with Netflix 32:08 Is Netflix Moving INTO the Theatrical Business? 36:03 'Primetime' Trailer Might Lead to Robert Pattinson Best Actor Nom 40:41 Two Possibilities for Professor X in the X-Men Movie 42:25 Lionsgate Announces 'MICHAEL' Sequel to Begin Production in 2026 44:24 Paramount/WB Trial Date Set, Thoughts on Ellison's Op Ed 50:44 Is James Cameron Leaving Avatar or Not? 52:44 This Week's Trailers and Reviews 56:33 'Ice Cream Man' Review and AI Controversy 59:37 Ted Lasso S4 Non Spoiler Review 1:03:26 Other Sneider and Rocha Reviews 1:07:18 'One Night Only's Bad Reviews, Amy Pascal Talks James Bond Casting 1:09:32 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.

    Kit Connor Eyed for X-Men's Cyclops, Cameron Quits AVATAR? SPIDER-MAN BND Heads to IMAX

  3. Jul 31

    Samara Weaving is X-Men's Emma Frost, Mahershala Ali Talks Blade, Wonder-Man Cancelled

    On a special Friday episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big news that Samara Weaving has been cast as Emma Frost, Mahershala Ali talks Blade updates, Wonder Man 2 is cancelled, DC updates and more! PLUS, Rocha drops some X-Men rumors he's been hearing and Sneider talks his latest scoop on Michael Johnston's role in The Mummy. HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #marvel #xmen #blade #Kevinfeige #MCU #DC #WB #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  __________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:12 Samara Weaving to be Emma Frost in X-Men Movie 7:50 NEW X-Men News Including Scoops on New Casting Rumors 13:26 Mahershala Ali Is Done With Blade...Or Is He? 18:10 Wonder Man S2 Is Cancelled? Why? 23:03 DC's Booster Gold is Not Moving Forward 26:31 Sneider's Thoughts on SDCC's Marvel News 28:56 Michael Johnston is NOT Playing Brendan Fraser's Son in The Mummy 32:30 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.

    Samara Weaving is X-Men's Emma Frost, Mahershala Ali Talks Blade, Wonder-Man Cancelled

  4. Jul 25

    DC's LANTERNS SDCC Panel, Paramount WB Merger Moves to 2027, Marvel SDCC Panel Predictions

    On a special Monday episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big news that Paramount is pushing its WB merger to 2027! They also break down the Lanterns panel and DC news, preview what we might see from the Marvel SDCC panel tomorrow, The Odyssey will only drop 31% and Elon Musk wants to fund a Mel Gibson version, Ebenezer and Depp reactions, Zack Cregger’s Resident Evil trailer, Glen Powell for Lou Gehrig biopic, Days of Thunder 2 in the works, the Clayface trailer uplifts DC, Misty Green trailer from Chris Rock, Disney layoffs hit Pixar and ESPN, Vulture’s list of powerful directors and more! HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #marvel #DC #lanterns #xmen #avengers #doctordoom #robertdowneyjr #theodyssey #christophernolan #Disney #MattDamon #Paramount #WB #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  __________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:28 Paramount/WB Merger is Shockingly Delayed to 2027 9:07 'LANTERNS' SDCC Panel Reveals, Reaction to the Trailer 14:58 Marvel Predictions of What They Will Reveal at SDCC 22:39 'The Odyssey' Second Weekend is Only Dropping 31% 25:10 Elon Musk Wants to Hire Mel Gibson for "Historically Accurate" The Odyssey 26:37 Clayface Trailer, Resident Evil Trailers Talk 33:38 HOT MIC Merchandise Unboxing 36:14 'Ebenezer 'Trailer Drops Starring Johnny Depp 40:26 'Blade Runner 2099' Teaser Trailer and Misty Knight Talk 51:58 Tom Cruise Prepping a 'Days of Thunder 2' Movie 1:02:04 Glen Powell to Play Lou Gehrig in Biopic from Richard Linklater 1:05:10 Sneider and Rocha Debate Vulture's Top 20 Power Directors 1:15:15 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.

    DC's LANTERNS SDCC Panel, Paramount WB Merger Moves to 2027, Marvel SDCC Panel Predictions

  5. Jul 21

    Avengers Doomsday Trailer Talk, Paramount/WB Merger PAUSED, Odyssey Quiets The Haters

    On a special Monday episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the new Avengers Doomsday that dropped, what it might be teasing, what Feige said about Marvel and why it isn't being universally well received. They also talk the Paramount WB merger being paused for now and The Odyssey's box office numbers quieting all the haters and what its box office potential might going forward and more!  HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm  #marvel #xmen #avengers #doctordoom #robertdowneyjr #theodyssey #christophernolan #Disney #MattDamon #Paramount #WB #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  __________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:22 WB/Paramount Merger is Paused, Is It In Trouble? 11:34 The Odyssey Box Office Quiets the Haters, Is This Culture War BS? 22:00 Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Talk, Did It Work or Fail? 26:53 Kevin Feige Talks Adam Driver, Blade and Avengers Movie Updates 33:47 Miscellaneous Entertainment News, Messi Tweet, Reviews 47:28 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 1:16:14 SNEIDER SCOOPS: No X-Men Talk at SDCC, Damon and Zendaya for new Bourne Film 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.

    Avengers Doomsday Trailer Talk, Paramount/WB Merger PAUSED, Odyssey Quiets The Haters

  6. Jul 18

    X-Men Casting Rumors Heat Up, The Odyssey is Blowing Up, Why Batman 2 Got Delayed

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk what is the real truth about X-Men casting, their reviews on The Odyssey review and early box office blowing up, why The Batman 2 really got delayed, the trailers for I Play Rocky, Digger, The Uprising and Behemoth, Bradley Cooper, Chris Pratt and Walton Goggins join GI Joe with Danny McBride directing now, our Sam Neill tribute, Marvel's Nova to be a film now, Kane Parsons's new  A24 deal vs WB's attempt to steal him away, Matt Damon talks the new Bourne movie update, Netflix revealing how much  AI they've used on their shows, Serkis talks AI and “white casting” criticisms 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 HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #marvel #xmen #theodyssey #christophernolan #DC #Batman #JamesGunn #netflix #Disney #WB #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro, Rundown and Catch Up Conversation 4:08 Danny Boyle's INK Bought by Netflix for 2026 Release 7:30 Sydney Sweeney Sleepy Hollow Project is a Go 8:34 Jennifer's Body 2 Shoots in October, Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried Returning 11:19 Ryan Coogler's X-Men Pilot to Get Theatrical Release? 14:12 X-Men Casting: What's The Truth Here? New Rumors and Scoops 30:18 The Batman 2 Gets Delayed, What's the Real Story? 36:54 Blue Beetle Added to Man of Tomorrow, Xolo Maridueña Returns 38:20 Dynamic Duo Might be Pushed to 2029 39:18 NOVA Series Turned into a Movie from Michael Waldron 41:46 The Odyssey Blows Up at the Box Office, "Anti-Woke" Complaints Look Foolish 55:20 Digger, I Play Rocky, Mayday Trailers & More 1:08:40 'I Want Your Sex' and 'Tony' Movie Reactions 1:13:43 Harris Dickinson Removes Himself from James Bond List 1:17:07 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 1:24:40 Sam Neill Tribute 1:26:02 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 1:27:08 GI Joe Updates with Danny McBride, Bradley Cooper, Chris Pratt 1:29:20 Inde Navarette Possibly Up for 'Waffle House Index' Movie 1:31:54 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.

    X-Men Casting Rumors Heat Up, The Odyssey is Blowing Up, Why Batman 2 Got Delayed

  7. Jul 10

    Inde Navarrette For MCU's X-Men, Dune 3 Trailer Teases Epic Finale, The Odyssey Updates

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk DC possibly finding its Gorilla Grodd for the Jimmy Olsen series, Dune Part 3 trailer teases an epic for the ages, live action Moana’s terrible tracking and Dwayne Johnson’s next movie, James Gunn and DC updates after Supergirl fallout, Emmys snubs and surprises, Neon’s 'Artificial' deal, The Odyssey reactions, tracking and lies about influencer screenings, Inde Navarette meeting with Marvel and Heat 2 for possible roles, Heat 2 news, Armie Hammer turning on Citizen Vigilante, Denzel’s Hannibal is dead, Free Willy remake is in motion and more.  HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:02 Free Willy Gets a Reimagining at WB 6:11 HBO Cancels V for Vendetta Remake with Pete Jackson, Seeks New Writer 10:20 Sneider Confirms Poison Ivy Series Thru a New DC Source 12:08 DC Finds Its Gorilla Grodd in Jimmy Tatro for Jimmy Olson Series 14:46 James Gunn and Supergirl Fallout Affecting Gunn or Is He Fine at DC? 28:35 Emmys Reactions, Surprises and Snubs 33:43 Inde Navarette Meets With Marvel for X-Men Movie?, The Rock for Apocalypse 42:45 MOANA Looks To Bomb, Is This on Dwayne Johnson? 47:00 Heat 2 Casting News Includes DiCaprio, Bale and Stephen Graham 50:54 Dune 3 Trailer Talk, Other Trailers From the Week 1:01:34 The Odyssey Lies About Barring Influencers at Screenings 1:03:45 Netflix Kills Denzel Washington's Hannibal Show 1:05:14 Neon Buys 'Artificial' Movie,  1:06:46 Spider-Man Brand New Day Box Office Discussion 1:10:00 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.

    Inde Navarrette For MCU's X-Men, Dune 3 Trailer Teases Epic Finale, The Odyssey Updates

  8. Jun 27

    DC's 'Supergirl' to Crash at Box Office, Zendaya Rumored to Lead Jason Bourne Reboot

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Supergirl looking like its gonna crash at the box office and what it means for DC, Christopher Nolan and Universal Pictures banning "influencer" screenings for The Odyssey with special guest Kristian Harloff, Peter Safran and James Gunn meeting with David Ellison over DC, Klara and the Sun, The Debut and The Weight trailer, that Jonathan Majors debacle of a movie, A24 and Google partnership, Amazon dropping Artificial, James Bond audition updates…anything else you want to add or don’t want to talk about? HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #DC #supergirl #jamesgunn #theodyssey #christophernolan #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:40 Supergirl Set to Crash at Box Office, Who's to Blame and What Now 17:09 Nolan Bans Influencer Screenings for The Odyssey with Kristian Harloff 44:52 Google and A24 AI deal Sparks Backlash from A24 Fans 47:23 Zendaya Rumored to be in Talks to Lead Jason Bourne Reboot 55:34 Amazon MGM Passes on Luca Guadagnino''s 'Artificial' Film on Sam Altman 1:00:24 The Weight, Klara and the Sun and The Debut Trailers Talk 1:04:12 Jonathan Majors Leads New Daily Wire Movie, First Trailer Released 1:13:12 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 1:33:12 David Ellison Meets with James Gunn and Peter Safran 1:37:40 James Bond Search Intensifies This Summer 1:39:16 More 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.

    DC's 'Supergirl' to Crash at Box Office, Zendaya Rumored to Lead Jason Bourne Reboot
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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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