The Hot Mic

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--5632767/support.

  1. 17h ago

    James Bond Casting Updates! Clayface Helps or Hurts DC? Musk Donates $1B to Skydance

    On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including BIG James  Bond casting updates, Clayface's reactions, box office and if it will help or hurt DC, Star Wars Starfighter costing $226M and Taika Star Wars film is now on ice, Heat 2 shooting delayed till January, Denzel Washington and Christopher McQuarrie's new project, 'Michael' is not a Comedy/Musical for GG’s, You Can See Everything's Best Picture chances, David Fincher’s comments on Cliff Booth and cutting Tarantino's script, Dan Lin is officially out at Netflix while Abdy and Deluca look to be coming in, Netflix speaks theatrical intent out loud, Elon Musk contributes $1B to Skydance...to bury MUSK documentary? Poison Ivy taps Lauren Lefranc but not in Matt Reeves's Batman universe, and more! HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #DC #JAMESGUNN #Batman #Paramount #Disney #Netfllix #WB #MattReeves #stevensoderbergh #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  __________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:40 New 'Alien' Movie Taps Aaron Ruzikowski as Screenwriter for Ridley Scott 6:55 Sandra Huller Set to Cameo in Avengers Doomsday 8:35 Sneider Reveals Avengers: Doomsday Reaction from Source 9:40 Cailee Spaeny for Kitty Pryde for X-Men? Who is Beast? 13:02 Star Wars: Starfighter Budget is at $226M, Taika SW Movie "On Hold" 19:10 Stephen Graham Reveals 'Heat 2' Shoot Delayed to January 2027 23:58 James Bond Casting Updates, Screen Tests, Jacob Elordi 39:26 Margaret Qualley, Sydney Sweeney Betting Favorites for Bond Girls 43:10 Clayface Reactions, Box Office Battles With You Can See Everything 49:30 Josh Wilding 'Clayface' Embargo Controversy 56:38 Elon Musk Donates $1B to Skydance, To Bury the 'MUSK' Doc? 1:03:08 Dan Lin/ Netflix, Poison Ivy, Denzel and McQuarrie Story 1:14:08 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  👍 John Rocha Instagram:   / therochasays   👍 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic--5632767/support.

    James Bond Casting Updates! Clayface Helps or Hurts DC? Musk Donates $1B to Skydance

  2. Oct 17

    Is Netflix Pivoting to Theatrical? The Batman II Brings On Soderbergh, STREET FIGHTER Review

    On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including The Batman II bringing in Soderbergh to assist Matt Reeves on the Batman II, Netflix overhaul and issues with Fincher and Gerwig, Gerwig's Narnia trailer and Sneider's story on the issues behind the scenes, Francis LAWRENCE and Red Rising news, Antonio Banderas and Nicoals Cage for new season of True Detective, The Beatles release plans sound insane, Zendaya leading Alex Garland’s next movie, Clayface and Street Fighter first reactions, Street Fighter and You Can See Everything reviews, the Coen Brothers are getting back together, the new Mummy movie's title, trailers, reviews and more! HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #DC #JAMESGUNN #Batman #Paramount #Disney #Netfllix #WB #MattReeves #stevensoderbergh #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  __________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Catch Up 2:49 Francis Lawrence Adapting Red Rising Novel 6:29 The Coen Brothers are Reuniting "Soon" 9:09 Antonia Banderas Joins Nicolas Cage for New True Detective Season 13:09 Steven Soderbergh to Help Matt Reeves Finish The Batman II 22:29 Netflix's Big Executive Changes Signals Shift to Theatrical 33:18 Narnia: The Magician's Nephew Film is "In Trouble" 40:41 Street Fighter Review, Are Critics Lying in Their First Reactions 57:51 The Beatles Movies Release Plan Raises Concerns 1:01:46 You Can See Everything Review 1:05:07 Zendaya to Lead Next Alex Garland Film 1:05:54 New Title for the Next The Mummy Installment Revealed 1:06:46 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 1:31:52 Freeform Conversation- Shane Gillis, Kelly Clarkson, Metallica Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  👍 John Rocha Instagram:   / therochasays   👍 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic--5632767/support. This episode includes AI-generated content.

    Is Netflix Pivoting to Theatrical? The Batman II Brings On Soderbergh, STREET FIGHTER Review

  3. Oct 10

    David Ellison Sets SKYDANCE Power Structure, Transformers and Fast and Furious Updates

    On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including David Ellison setting up his SKYDANCE power structure, Transformers and Fast and the Furious updates, Michael 2 gets closer to happening, Glen Powell’s Running Man excuses, The Social Reckoning possibly bombing, The Exorcist first look with Scarlett Johansson, new Ghostbusters movie possibly in the works, Luca Guadagnino’s "Artificial" gets positive reviews, The Batman Part 2 updates, Sicario 3 is happening with OG cast returning, James Gunn writing his next DC movie already, Digger bombs but gets strong support from other creatives, Ben Affleck's "Animals" gets some bad reviews, Joseph Kahn’s ridiculous THR article about festivals, our reviews and trailers talk 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 #DC #JAMESGUNN #Batman #Paramount #TomCruise #Disney #Netfllix #WB #Transformers  #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  __________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 INTRO 2:03 Jac Schaeffer Rebooting Stargate TV Series 5:02 Obsession's Michael Johnston Clarifies The Mummy Sequel Role 7:24 The Exorcist: Martyrs Official Trailer Discussion 14:16 NEW Ghostbusters Movie Reportedly in the Works 18:26 Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay Returning to 'TRANSFORMERS' 27:55 Matt Reeves The Batman Part 2 Delays and Ramifications 32:25 James Gunn Already Writing Next DC Movie After 'Man of Tomorrow' 34:00 Fast and the Furious Updates- Is Charles Melton in the Mix? 42:00 Is Jacob Elordi Getting Closer to Playing James Bond? 46:14 Sicario 3 to See Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin Returning 49:44 'DIGGER' Gets Big Boost from Industry Creatives and Our Review 59:19 The Social Reckoning, Other Mommy and Netlfix's Animals Reviews 1:06:45 David Ellison Sets SKYDANCE Power Structure, Debating Sneider's Column 1:30:18 Joseph Kahn's THR Column Bashes Film Festivals and Politics 1:40:05 Trailers This Week and What We Are Watching 1:42:23 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--5632767/support.

    David Ellison Sets SKYDANCE Power Structure, Transformers and Fast and Furious Updates

  4. Oct 3

    THE HOT WB, Paramount is SKYDANCE, Gunn Stays On at DC, Avengers Secret Wars Filming Delayed?

    On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including Paramount and WB merger is done and they are now SKYDANCE with some executives moving up or out and James Gunn and Peter Safran safe at DC...for now. They also talk J.A. Bayona possibly coming back for the new Jurassic World movie, is Avenger Secret Wars being pushed?, how Digger reviews and box office numbers affect Cruise's status, Walton Goggins and Ed Gethigi join Miami Vice reboot, Bradley Cooper cast as Duke for Danny McBride's GI Joe movie, Jennifer Lawrence for Zach Cregger’s Flood, David Fincher shockingly leaves Netflix, Neagley reviews and S2 pick up news, Ebenezer, La Bola Negra, Elsinore and Werwulf Trailers, Dan Trachtenberg for Sleeping Beauty, Jon Watts for Star Wars X and continuing the  Skywalker saga, Sabrina Carpenter and Qualley for Fred Astaire biopic, Eddie Murphy and Matthew Weiner series, Secret Wars filing delayed? and more. HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm DC #marvel #avengers #Paramount #TomCruise #Disney #Netfllix #WB #ElonMusk #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  __________________________________________________Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:00 J.A. Bayona In Talks to Direct Next Jurassic World Movie 9:38 Sony Pictures Wins Live Action Battlefield Movie with Michael B. Jordan, McQuarrie 14:41 Bradley Cooper to Lead New GI Joe Movie for Paramount and Danny McBride 17:08 Jennifer Lawrence to Lead Zach Cregger's 'Flood' Film 20:20 Prime Video Making New Spider-Man Show Based on Clone Saga 24:00 David Fincher Leaving Netflix in 2027, Why??? 33:47 Paramount and WB to Now Be SKYDANCE, Gunn Staying at DC 52:00 DIGGER Reactions Are Mixed, Does This Hurt Tom Cruise or Iñárritu? 1:00:44 Tom Cruise Tried to Get Shawn Levy for Days of Thunder 2 1:02:55 Avengers Secret Wars Delayed??? 1:06:20 Trailers of the Week and Film/TV Reviews 1:09:55 Neagley Gets Great Response, S2 Has Been Greenlit 1:12:39 Fred Astaire Biopic and Miami Vice Casting, Trachtenberg for Sleeping Beauty 1:15:12 Jon Watts To Direct Star Wars X, Continuing Skywalker Saga 1:17:05 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  👍 John Rocha Instagram:   / therochasays   👍 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic--5632767/support.

    THE HOT WB, Paramount is SKYDANCE, Gunn Stays On at DC, Avengers Secret Wars Filming Delayed?

  5. Sep 25

    Paramount/WB Merger On Hold AGAIN! Mahershala Ali vs Feige Over BLADE

    On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including Paramount and WB merger settlement agreement, Elon Musk being in play now and new updates delaying the merger, Eben Moss Bacharach to play Kelso in Heat 2, Day Drinker, Madden, Clayface, Paper Tiger, Cliff Booth and You Can See Everything trailers, DIGGER  mixed reactions has dropped tracking to $12M...another Tom Cruise flop?, Robert Eggers doing a Romeo and Juliet theatrical adaptation, Sneider's DYNAMIC DUO scoop with Mason Thames playing Robin, Lucasfilm has reportedly found its director for Simon Kinberg trilogy, WB delays, Mahershala Ali's comments on BLADE and Kevin Feige messing it up and more! HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #DC #marvel #avengers #Paramount #TomCruise #Disney #Netfllix #WB #ElonMusk #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  __________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:41 Mike P. Nelson Set to Direct 11th 'SAW' Movie for James Wan 9:40 Letterboxd Up for Sale with NY Times, A24 and Sony As Bidders 17:31 Eben Moss-Bachrach in Talks for 'Heat 2' as Kelso 20:28 Robert Eggers to Direct Romeo & Juliet Feature Film Adaptation 23:31 Destin Daniel Cretton Signs 3 Year Overall Deal...More Spider-Man? 27:48 Are Mahershala Ali's Comments on Blade a Work? 33:35 Paramount/WB Merger Settled.....Or Is It? 52:40 Elon Musk Will NOT Be Investing in Paramount 1:28:33 Favorite Trailers of the Week, Sneider's Reviews 1:40:05 Beast in Me Renewed for Season 2 1:42:14 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--5632767/support.

    Paramount/WB Merger On Hold AGAIN! Mahershala Ali vs Feige Over BLADE

  6. Sep 19

    Paramount and Bonta In Settlement Merger Talks? Brad Pitt, Berger for World War Z Sequel

    On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including if Paramount and Rob Bonta are really in settlement talks over the WB merger, Brad Pitt and Edward Berger reuniting for World War Z sequel and Heart of the Beast cut battles with David Ayer, Resident Evil review and Zack Cregger's description of his latest movie, Jeremy Saulnier’s new movie is titled and has a run time, John Leguizamo is the villain in new Miami Vice movie, Noah Baumbach’s new deal with WB, the Elon Musk documentary release controversy, Matthew Lillard’s comments on Scream 7, TIFF reactions and our thoughts on the movies people are talking about, Robert De Niro looked at for Lasorda movie, Mr Irrelevant, Crystal Lake, Other Mommy and other trailers, Zack Snyder's reaction to Last Photograph reviews and his WB/DC talk and his Escape from New York updates, Lanterns thoughts, Spider-Man BND vs Doomsday box office battle and more! PLUS, John and Jeff answer all your questions.  HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #DC #ResidentEvil #marvel #avengers #DC #Disney #Netfllix #WB #ElonMusk #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  __________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:40 Are Paramount and Rob Bonta in Advanced Settlement Merger Talks or Not? 7:15 Alan Ritchson Replaces Momoa in Justin Lin's Helldivers Feature 12:37 John Leguizamo is Miami Vice '85's Main Villain 15:52 Brad Pitt Reunites with Edward Berger for World War Z Sequel 20:12 Brad Pitt vs David Ayer Over Heart of the Beast Competing Cuts 23:25 Noah Baumbach Signs WB First Look Deal 27:41 Will Avengers Doomsday Beat Spider-Man BND at Box Office? 31:30 Resident Evil Review, Box Office Predictions 35:20 Zach Cregger's Next Movie is Confirmed 37:20 Matthew Lillard Validates Melissa Barrera, Regrets 'Scream 7' 40:16 Robert De Niro for Tommy Lasorda in New Movie 43:06 Universal Pictures, Elon Musk Documentary Controversy 48:22 TIFF Movies to Watch for Rest of 2026 54:35 Trailers of the Week Reactions 1:00:44 LANTERNS Ep 5 Thoughts 1:01:45 Jeremy Saulnier Titles New Movie and Runtime Revealed 1:03:55 Zack Snyder's Comments on The Last Photograph, DC. Escape from NY 1:06:35 Films/TV Shows We Recommend 1:11:38 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  👍 John Rocha Instagram:   / therochasays   👍 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic--5632767/support.

    Paramount and Bonta In Settlement Merger Talks? Brad Pitt, Berger for World War Z Sequel

  7. Sep 5

    New Inde Navarrette Movie Sparks Drama, Adria Arjona is Wonder Woman, Noah Jupe Role in MCU

    On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including Inde Navarrette's new film sparks controversy over who broke the story, who is Noah Jupe in the MCU, Adria Arjona hints again at playing WW, Gal Gadot’s comments about Wonder Woman and Zack Snyder,  Barbaro vs Qualley for Fred Astaire biopic with Tom Holland,  Days of Thunder 2 updates, Ridley Scott blamed Paul Mescal for Gladiator II, Onslaught review and more! HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #indenavarrette #wonderwoman #DC #Adriaarjona #galgadot #marvel #avengers #DC #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  __________________________________________________ Chapters: Follow John Rocha: @therochasays  Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  👍 John Rocha Instagram:   / therochasays   👍 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic--5632767/support.

    New Inde Navarrette Movie Sparks Drama, Adria Arjona is Wonder Woman, Noah Jupe Role in MCU

  8. Aug 28

    James Bond Shortlist is FAKE, Gunn & Safran To Stay at DC Thru Merger, Ridley's 'Aliens' Return

    On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including the new James Bond rumored actor shortlist, Dolly Parton,  Tim Curry and Peter Cullen passing, James Gunn’s new comments on Brave and Bold and the report that he and Safran will stay thru the merger, Ridley Scott doing am Alien sequel with David, new Heat 2 casting news, The Uprising is now Robin Hood, new Social Reckoning and Ali G trailers and movie/TV reviews, Dan Stevens is Robocop, Nichola Hoult replaced by Kit Harrington for Harry Potter serues, the title for Cliff Booth movie, National Treasure 3 is supposedly a go, UTA vs Variety drama, Ryan Gosling’s Flintstones movie, Chris Hansen’s ad buys for Primetime. and more! HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm #jamesbond #DC #jamesgunn #Paramount #WB #superman #dollyparton #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  __________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:00 New Heat 2 Casting Includes Odessa Young for "Charlene" 7:55 'Fjord' Trailer Discussion 12:20 National Treasure 3 is Really Happening or Wishful Thinking? 15:25 Is The Uprising a Robin Hood Movie or Not??? 19:27 Chris Hanson Places Ads Before 'Primetime' Screenings 23:56 Is the James Bond Shortlist Fake or Real? 32:44 Why Did Nicholas Hoult REALLY Leave Harry Potter Series? 36:47 RUMOR: Mark Ruffalo Shot X-Men Scene Last Weekend 39:25 James Gunn Refutes Batman Brave and the Bold on Hold 43:08 James Gunn and Peter Safran to Stay Thru Paramount WB Merger? 44:08 Are David Ellison's Merger Promises BS or Not? Sneider vs Rocha Explodes! 1:02:58 Variety vs UTA Battle as UTA Memo Accuses Variety Reporter of Bias 1:13:39 Ridley Scott's Ego Leads Him Back to Aliens After Fede Exit 1:17:45 Cliff Booth Movie Gets Meh New Title 1:19:32 Dan Stevens Cast as Lead in Robocop Series with James Wan 1:20:42 Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, Peter Cullen Tributes 1:24:16 Trailers We Liked and What We Are Watching 1:32:09 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 1:39:46 Alan Ritchson To Play Deathstroke in Bane/Deathstroke Movie 1:41:37 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--5632767/support.

    James Bond Shortlist is FAKE, Gunn & Safran To Stay at DC Thru Merger, Ridley's 'Aliens' Return
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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--5632767/support.

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  • Creator
    John Rocha
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    261
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright John Rocha
  • Show Website
    The Hot Mic

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