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. Kinberg'S STAR WARS Trilogy is Eps 10-12 of Skywalker Saga, Tom Hardy's MOBLAND Mess

    6d ago

    Kinberg'S STAR WARS Trilogy is Eps 10-12 of Skywalker Saga, Tom Hardy's MOBLAND Mess

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the news that Simon Kinberg's Star Wars trilogy is Eps 10-12 of the Skywalker Saga. the Tom Hardy Mobland drama, Disclosure Day first reactions, In the Hand of Dante and Primetime trailers, Disclosure Day final trailer, Stan Lee and AI deal, Amazon's AI animated projects deal, Supergirl and The Odyssey box office tracking being soft, Spider-Noir and The Boys finale reviews,  the Backrooms ghost director drama, and more! #tomhardy #stevenspielberg #DC #jamesgunn #theodyssey #spiderman #spidernoir  #theboys #Amazon #MGM #christophernolan  #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________________________________________________________ On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the news that Simon Kinberg's Star Wars trilogy is Eps 10-12 of the Skywalker Saga. the Tom Hardy Mobland drama, Disclosure Day first reactions, In the Hand of Dante and Primetime trailers, Disclosure Day final trailer, Stan Lee and AI deal, Amazon's AI animated projects deal, Supergirl and The Odyssey box office tracking being soft, Spider-Noir and The Boys finale reviews,  the Backrooms ghost director drama, 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 #tomhardy #stevenspielberg #DC #jamesgunn #theodyssey #spiderman #spidernoir  #theboys #Amazon #MGM #christophernolan  #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Catch Up with John and Jeff 6:28 Simon Kinberg Star Wars Trilogy Will Be Eps 10-12o of Skywalker Saga 14:12 Tom Hardy's Mobland Controversy Over On Set Issues During Season 2 28:25 Disclosure Day First Reactions and Final Trailer Is Released 34:47 Supergirl and The Odyssey Box Office Tracking is Waning: True or False? 37:13 Primetime, IN the Hand of Dante and Fatherland Trailer Talk 45:21 Stan Lee Shares AI Likeness and Voice with Elevenlabs Iconic Marketplace 48:28 Amazon/MGM Announces Three ALL AI Animation Projects 55:04 'Backrooms' Ghost Director Controversy Sparks Reactions 1:04:01 Spider-Noir Review and The Boys Series Finale Thoughts 1:08:40 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 6m
  2. New Godfather Movie in the Works, What's Really Going On With Lanterns?

    May 22

    New Godfather Movie in the Works, What's Really Going On With Lanterns?

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk  a new The Godfather movie is in the works, Adventure oif Cliff Booth set for November IMAX release, The Odyssey's rumored runtime, Michael Bay’s new movie set during US vs Iran war, Matt Damon to star in the new Daniels movie, a 'The Getawa' remake is happening at Netflix, King Conan to shoot in 2027 according to Schwarzenegger, Vin Diesel talks "Popular Cinema is not a lesser form of art" nonsense at Cannes, Tom Francis for James Bond rumors, James Franco joins the Rambo prequel movie, Sneider's Lanterns story-what's really going on here, Damon  Lindelof’s Star Wars plans, Quinta Brunson set to star as Betty Boop in new movie, Netflix's Michael Jackson doc trailer, Francesca Scorsese  has been cast in Mr and Mrs Smith 2 (nepo bay stuff), Victorian Psycho, Strung and Little Brother trailers and more! #DC #jamesgunn #theodyssey #jamesbond #christophernolan  #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 5:23 Jason Clarke Has Been Cast in 'Heat 2' 7:56 Lionsgate Talks Plans for 'Michael' Sequel, Will It Be a Trilogy? 12:12 Mel Gibson Releases First Photo from 'The Resurrection of the Christ' 15:30 New 'The Godfather' Movie in the Works from Connie's POV 23:56 Masters of the Universe First Reactions, Soft Box Office Tracking 26:20 Damon Lindelof Talks His Cancelled Star Wars Movie and Script 32:41 LANTERNS - What's Really Happening Behind the Scenes? 43:38 Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey Fight - Did It Help Either Performer? 47:43 The Odyssey Runtime Released by AMC Theaters 50:34 Quinta Brunson to Write and Star in Betty Boop Live Action Movie 54:42 Matt Damon to Lead The Daniels New Movie 58:35 'Adventures of Cliff Booth' To Have November IMAX Release 1:01:16 James Franco Joins Rambo Prequel - Good Idea? 1:03:40 Tom Francis for James Bond - True or False?, Who Might Be Playing Bond 1:11:10 Netflix Making a 'The Getaway' Remake Series 1:12:50 Francesca Scorsese Cast in Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 2 1:14:34 Vin Diesel Defends Popular Movies as Great Art at Cannes 1:17:18 Penske Media Buying Up Even More Sites 1:21:48 Michael Bay Making Movie Based on US Pilots Downed In Iran 1:25:30 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.

    2h 1m
  3. Sneider Witnesses Britney's Latest Meltdown, Matt Reeves Reveals Batman 2 Cast- THE HOT MIC

    May 16

    Sneider Witnesses Britney's Latest Meltdown, Matt Reeves Reveals Batman 2 Cast- THE HOT MIC

    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Sneider witnessing Britney Spears meltdown in LA the other day and being the witness who spoke to TMZ, the NY Post and others about it. They also talk Matt Reeves’s rollout of The Batman 2 cast, mixed first reactions to The Mando and Grogu movie, Amazon/MGM's James Bond announcement, Peter Jackson directing a Tin Tin remake, Sinqua Walls, Andre Royo and Matthew Lillard joining Man of Tomorrow cast, Christopher Nolan’s comments this week on The Odyssey and Lupita playing two roles and the reactions, Masters of the Universe predicting for a soft debut, Amy Madigan, Steve Buscemi and Ben Foster join X-Files series, Rex Reed tribute, Kevin Hart roast reactions and more! #marvel #britneyspears #tmz #DC #jamesgunn #theodyssey #jamesbond #christophernolan  #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha  ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:55 Sneider Witnesses Britney Spears's Meltdown and Tells the Tale 25:20 Matt Reeves Reveals The Batman Part II Cast 28:10 SNEIDER RUMOR: Sebastian Stan is NOT Playing Two Face 37:00 Sam Raimi Remaking 1978 Horror Film 'Magic" 41:57 A Female Version of The Expendables Is in the Works 47:50 The Mandalorian and Grogu First Reactions are Mixed, But Mostly Good 56:25 Christopher Nolan's Responds to Odyssey Critics, Lupita Controversy Addressed 1:04:34 Amazon MGM Talks James Bond Casting Process 1:14:55 Donald Gibb and Rex Reed Tributes 1:19:24 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 1:41:21 Matthew Lillard, Sinqua Walls, Andre Royo Cast in Man of Tomorrow 1:42:01 Final 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 3m
  4. Is Jacob Elordi The Next James Bond? Matt Reeves Drops Batman II Photos

    May 9

    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
  5. '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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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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