Episodes

  • Aaron Pierre Reportedly in Man of Tomorrow, Daniel Craig Turns Down The Batman 2

    Aaron Pierre Reportedly in Man of Tomorrow, Daniel Craig Turns Down The Batman 2
    Mar 13 2026
    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Sneider's scoop that Aaron Pierre's John Stewart will be in Man of Tomorrow and if this is a hint that a soft launch of the Justice League is happening here, Kate Winslet for The Hunt for Gollum, Daniel Craig turns down The Batman 2, Universal extending theatrical windows, Kevin Williamson not returning for Scream 8, Supergirl changes composers...AGAIN, Michael Sarnoski for Alien Romulus sequel rumor, Billie Eilish to star in a Bell Jar theatrical adaptation, Quentin Tarantino vs Patrica Arquette over the N word, new Disclosure Day trailer from today, Avatar 4 is happening according to James Cameron, Schwarzenegger and McQuarrie teaming up for Conan 3, our Oscars predictions and more!

    #DC #Batman #lordoftherings #oscars #disney #netflix #avatar #alien #arnoldschwarzenegger #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro and Rundown
    2:30 Kate Winslet to Lead The Hunt for Gollum, Is it an LOTR Trilogy Now???
    6:48 Disclosure Day Trailer and Other Trailers of the Week
    11:47 Universal Studios is Extending Theatrical Windows to 45 Days in 2027
    15:26 Kevin Williamson NOT Returning for 'Scream 8'
    18:45 Aaron Pierre's John Stewart Reportedly in Man of Tomorrow, Soft Launch of JL?
    25:11 Daniel Craig Turns Down The Batman Part 2
    32:54 Supergirl Taps Claudia Sarne to Replace Junkie XL as Composer
    36:55 Michael Sarnoski Eyed for Alien: Romulus Sequel
    40:43 Christopher McQuarrie and Schwarzenegger Working on Conan 3, Will it Happen?
    46:17 Tilly Norwood's AI Music Video is Horribly Received
    48:09 Billie Eilish Set to Star in The Bell Jar Adaptation for Sarah Polley
    52:45 DGA Director Whines About Seeing All The Movies To Vote in the Oscars
    1:05:17 Oscars Predictions for Sunday
    1:12:52 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions

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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Daniel Craig for Christopher Dent in The Batman 2? Game of Thrones Movie In the Works

    Daniel Craig for Christopher Dent in The Batman 2? Game of Thrones Movie In the Works
    Mar 6 2026
    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Daniel Craig reportedly being offered the role of Christopher Dent in The Batman 2, a Game of Thrones movie is reportedly in the works, the trailers for Beef and Lanterns, Lee Isaac Chung leaves Oceans 11 prequel, Sir Ben Kingsley for Sonic 4, is Timothee Chalamet’s Oscar in trouble? The Bride review, Netflix acquires Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking start up, Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan renting at Oscars, Dand more!

    #DC #Batman #danielcraig #gameofthrones #sonic #oscars #disney #netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro and Rundown
    1:50 Megan Ellison Resuscitates Annapurna Pictures, Will it Be Bought by Paramount?
    12:23 Lee Isaac Chung Leaves Margot Robbie's Oceans 11 Prequel Movie
    18:00 Thoughts on John Campea's Thoughts on Gunn Leaving DCU
    21:12 Daniel Craig Reportedly Offered Chris Dent Role in The Batman 2
    25:00 Game of Thrones Movie is Reportedly In the Works from Beau Willimon
    28:29 LANTERNS Trailer Drops and Splits the DC Fandom
    32:16 Sir Ben Kingsley Tagged for "Live Action Key Role" in Sonic 4
    36:48 Netflix Purchases Ben Affleck's AI Startup to Help Filmmakers
    42:40 Should Matt Damon Stay as Jason Bourne or Pass on the Torch?
    51:18 SCOOP: Netflix Has Two Animated Ghostbusters Projects In the Works
    55:24 Is Timothee Chalamet's Oscar in Danger
    59:14 The Bride Review
    1:02:15 THR Releases Results of Oscars Anonymous Ballot
    1:05:14 RDJ, Anne Hathaway, Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan to Be Oscars Presenters
    1:08:24 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • SCREAM 7 Review, Paramount's New WB Plans, Netflix Talks "Irrational" Bidding Process

    SCREAM 7 Review, Paramount's New WB Plans, Netflix Talks "Irrational" Bidding Process
    Mar 3 2026
    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider bring you their review of Scream 7 and also talk Paramount's new plans for WB, Netflix;'s Ted Sarandos makes new comments about losing out on WB, the Scary Movie 6 trailer. and more!

    #scream #scream7 #paramount #WB #disney #netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro and Rundown
    3:23 Ted Sarandos Speaks on Losing WB, Dealing With Trump, Open to Theatrical
    9:20 Paramount's New Plans for WB Announced, Will It Work?
    19:07 Scary Movie 6 Trailer Discussion
    21:00 Scream 7 Spoiler Review
    37:50 Bruce Campbell Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Anna Camp's Scream 7 Post
    41:45 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Paramount WB Deal in Trouble Already? Max Landis Writing GI Joe Movie, Bale In Heat 2

    Paramount WB Deal in Trouble Already? Max Landis Writing GI Joe Movie, Bale In Heat 2
    Feb 28 2026
    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the shocking exit of Netflix from the WB bidding with Paramount odds on favorite to win, but is the deal already in trouble? They also talk the news that Max Landis is writing a GI JOE movie for Paramount, the BAFTA's controversial incident with Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors selling out to The Daily Wire, Christian Bale confirming he's in Heat 2, Zack Snyder's new comments on JL 2 and Superman, Sony confirms Spider-Man reboot, Zach Cregger got carte blanche for Resident Evil, Apple gets Lance Armstrong biopic with Austin Butler, Magnificent Seven remake with Matt Dillon, John Turturro to Star With Paul Rudd, and Paul Giamatti in Tom McCarthy’s new film, Project Hail Mary first reactions, Scream 7 box office predictions and more!

    #DC #BATMAN #jamesbond #avengers #doomsday #MCU #MARVEL #disney #WB #netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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    2 hrs
  • James Gunn Fast Tracks Batman 3? Jacob Elordi Rumored to Have Met for James Bond

    James Gunn Fast Tracks Batman 3? Jacob Elordi Rumored to Have Met for James Bond
    Feb 19 2026
    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Paramount's new offensive to get WB is working, James Gunn delaying Brave and the Bold until after Batman 3, Jacob Elordi rumored to have met with Denis Villenueve over Bond casting, Tom Cruise courting Chloe Zhao for MI 9, Steven Soderbergh’s first comments on Ben Solo movie, Tom Noonan and Robert Duvall tributes, the Wuthering Heights PR controversy, Adam Wingard leaves Face Off 2, AI talk with McConaughey, Seedance, lawsuits and Roger Avary’s comments and more.

    #DC #BATMAN #jamesbond #avengers #doomsday #MCU #MARVEL #disney #WB #netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro and Rundown
    2:10 Tom Cruise Rumored to Court Chloe Zhao for Mission: Impossible 9
    6:30 Steven Soderbergh Talks Hunt for Ben Solo
    11:00 Gina Carano vs Ronda Rousey In a Netflix MMA Bout
    14:50 Jacob Elordi for James Bond Rumors Intensify
    19:52 Avengers: Secret Wars Is NOT Being Split into Two Films
    23:53 James Gunn is NOT Fast Tracking Batman 3 and Batman 2 is Still on Schedule
    26:30 Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu Reuniting for New Charlie's Angels Movie
    31:24 HOTD S3, Toy Story 5, Lee Cronin's The Mummy and Other Trailers
    39:48 Wuthering Heights Review
    42:05 Robert Duvall and Tom Noonan Tributes
    48:00 Paramount Launches New Offensive to Get WBD - Is It Working?
    52:04 Miscellaneous News Items
    55:45 WB Pays 2000 Influencers to Promote Positive Wuthering Heights Reactions
    1:02:36 Ted Levine Laments Trans Approach in Silence of the Lambs - Is He Right?
    1:07:30 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions

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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Stellan Skarsgard Reportedly Turns Down Batman 2 Role, F1 Sequel, Mummy 4 Greenlit - THE HOT MIC

    Stellan Skarsgard Reportedly Turns Down Batman 2 Role, F1 Sequel, Mummy 4 Greenlit - THE HOT MIC
    Feb 13 2026
    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss the new casting in Sam Mendes's The Beatles movies, Bruckheimer reveals that there is an F1 Sequel in the works, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Wiesz officially sign on to The Mummy 4, the new moves by Paramount to get WBD over Netflix, James Van der Beek and Bud Cort's passings, Mike Flanagan directing a theatrical version of The Mist, Sean Baker's Deep Cuts has found its actress to replace Odessa A'zion, Steven Spielberg and Bradley Cooper’s Bullitt remake is not happening, the trailers for Adventures of Cliff Booth, Spider-Man Noir and Obsession, Casey Wasserman updates and drama, are studios ghosting movie festivals and more!


    #WBD #Netflix #Paramount #f1 #DC #BATMAN #disney #WB #netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot is On, Avengers Doomsday To Decide Secret Wars Split? | THE HOT MIC

    Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot is On, Avengers Doomsday To Decide Secret Wars Split? | THE HOT MIC
    Feb 6 2026
    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Disney selects Josh D'Amaro as new CEO, Pirates of the Caribbean reboot is on with Depp and Robbie, A24 acquires Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, Adam Driver confirmed for Heat 2, Doomsday to decide if Secret Wars split into two, Pedro Pascal replaces Joaquin Phoenix in Todd Haynes’s film, Scream 7 TV spot teases darker entry, Netflix WBD Deal Senate hearing was a joke, Super Bowl trailers, new Nancy Myers film cast and budget, Adam Sandler replacing Christian Bale for Scott Cooper’s Time Out, Laurence Fishburne, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Diane Lane for new Exorcist movie, Sneider's Send Help review, Timothee Chalamet forced to distance himself from Woody Allen story, trailers of the week- Exit 8, FUZE, War Machine 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

    #marvel #avengers #avengersdoomsday #starwars #disney #WB #netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro and Rundown
    3:25 Dan Trachtenberg Signs 3 Year Deal with Paramount - Will He Take Over World War Z?
    12:58 Disney Names Josh D'Amaro CEO, Dana Walden CCO
    19:01 Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot is One With Margot Robbie, Jack Sparrow's Son
    27:45 A24 Acquires Texas Chainsaw Massacre Franchise with JT Mollner, Glen Powell
    33:25 The Exorcist Movie Casts Laurence Fishburne, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Diane Lane
    37:21 Are Rumors of Doomsday Deciding Secret Wars Split True or Not?
    43:10 Adam Driver Confirmed for HEAT 2 by Deadline
    44:37 Nancy Meyers Lines Up Cast for First Film in 11 Years
    48:11 Trailers and Reviews of the Week
    57:38 'MELANIA' Box Office Sparks Profit Controversy
    1:01:20 Netflix's Ted Sarandos Answers Useless Questions from Congress Over WB Deal
    1:04:28 Catherine O'Hara Remembrance and Tribute
    1:07:46 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
    1:35:12 Has Angelina Jolie Ever Made a GREAT Film or Just Really Good Ones?
    1:38:03 Streamlabs and Superchats Continued


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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • James Gunn Defends Christina Hodson, Steve Rogers, Doom and F4 To Team Up in Doomsday

    James Gunn Defends Christina Hodson, Steve Rogers, Doom and F4 To Team Up in Doomsday
    Jan 30 2026
    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss The Beatles movies first looks, the new details over the Safdie brothers split, James Gunn calling out the Christina Hodson haters, Odessa A’zion dropping out of A24's 'Deep Cuts' after online backlash, the first poster for the new RAMBO movie, Netflix distributing the Gundam movie with Sydney Sweeney, a new Dirty Dancing sequel to star Jennifer Grey, Send Help and Wonder Man reviews, Darren Aronofsky's AI 1776 project debuts, Joe Carnahan being sued for sexual and physical assault by ex girlfriend, and more!


    #DC #batman #jamesgunn #marvel #avengers #avengersdoomsday #WB #netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro and Rundown
    4:23 Brady Corbet's New Film To Be a 4 Hour Western Shot in 70MM
    6:15 The Beatles Movies First Looks of John, Paul, George and Ringo
    11:33 New RAMBO Movie Drops First Poster, Director's Statement
    14:25 James Gunn Calls Out Christina Hodson Haters
    25:42 Odessa A'zion Leaves A24 Movie Over Mexican Heritage Backlash
    34:10 Darren Aronsofsky Debuts 1776 AI "Animated" Series for TIME Magazine
    37:53 Safdie Brothers Split Has New Details
    45:50 Is Safdie Brothers Story Meant to Undercut Marty Supreme Oscar Chances
    49:00 Jennifer Grey To Return for Dirty Dancing Sequel and EP
    55:49 Sydney Sweeney GUNDAM Live Action Movie To Be Distributed by Netflix
    59:23 Director Joe Carnahan Accused of Assault by Ex Girlfriend
    1:04:36 SEND HELP, Wonder Man, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die and PONIES Reviews
    1:13:02 Streamlabs and Superchat Updates
    2:00:11 Avengers Doomsday Rumors Feature Doom, F4 and Steve Rogers Teaming Up


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    2 hrs and 9 mins