The 2026 Oscars happened. We break down the winners, snubs, and surprises. Plus: A24 is remaking Bloodsport with Michaela Coel writing and directing (yes, really). Max Landis got his G.I. Joe script rejected by Paramount. David Zaslav is walking away with $887 million from the WBD sale to Paramount while everyone else loses their jobs.
Also: Trailers for Jack Ryan: Ghost War, Dune 3, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. WTF segments from JayTeeDee (Edit That Out podcast), and this week's Checked Out: Inside the Manosphere.
Let's break down the chaos.
🏆 TOPICS - SECTION 1: OSCARS & MAX LANDIS
🎬 Oscar Results (2026):
The Academy Awards happened. We discuss:
- Best Picture winner [from BBC article]
- Acting winners
- Snubs and surprises
- Ceremony highlights/lowlights
- Why the Oscars still matter (or don't)
- Trends in this year's winners
Full results: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33jkvmzl4ko
📝 Max Landis G.I. Joe Script Rejected:
Max Landis (Chronicle, American Ultra) wrote a G.I. Joe script. Paramount passed. This is the second time Landis has had a G.I. Joe script rejected by a studio. Why does he keep trying? Why does no one want his G.I. Joe movie? We discuss the Max Landis problem, his history, and why Hollywood keeps almost-but-not-quite giving him chances to return after the Me Too revelations.
Source: Deadline
🎭 TOPICS - SECTION 2: BLOODSPORT REMAKE & ZASLAV'S PAYDAY
🥋 Michaela Coel in Bloodsport Remake (A24):
This is a real headline: Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) is starring in an A24 remake of Bloodsport (1988). The Jean-Claude Van Damme martial arts classic. Remake. A24. Michaela Coel. Our reaction: What? Why? How? Also... we're intrigued!
Bloodsport (1988) is a perfect schlocky action movie. Can you remake it? Should you? With Michaela Coel's dramatic talent and A24's arthouse sensibility, this could either be something totally unexpected.
Source: Variety
💰 David Zaslav's $887 Million WBD Payout:
David Zaslav, the CEO who destroyed HBO Max, canceled Batgirl, and laid off thousands of workers, is walking away from the WBD sale to Paramount with $887 million. Nearly $900 million. While everyone else loses their jobs. This is late-stage capitalism. This is why people are radicalized. This is obscene. We break down the WBD-Paramount merger, Zaslav's golden parachute, and why this is everything wrong with the entertainment industry.
Source: That Park Place
🎬 TRAILERS:
🕵️ Jack Ryan: Ghost War:
New Jack Ryan series/film. Discuss based on trailer—John Krasinski and core cast from the series returning, what is the future of the franchise?
Watch: https://youtu.be/MNeoJI82BHI
🪐 Dune 3:
Dune: Messiah confirmed. Denis Villeneuve returns. The saga continues. We break down the trailer, what to expect, and whether Part 3 can match the first two films.
Watch: https://youtu.be/3_9vCamtuPY
🕷️ Spider-Man: Brand New Day:
New Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer. "Brand New Day" title suggests a new direction. Trailer feels very different with a new director, and that's a good thing.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TZMtslA3UY
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