Act 3 Podcast

It's been 5 years since the cinematic miss that was 2016's "Suicide Squad." Warner Bros. is taking another shot, this time with a new director and mostly all new cast. Can James Gunn, the person who brought us "Guardians of the Galaxy," deliver another hit film that deals with a dysfunctional superhero team? Steven and Chandler are talking about that on this week's episode of Act 3. We've also got some Sonic the Hedgehog casting news, Steven watches a serious drama series, and Chandler delves deep into the wikipedia entry for 1999's "Inspector Gadget." If you like jokes, fun movie trivia, and questionable impressions, hang out with Steven and Chandler by pressing the play button! Time Codes: Act One: News -01:45- Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik are the new hosts of Jeopardy -07:00- AMC and WB agree to a 45-day theatrical window in 2022-10:15- Idris Elba joins Sonic the Hedgehog sequel as "Knuckles" Act Two: What We're Watching -18:10- Steven: Dr. Death-23:15- Chandler: Like Mike, Inspector Gadget Act Three:

If you haven't experienced the classic Disney attraction Jungle Cruise, now Disney is bringing it to theaters and streaming on Disney + via premier access. "Jungle Cruise" is channeling Indiana Jones, and 1999's "The Mummy,"  but is also adding a fair amount of "Pirates of the Caribbean" into the mix. Do all those elements congeal into something amazing? Steven and Chandler will let you know. Also on the show this week, the latest in the search for a new host of "Jeopardy," the next iteration of the Ninja Turtles franchise, and a check in on the latest film from Steven Soderbergh. All this can be yours, all you need to do it click the play button.  Time Codes: Act One: News -01:40- Jeopardy host gig may go to Executive Producer Mike Richards-07:00- Stranger Things Season 4 gets a short trailer-11:30- New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles live-action film being developed by SNL's Colin Jost-18:30- Disney reveals pricing details for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Act Two: What We're Watching -27:35- Steven: Kevin H

Ladies and gentlemen, let me welcome you to our main event. This bout will be a classic, as we have two titans getting ready to duke it out. In one corner we have Scarlett Johansson, one of the most recognizable and successful actresses working today. And in the other corner we have The Walt Disney Company, the largest and most dominant mass media company in the world. This week on Act 3, we are covering the opening shots in the battle between ScarJo and Disney in what will surely set the stage for how the movie biz will be changing with streaming becoming a bigger and bigger factor in movie releases. Steven and Chandler have the play-by-play on all the legal filings. If all that seems boring, there's also some talk about cartoons, old movies, and the comedy career of Bob Sagat. All this can be yours, just click the play button! Time Codes: Act One: News -03:40- Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over Black Widow earnings-13:30- Netflix developing Pokémon live-action series-19:30- J.K. Simmons in talks for HBO Ma

25 years ago, someone at Warner Bros came up with the brilliant idea, "Make movie with the biggest basketball star of the time and the Looney Tunes." Now that pitch has slightly changed to "Make a movie with the biggest basketball star of the time and every character Warner Bros owns the rights to." That, Act 3 listeners, is the pitch for "Space Jam: A New Legacy," now in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. Steven and Chandler are here this week to discuss this movie, and they are surprisingly split on how they feel about it. Other talking points include: Jordan Peele's next film is revealed, casting for Batgirl on HBO Max and just how is Warner Bros going to beef up HBO Max in 2022 with many of their films going back to the standard theatrical release model. All this and more are waiting for you, all you need to do is click the play button. Time Codes:  Act One: News -01:35- Jordan Peele's next film reveals its title and poster-07:40- Leslie Grace (In The Heights) to play Batgirl in HBO Max film-11:10- WB wil

It's been two years since the last film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was released, and finally we're here, "Black Widow" has been released. Steven and Chandler are talking about it this week. Are Marvel movies still cool, or has the shine worn off? Also this week some more fun casting news for Indiana Jones 5, and Robert Downey Jr's next project has been announced. We're also covering the big stories out of the 2021 Emmy nominations. Sit back, relax, and and cue up this week's show for all this and more! Act One: News -01:25- The Mandalorian and The Crown lead the 2021 Emmy Nominations-10:50- Antonio Banderas joins the cast of Indiana Jones 5-14:30- Robert Downey Jr.'s next project is an HBO show from A24-21:15- The next Star Trek film will be directed by WandaVision showrunner Matt Shakman Act Two: What We're Watching -27:00- Chandler: Indiana Jones-35:30- Steven: Alien: Resurrection Act Three: Featured Topic -43:30- Discussing Black Widow, the long-awaited solo film from Marvel Studios starring Scarlett

Hello and welcome to another edition of the Act 3 podcast! This week the boys are talking about more business wheelings and dealings in the streaming space. "But business news sounds boring," you might be saying to yourself. Ok, ok. We hear you. What about trying to figure out which "Chris" from the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the biggest star right now? That's right, is it Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, or Chris Pratt? See if the Chris you selected matches what Steven and Chandler think. And since we just mentioned Chris Pratt, he's in a new movie that's currently streaming on Amazon Prime. We're talking about "The Tomorrow War" this week. How does this alien invasion summer blockbuster live up to others in the genre like "Independence Day?" All that and more in this episode of Act 3! Time Codes: Act One: News -03:10- Universal films will now stream on Peacock and Amazon Prime-08:30- The Tomorrow War sequel in talks with Chris Pratt and Chris Mckay returning-12:10- Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig, and Noah Baumb

On this episode of Act 3, we're talking about more casting news for "Knives Out 2" and a possible TV series based in the "Alien" franchise? Steven and Chandler argue over the merits of the Star Wars prequel films, and give a ranking on where they stand on the individual films in the series. And, the guys revisit twin films from recent history. That's films about a very similar topic or concept that are released around the same time. Also Chandler does a ton of voice work on this episode, so if you're a fan of the impressions, click that play button! Time Codes: Act One: News -02:00- Knives Out 2 adds Ethan Hawke and begins shooting in Greece-04:50- Alien TV series coming from Fargo showrunner Noah Hawley-11:40- Transformers: Rise of the Beasts casts Ron Perlman Act Two: What We're Watching -19:30- Chandler: The Great on Hulu-22:55- Steven: Star Wars Prequel showdown Act Three: Featured Topic -36:30- Looking at the strange phenomenon of "Twin Movies", Part 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati

Steven and Chandler have often joked about having a lost episode of the podcast. But this week, that joke turns into a reality. With an 11th hour realization that the podcast file for this week's show is corrupt the Act 3 boys have to pull together and figure out a plan to deliver all the film and television news and antics that help everyone get through those Monday blues. Jump on this emotional roller coaster of an episode and take the ride our hosts to see how they scramble to keep from letting all you loyal listeners down! Talking points include: Steven Spielberg making deals with Netflix, Harrison Ford getting injured filming Indiana Jones 5, what's next for the Transformers Franchise, and a review of Pixar's "Luca."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for the Act 3 podcast baby! This week Steven and Chandler are talking about the musical event of the summer "In the Heights," now in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. This movie is a ton of fun and the guys have a blast discussing it. Chandler is also brining his hot takes about "Cruella" and some of the Woody Allen film catalogue, while Steven is  jumping into "Loki" on Disney +. Plus there's tons of other bits and antics in store for your ears, all you need to do is click play! Time Codes: Act One: News -03:30- Ewan McGregor to star in Doug Liman's Everest-12:10- John Wick 4 adds Hiroyuki Sanada-16:00- Beauty and the Beast prequel series is coming together at Disney+ Act Two: What We're Watching -21:25- Chandler: Cruella, A Rainy Day in New York, Vicky Cristina Barcelona-40:45- Steven: Loki Act Three: Featured Topic -47:35- Discussing In The Heights, the latest film from Jon M. Chu, adapted from the musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Act 3 podcast is here with another new episode to help you get through the week. This week on the show we've got news on some new projects at Peacock, Chandler gives a retrospective on the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, and Steven talks about how an SNL sketch can ruin a TV show. If that isn't enough, this week Steven and Chandler are beginning a look back at the phenomenon of "Twin Movies." No, not movies about twins. Twin movies are where two or more films about the same or a very similar thing are released around the same time. Like when the movies "Dante's Peak" and "Volcano" came out in the same year. It happens more often than you might think. Get in on all the fun just by clicking the play button.  Time Codes: Act One: News -03:45- Loki is the biggest Marvel premiere on Disney+-08:40- Jurassic World: Dominion extended preview will play before F9 IMAX showings-15:55- Ted series from Seth Macfarlane in development at Peacock-18:45- MacGruber series at Peacock brings together impressive cast

It's Monday, time for the Act 3 podcast! The guys are tackling two big topics this week. First up is the "Friends" reunion which has been pulling in huge numbers for HBO Max. Chandler is a big fan of "Friends" and Steven not quite as big. So how do they think it turned out, and which cast member is the most entertaining during the nearly 2 hour runtime? If that isn't enough, they are also talking about Zack Synder's new film, "Army of the Dead" now streaming on Netflix. Snyder kicked off his directing career in the zombie genre and is now making his return. Is this an instant classic or just another zombie movie in an already over saturated landscape of zombie media? Plus, we have news about the Mission Impossible 7 production and Sony's next move in their Spider-Man based Marvel universe.  Time Codes: Act One: News -06:40- Mission Impossible 7 shuts down production due to Covid-19-09:35- Donnie Yen joins John Wick 4 -14:00- WB and Discovery merge to form Warner Brothers Discovery-18:30- Aaron Taylor-Johnson

It's Monday, that means it's time for the Act 3 podcast! This week we look back at some of the greatest hits from Act 3 history! We're talking about some of our favorite movies, one of the best years in movie history, and one of the weirdest, obscure movies that's out there. If you're looking to laugh, cry, and learn a thing or two, all you need to do is click the play button! Time Codes: Act One: Personal Top 3 -1:12 - Steven and Chandler talk about their personal favorite movies of the last 3 decades Act Two: Don's Plum -25:35- Steven and Chandler: "Don's Plum", The Controversial Lost Movie Starring Leonardo DiCaprio And Tobey Maguire Act Three: The Films of 1999 -45:30- Taking a look back at 1999: one of the greatest years in film history! Post Credits - Beef Nugs? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big news out of the entertainment world this week. Lots of business mergers and corporate acquisitions. What does all that mean for you? We've got the answers, or at least informed speculation. There's also some casting news, and we manage to sneak a little Star Wars in as well. Plus, this week we're reviewing the new film "Those Who Wish Me Dead" that is in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. We'll tell you if this latest project from Taylor Sheridan is any good, or one you could probably skip. All this and so much more, just click the play button!    Time Codes: Act One: News -07:00- AT&T to merge WarnerMedia and Discovery Inc. -15:40- Amazon to possibly buy MGM Studios-22:00- Knives Out sequel adds Kate Hudson and Leslie Odom Jr.-23:40- John Boyega announces Attack The Block sequel-30:00- The Mandalorian executive producer Dave Filoni gets a promotion at Lucasfilm Act Two: What We're Watching -39:00- Steven: The Mitchells vs. The Machines-43:30- Chandler: Continuing the MCU rewatch Act Three: Featured Topi

Greetings Act 3 fans! There has been a ton of news about the Hollywood Foreign Press Association this week and Steven and Chandler are speculating on what will become of the Golden Globes, or if they will exist at all in the future. There has also been a ton of casting announcements for the upcoming sequel to "Knives Out," and the Act 3 boys talk about what life will be like now that the old 90-day theatrical window seems to be officially gone. All that, plus, it's finally time to discuss "The Falcon and The Winter Solider" and see what we think about Marvel's second project designed for television. If that sounds exciting to you, hit that play button and treat yourself! Time Codes: Act One: News -02:30- NBC announces they will not air the Golden Globes in 2022-12:15- Disney commits to the 45-day theatrical window with Shang-Chi-17:15- Knives Out sequel casts some heavy hitters Act Two: What We're Watching -23:10- Steven: Allen vs. Farrow, Sasquatch-31:00- Chandler: Avengers: Age of Ultron Act Three: Feature

Steven and Chandler have been joking about the final film in Fox's X-Men franchise for as long as the Act 3 podcast has existed. "The New Mutants" is widely available on HBOMax, so the time has come to see if it's worthy of all the jokes the guys have made at its expense. This is a film that finished shooting in 2017 and has had its release delayed more times than either Steven or Chandler can remember. Is it good, bad, or somewhere in the middle? We've got that answer for you. Other talking points this week include: Marvel's phase 4 release slate, Paramount + releasing a new movie every week in 2022, and a black Superman movie? We've got all this and more in this episode of Act 3! Time Codes: Act One: News -03:45- Marvel reveals titles and dates for Phase 4 of the MCU-08:40- WB looking for a director for their Black Superman movie -13:50- John David Washington teaming up with Rogue One director Gareth Edwards for new sci-fi film -16:30- Paramount Plus announces a new original film every week in 2022 Act T

It's a double feature on Act 3 this week as Steven and Chandler talk about 2 of their favorite films from this awards season. And if you're sick of awards season talk, there's lots pop-culture in news this week as the guys discuss what's never for the Monsterverse, and there's a new king of Rotten Tomatoes as "Citizen Kane" is no longer the number 1 certified-fresh film. Plus, Chandler talks about his deep dark secrets and existential dread, while Steven desperately tries to keep the show on the rails. Pretty standard stuff, all things considered. If you enjoy movies, TV, pop-culture, or submechanophobia click the play button! Act One: News -04:25- Adam Wingard might make a Godzilla Vs. Kong sequel at WB-06:50- HBO Max might introduce an ad-supported tier-10:50- Another Round remake in the works starring Leonardo DiCaprio-14:10- Paddington 2 surpasses Citizen Kane on Rotten Tomatoes Act Two: What We're Watching -22:00- Chandler: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier-28:30- Steven: Argo Act Three: Featured Topic -

It's the day after the Oscars and Steven and Chandler have convened to talk about a show that looked and felt much different than the standard Oscars broadcast. They're breaking down the ceremony, the highlights and lowlights, plus the big winners and the biggest snubs. Plus, we've got the results of our 3rd annual Oscars game. You can see where you ranked if you played along at home. If that's not enough they were even able to sneak in a few news stories from the past week. That's all in this very special episode of Act 3! Time Codes: -04:15- Steven and Chandler break down the Oscars! The ceremony, the style, surprises, and disappointments -39:50- The results of the Third Annual Act 3 Oscar Predictions Game! -55:30- Breaking down some miscellaneous news stories from the past week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Act 3, it's time once again for our annual Oscar game! You can listen to Steven and Chandler make their picks, and you can play along too! Also we've got some more casting for Indiana Jones 5, Steven talks about all the nominated movies he's been watching, and Chandler talks about his travels to the Orlando theme parks and how they are handling the pandemic. There's a lot of fun stuff in the show this week, click the play button and check it out! Time Codes: Act One: News -03:15- Mads Mikkelsen joins the cast of Indiana Jones 5-07:35- Gabriel Luna joins HBO's The Last Of Us-10:00- Lucy Liu joins the WB's Shazam sequel-12:20- Michael B. Jordan explains why Sly Stallone won't be in Creed III Act Two: What We're Watching -16:20- Steven: Minari, My Octopus Teacher-22:35- Chandler: Visiting The Orlando Theme Parks Act Three: Featured Topic -39:00- The Third Annual Act 3 Podcast Oscar Predictions Game! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Act 3, Steven is joined by special guest Mallory Hassell, who is bringing her knowledge of streaming content to discuss such topics as will Bridgerton suffer without Rege-Jean Page in season 2, what the ideal first project for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would be for Netflix, and is "Concrete Cowboy" on Netflix any good? Other topics of discussion are some pretty big casting news for "Indiana Jones 5" and "Space Jam: A New Legacy." Click the play button and join in the fun!  Time Codes: Act One: News -02:40- Phoebe Waller-Bridge cast as female lead in Indiana Jones 5-05:30- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce their first project for Neflix-09:45- Rege-Jean Page will not return for the second season of Bridgerton -14:40- Zendaya cast as the voice of Lola Bunny in Space Jam: A New Legacy-19:20- Sylvester Stallone will not appear in Creed 3 Act Two: What We're Watching -21:50- Steven: Flora and Ulysses, Sound of Metal -29:10- Mallory: Flack Act Three: Featured Topic -36:50- Discussing Concr

This week on Act 3, Steven and Chandler are discussing what feels like the first big blockbuster in a while. Big is certainly a good word to use since the movie is "Godzilla vs Kong" and stars two very large CG monsters. The Monsterverse films have been a mixed bag, so how does "Godzilla vs Kong"  rate? Answers to that question, as well as where you can catch the sequels to Rian Johnson's "Knives Out." who will star in Jordan Peele's next horror film, and impressions on the full cast announcement for "Obi-Won Kenobi" on Disney +, all in this episode of Act 3! Time Codes: Act One: News -03:00- The Oscars ceremony will feature international hubs for nominees to appear in-person-05:30- Netflix wins the bidding war for 2 "Knives Out" sequels-09:00- Obi-Wan Kenobi gets a full casting announcement-10:20- Jordan Peele's next horror film will star Steven Yeun-13:13- DC Comics films The Trench and New Gods are officially cancelled-15:50- The Suicide Squad gets a trailer Act Two: What We're Watching -18:50- Chandler