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Eating Your Own Seed Corn

This week Jonathan and Jaime review House of the Dragon S03E04 Tumbleton and Silo S03E02 It's All Good. * Just Watch [https://www.justwatch.com/] * Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ Star, Dies at 78 [https://variety.com/2026/film/obituaries-people-news/sam-neill-dead-jurassic-park-1236809330/] * Daredevil star Wai Ching Ho dies at 82 [https://ew.com/wai-ching-ho-dead-daredevil-actress-was-82-12016775] * States Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Defying DOJ [https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-warner-bros-merger-states-lawsuit-1236806824/] * David and Larry Ellison Sued by Paramount Investor Alleging ‘Illegal’ Side Deal With Donald Trump to Secure U.S. Approval for Warner Bros. Takeover [https://variety.com/2026/film/news/david-larry-ellison-sued-paramount-side-deal-trump-warner-bros-1236812034/] * Writers Guild Sues to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/writers-guild-sues-block-paramount-warner-bros-merger-1236648070/] * Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction in Paramount-Warner Bros. Consumer Lawsuit [https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/business/paramount-warner-bros-merger-consumer-lawsuit-preliminary-injunction-denied/] * DC Comics Reveals New Rules That Ban Shops Over Price Gouging [https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-will-ban-shops-over-price-gouging/] * Robert Pattinson's Return in The Batman: Part 2 Delayed Again, Now Arriving 2028 [https://www.ign.com/articles/robert-pattinsons-return-in-the-batman-part-2-delayed-again-now-arriving-2028] * Mando and Grogu Take Flight in LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian [https://www.starwars.com/news/lego-star-wars-the-mandalorian] * Netflix releases a VHS-quality version of Stranger Things' first season - Engadget [https://www.engadget.com/2216396/netflix-stranger-things-vhs-quality/] * Conformity Gate - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conformity_Gate] * The Doomies | Official Trailer | Disney+ [https://youtu.be/bjxJ8cl7beY?si=wE7j6fjOQRTBgSg5] * President Curtis | July 26 @ 11:30pm | adult swim [https://youtu.be/FCNN4usJJy4?si=giETVx1i6mYrcm1t] * i didn't know you could make a movie like this [https://youtu.be/8hYi8qBWMgg?si=vnvFBLpiCCdORDlY] * RE-EDITING the OBI-WAN VS. DARTH VADER Duel from A NEW HOPE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVqg7sTcra0] Hosts: Jonathan Kuehlein, Jaime Lopez Jr. Audio production: Jonathan Suzuki-Cook Voice Over: Mike Vinakmens Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Keep Movin' Forward

This week Jonathan and Jaime review The House of the Dragon S02E03 Rhaenyra Triumphant, and Silo S03E01 Who Are You? * The Pitt, Hacks lead 2026 Emmy nominations | CBC News [https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/2026-emmy-nominations-9.7262551] * Dune: Part Three | Official Trailer [https://youtu.be/NdvqHc56lE0?si=23iQTUtuRO8d_I2F] * GODZILLA MINUS ZERO | Official Teaser [https://www.youtube.com/watch?pp=&v=Xmy-Z3dHMd8] * Christopher Nolan's The Prestige Is Returning to Theaters [https://www.ign.com/articles/christopher-nolans-the-prestige-is-returning-to-theaters] * Microsoft begins more than 3,000 layoffs in Xbox division [https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/microsoft-begins-more-than-3000-layoffs-in-xbox-division/ar-AA27kjLZ] * NIRVANNA: THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE | Official Trailer (2026) 4K [https://youtu.be/-1zAbiCdR6I?si=9qmaXE-2K88Zz3rT] * Widow's Bay — Official Teaser Trailer | Apple TV [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nmc2RYm6PUE] Hosts: Jonathan Kuehlein, Jaime Lopez Jr. Audio production: Jonathan Suzuki-Cook Voice Over: Mike Vinakmens Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Queen's Landing

This week Jonathan and Jaime review House of the Dragon S03E02 Queen's Landing * Netflix used AI to put Gene Wilder's voice into a new reality show - Engadget [https://www.engadget.com/2205408/netflix-used-ai-to-put-gene-wilder-s-voice-into-a-new-reality-show/] * Hey YouTube... WTF Is This? [https://youtu.be/RIiKGoYXHVs?si=bQza96u5AUOX-ygB] * Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi | Official Trailer | August 5 on Disney+ and Hulu [https://youtu.be/6nUStmkGRec?si=oUgHUeTjivXeS4ic] * Sony Just Killed Discs: Physical Disc Production to End January 2028 for New Games Releasing on PlayStation Consoles [https://ign.com/articles/sony-just-killed-discs-physical-disc-production-to-end-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles] * 'Project Hail Mary' Finally Comes to a Streamer You Actually Have [https://gizmodo.com/project-hail-mary-prime-video-streaming-date-2000780197] * The Bear | Season 5 Official Trailer | Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach | FX [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojjCvICC86c] * Richie and Mikey Play "Fact or Fiction" - Scene | FX's The Bear: "Gary" [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRYNGjycUaM] * Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness | Official Trailer | HBO Max [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp7P5JmKvLI] * My Adventures with Superman Season 3 | Episode 5 Preview | The Death of Superman [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHtkW7mc2zY] * Marvel Animation’s X-Men ‘97 Season 2 | Official Trailer [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfUtseK27pc] * Norsemen (Vikingane) Season 1 Official Netflix HD Trailer [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpMvIZRUPf4] Audio production: Jonathan Suzuki-Cook Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

The Queen and the Dr Who Guy

This week Jaime and Jonathan review The House of the Dragon S02E10 Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood. * Star Trek: Shadow Frontier | Announcement Teaser [https://youtu.be/K2hcks9X50E?si=QLlU6oimyq1WiBx7] * Anthony Head, 'Buffy' and 'Ted Lasso' star, dies at 72 [https://ew.com/anthony-head-dies-buffy-ted-lasso-star-11991985] * 'Doctor Who' 2026 Christmas Special Canceled as Russell T Davies Exits the Series [https://gizmodo.com/doctor-who-2026-christmas-special-canceled-russell-t-davies-exits-series-2000770017] * The 'Doctor Who' Situation Is Even Worse Than We Thought [https://gizmodo.com/the-doctor-who-situation-is-even-worse-than-we-thought-2000770620] * Shrek 5 | Official Teaser | Experience It In IMAX® [https://youtu.be/A-J-6e40iD4?si=uLcAmkj-UN5AwoR5] * Spiderman: Brave New World [https://youtu.be/tLeBDumanoc?si=-bQ2JbFX3sib-uzq] * KLARA AND THE SUN – Official Trailer (4K) [https://youtu.be/wixzainceAE?si=ugYSfABn1wwNsfog] * Google DeepMind bets $75M on AI's future in Hollywood with A24 deal | TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/22/google-deepmind-bets-75m-on-ais-future-in-hollywood-with-a24-deal/] * Grand Theft Auto 6 Physical Copies Won't Include a Disc, Will Just Be a Code in a Box [https://ign.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-6-physical-copies-wont-include-a-disc-will-just-be-a-code-in-a-box] * 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' TV Series Greenlit by Peacock [https://gizmodo.com/dungeon-crawler-carl-tv-series-greenlit-by-peacock-2000774312] * RIP 'The Boroughs,' Which Netflix Just Canceled After One Season [https://gizmodo.com/rip-the-boroughs-which-netflix-just-canceled-after-one-season-2000773374] * Disclosure Day [https://youtu.be/SCYT8vb2siQ?si=23okTrrsosyhHDZR] * Hoppers | Official Trailer [https://youtu.be/PypDSyIRRSs?si=04cHtji-qgFwof41] * X-Men: Elsewhen (Volume 1 of 3) (Hardcover) | ABRAMS [https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/x-men-elsewhen-volume-1-of-3_9781419787287/] * Silo — Season 3 Official Trailer | Apple TV [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLBvbMtjyAQ] * Honest Trailers | Supergirl [https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fy74-EAR7JA] * Spider-Noir | Official Trailer (True-Hue Full Color) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u48_JpUloGY] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

The Boys: Series Finale

This week we review the final episode of The Boys. * Lanterns | Official Teaser 2 | HBO Max [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmcIjxwLJcY] * Tom Kane, ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor, Dies at 64 [https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/tom-kane-dead-star-wars-powerpuff-girls-1236752823/] * Spider-Noir final trailer gives us a classic villain - Ars Technica [https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/05/spider-noirs-final-trailer-leans-into-the-deadpan-humor/] * Nearly 50 Years Later, WKRP in Cincinnati Becomes a Real Radio Station | Open Culture [https://www.openculture.com/2026/05/nearly-50-years-later-wkrp-in-cincinnati-becomes-a-real-radio-station.html] * Rare Indiana Jones comics unearthed by Marvel for new collector's edition set [https://www.polygon.com/indiana-jones-marvel-comics-hardcover-collectors-edition-set/] * The Mandalorian And Grogu - Last Trailer | "One Last Journey" | Star Wars | May 22, 2026 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8bIoscU0Ao] * PAW PATROL 3: The Dino Movie Official Trailer (2026) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lej7RVCnj3o] * ‎The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - Apple TV [https://tv.apple.com/ca/movie/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/umc.cmc.48lrb0v87osrqj3679ifs8py6] * Marty, Life Is Short | Official Trailer | Netflix [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBvYXE6oZ64] * Andor: Luthen Rael [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbmN9jy5_Z0] * How to Get the Wild ‘Scary Movie 6’ Popcorn Bucket: Is it Really a Bong? [https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/scary-movie-6-popcorn-bucket-bong-5540325/] * iTGuyTechno Slack [https://join.slack.com/t/itguytechno/shared_invite/zt-3yuv9trjp-OtPZiLJqo~P3yHuS1vrnWw] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]