S3 E13: Paramount wins over the DOJ

S3 E13: Paramount wins over the DOJ

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake start on a massive industry shakeup as Fox announces a $22 billion acquisition of Roku, positioning themselves as a data powerhouse rather than a traditional streaming competitor before they dive into the heart of the show which centers on the Department of Justice officially clearing Paramount’s takeover of Warner Brothers, sparking a heated debate over antitrust laws, political bias, and the potential for massive job cuts. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharing https://www.imdb.com/calendar/ https://www.movieinsider.com/movies/january/2026 https://www.boxofficemojo.com/calendar/ https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/release-schedulehttps://variety.com/2026/tv/news/doj-approves-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-1236780234/ https://deadline.com/2026/06/paramont-warner-bros-deal-justice-department-approval-1236955260/ Intro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/

S3 E12: We're OBSESSED Over This Take!

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan and Jake break down a massive weekend where Scary Movie 6 revitalized the comedy genre with a record-breaking opening, while Masters of the Universe struggled to overcome the "Jared Leto curse" and a lack of youth interest before diving into a heated debate over the Obsession pay controversy sparked by art director Sally Choi, as the hosts discuss the ethics of contract negotiations and "burning bridges" in the indie but big time film world. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/

S3 E11: We Got Lost in the "Backrooms" REVIEW!

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake break down a historic weekend at the box office as Kane Parsons’ The Backrooms shatters records alongside other "new wave" of social media stars-turned-filmmakers, including the incredible staying power of Curry Barker’s Obsession. The heart of the show features an in-depth, spoiler-filled review of The Backrooms, where they get into the "marshmallow meat" of everything Kane Pixels, Async, Null Zones, and the Complex. All this and more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/

S3 E10: Mandalorian & Grogu BETTER THAN Rogue One!?!?

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily and Jake analyze The Mandalorian and Grogu’s box office debut and its surprisingly record-breaking audience rating beating our Rogue One. The guys also break down major industry headlines, including Sebastian Stan’s makeup team being are none other than Colin Farrell's Penguin makeup artists and distributor Neon wins their 7th straight Palme d'Or. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond the Screen!Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/

S3 E9: Grogu Divides Test Audiences and The Bond Debate is Back!

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake tackle the "unfiltered" first reactions to The Mandalorian and Grogu, debating if Star Wars has lost its cinematic spark before diving into the high-stakes search for the next James Bond, analyzing the "sex appeal" criteria and a roster featuring some of Britain's hottest actors (in our opinion). All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond the Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/