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Welcome to Back To The Blockbuster, a Playlyst original podcast hosted by Gaius Bolling and Jackson Pye. Gaius brings his industry knowledge to the conversation as he currently works Press for film & TV while Jackson brings the casual moviegoer opinion.
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Episode 300 - Anne Hathaway Races, X-Men Casting, & Record-Breaking Box Office! (opens the original)
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It’s our 300th episode, and we are celebrating in massive blockbuster style! In addition to giving details about our upcoming spinoff, The Cinema Vault, we are going all in on the latest movie news. This week, we break down the summer box office officially smashing 2013’s record—what does this mean for the future of theatrical releases? We’re also diving into the biggest casting news of the year: Anne Hathaway is strapping into the driver's seat for Days of Thunder 2 , and Noah Jupe is joining t
Episode 299 - X-MEN REVEALED! Barbie 2 Meltdown & Freddy Krueger Civil War (opens the original)
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It’s a monster episode! We’re starting with the seismic news from D23: the new X-Men cast is official, and we have ALL the details and hot takes. But the drama doesn't stop there—we’re investigating why Barbie 2 is reportedly falling apart over money, and we’re saying goodbye to Gareth Edwards on the new Jurassic World . Hold onto your hats, horror fans: we’ve got a new Leprechaun on the way, AND a wild scenario where Warner Bros. and Paramount are both trying to reboot A Nightmare on Elm Street
Episode 298 - Gosling Goes Ghost Rider, 'Days of Thunder 2' Revs Up, & 'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer Breakdown! (opens the original)
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This week, we’re diving headfirst into a massive week of casting news and corporate shakeups. We break down the shocking announcement that Ryan Gosling is trading his Ken energy for hellfire as the new Ghost Rider, and discuss what David Jonsson’s role in Black Panther III could mean for the franchise. We also cover the director officially attached to Days of Thunder 2 , Danny McBride’s surprise move to write and direct the next G.I. Joe movie, and the major plot twist in the Paramount/Skydance
Episode 297 - The Epic Reimagining: Christopher Nolan Directs Homer’s The Odyssey (opens the original)
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What happens when the master of mind-bending cinema takes on the foundational epic of Western literature? In this episode, we dive deep into the ultimate cinematic dream-project: Christopher Nolan adapting Homer's The Odyssey . Join us as we break down an all-star, blockbuster-caliber dream cast featuring Matt Damon as the battle-worn Odysseus, alongside Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, John Leguizamo, Jon Bernthal, and Hime
Episode 296 - The Batman: Part II Delayed, Elm Street Resurrected, Plus New Trailers for Digger & Soulm8te! (opens the original)
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Get ready for a packed rundown of the latest cinematic updates! In this episode, we break down the major news surrounding The Batman: Part II and its newly adjusted release timeline. Plus, horror icon Freddy Krueger is heading back to the big screen as Paramount Pictures kicks off development on a brand-new A Nightmare on Elm Street project! We also dive into the latest trailer drops, including Tom Cruise’s thrilling new feature Digger and Soulm8te , the chilling sci-fi thriller expanding the M3
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