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Welcome to Back To The Blockbuster, a podcast hosted by Gaius Bolling and Jackson Pye. Gaius brings his industry knowledge to the conversation as he currently works in publicity for film & TV while Jackson brings the casual moviegoer opinion. The duo also covers milestone movie anniversaries and predicts the box office every week. In addition to the main show, Gaius also hosts a bi-weekly spinoff called Back To The Blockbuster Presents: Deep Dives that sees Gaius and rotating guests diving into a different film of their choosing across all genres.
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- 5 days ago58 min
Episode 303 - Soderbergh to the Rescue on The Batman: Part II, Zendaya Goes Sci-Fi with Alex Garland, and other Updates
In this jam-packed episode of Back To The Blockbuster, we’re breaking down the biggest headlines in Hollywood. We kick things off with some major production news: Steven Soderbergh is stepping in to help Matt Reeves finish The Batman: Part II. Plus, Zendaya is teaming up with Alex Garland for his next sci-fi epic, and we have details on a new Alien film that is definitely not a sequel to Alien: Romulus. We also dive into the horror slate as Neve Campbell confirms her return for Scream 8 and David Bruckner signs on to direct Smile 3. Switching gears to the Marvel rumor mill, Connor Storrie is circling a villain role in Ghost Rider. Finally, we wrap up the show with our breakdown of the final trailer for Dune: Part Three. Helping with news this week is Mark J. Parker of the Release Date Rewind podcast so buckle up as we break down this sweet slate of news rocking the industry!
- 3 weeks ago1h 53m
Episode 302 - Hollywood Shake-Up: Paramount + Warner Bros. Become SKYDANCE | Bay Returns to Transformers, Sicario 3 Confirmed & More!
Hollywood just changed forever — and we’re breaking it all down. In this episode we cover the massive Paramount Pictures & Warner Bros. merger into Skydance, and what it means for the future of DC, Star Trek, Mission: Impossible, and theatrical movies as a whole. Plus, huge franchise news across the board: Michael Bay is in early talks to direct the next Transformers movie, with Steven Spielberg returning as executive producer. Is this the Bayhem comeback fans have been waiting for? Bradley Cooper joins Danny McBride’s G.I. Joe movie — what role will he play, and can McBride actually save the franchise? Jennifer Lawrence joins Zach Cregger’s The Flood following Weapons — why this horror pairing has us so excited. And it’s official: Sicario 3 is happening with Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin & Benicio Del Toro ALL returning. We also react and break down brand new trailers for The Exorcist: Martyrs, the slasher film River, & Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. Buckle up, this is a packed one you don’t want to miss.
- Oct 5, 20261h 54m
Episode 301 - Obsession Goes Comedy At The Golden Globes
Your weekly movie news digest is here. We start with the Golden Globes controversy: Is Obsession gaming the system by going for Comedy? We debate the ethics of the campaign. Next, we analyze the critical response to Digger and whether Tom Cruise has a box office miracle on his hands. In casting news, Robert Eggers reimagines the Bard, and Tom Holland’s Fred Astaire movie adds pop star Sabrina Carpenter and actress Margaret Qualley to the dance card. We also confirm Brad Pitt’s World War Z sequel is alive and kicking, Jon Watts is officially the new pilot for Star Wars and David Fincher is free of his Netflix shackles. Finally, we’ve got fresh trailers for the DC horror Clayface, the thriller Day Drinker, and the Quentin Tarantino written and David Fincher directed, The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Boof.
- Sep 18, 20262h 24m
Episode 300 - Anne Hathaway Races, X-Men Casting, & Record-Breaking Box Office!
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 the MCU in a secret role for Avengers: Secret Wars. Plus, The Boys star Asa Germann is trading superpowers for wings as Angel in the MCU's X-Men reboot, and Paul Feig is gearing up to direct a sequel to The Italian Job. We also discuss Destin Daniel Cretton potentially bringing Hawaii Five-0 to the big screen. Finally, we run down the latest trailers for Crystal Lake, Mike Flanagan's Carrie, Street Fighter, The Social Reckoning, and Artificial. It’s a jam-packed milestone episode you won't want to miss!
- Aug 21, 20262h 12m
Episode 299 - X-MEN REVEALED! Barbie 2 Meltdown & Freddy Krueger Civil War
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. Who will win the race to bring Freddy back? We break it down. Of course, we have to talk about Tom Holland getting that bag for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Then, we’re running through the hottest new trailers, including Michael B. Jordan’s suave return in The Thomas Crown Affair, the intense Primetime with Robert Pattinson, the twisted Veritystarring Anne Hathaway, and the chaotic action of Jumanji: Open World and Violent Night 2. Press play!
- Aug 7, 20262h 7m
Episode 298 - Gosling Goes Ghost Rider, 'Days of Thunder 2' Revs Up, & 'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer Breakdown!
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 Kenenergy 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 merger saga. Finally, we rev up the engine with our full trailer reactions to Avengers: Doomsday, Resident Evil (the reboot), Clayface, and what looks to be another horror hit, Other Mommy.
- Aug 3, 20261h 28m
Episode 297 - The Epic Reimagining: Christopher Nolan Directs Homer’s The Odyssey
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 Himesh Patel. We explore how Nolan’s signature style—practical effects, nonlinear storytelling, and grand philosophical stakes—could transform ancient Greek mythology into a modern day masterpiece.
- Jul 24, 20261h 1m
Episode 296 - The Batman: Part II Delayed, Elm Street Resurrected, Plus New Trailers for Digger & Soulm8te!
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 M3GANcinematic universe. Joining in on news for the first time is Mark J. Parker of the Release Date Rewind Podcast, proving he knows his movie headlines just as much as milestone anniversaries! Listen in movie fans! We've got you covered.
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Welcome to Back To The Blockbuster, a podcast hosted by Gaius Bolling and Jackson Pye. Gaius brings his industry knowledge to the conversation as he currently works in publicity for film & TV while Jackson brings the casual moviegoer opinion. The duo also covers milestone movie anniversaries and predicts the box office every week. In addition to the main show, Gaius also hosts a bi-weekly spinoff called Back To The Blockbuster Presents: Deep Dives that sees Gaius and rotating guests diving into a different film of their choosing across all genres.
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