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| 11 Dec 2024 | 1. AI Disclaimers, Indie Market Studies, Death of LA, A24 Going Big | 01:16:30 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this debut episode we discuss: An AI disclaimer at the end of 'Heretic' (From an article in Variety) A recent study about an untapped Indie Film Market (Check out the study here) A listing of Hollywood Salaries (From The Hollywood Reporter) The death of LA Film (From The Hollywood Reporter) And A24's ever increasing budgets (From Deadline) Come to Behind the Slate Live on November 20th at The Plaza Theatre in Atlanta GA for our special screening of John Flynn's 'Rolling Thunder' You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie's recent interview with director Sean Baker Sammie on Substack Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | 2. So long CW, Archive Layoffs, Trumpian M & A, The Chrichton Estate v The Pitt, Phoebe Waller-Bridge Sells out (again) | 01:02:29 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: CW Layoffs (Deadline) Recent layoffs at the Academy film Archive (Indiewire) Trump Era M & A (The Hollywood Reporter) The Chrichton Estate vs The Pitt (Puck) Phoebe Waller-Bridge's latest project (Deadline) Come to Behind the Slate Live on November 20th at The Plaza Theatre in Atlanta GA for our special screening of John Flynn's 'Rolling Thunder' You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | 3. Spec Scripts are Back?, WBD goes to CDMX, Sebastian Stan has no Friends, Ben Affleck on AI, Camerimage Sexism Scandal | 01:07:29 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: A newly discovered Spec Script (The Hollywood Reporter) WBD's outsourced 'Capability Center' (Puck) Sebastian Stan needs a friend (Buzzfeed) Ben Affleck on AI (Youtube) Fallout from the CamerImage Sexism Scandal (The Hollywood Reporter) You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | 4. AI Training on Hollywood, Wicked Cellphone Vids, David Ehrilich's beautiful breakdown, Thanksgiving Box Office, Jeff Sagansky goes OFF, Lost John Ford Film Found | 01:18:10 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: AI training on Hollywood (The Atlantic) Wicked Cellphone Vids (Variety) David Ehrlich review of 'Wicked' (Indiewire) Thanksgiving Box Office (Indiewire) Jeff Sagansky has Takes (Wrap) Lost John Ford Film Found! (Indiewire) You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @behindtheslatepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | 5. Brand Focused Content, AI VO legal battle, Ben Mezrich is weird, Diego Mariscal is holding on, Shakeup at Picturestart? | 01:06:09 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: Brand Focused Content with Sugar23 and Fifth Season (Deadline) Legal Battle over AI Voice Over (Puck) Ben Mezrich Hacks Hollywood (Vulture) Diego Mariscal Holding on to Hollywood (The Wrap) Picturestart Shakeup (Puck) You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Dec 2024 | 6. Streamer Cancellations, Sundance Hopes/Blues, Luca's Next Remake, WGA's Limp Letter | 01:25:21 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: Early Season Cancellations (The Wrap) Sundance 2025 (Deadline) Luca Guadagnino's 'American Psycho' (Variety) WGA Writes a Letter...so scary! (Variety) You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Dec 2024 | 7. Disney Regresses, Organic AI, Network TV Boomlet, Why Auteurs Sell-Out | 01:07:54 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: Disney Cuts Transgender Storyline from 'Win or Lose' (The Hollywood Reporter) ABC's Trump Settlement (CNN) Ethical AI (Variety) Network TV is back! (Vulture) Barry Jenkins' Mufasa and the plight of the American Auteur (Vulture) You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Jan 2025 | 8. 2024 Year in Review | 01:14:11 | |
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to Crash Zoom, join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On today's very special episode we look back on the crazy year in film in television that was 2024. You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Jan 2025 | 9. Interview with Filmmaker Evelyn Lorena | 01:14:47 | |
Sammie is on vacation so we are inviting a special guest to the show, Evelyn Lorena. Evelyn is an actress and filmmaker who's most recent short film 'Gabriela' qualified for the 2025 Academy Awards. She takes through her film development, the health issues she suffered during production, and why post-production budgets are often overlooked by indie filmmakers. You can watch 'Gabriela' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no-20lBmOIA You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Jan 2025 | 10. LA Fires, 2025 Box Office Projections, A Wicked PVOD, The Death of Venu, Dumb Netflix | 01:05:22 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: LA Fires 2025 Global Box Office Projections (Variety) Auteurs as IP? (Indiewire) A Wicked PVOD Narrative (Deadline) The death of Venu (Reuters) The Great Dumbing Down of Netflix (PCMag) You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Jan 2025 | 11. Is David Lynch in the Top Ten Greatest American Directors? | 01:22:01 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: The passing of David Lynch, and where he ranks in our Top 10 Greatest American Directors list. You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Jan 2025 | 12. Sammie Does Sundance, Oscar Noms, Greta v Netflix, Indie Bundles, BrutAIlist Drama | 01:24:12 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: Sammie's first Sundance Oscar Noms (The Atlantic) What Trump's War on DEI means for Indies (USA Today) Greta Gerwig's Theatrical Win over Netflix (Screenrant) Should Indie Streamers Bundle? (Indiewire) The Brutalist used a little AI and everyone is Freaking Out (Hollywood Reporter) You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Feb 2025 | 13. Is Indie TV Viable?, Slumping Sundance, How to save LA, Comcast Restructure | 01:13:47 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: Is Indie TV Viable? (Ankler) Sundance Sales Disappoint (The Wrap) Save LA Petition/California Tax Credits (The Wrap) NBC-Universal is Restructuring (Deadline) You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Feb 2025 | 14. NY Tax Incentives, Fulton County Arts Funding, AI Copyright, Legislate Trailers, Ms. Rachel goes to Netflix | 01:03:01 | |
PLEASE NOTE: we apologize for the quality on Aaron's audio - this was an unexpected technical difficulty and is not the norm. Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: NY Tax Incentives (Deadline) Fulton County Arts Funding (Atlanta News First) AI Copyright Developments (Venture Beat) Cinema Trailer Legislation (Vulture) Ms. Rachel Goes Netflix (Netflix) You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Feb 2025 | 15. Berlinale Winners and Losers, Do Casting Directors Watch Self Tapes? | 01:18:08 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: Berlinale Winners and Losers! (The Hollywood Reporter) Tyler Perry Casting Director does Damage Control (Deadline) You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Feb 2025 | 16. Oscar Predictions, Oscar Futures, Amazon Bags Bond, Instagram Casting | 01:20:20 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: A few words about our Tiktok Oscar Predictions! Oscar AI Disclosure (Deadline) Oscars Streaming kills Linear (The Hollywood Reporter) The Broccolis Sell Bond' to Amazon (Deadline) Maya Hawke says Directors Cast Based on Instagram Followers!?!...Duh (Variety) You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Mar 2025 | 17. Oscar Reactions, Theatrical Windows, Kathleen Kennedy Stepping Down (or not), AI Audiobooks | 01:08:02 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: Oscar Reactions IMAX Narnia "Nuclear Option" (Screenrant) AMC Hits Back (Deadline) Kathleen Kennedy Succession Drama (The Hollywood Reporter) Spotify Partners with Elevenlabs for AI Audio Books (Yahoo Finance) You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Mar 2025 | 18. Technicolor Falls, Anora Union Misinformation, Oscars Ratings, Sesame Street Layoffs, Ezra Edelman got SCREWED | 01:08:21 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: Oscar Ratings (Vulture) Technicolor Out of Business (Variety) Crewstories IG sparks Anora Backlash...is it real? (Distractify) Sesame Street Layoffs (NPR) Ezra Edelman got SCREWED (Indiewire) You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Mar 2025 | 19. WB Auteur Studio?, Duplass Distro, New Literalism, SAG-Y Bonuses, Miami Beach Censorship | 01:07:36 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: Mike and Pam's Auteur Strategy at Warner Bros (Puck) Mark Duplass Self-Distribution (Indiewire) Namwali Serpell Claims a New Literalism is Destroying Movies (New Yorker) WGA and SAG Streaming Bonuses (Ankler) Miami Beach Mayor Threatens to Censor Indie Cinema (NPR) You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Mar 2025 | 20. Top 5 Films since COVID, Is AI Fair Use?, Apple TV Woes, Sundance City Predictions! | 01:37:08 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: The Top 5 Films Since COVID Is AI Fair Use? (Deadline) Apple TV Blues (Puck) Sundance City Predictions (Indiewire) You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Apr 2025 | 21. Love It or Hate it!, Hessinger's Revenge, Hey-scal takes Bond, Cinema Survey, Ghiblification is EVIL | 01:08:08 | |
Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: Updates from some of our favorite stories (Love it or Hate it?) Greg Hessinger will negotiate for the AMPTP (And why this is terrible for SAG-AFTRA!) (Deadline) Amy Pascal and David Heyman will Produce 'James Bond' (THR) Cinema Survey says: The Movies SUCK! (Variety) ChatGPT goes full Joker with Release of "Ghibli AI" (Slate) You can check out Sammie's work: Sammie on Substack You can check out Aaron's work: @strandedonstage @withdrawalfilm Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com Follow us on IG and Tiktok @crashzoompodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||