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On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Anthony are joined by Special Guest Hugh Dillon, Co-Creator and Lead of MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, a Paramount+ series also co-created by Taylor Sheridan. The series follows Mike McLusky (Jeremy Renner) and the McLusky family – power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan, where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. Hugh plays Ian Ferguson, a seasoned, hard-nosed detective for the Kingstown Police Department. Hugh also starred in five seasons of the Canadian iconic series Flashpoint and went on to appear in Durham County, Wind River, as well as Yellowstone. Hugh also voiced the character Nick in Valve's Left 4 Dead 2. Season 3 of Mayor of Kingstown airs on Paramount+ every Sunday beginning June 2, 2024.
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Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Adil & Bilall's BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE starring Will Smith and Martin Lawerence. When their late police captain gets linked to drug cartels, wisecracking Miami cops Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett embark on a dangerous mission to clear his name. The film also stars Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Jacob Scipio, Ioan Gruffudd, and Joe Pantoliano. Bad Boys: Ride or Die releases exclusively in theatres June 7, 2024 by Sony Pictures.
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On this episode of The Movie Podcast, we're joined by the cast of STAR WARS: THE ACOLYTE, including Amandla Stenberg, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Rebecca Henderson, and Creator and Showrunner Leslye Headland. Daniel had the opportunity to sit down with Amandla and Manny in Toronto during their press junket. In The Acolyte, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems. The Acolyte premieres on Disney+ on June 4 (at 6pm PT / 9pm ET).
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On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by BACKSPOT Director D. W. Waterson. Backspot follows driven a cheerleader (Devery Jacobs) struggles to handle the pressure when she and her girlfriend are both selected for an elite cheer squad. D.W. Waterson is a Toronto-based, award-winning, non-binary/queer filmmaker and world-touring electronic music artist. D.W. is the creative force behind the 6 million-viewed, 40+ time award-winning digital series THAT’S MY DJ and have opened for artists such as Peaches and Idris Elba. Waterson’s work has garnered a Canadian Screen Award Nomination, 5 Best Director awards as well as Noteable’s 2017 Director of the Year award. Following our discussion, D.W., Devery Jacobs, Kudakwashe Rutendo, Thomas Antony Olajide & Noa DiBerto join us LIVE from the Backspot Red Carpet. Backspot releases in theatres May 31, 2024.
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Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review George Miller's FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga releases exclusively in theatres May 23, 2024 by Warner Bros. Pictures.
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The SEASON FINALE of X-MEN 97 HAS ARRIVED! On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by X-Men 97 series Director and Supervising Producer Jake Castorena (Ep. 101), Director Chase Conley (Ep. 102, 104, 106, 108, 110), and Director Emi/Emmett Yonemura (Ep. 103, 105, 107, 109) for a SPOILER DISCUSSION covering everything from the first season and beyond.
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