Episodes

  • Sneider Witnesses Britney's Latest Meltdown, Matt Reeves Reveals Batman 2 Cast- THE HOT MIC

    Sneider Witnesses Britney's Latest Meltdown, Matt Reeves Reveals Batman 2 Cast- THE HOT MIC
    May 16 2026
    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Sneider witnessing Britney Spears meltdown in LA the other day and being the witness who spoke to TMZ, the NY Post and others about it. They also talk Matt Reeves’s rollout of The Batman 2 cast, mixed first reactions to The Mando and Grogu movie, Amazon/MGM's James Bond announcement, Peter Jackson directing a Tin Tin remake, Sinqua Walls, Andre Royo and Matthew Lillard joining Man of Tomorrow cast, Christopher Nolan’s comments this week on The Odyssey and Lupita playing two roles and the reactions, Masters of the Universe predicting for a soft debut, Amy Madigan, Steve Buscemi and Ben Foster join X-Files series, Rex Reed tribute, Kevin Hart roast reactions and more!

    #marvel #britneyspears #tmz #DC #jamesgunn #theodyssey #jamesbond #christophernolan #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro and Rundown
    2:55 Sneider Witnesses Britney Spears's Meltdown and Tells the Tale
    25:20 Matt Reeves Reveals The Batman Part II Cast
    28:10 SNEIDER RUMOR: Sebastian Stan is NOT Playing Two Face
    37:00 Sam Raimi Remaking 1978 Horror Film 'Magic"
    41:57 A Female Version of The Expendables Is in the Works
    47:50 The Mandalorian and Grogu First Reactions are Mixed, But Mostly Good
    56:25 Christopher Nolan's Responds to Odyssey Critics, Lupita Controversy Addressed
    1:04:34 Amazon MGM Talks James Bond Casting Process
    1:14:55 Donald Gibb and Rex Reed Tributes
    1:19:24 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
    1:41:21 Matthew Lillard, Sinqua Walls, Andre Royo Cast in Man of Tomorrow
    1:42:01 Final Streamlabs and Superchat Questions

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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • Is Jacob Elordi The Next James Bond? Matt Reeves Drops Batman II Photos

    Is Jacob Elordi The Next James Bond? Matt Reeves Drops Batman II Photos
    May 9 2026
    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Jacob Elordi for James Bond is picking up steam, Matt Reeves Batman II set photos, The Odyssey trailer drama, Planet of the Apes taps Matt Shakman for next installment, Sneider's Top Gun 3 directors updates, Melissa Barrera’s accuses actors of being scabs for Scream 7, Monkeypaw staff reduction, Greta Gerwig's Narnia gets a full theatrical run from Netflix, Edge of Tomorrow 2 updates, Blake Lively and Baldoni finally settle, Mortal Kombat II producer Todd Garner comes for critics, Greg Mottola eyed to direct a Bane and Deathstroke movie, Shawn Levy directing a new original sci-fi movie and more!


    #marvel #DC #jamesgunn #theodyssey #jamesbond #christophernolan #topgun3 #tomcruise #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro, Rundown and Sneider Attending Netflix is a Joke Shows
    9:14 Shawn Levy Has a New Original Sci Fi Movie Next
    14:46 Greg Mottola Reportedly Eyed for DC's Deathstroke and Bane Movie
    22:21 Matt Shakman Tapped for New Planet of the Apes Installment, No Wes Ball?
    26:42 Natalie Portman, Jonathan Bailey for Tour de France Corrupt Drama
    28:45 The Odyssey Sparks Online Drama Over Accents, Cyclops and Missing Zendaya
    33:47 Matt Reeves Posts The Batman II Photos...From the Set or Tests Shots?
    38:06 Mortal Kombat II Producer Todd Garner Attacks Critics Negative Reviews
    44:39 Mortal Kombat Non Spoiler Review Plug
    44:58 Who Will Win the Box Office This Weekend?
    46:40 Top Gun 3 Directors Updates and Clarifications
    49:46 Matt Shakman Not Returning for Fantastic Four Sequel?
    52:10 Melissa Barrera Calls Scream 7 Actors "Scabs" for being in the movie
    57:47 Greta Gerwig's Narnia Movie Getting Full Theatrical Release in 2027
    1:01:31 Clarifying the Truth Over Edge of Tomorrow 2's Production
    1:03:57 Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal Booked for New Movie
    1:05:55 Jacob Elordi in "pole position" for James Bond
    1:17:15 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions

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    2 hrs and 8 mins
  • 'Michael 2' in the Works, MBJ's Battlefield Ignites Bidding War, James Bond Update

    'Michael 2' in the Works, MBJ's Battlefield Ignites Bidding War, James Bond Update
    May 1 2026
    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk 'Michael 2' is in the wokrs but will Antoine Fuqua return to direct it, Jame Gunn's updates on DC with the Authority and Paradise Lost series and that Lanterns trailer fiasco, Michael B Jordan's Battlefield project sparks a bidding war, a Paradise Lost movie is coming from Roger Avary, Disclosure day aliens photos, Django and Zorro team up movie, Jackass, Verity, and One Night Only trailers, Gina Carano’s PR puff piece in THR, Rush Hour 4 pushed to Fall shoot over pay dispute, James Bond script is “nowhere near ready”, Devil Wears Prada 2 review, 49.5 % of funding for Paramount merger are foreign investors with 38.5% from Middle East, Top Gun 3 updates and more!

    #marvel #DC #jamesgunn #michaelbjordan #WB #Netflix #Disney #topgun #tomcruise #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro and Rundown
    2:27 'Michael 2' In the Works, But Will Antoine Fuqua Return to Direct It?
    13:45 Michael B Jordan and Christopher McQuarrie Battlefield Project Sparks Bidding War
    23:03 'Resident Evil' Trailer Discussion
    26:00 Original Blair WitcH Actors Return to EP New Blair Witch Reboot
    28:40 Roger Avary Making a 'Paradise Lost' Movie Using Ai
    32:10 James Gunn DC Updates on The Authority, Paradise Lost and LANTERNS Trailer
    38:43 Brian Helgeland Tapped to Write Django/Zorro Film Based on Tarantino Comic Book
    42:16 One Night Only and Verity Trailers Talk
    49:30 Disclosure Day Aliens Footage Could Connect to Close Encounters
    52:20 James Bond Update Says Script is "Nowhere Near Ready"
    55:15 The Devil Wears Prada 2 Mini Review
    57:15 Other Film/TV Reviews
    1:03:27 THR's Puff Piece on Gina Carano
    1:05:33 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions

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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • MICHAEL Director Antoine Fuqua Reportedly Left Movie in 2025, Miami Vice '85 Is On | THE HOT MIC

    MICHAEL Director Antoine Fuqua Reportedly Left Movie in 2025, Miami Vice '85 Is On | THE HOT MIC
    Apr 24 2026
    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Meger vote, Miami Vice 85 is a go with MBJ and Austin Butler, DC's Clayface teaser trailer, Coyote vs Acme trailer, Leviticus trailer, Curry Barker to direct Texas Chainsaw, our thoughts on the Michael' biopic and the backlash against critics from the Michael Jackson fans, Joseph Kosinski NOT directing Top Gun 3, Steven Caple Jr directing I Am Legend 2, the MCU layoffs that impacted the visual departments, The Savant finally getting a release on Apple TV, THEM remake to star Glen Powell (WTF?!), Jordan Peele versus Universal, Charles Dance in talks for The Batman 2, a Terms of Endearment remake on its way from Paramount and more!


    marvel #DC #jamesgunn #michaelbjordan #WB #Netflix #Disney #topgun #tomcruise #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro, Rundown and Debate over the Latest on Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini
    9:32 WB Shareholders Approve Merger with Paramount, What's Next?
    13:28 Miami Vice' 85 is A Go with Michael B. Jordan, Austin Butler and Joseph Kosinski
    17:56 Charles Dance in Talks to Play Christopher Dent in The Batman Part 2
    20:19 Curry Barker Will Direct Texas Chainsaw Massacre Reboot for A24
    26:11 DC Releases 'Clayface' Teaser Discussion
    29:00 Steven Caple Jr. to Direct I Am Legend Sequel with Will Smith
    31:35 'Michael' Review and Discussion on the Divisive Reactions
    41:05 Sneider Rumor: Antoine Fuqua Left "Michael' As Director A Year Ago
    47:38 Final Grade on 'Michael' Movie from Rocha and Sneider
    49:31 Will Colman Domingo Get Nominated for 'Michael'?
    53:04 Coyote vs Acme Trailer Talk
    54:35 Syndey Sweeney Cut from A Devil Wears Prada 2
    55:41 Leviticus Trailer Talk
    58:01 Jessica Chastain's The Savant is Getting Released by Apple TV Plus
    1:00:02 Joseph Kosinski Not Returning to Direct Top Gun 3
    1:03:00 Studios Starting to Embrace the 45 Day Theatrical Windows
    1:06:53 Jordan Peele and Universal Pictures Still Struggling to Make Next Movie
    1:09:34 Disney Layoffs Affect Visual Department Including Andy Park
    1:14:30 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions

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    2 hrs
  • CinemaCon Recap, Dune 3 vs Doomsday, Man of Tomorrow Casting, Ellison’s Paramount BS

    CinemaCon Recap, Dune 3 vs Doomsday, Man of Tomorrow Casting, Ellison’s Paramount BS
    Apr 18 2026
    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider return from CinemaCon to recap the big events, announcements, trailers and footage from the week. They also discuss Dune 3 vs Doomsday and how both studios are keeping the Dec 18th release date, Man of Tomorrow casting, Paramount’s David Ellison vs The Ankler’s Richard Rushfield and his appearance at the Con and skipping the congressional hearings for dubious reasons, and more!


    #marvel #xmen #avengers #Netflix #Disney #DC #Superman #JamesGunn #starwars #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro and Rundown
    3:25 Avengers Doomsday Trailer Discussion and Marvel Presentation
    12:20 Dune 3 Footage CinemaCon Discussion
    19:18 The Odyssey Cinemacon Footage Discussion
    22:06 Digger CinemaCon Footage Discussion
    25:54 Michael B. Jordan and Adria Arjona Talk Thomas Crown Affair
    27:15 The Social Reckoning CinemaCon Trailer Discussion
    30:12 I Play Rocky CinemaCon Presentation and Trailer Discussion
    33:37 Spaceballs: The New One Presentation and Trailer Discussion
    35:54 Spider-Verse, Brand New Day, Jumanji Footage Discussion
    38:00 Disclosure Day CinemaCon Footage and Spielberg Q&A Discussion
    41:44 Adria Arjona Cast in Man of Tomorrow After Gunn Denials
    48:50 David Ellison vs Richard Rushfeld Controversy over WB Merger
    1:03:44 David Harbour Cast as Col Troutman in Rambo Prequel Movie
    1:05:37 Selena Gomez Signs onto Brady Corbet's New Film
    1:07:35 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions


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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • NEW X-Men Casting Rumors, James Gunn vs Trades Over Man of Tomorrow Casting - THE HOT MIC

    NEW X-Men Casting Rumors, James Gunn vs Trades Over Man of Tomorrow Casting - THE HOT MIC
    Apr 10 2026
    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Jeff's breaking story of NEW X-Men casting rumors for the MCU movie, James Gunn shooting down more Man of Tomorrow casting rumors, our CinemaCon preview, the Jeff Shell debacle at Paramount, Disney wanting shorter and cheaper Avatar sequels, Soderbergh and his AI announcement for a new movie, X-Men new writers announced, Emerald Fennell directing Basic Instinct denials, Jenna Ortega not in Gremlins 3, Glen Powell Comeback King announcement, Jonathan Majors falling out the window on Daily Wire film shoot, JJ Abrams Bad Robot changes, the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russinni controversy, David WB Shareholders might vote against Zaslav's golden parachute and more!

    #marvel #xmen #avengers #Netflix #Disney #DC #Superman #JamesGunn #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro and Rundown
    3:25 Final Destination Bloodlines to Direct 'Metal Gear Solid' Movie
    9:40 Cameron Diaz Starring in 'Troop Beverly Hills' Sequel
    11:35 James Gunn Battles Trades Over 'Man of Tomorrow' Casting Rumors
    21:56 The Punisher One Last Kill Trailer, Glen Powell Comeback King News
    24:00 Chloe Fineman Goes Viral for Pantsing Boy and Internet Loses Its Mind
    27:31 X-Men New Casting Rumors, New Writers Announced
    39:45 Emerald Fennell Denies She's Directing 'Basic Instinct' Sequel
    42:56 Disney to Make "Shorter and Cheaper" Future Avatar Films
    47:55 Jeff Shell Steps Down From Paramount Pictures Amid Controversy
    50:14 WB Shareholders Advised to Vote Against Zaslav's "Golden Parachute"
    52:35 Steven Soderbergh Talks Using AI for His Upcoming Movies
    55:48 Jonathan Majors Falls Thru Window on Daily Wire Production
    59:04 Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini Controversy Highlights Journalistic Ethics
    1:04:01 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions
    1:33:15 2026 CinemaCon Preview and Prediction
    1:36:58 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions Part 2


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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • Sadie Sink Reportedly Leading MCU Mutant Saga, Super Mario Galaxy Sparks Battles

    Sadie Sink Reportedly Leading MCU Mutant Saga, Super Mario Galaxy Sparks Battles
    Apr 3 2026
    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the reports that Sadie Sink's Jean Grey is set to lead the MCU's Mutant Saga, a judge guts almost all of Blake Lively's sexual harassment suit against Justin Baldoni, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie sparking debates between fans and critics, Weapons prequel gets a writer, Blair Witch reboot gets a director, Scream 8 gets a writer, Kathryn Bigelow in talks for new film, Supergirl, MOTU, Backrooms, Cape Fear and Mother Mary trailers, The Drama review, Laura Dern in Jeffrey Epstein film, the former Amazon Executive piece about the fear of offending Hollywood is driving down profits, OpenI still in talks with Disney, Super Mario box office and more!
    #marvel #avengers #Netflix #Disney #MCU #avengers #supermario #mariobros #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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    0:00 Intro and Rundown
    3:48 Judge Guts Blake Lively's Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni
    9:06 Matt Reeves to Direct 'Bonfire of the Vanities' Adaptation for Apple TV
    12:14 Meryl Streep to Star in 'Corrections' Series from Jonathan Franzen
    14:43 Ryan Gosling Leaves The Daniels $150M Sci Fi Movie
    22:05 Sadie Sink To Be Center of the MCU's Mutant Saga, Signs 5 Movie Deal
    35:38 Super Mario Galaxy Movie Divides Fans
    37:36 'The Drama" Review
    39:41 Weapons Prequel 'Gladys' Hires Zach Shields as Writer
    41:58 'Scream 8' Hires Zuckerman Sisters to Write Script
    48:58 'Blair Witch Project' Reboot Hires Director
    50:39 Jamie Bell to Lead New 'Peaky Blinders' Series
    53:20 Laura Dern To Lead Jeffrey Epstein Series Based on Investigative Book
    58:46 OpenAI and Disney to Keep Working Together
    1:04:20 Former Amazon Exec Says Box Office Failed Playing it Too Safe
    1:11:12 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Avengers Doomsday To Take Jumanji 3's December Date? Sadie Sink CONFIRMED As Jean Grey

    Avengers Doomsday To Take Jumanji 3's December Date? Sadie Sink CONFIRMED As Jean Grey
    Mar 27 2026
    On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Jumanji 3 moving to Xmas and if that will mean that Avengers: Doomsday moves up a week, Disney cancelling their OpenAI deal and what it means for AI, the Harry Potter, Apex and Moana trailers, Kevin Costner and Jake Gyllenhaal for a new Scott Cooper film, Stephen Colbert’s LOTR movie, Project Hail Mary sequel in the works, Willem Dafoe and Adam Sandler in the new film, Zach Cregger’s Flood getting a theatrical rollout, Kirsten Dunst in The Housemaid sequel, Glen Powell and Judd Apatow project shoots next month, Cliffhanger reboot is in limbo over Row K issues, the Alan Ritchson fight, your MBJ story from last week, PTA rewriting DiCaprio and Scorsese film, I Want To Kill You Review & more!



    #marvel #avengers #harrypotter #Dune #LOTR #Netflix #Disney #MCU #jumanji #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha
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    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro and Rundown
    1:46 Ryan Gosling to Lead New Film from The Daniels
    6:25 Project Hail Mary and Ready or Not 2 Reviews
    11:52 Project Hail Mary Sequel Reportedly in the Works
    13:33 Himesh Patel, Danielle Deadwyler to Lead X-Files Reboot Series for Ryan Coogler
    15:45 Vanessa Kirby, Yahya Abdul Mateen II Teaming for Louis Leterrier Apple Movie
    19:08 Jumanji 3 Moves to Xmas, Will Doomsday or Dune 3 Move to Dec 11th Release?
    27:31 Sneider Confirms Sadie Sink is Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
    38:06 Kirsten Dunst Will Star in The Housemaid Sequel with Sydney Sweeney
    41:05 Harry Potter Series and The End of Oak Street Trailers
    47:50 Alan Ritchson Fights His Neighbor - What Happened?
    50:41 APEX and Moana Trailers
    55:08 Michael B Jordan Reportedly Asks for $18M for Miami Vice Reboot
    1:01:21 Stephen Colbert Writing LOTR Movie with Phillipa Boyens
    1:04:51 Kevin Costner and Jake Gyllenhaal Cast in Remake of 2001's 'Time Out'
    1:09:48 Adam Sandler and Willem Dafoe Cast in New Scott Cooper Film
    1:11:48 'THEY WILL KILL YOU' Review
    1:15:16 Zack Cregger's 'Flood' Getting Theatrical Rollout
    1:15:50 Row K Financial Troubles Pause 'Cliffhanger' Reboot
    1:18:37 Disney Ends OpenAI Deal and Sora Usage
    1:24:38 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions

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    1 hr and 57 mins