A WBD-Paramount Merger, Scary Movie 6 & Rotten Tomatoes Betting! A Recap of Talking Through The Movies

This week on Talking Through The Movies, we tackled some of the biggest and wildest stories in entertainment.

First, we dived into the massive news that Paramount is reportedly preparing a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. We broke down what this potential merger could mean for Hollywood, streaming services, and the content we love. We'll be keeping a close eye on this, as it could reshape the industry!

Next, we brought some magical news to the show: Practical Magic 2 has officially wrapped production! We shared the latest from Nicole Kidman and celebrated the fan joy filling up social media.

The conversation then took a hilarious turn as we talked about Marlon Wayans' warning that Scary Movie 6 will be "no holds barred." We debated whether the horror-parody genre is ready for a comeback and which modern horror films are ripe for spoofing.

In a segment that challenges the way we consume film, we discussed the online exchange Kalshi, which now allows people to bet on a film's Rotten Tomatoes score. We debated the pros and cons of this and whether it's a good or bad thing for movie criticism.

As always, we took a moment to celebrate an unsung hero of cinema in our "Grade-A B-Movies" segment and answered your questions and comments in "We Got Your Mail" and "Live Chat (For Me)."

If you missed the live show, you can catch up on the full episode here to hear our full take and join the conversation!

Key Takeaways from the Episode:

• WBD-Paramount Merger: What a potential bidding war means for the future of entertainment.

• Practical Magic 2: A happy update for fans of the beloved classic.

• Scary Movie 6: A look at what's next for the comedy franchise.

• Rotten Tomatoes Betting: Is this a good idea?

  
  

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