Episode 62
#62 – All Killer, No Filler… But Also THE Killer (On Netflix)
The one where we’re thankful that David Zaslav has never called us his best friends.
Streamageddon · Streamageddon
November 21, 20231h 8m
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Show Notes
We’ve got sizzling Thanksgiving episode stuffed full of news, gossip, and… America’s favorite game show?!
- First: Will lackluster AI protections sink the SAG-AFTRA deal?
- Then we raise a glass to the latest victim of the streaming wars: Showtime Anytime.
- Speaking of Paramount-related news: IT’S DAILY SHOW HOST WATCH! (Second timers edition!)
- But wait, there’s more! Because after that we feast on an irresistible helping of David Zaslav news.
- And finally: We head the big (enough) screen and stream the new Netflix movie The Killer featuring Michael Fassbender as the titular assassin, framed by David Fincher’s direction.
All that, plus: Can you out-score Dianne on a post-strike edition of Renewed or Canceled?! We’ve got 12 shows across TV and streaming that have been hanging in the balance for months now. (Spoilers in the links below!)
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📺 Review: The Killer (Movie)
🚨 Light spoilers only! (starting at 51:10) 🚨
- Where to Watch: Netflix
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🔗 Links:
- SAG-AFTRA’s new contract hinges on studios acting responsibly with AI – Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge
- Actors’ AI Protections Are a Step Forward, But There’s Reason to Worry – Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter
- How David Zaslav Blew Up Hollywood – Jonathan Mahler, James B. Stewart, Benjamin Mullin, The New York Times
- Behind CNN Turmoil, a Series of Shattered Friendships – James B. Stewart, Benjamin Mullin, The New York Times
- Congressman Slams Warner Bros. for Canceling ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ Calls for Federal Investigation – James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter
- Warner Bros. Changes 'Coyote vs Acme' Decision After Filmmakers Rebel – Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter
- What's Warner Bros. Discovery's next move? David Zaslav and John Malone offer clues – Alex Sherman, CNBC
- The Killer review: David Fincher shoots to thrill – Brent Simon, A.V. Club
- ‘The Bear’ Renewed for Season 3 – Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter
- Elle Fanning Speaks Out Following ‘The Great’ Cancellation: “I Discovered Parts of Myself I Didn’t Know” – Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter
- ‘Young Sheldon’ to End With Season 7 on CBS – Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter
- Kaley Cuoco's 'Based on a True Story' Renewed for Season 2 on Peacock – Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter
- ‘The Boys’ Spinoff ‘Gen V’ Renewed at Amazon – Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter
- Freeform’s Animated Comedy ‘Praise Petey’ Canceled – Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter
- ‘Welcome to Flatch’ Canceled at Fox – Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter
- ‘The Rookie: Feds’ Canceled at ABC – Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter
- ‘Futurama’ Lands Two-Season Renewal at Hulu – Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter
- Futurama got renewed, so you can expect 30 more episodes on Hulu – Emma Roth, The Verge
- 'iCarly' Sequel Canceled at Paramount+ – Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter
- ‘Fatal Attraction,’ ‘Rabbit Hole’ Canceled at Paramount+ – Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter
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