Beyond the Screen Podcast

Beyond the Screen

Movies, TV, and entertainment are full of stories—but not all of them make sense. On Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Jake, and Emily break down box office hits, casting drama, and the rumors shaping Hollywood. It’s part analysis, part banter, and always a little unexpected.

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S3 · E23
Tuesday · 1 hr 31 min
S3 E23: Bautista is Your New Kratos!
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan and Jake break down the massive news of Dave Bautista officially taking over the mantle of Kratos in Amazon's live-action God of War series. All this and more on this episode of Beyond The Screen!Sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used:Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E22
August 18 · 1 hr 40 min
S3 E22: Let's Talk All Things D23!
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan and Jake break down a massive box office weekend led by "Spider-Man" and "The Odyssey" before diving into all things D23, including a conversation about the new X-Men Cast, reviews for the latest trailers for "Doomsday" and "VisionQuest", and so much more on this episode of Beyond the Screen! Sources:https://deadline.com/lists/everything-announced-d23-2026-disney-fan-event/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians-season-3-teaser-trailer/https://www.marvel.com/articles/live-events/d23-2026-all-the-marvel-news-recaphttps://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/visionquest-d23-2026-trailer-poster-paul-bettanyIntro Video Sound Effects Used:Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E21
August 11 · 1 hr 39 min
S3 E21: To Catch a Predator with Robert Pattinson?!
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan and Jake break down a massive box office weekend before diving into the gritty first trailer for Robert Pattinson’s Prime Time and Disney's deal with Tiktok to open up their asset library for "Verts." All this and more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://deadline.com/2026/08/eli-roth-admits-ice-cream-man-uses-generative-ai-1237018328/?utm_source=zeta&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DL+Morning+Rush+-+August+5+2026&bt_ee=L6iu68MRsNf1X%2BTlghpM35WyrGfjabDYFvcFsm8JKnO44BOxWWOzNjTYx6OrziAb&bt_ts=1785940588255&_bhlid=490550434e51e7eb288f2163b464d611469865d7https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/news/tiktok-content-sharing-deal/https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/news/tiktok-content-sharing-deal/https://www.imdb.com/calendar/ https://www.movieinsider.com/movies/january/2026 https://www.boxofficemojo.com/calendar/ https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/release-schedule Intro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E20
August 4 · 1 hr 50 min
S3 E20: We Review Spiderman: Brand New Day!
Ryan and Jake are joined by guest Dylan Travis to break down the record-shattering $360 million domestic opening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. They discuss the cinematic introduction of Jean Grey and the mutants, the "Man-Spider" teases, and Jon Bernthal’s intense return as the Punisher. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen!Sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharinghttps://www.imdb.com/calendar/ https://www.movieinsider.com/movies/january/2026 https://www.boxofficemojo.com/calendar/ https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/release-schedule Intro Video Sound Effects Used:Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E19
July 28 · 1 hr 38 min
S3 E19: Marvel Takes Over San Diego Comic Con!
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan and Jake break down the massive Marvel reveals from San Diego Comic-Con, including the "Endgame Encore" retcon and Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Doctor Doom. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharinghttps://deadline.com/2026/07/amazon-poaching-lawsuit-warner-bros-discovery-pia-barlow-1237002763/?_bhlid=78c6f58d37488b7edc60cb0d9a97f22131cbbbe1All the Marvel Studios News from Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 https://variety.com/2026/film/news/marvel-comic-con-doomsday-ghost-rider-black-panther-1236821335/ https://www.imdb.com/calendar/ https://www.movieinsider.com/movies/january/2026 https://www.boxofficemojo.com/calendar/ https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/release-schedule Intro Video Sound Effects Used:Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E18
July 21 · 1 hr 36 min
S3 E18: What'd They Do to Bro?!
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan and Jake break down a massive weekend as Jake takes the lead as host while Ryan reports from a hotel on wonky Wi-Fi before diving into the Alvin & the Chipmunks reboot and the shocking news of Ryan Hearst’s exit from the God of War live-action series due to injury and the subsequent search for a new Kratos. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E17
July 14 · 1 hr 36 min
S3 E17: Who Should Own LetterBoxd?
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake break down the lukewarm debut of the live-action Moana before diving into the shocking news of Letterboxd going up for sale with a $250 million asking price and analyze potential suitors like Netflix, Reddit, and Versant (Owner of Rotten Tomatoes. All this and more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharinghttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/moana_2026https://www.imdb.com/calendar/https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/letterboxd-sales-talks-netflix-sony-paramount-1236806379/https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/letterboxd-sale-talks-heating-up-1235204624/ https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3958921/evil-dead-burn-director-wants-to-bring-the-mask-back-to-life-with-a-violent-dark-movie/https://www.tvinsider.com/1273694/patrick-stewart-star-trek-60th-anniversary-exclusive-interview-picard-next-generation/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/meta-pulls-opt-out-ai-tool-hollywood-outrage-1236644312/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/gene-wilder-voice-ai-willy-wonka-netflix-series-1236799327/https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcIVwGHi73mskjiVsP1Tcnv_CdikIy817mLl7ltDoWU/edit?tab=t.0https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-leave-california-lawsuit-warner-bros-discovery-merger-1236646241/ Intro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E16
July 7 · 1 hr 50 min
S3 E16: Internet Horror has Taken Over Hollywood
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily and Jake celebrate a busy Fourth of July box office. They analyze Minions and Monsters’ franchise-low opening and the catastrophic second-week plunge for Supergirl. The hosts dive into the massive bidding wars for internet horror legends Siren Head and The Mandela Catalog, before finally, tackling the industry-shaking layoffs at Xbox and PlayStation’s controversial move away from physical discs. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharinghttps://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/2026W03/https://newsletter.readthedailies.com/p/bbq-beats-minions?_bhlid=3445b88b8f570f05abbe0daa9f26a5ebc5c99bcchttps://www.imdb.com/calendar/ https://www.movieinsider.com/movies/january/2026 https://www.boxofficemojo.com/calendar/ https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/release-schedule https://trevorhenderson.fandom.com/wiki/Siren_Headhttps://variety.com/2026/film/news/siren-head-warner-bros-movie-brian-duffield-zach-cregger-1236800197/?_bhlid=0d5ce2f2eea75fb99af94ccd1e1656b034a478c4 https://deadline.com/2026/07/youtube-mandela-catalog-steven-spielberg-scott-stuber-1236973259/?_bhlid=d3ee7485ccf5538902227c2c1ee3e7e92b3114e7 https://mandela-catalogue.fandom.com/wiki/The_Mandela_Catalogue Intro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E15
June 30 · 1 hr 52 min
S3 E15: A24 has Betrayed Us...
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and a very sleepy Jake break down the box office results for Toy Story 5 and the underwhelming debut of James Gunn's Supergirl. The duo dives into the controversy surrounding A24’s partnership with Google DeepMind for AI research, finally, they cover a massive slate of news including the return of Cyberpunk Edgerunners Season 2, a 2028 Donkey spin-off, and the battle over digital ownership and physical media. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/2026W26/?ref_=bo_hm_rwhttps://www.imdb.com/calendar/ https://www.movieinsider.com/movies/january/2026 https://www.boxofficemojo.com/calendar/ https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/release-schedule https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/a24-google-deepmind-ai-venture-backrooms-1236627228/https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-deepmind/deepmind-a24-research-partnership/https://deadline.com/2026/06/a24-defends-google-ai-partnership-1236968675/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-influencer-screenings-1236631135/https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/6/28/cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-fall-2026-release-date-visual Intro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E14
June 23 · 1 hr 38 min
S3 E14: HOLLYWOOD TURNS TO...REDDIT???
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan and Emily discuss all things box office as "Toy Story 5" becomes the biggest debut of 2026 so far. Following this, the duo talked all things Amazon MGM, as the production house recently cancelled an almost complete film from Luca Guadagnino due to internal conflicts after a deal with OpenAI, and about the impact of Hollywood's recent endeavor into Reddit to find the next "Backrooms". All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen!Sources:https://newsletter.readthedailies.com/archivehttps://www.boxofficemojo.com/?ref_=bo_nb_we_mojologohttps://www.imdb.com/calendar/ https://www.movieinsider.com/movies/january/2026 https://www.boxofficemojo.com/calendar/ https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/release-schedule https://variety.com/2026/film/global/luca-guadagnino-sam-altman-movie-artificial-dropped-amazon-1236785830/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/netflix-focus-pass-openai-sam-altman-movie-luca-guadagnino-1236626845/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/reddit-backrooms-hollywood-ip-1236622594/ Intro Video Sound Effects Used:Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E13
June 16 · 1 hr 41 min
S3 E13: Paramount wins over the DOJ
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake start on a massive industry shakeup as Fox announces a $22 billion acquisition of Roku, positioning themselves as a data powerhouse rather than a traditional streaming competitor before they dive into the heart of the show which centers on the Department of Justice officially clearing Paramount’s takeover of Warner Brothers, sparking a heated debate over antitrust laws, political bias, and the potential for massive job cuts. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharing https://www.imdb.com/calendar/ https://www.movieinsider.com/movies/january/2026 https://www.boxofficemojo.com/calendar/ https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/release-schedulehttps://variety.com/2026/tv/news/doj-approves-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-1236780234/ https://deadline.com/2026/06/paramont-warner-bros-deal-justice-department-approval-1236955260/ Intro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E12
June 9 · 1 hr 50 min
S3 E12: We're OBSESSED Over This Take!
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan and Jake break down a massive weekend where Scary Movie 6 revitalized the comedy genre with a record-breaking opening, while Masters of the Universe struggled to overcome the "Jared Leto curse" and a lack of youth interest before diving into a heated debate over the Obsession pay controversy sparked by art director Sally Choi, as the hosts discuss the ethics of contract negotiations and "burning bridges" in the indie but big time film world. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E11
June 2 · 2 hr 10 min
S3 E11: We Got Lost in the "Backrooms" REVIEW!
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake break down a historic weekend at the box office as Kane Parsons’ The Backrooms shatters records alongside other "new wave" of social media stars-turned-filmmakers, including the incredible staying power of Curry Barker’s Obsession. The heart of the show features an in-depth, spoiler-filled review of The Backrooms, where they get into the "marshmallow meat" of everything Kane Pixels, Async, Null Zones, and the Complex. All this and more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E10
May 26 · 1 hr 48 min
S3 E10: Mandalorian & Grogu BETTER THAN Rogue One!?!?
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily and Jake analyze The Mandalorian and Grogu’s box office debut and its surprisingly record-breaking audience rating beating our Rogue One. The guys also break down major industry headlines, including Sebastian Stan’s makeup team being are none other than Colin Farrell's Penguin makeup artists and distributor Neon wins their 7th straight Palme d'Or. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond the Screen!Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E9
May 19 · 1 hr 49 min
S3 E9: Grogu Divides Test Audiences and The Bond Debate is Back!
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake tackle the "unfiltered" first reactions to The Mandalorian and Grogu, debating if Star Wars has lost its cinematic spark before diving into the high-stakes search for the next James Bond, analyzing the "sex appeal" criteria and a roster featuring some of Britain's hottest actors (in our opinion). All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond the Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E8
May 12 · 1 hr 23 min
S3 E8: Batman Part 2 Chilly First Look
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake break down Michael becoming the highest-grossing domestic biopic ever and the shock critical success of Hugh Jackman’s The Sheep Detectives before diving into the snowy first look at The Batman Part II production and its star-studded new cast members, including Sebastian Stan and Charles Dance. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E7
May 5 · 1 hr 29 min
S3 E7: Kimmel and Trump Smackdown!
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan Emily, and Jake celebrate Star Wars Day and breakdown the escalating legal war between the FCC and Disney over the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s "expectant widow" joke about Melania Trump and the subsequent assassination attempt on the president that has led to calls for Kimmel’s firing and a review of Disney’s broadcast licenses before speculating that Spielberg's guilty pleasure is Casper the Friendly Ghost?All this, and so much more, on this episode of Beyond the Screen!Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E6
April 28 · 1 hr 37 min
S3 E6: Michael Jackson Biopic Controversy Explained
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake break down the record-shattering debut of the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael despite heavy critical backlash. The guys discuss the "sugarcoated" script, Paris Jackson's public outrage, and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E5
April 21 · 1 hr 52 min
S3 E5: CinemaCon Mega-Episode + Disney Layoff!
In this massive episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake dive into the whirlwind of CinemaCon 2026, breaking down the future of film from every major distributor followed by Disney's 1,000 person layoff. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond the Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/
S3 · E4
April 15 · 1 hr 37 min
S3 E4: Gen Z Saves Cinema and Zaslav's Parachute Gets Cut
In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Jake, and an absent Emily, tackle the latest industry shakeups, starting with the report that Spider-Man: Brand New Day is undergoing reshoots to add humor, Zaslav's buy out to decrease the longer it takes the government to review the acquisition, and Gen Z and Millennials are the primary patrons of movie theaters keeping cinema and physical media alive despite their perceived short attention spans. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharing Intro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Super8 Projector.wav by StefanoPTesta — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/447884/ Film Projector - Reel Runs Out by Stefan021 — License: CC0 — https://freesound.org/s/411981/ Analog - Burning Film by tobbler — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/795375/ Roller blind circuit breaker x3(Eq,rvrb,MSEq,lmtr).wav by newlocknew — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/583451/ Wood Burning Stove by nebulousflynn — License: CC BY 4.0 — https://freesound.org/s/269062/

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