As we unfortunately posted our Legend episode today, it includes Clint's 100 accurate statement that "this world is only better because Tim Curry is in it." RIP to a true Legend.

The Hollywood Reporter@thr.com · 5d ago

Tim Curry, the offbeat British actor who specialized in playing eccentrics like the seductive, cross-dressing scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and such fiendish villains as Pennywise the Clown from Stephen King’s It, has died. He was 80. bit.ly/4wOSlqy

Pleasing Darkness is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Legend, from an entire set burning to the ground, to the multiple cuts with a completely replaced score. Watch or listen! linktr.ee/itwasashtshow

Having great power and responsibility is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Spider-Man, from the cheap attempts by Cannon Films, to the endless lawsuits that prevented the movie from getting made. Watch here: youtu.be/ml6TvHECIZc

Called it! [also if you don't already subscribe to @themovierabbithole.bsky.social, do so!]

The Movie Rabbit Hole@themovierabbithole.bsky.social · last mo.

Raise your hand if you think these two look identical

IGN [continually peddling the no CGI myth]: Nolan doesn't use any CGI! Ever! Months from now, a behind the scenes image of the actual puppet:

Beltrano Fantoche: Puppet on Strings

ALT: Beltrano Fantoche: Puppet on Strings

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IGN@ign.com · 2mo ago

The Odyssey star Matt Damon has revealed director Christopher Nolan utilized a 60-foot puppet to film the cyclops scene in his much-anticipated epic. https://bit.ly/4ygLaJZ

Happy ID4 #itwasashtshow #independenceday #id4

Having the power is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Masters of the Universe, from a script that minimized Dolph Lundgren and He-Man, to Cannon Films imploding during production. Watch or listen! linktr.ee/itwasashtshow

This is a ride of a list, put together by someone seemingly hurt by Spielberg somewhere in their life. And not to be all click baited, but #12 is a wonderful troll.

All 35 of Steven Spielberg’s Movies, Ranked From Worst to Best

As 'Disclosure Day' hits theaters, The Hollywood Reporter takes a look at the film director's entire oeuvre, featuring aliens (lots of them!), Indiana Jones (lots of him!) and wars (lots of — well, yo...

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Making a Star War is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Solo: A Star Wars Story, from directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller fighting with Lucasfilm, to Ron Howard replacing them. Watch or listen! linktr.ee/itwasashtshow

Making the perfect B-movie is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Samurai Cop, from shooting a movie with virtually no budget, to doing reshoots in an obvious wig. Watch or listen! linktr.ee/itwasashtshow

As usual, Vin completely misunderstands the appeal of the series. Unless these shows have insane budgets to match the chaos of the films, we certainly aren't going to stick around for the "character" drama. Ok, maybe Momoa's Dante...

IGN@ign.com · 4mo ago

As fans await the arrival of Fast Forever, its 11th mainline movie, in 2028, Vin Diesel announced that the Fast & Furious universe is getting a whopping four shows at Peacock. https://bit.ly/3PvlJTj

Shrinking is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Ant-Man, from the near decade of development with Edgar Wright, to the last minute overhaul by Peyton Reed and Paul Rudd. Watch here: youtu.be/i3w9rzefpaQ

Wiever at it again! Animating our utter nonsense into hilarious gold!

Wiever@wieverofpassion.bsky.social · 5mo ago

made a new Sh*t Show animation based off @itwasashtshow.bsky.social 's ep of Theodore Rex!!! link to full anim: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYHT... #2Danimation #Cartoon #TheodoreRex #Animation

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IGN@ign.com · 5mo ago

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum director Andy Serkis has confirmed Viggo Mortensen won't be returning as Aragorn, and that the role will be recast. https://bit.ly/47ABDli

I'd rather he apologize for being on Critical Drinker's alt-right grifter podcast.

'Star Trek': Andy Weir Apologizes To Alex Kurtzman Over Podcast Remarks

Andy Weir has apologized to Alex Kurtzman over 'Star Trek' remarks on the Critical Drinker podcast after drawing criticism from Don Winslow.

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Making propaganda is hard. Let’s talk about how stupid it was to make Melania, from giving Brett Ranter an undeserved second chance, to Amazon purchasing the “documentary” as a bribe. Watch or Listen! linktr.ee/itwasashtshow

Conan's F1 sequel joke was incredible. But completely wasted on that room full of overly serious killjoys. Lighten up, y'all.

The Hollywood Reporter@thr.com · 6mo ago

Most Memorable Moments at 2026 Oscars: Conan O’Brien Rapid-Fire Jokes, Iconic Reunions and Dazzling Performances

From a writing stand point, I don't understand the point here. They've done Stewie centric episodes before, what exactly can the writers explore or mine within the character that they can't do on Family Guy (or already have)?

IGN@ign.com · 6mo ago

The new Family Guy spin-off starring Stewie has been greenlit for two seasons and will once again see the irascible toddler genius voiced by Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. https://bit.ly/4sBojVz

someone (me) once said my humble advice: if you stop treating your fandom like sports—where there are definitive winners and losers—you will be much happier, make more friends, and on your deathbed you will receive total consciousness

Oh gosh! What are we gonna do with all this state media? #spoiled

Vulture@vulture.com · 6mo ago

Paramount and David Ellison has seemingly beat Netflix in the battle for Warner Bros. In the end, though, everybody in Hollywood loses.

Making a werewolf movie four times is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Cursed, from reshooting 90% of the film, to the Weinsteins’ cutting it down to a PG-13 rating. Watch or Listen! linktr.ee/itwasashtshow

Making Peter Pan grow up is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Hook, from the film starting out as a musical, to the rumored feud between Steven Spielberg and Julia Roberts. Watch or Listen! linktr.ee/itwasashtshow

Not only is the de-aging terrible, its also unneeded. They're old. It's been 30 years. Just let them be old. The ad would have worked just as well.

befores & afters magazine@beforesmag.bsky.social · 7mo ago

I don't know how I feel about this (even though I smiled, a bit) www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnnc...

Guy [who’s only ever seen one post-apocalyptic movie… and its Waterworld]: Getting a lot of Fallout vibes from this.

A bunch of whiny, misogynistic trolls are about to find out producers don’t actually write these movies and TV shows.

IGN@ign.com · 8mo ago

Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan are officially set to replace Kathleen Kennedy after the longtime head of Lucasfilm, the studio in charge of Star Wars and Indiana Jones, returns to a focus on producing. https://bit.ly/3NmFlYm

Introduce yourself with: 1 movie 1 book 1 TV show 1 album

Zaki Hasan@zakiscorner.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Introduce yourself with: 1 movie 1 book 1 TV show 1 album

Making Mad Max on water is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Waterworld, from the budget spiraling out of control, to the recurring feud between Kevin Costner and Director Kevin Reynolds. Watch here! youtu.be/ZEmXXWanlKs

This coming from the company who's state goal is to destroy the theater business.

The Hollywood Reporter@thr.com · 9mo ago

In one of Ted Sarandos’ statements on Friday about his streamer’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, the Netflix co-CEO proclaimed that the $82.7 billion deal would be “pro-worker.”

This is a horrendous read. Paramount has become a toxic frat house (full of notoriously bad people). But also a music-infused comedy about racism from Trey Parker, Matt Stone... and Kendrick Lamar?!

Feelings Don’t Matter: How the Ellison Era Is Transforming Paramount

It’s a brand-new day at the legacy studio, where prestige films are out, testosterone-heavy tentpoles are in and Brett Ratner is back on the call sheet.

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