Beyond the Screen Podcast

On this episode of Beyond the Screen Ryan, Emily, and Jake to discuss the latest box office news, including the performance of "Avatar: Fire and Ash" and "Zootopia 2." Followed up by a comprehensive movie review of "Pluribus." All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond the Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJB...

In the final episode of 2025, Ryan and Jake break down Avatar: Fire and Ash’s historic run that pushed the franchise past $6 billion and unpack a surprise box office upset where Marty Supreme topped Anaconda, before sharing their most anticipated films and shows of 2026. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZ...

On this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan and Jake break down this past weekend’s box office hits before diving into a very merry Christmas segment, spotlighting niche holiday movies you should seriously consider adding to your watchlist. Following the special segment the guys go over the release of The Odysseus trailer and Sony Pictures’ acquisition of a majority stake in the Peanuts IP. All thi...

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake cover major industry shakeups with the breaking news of Chris Evans is returning as Steve Rogers, Zootopia 2 reclaiming the top spot in the box office and Disney gives 1 billion to OpenAi in a partnership that could change the way we consume Disney IPs forever, all this and so much more on this episode of Beyond the Screen! Sources: https...

On this episode of Beyond The Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake dive into a shocking box office shake-up as Five Nights at Freddy's 2 knocks Zootopia 2 out of the top spot. The hosts then break down the hype behind FNAF 2 and the anime release Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution with movie reviews and in other major news, Ryan and Jake unpack Paramount’s hostile takeover to steal Warner Brothers Discovery f...

On this emergency episode of Beyond The Screen Ryan and Jake give the latest run down on the acquisition of Warner Bros by Netflix. Finalizing in the early morning hours of 12/5/2025 Netflix won the bid against Paramount and the Ellison family and people are frightened, appalled, and frankly... just not happy. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M...

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Jake, and Emily dive into a dominating box office performance, where Zootopia 2 claws its way to the number one spot. With the major stories this week centering on director James Cameron who shares his anxiety about his next film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, making enough money to be profitable and delivered a scorching critique of Netflix. All this and so muc...

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Jake Holtzclaw, and Emily celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast. The team dives into the box office results, where Wicked for Good smashed records, achieving the biggest first day, domestic previews, and opening weekend for a Broadway adaptation. They also discuss Letterboxd's new Video Store, Rian Johnson's planned Star Wars trilogy is offic...

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan and Jake dive into a shocking box office upset where Now You See Me 3 zoomed past fellow debut The Running Man. We discuss the high-stakes negotiation between Disney and Google that resolved a 15-day carrier deal blackout for YouTube TV subscribers. plus a round of "Real or Fake" covering The Legend of Zelda live action, AI voice technology, and...

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan and Jake dive into Predator Badlands dominating the box office, setting a franchise record. They break down the drama and controversy surrounding the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic and the second major delay for Grand Theft Auto 6. All this, plus the introduction of a new segment, "Real or Fake." All this and so much more on this episode of Bey...

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake break down the surprisingly slow Halloween weekend box office, which saw the lowest total for the holiday in 31 years. Followed by the intensifying carrier dispute between Disney and YouTube TV following Disney's massive acquisition of Fubo TV, and Taylor Sheridan's unexpected return to Paramount to co-write and produce the live-action Ca...

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan and Jake break down this week's box office hits, including Chainsaw Man's R-rated domination and the spectacular hold of Black Phone 2. They discuss Warner Bros. fielding unsolicited offers for a sale, and the cancellation of two potential Star Wars projects, all this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.goo...

In this episode of Beyond The Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake, dive into this week's box office hits, George Lucas' new venture into preserving art, Zack Snyder's cryptic Henry Cavill posts alongside this week's hottest trailers. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edi...

In this special episode of the Beyond The Screen Podcast, Ryan and Jake dive into Tron Ares with their gut reactions, in depth breakdown, and over all opinion of this seemingly box office flop. Is this movie worth seeing? Is Jared Leto AI generated? Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharingIntro Video Sound Effects Used: Eumig S931 Su...

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan and Jake dive into a slower-than-expected box office week with Disney’s Tron Aries underperforming, Warner Brothers hitting $4 billion this year with no stop in sight and the wave of YouTubers-turned-directors breaking into Hollywood. All this and more on this episode of Beyond the Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMa...

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake breakdown this week's box office with Taylor Swift's newest theatrical release for her newest debut album, SAG-Aftra's condemnation of AI actress Tilly Norwood, and this week's hottest trailers. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond the Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZM...

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan Emily, and Jake breakdown the rise of AI talent in Hollywood, Peacemaker's "Peaceful Hips" dance being removed from Fortnite, Rick Moranis' return to acting in Spaceballs 2, and so much more in this episode of Beyond the Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HbPaAs4QHbtJTTU1vwZMawhSvi9_xHnqJBXy7WSZr9M/edit?usp=sharing Intr...

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake dive into the box office numbers, where Ryan's predictions from last week earn him a royal flush! Then we break down the complex political drama surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's suspension by ABC and Disney. Plus, the news on the bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery, noting the bids from Skydance-Paramount and Netflix. All this and...

In this episode of Beyond The Screen, Ryan and Jake dive into a a record breaking anime box office debut with Demon Slayer box winning in a land slide! In other news, Oracle's Larry Ellison and Paramount's David Ellison are reportedly eyeing Warner Bros as their next acquisition and The Sphere in Las Vegas is making waves with its Wizard of Oz experience! All this and so much more on this...

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily, and Jake break down The Conjuring: Last Rites topping the box office and share next week’s predictions. They cover James Gunn’s Superman: Man of Tomorrow and DCU plans, Activision’s surprising rejection of Steven Spielberg, and Amazon-backed Showrunner’s AI project reviving Orson Welles’ lost Magnificent Ambersons footage. All this and so much mor...

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan, Emily and Jake break down the latest box office results, including Weapons holding strong and the unexpected success of the Jaws re-release. They dive into Disney's D23 announcements, featuring sneak peeks for Toy Story 5, The Mandalorian and Grogu film, and Zootopia 2, discussing the future state of Disney's IPs. The hosts also explore Chris Col...

In this episode of Beyond The Screen, Ryan Emily and Jake break down this week's box office craze with KPOP Demon Hunters exploding to 1st place, Disney reveals a shocking pivot in target audiences and invests billions into Fortnite. Paramount still aggressively making deals with large production houses and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google.com/doc...

In this episode of Beyond the Screen, Ryan Emily and Jake break down this weeks box office hits, Paramount's questionable yet optimistic business strategy, Alan Tudyk's claim that he was scrubbed from I, Robot for being more popular than Will Smith, and our takes on this week's newest trailers. All this and so much more on this episode of Beyond The Screen! Sources: https://docs.google...

On this episode of Beyond the Screen , Ryan, Jake and Emily reflect on their horrible box office prediction with Weapons and Freakier Friday taking first and second over the week end. Ryan Gosling has met his antagonist and it's Dr. Who, we explore what his role could mean for the galaxy far, far away. Followed by Daisy Ridley's upcoming New Jedi Order and so much more on this episode of B...

In this week's Beyond The Screen, Ryan, Jake and Emily discuss the surprising box office decline of Marvel's Fantastic Four, explore Tom Holland's new Spider-Man suit for Brand New Day and debate how the MCU might handle its street-level heroes. Plus, Amazon announces Steven Knight as the new writer for Denis Villeneuve's upcoming James Bond reboot and look at upcoming trailers fro...