Aaron Strand and Sammie Purcell

Crash Zoom

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Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Aaron Strand and Sammie Purcell

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47. Last Episode, Marvel Leaves GA, Austin Butler is Uninteresting, Spec Script Boom 27.08.2025 1:23:04

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. It's sad to say but this is our last episode. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past year. Be sure to follow Sammie and A...

46. The Voice Actor's AI Dilemma, WBD's Movie Quotas, Duffers Do Paramount, WGA Prepares for 2026 20.08.2025 52:50

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. It's sad to say but this is our second to last episode. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past 9 months. Be sure to follo...

45. Disney and AI, Paramount's New Leadership, Comedy Comeback?, Dude Perfect Movie 13.08.2025 1:13:57

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. It's sad to say but this is one of our final episodes. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past 9 months. Be sure to follow...

44. Trump's AI Action Plan + Showrunner AI 08.08.2025 29:53

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitti...

43. KPop Demon Hunters 06.08.2025 31:48

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitti...

42. A24 Saves a Theatre, Metrograph Pictures on Pause? 01.08.2025 34:53

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitti...

41. Venice Film Festival 2025 30.07.2025 35:44

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitti...

40. Netflix Earnings Report 25.07.2025 26:36

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitti...

39. Skydance Casualties 23.07.2025 35:38

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitti...

38. The Curious Case of Laika Studios 18.07.2025 33:12

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitti...

37. TCM's Special Relationship with WBD 16.07.2025 34:10

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitti...

36. AI In Film School 11.07.2025 34:21

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitti...

35. Korea's CJ ENM Unveils AI Show 'Cat Biggie' 09.07.2025 31:35

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitti...

34. Doomsday Prognostications, Elio Flops, AI Wins in Court, Denis Does Bond, NYT Film List Reactions 02.07.2025 1:10:30

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: Will Theatres Last 20 Years? ( Stephen Follows ) Elio Flops ( CNBC ) AI Wins in Court ( Variety ) Denis Does Bond ( The Insneider ) NYT 100 Greatest...

33. Steaming Overtakes Linear, NEON's new Horror, Emmy Submissions, Zas Pay Cut, NYTimes Top 10s 27.06.2025 1:03:15

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: Steaming Overtakes Linear (Nielson) NEON invests in Crowdfunded film 'Shelby Oaks' ( Indiewire ) Emmy Submissions Drop...but Is it Really that Bad?...

32. Special Guest Imani Vaughn-Jones: AI Lawsuit, Meta Ads, F1 Hot or Not?, Too Many Rich People on TV 18.06.2025 1:26:28

Sammie is on Vacation! So today, filmmaker Aaron Strand is joined with SPECIAL GUEST, actress, writer, producer Imani Vaughn-Jones. Together they discuss: Disney and Universal Sue Midjourney ( The Wrap ) Meta is replacing Ads with AI ( Reuters ) Met buys Scale AI ( CNBC ) Is Apple's 'F1 The Movie' Hot or Not? ( Variety ) Are Depictions of Wealth Ruining TV ( Atlantic ) You can check out Imani's wo...

31. WBD Breakup, Natasha Lyonne LOVES AI, Casting Directors Sound Off, Stolen copy of 'The Day the Clown Cried' 11.06.2025 1:22:18

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: WBD Splits in Two ( Hollywood Reporter ) Lionsgate's plan to use Runway AI ( Variety ) Natasha Lyonne and Husband Bryan Mooser's AI Party ( Vulture...

30. Sarandos Saves Sesame Street, AI Propaganda, Is MAGA-TV a Thing?, Legacy Cartoons Thrive, Lynch Auction 04.06.2025 1:14:09

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: Netflix Saves Sesame Street ( MSNBC ) Google is making AI Propaganda ( Film Stories ) Is MAGA-TV a Thing? ( Wir...

29. Box Office Booms, The Death of Cartoon Network, the Rise of MUBI, LA Mayor's Bandaid, and more! 28.05.2025 1:16:50

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: Memorial Day Box Office ( The Wrap ) The Slow Death of Cartoon Network ( Bloomberg ) The Rise of MUBI ( Variety...

28. Travelogue, Tariffs, Voight MHGA Plan, Fin-Syn, RIP Coverfly, Upfronts, Together Lawsuit 21.05.2025 1:14:19

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: Trump Tariffs ( CNN ) Jon Voight's Plan to Make Hollywood Great Again ( Indiewire ) We're talking about Fin-Syn...

27. 'Saffron Kingdom' - an Interview with Arfat Sheikh 14.05.2025 44:22

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we speak with writer/director Arfat Sheikh about his debut feature 'Saffron Kingdom Arfat on IG: @arfat_a_sheikh Saffron Ki...

26. Billionaires go Vertical - an Interview with Madison Hatfield 07.05.2025 50:39

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we speak with actress/writer/director Madison Hatfield about directing Vertical Dramas and her recent essay "The Billionair...

25. ATLFF, Festival Tips, 60 Minutes Under Pressure, Crew Diversity, Creator Economy, Studio Ep 2 30.04.2025 1:10:14

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: ATLFF Opening Weekend Aaron's Top 5 Film Fest Tips (Number 2 will BLOW YOUR MIND) Bill Owens Steps down from '6...

24. Sinners, Zaslav's Redemption, WGA Report, Academy Voters Pop Quiz, Nickelodeon on YT, 'The Studio' Watch Along 23.04.2025 1:23:43

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: F the Haters, 'Sinners' is a HIT ( NY Times ) Michael Wolff's Zaslov Profile ( New York Mag ) WGA Report ( THR...

23. Cannes 2025 Lineup, Art v Commerce, Anora PVOD success?, SNLUK, Stunt Oscars 16.04.2025 1:11:03

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss: The Cannes 2025 Lineup ( Indiewire ) Seth Rogan calling out Steve Asbell ( youtube ) Art V. Commerce Anora's PV...