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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22. Top 5 Music Biopics, 45 Day Window Ultimatum, Minecraft saves Mike and Pam, French Film Thriving 09.04.2025 1:23:05

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: In honor of Sam Mendes' FOUR Beatles Movies...Sammie tortures Aaron by making him name his Top 5 Favorite Music...

21. Love It or Hate it!, Hessinger's Revenge, Hey-scal takes Bond, Cinema Survey, Ghiblification is EVIL 02.04.2025 1:08:08

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: Updates from some of our favorite stories (Love it or Hate it?) Greg Hessinger will negotiate for the AMPTP (An...

20. Top 5 Films since COVID, Is AI Fair Use?, Apple TV Woes, Sundance City Predictions! 26.03.2025 1:37:08

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 Top 5 Films Since COVID Is AI Fair Use? ( Deadline ) Apple TV Blues ( Puck ) Sundance City Predictions ( In...

19. WB Auteur Studio?, Duplass Distro, New Literalism, SAG-Y Bonuses, Miami Beach Censorship 19.03.2025 1:07:36

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: Mike and Pam's Auteur Strategy at Warner Bros ( Puck ) Mark Duplass Self-Distribution ( Indiewire ) Namwali Ser...

18. Technicolor Falls, Anora Union Misinformation, Oscars Ratings, Sesame Street Layoffs, Ezra Edelman got SCREWED 12.03.2025 1:08:21

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: Oscar Ratings ( Vulture ) Technicolor Out of Business ( Variety ) Crewstories IG sparks Anora Backlash...is it...

17. Oscar Reactions, Theatrical Windows, Kathleen Kennedy Stepping Down (or not), AI Audiobooks 05.03.2025 1:08:02

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: Oscar Reactions IMAX Narnia "Nuclear Option" ( Screenrant ) AMC Hits Back ( Deadline ) Kathleen Kennedy Success...

16. Oscar Predictions, Oscar Futures, Amazon Bags Bond, Instagram Casting 26.02.2025 1:20:20

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: A few words about our Tiktok Oscar Predictions! Oscar AI Disclosure ( Deadline ) Oscars Streaming kills Linear...

15. Berlinale Winners and Losers, Do Casting Directors Watch Self Tapes? 19.02.2025 1:18:08

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: Berlinale Winners and Losers! ( The Hollywood Reporter ) Tyler Perry Casting Director does Damage Control ( Dea...

14. NY Tax Incentives, Fulton County Arts Funding, AI Copyright, Legislate Trailers, Ms. Rachel goes to Netflix 12.02.2025 1:03:01

PLEASE NOTE: we apologize for the quality on Aaron's audio - this was an unexpected technical difficulty and is not the norm. 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 episo...

13. Is Indie TV Viable?, Slumping Sundance, How to save LA, Comcast Restructure 05.02.2025 1:13:47

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: Is Indie TV Viable? ( Ankler ) Sundance Sales Disappoint ( The Wrap ) Save LA Petition/California Tax Cred...

12. Sammie Does Sundance, Oscar Noms, Greta v Netflix, Indie Bundles, BrutAIlist Drama 29.01.2025 1:24:12

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: Sammie's first Sundance Oscar Noms ( The Atlantic ) What Trump's War on DEI means for Indies ( USA Today ) Gret...

11. Is David Lynch in the Top Ten Greatest American Directors? 22.01.2025 1:22:01

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 passing of David Lynch, and where he ranks in our Top 10 Greatest American Directors list. You can check ou...

10. LA Fires, 2025 Box Office Projections, A Wicked PVOD, The Death of Venu, Dumb Netflix 15.01.2025 1:05:22

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 discuss: LA Fires 2025 Global Box Office Projections ( Variety ) Auteurs as IP? ( Indiewire ) A Wicked PVOD Narrative (...

9. Interview with Filmmaker Evelyn Lorena 08.01.2025 1:14:47

Sammie is on vacation so we are inviting a special guest to the show, Evelyn Lorena. Evelyn is an actress and filmmaker who's most recent short film 'Gabriela' qualified for the 2025 Academy Awards. She takes through her film development, the health issues she suffered during production, and why post-production budgets are often overlooked by indie filmmakers. You can watch 'Gabriela' here: https:...

8. 2024 Year in Review 01.01.2025 1:14:11

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 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 today's very special episode we look back on the crazy year in film in television that was 2024. You can check out Sammie's work: Rough Draft Atlanta Sammie...

7. Disney Regresses, Organic AI, Network TV Boomlet, Why Auteurs Sell-Out 25.12.2024 1:07:54

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: Disney Cuts Transgender Storyline from 'Win or Lose' ( The Hollywood Reporter ) ABC's Trump Settlement ( CNN )...

6. Streamer Cancellations, Sundance Hopes/Blues, Luca's Next Remake, WGA's Limp Letter 18.12.2024 1:25:21

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: Early Season Cancellations ( The Wrap ) Sundance 2025 ( Deadline ) Luca Guadagnino's 'American Psycho' ( Variet...

5. Brand Focused Content, AI VO legal battle, Ben Mezrich is weird, Diego Mariscal is holding on, Shakeup at Picturestart? 11.12.2024 1:06:09

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: Brand Focused Content with Sugar23 and Fifth Season ( Deadline ) Legal Battle over AI Voice Over ( Puck ) Ben M...

4. AI Training on Hollywood, Wicked Cellphone Vids, David Ehrilich's beautiful breakdown, Thanksgiving Box Office, Jeff Sagansky goes OFF, Lost John Ford Film Found 11.12.2024 1:18:10

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: AI training on Hollywood ( The Atlantic ) Wicked Cellphone Vids ( Variety ) David Ehrlich review of 'Wicked' (...

3. Spec Scripts are Back?, WBD goes to CDMX, Sebastian Stan has no Friends, Ben Affleck on AI, Camerimage Sexism Scandal 11.12.2024 1:07:29

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: A newly discovered Spec Script ( The Hollywood Reporter ) WBD's outsourced 'Capability Center' ( Puck ) Sebasti...

2. So long CW, Archive Layoffs, Trumpian M & A, The Chrichton Estate v The Pitt, Phoebe Waller-Bridge Sells out (again) 11.12.2024 1:02:29

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: CW Layoffs ( Deadline ) Recent layoffs at the Academy film Archive ( Indiewire ) Trump Era M & A ( The Holl...

1. AI Disclaimers, Indie Market Studies, Death of LA, A24 Going Big 11.12.2024 1:16:30

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 debut episode we discuss: An AI disclaimer at the end of 'Heretic' (From an article in Variety ) A recent study about an untapped I...