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Our special guest on ep. 253, from the hit film, "Anyone But You" is cinematographer, Danny Ruhlmann, making his first appearance on the podcast. We talk all about how he got started in the business, including his transition from a passionate still photographer to news cameraman to film school to cinematographer. We also dive deep into the necessity of networking and fostering relationsh...

On this episode of ITCAF the guys are recapping the 96th Annual Academy Awards. They discuss the winners, the losers, the surprises, the snubs, and of course the controversies! They also talk all about the big performances of the night, and dive deep into the ratings of the telecast and if the televised show is still relevant. Our guest this week, from the hit film, "This Is Me... Now",...

Our special guest on ep. 252, from NBC's huge hit series, "Found" is actress, Gabrielle Walsh, making her first appearance on the podcast. We talk all about how she got started in the business, including a beautiful story of how her father's passion for old films and their stories, and watching how those films resonated with him really inspired her path into acting and storytelli...

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about 20th Century Studios big grab of Imagine Entertainment's thriller, "Whalefall", the huge ratings numbers for the debut of FX's "Shōgun", the latest on HBO's "House of the Dragon", the early renewal of CBS' hit series, "Tracker", the strong box office start for Universal's "Kung Fu...

Our special guest on ep. 251, from the film, "Altered Reality" is actor, producer, writer Charles Agron. We talk all about how he got started in the business, where the idea and concept for his film, "Altered Reality" came from, and the pluses and minuses of working as the producer, writer, and actor in the film. He also shares his thoughts on why he works with many of the same...

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about this year's newly announced presenters for the upcoming 96th Oscars ceremony, the start of production on James Gunn's "Superman", as well as the first look photo of the official costume and "S" insignia, the return of Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly for a new "NCIS" series, the casting of Lex Scott Davis...

Our special guest on ep. 250, from Marvel Studios' huge hit series, "Echo" is actress, Dannie McCallum, making her first appearance on the podcast. We talk all about how she got started in the business, her role as Tuklo and her thoughts on the importance of having indigenous people on the crew of the series, including writers, costume designers, and producers. We also talk about the...

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about Marvel Studios' record breaking numbers for the "Deadpool and Wolverine" trailer, as well as the studio's official announcement of the cast for "Fantastic Four", the very latest on Warner Bros.' highly anticipated film, "Superman: Legacy", Paramount's better than expected box-office opening for &quot...

Our special guest on ep. 249, from Marvel Studios' huge hit series, "Echo" is actor, Cody Lightning, making his first appearance on the podcast. We talk all about how he got started in the business, his role as Biscuits and his thoughts on the authentic representation of indigenous people in the series, his approach to filmmaking and how he defines himself as a storyteller first, and...

On this milestone 250th episode of ITCAF we're taking a look back at how it all started, how the show has changed over the years, some of our favorite guests/interviews, some of our favorite moments, where we're headed and more! Our guest this week, from Marvel Studios' huge hit show, "Echo", is actress Dannie McCallum! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________"!. segment; this...

Our special guest on ep. 248, from NBC's huge hit series, "Found" is actress, A'zaria Carter, making her first appearance on the podcast. We talk all about how she got started in the business, including a great story of how her vocal coach suggesting she take acting classes to overcome her shyness led to move into acting. We also talk all about how she landed her role on "Fo...

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about Disney's huge acquisition of worldwide rights for Taylor Swift's "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour", Warner Bros.' winning bid for Ryan Cooler & Michael B. Jordan's latest project, Paramount's renewed first-look deal with Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort, CBS' marketing plan for the Super Bowl, the exit of direc...

Our special guest on ep. 247, from The Hallmark Channel's hit series, "The Way Home" is actor, Siddharth Sharma, making his first appearance on the podcast. We talk all about how he got started in the business, how he landed his roles on "The Way Home" and "Gen-V", what it's like working on the two vastly different shows, and more. We also dive deep into his w...

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about the passing of Hollywood icon Carl Weathers, the continued fight between Disney and Nelson Peltz, Milly Alcock's casting as Supergirl in Warner Bros. upcoming film, "Superman: Legacy", the latest details on NBCUniversal's "Suits" spinoff, "Suits: LA", Nathan Fillion's new first-look deal with Lionsgate,...

Our special guest on ep. 246, from the hit series, "The Upshaws" is actress, Khali Spraggins, making her first appearance on the podcast. We talked all about how she got started in the business, how she landed her breakout role on "The Upshaws, what it's like working with Mike Epps, Kim Fields, and Wanda Sykes, and more. We also dive deep into the challenges of maintaining a pos...

On this episode of ITCAF our coverage of Hollywood's awards season continues and we're talking all about the 2024 Oscar nominations! We tell you got nominated, who got snubbed, our thoughts on what the Academy could do different, and more! Our guest this week, from The Hallmark Channel's hit show, "The Way Home", is actor Siddharth Sharma! Plus, our "Top 5 ___________&qu...

Our special guest on ep. 245, from the new film, "You’re So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah" is actor, Dylan Hoffman, making his first appearance on the podcast. We talked all about what it was like working with Adam Sandler and the Sandler girls. We also talked about what it’s like growing up wanting to be an actor after seeing films like call me by your name or "Ferris Bueller’s Day...

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about The Emmys and Critics Choice Awards, the continued fight between Disney and Nelson Peltz, the casting for Fox's upcoming new series, "Rescue: Hi Surf", Universal Pictures' big grab to the rights to Anthony Kiedis' bestseller, "Scar Tissue", Gabriel LaBelle's casting in Sony's upcoming Jason Reitman film, &...

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about the return of The Golden Globes, the record breaking ratings numbers for Marvel Studios' new series, "Echo", Warner Bros.' new deal with Tom Cruise, the latest on Paramount's plans for its "Star Trek" film franchise, "Oppenheimer"'s streaming premiere date, Sony's new release date for its upcomin...

As we bid farewell to 2023, join us for a special episode of ITCAF where we take a heartfelt look back at a year marked by unexpected challenges and surprising triumphs. In the wake of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, the industry faced unprecedented hurdles, but Crazy Ant Media improvised, adapted, and overcame! This episode delivers a rollercoaster of emotions as we reflect on the highs and lows o...

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about Nelson Peltz's renewed proxy fight to get himself and former Disney CFO Jay Rasulo onto the company's Board of Directors, the strong box office start for Warner Bros. "Wonka", CBS' plans for a "Fire Country" franchise, the first trailer for Universal's "Kung Fu Panda 4", Sony's removal of Mayim B...

Our special guest this week, from the new film, "Candy Cane Lane" is actor, James DuMont, making his fourth appearance on the show to chat all about the film, explaining how the project came to him, why he thinks that these type films are needed right now, the pluses and minuses of releasing in theaters and streamers at simultaneously, and describes what it was like working with the cast...

Our special guest this week, from the new film, "Desperation Road" is director, Nadine Crocker who joins us to chat all about how she got started in the industry, her transition from acting to writing and directing, how she chooses the projects she works on, and more! She then dives deep into the making of her new film "Desperation Road", explaining how the project came to her,...

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about the possible casting of Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards in Marvel Studios' highly anticipated "Fantastic Four" film, Bob Iger's announcement that "Frozen 4" is in the works, Max's renewal of "Harley Quinn" for season 5, David Letterman's return to "The Late Show", the latest details and premi...

On this episode of ITCAF the guys are deep-diving into all the details of the SAG-AFTRA tentative agreement with the studios, and what it means now that the strike is over. They'll discuss what the union did get, what they did not get, and how much it will cost the studios. They will also let you know when you can expect to see your favorite shows return to the air, when new films will hit the...