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On this episode of ITCAF we're delving deep into the WGA's ongoing strike, SAG/AFTRA's approval for a vote on an authorization to strike, the DGA's early talks with the AMPTP, and what it all means for everyone from the big studios to small indie production companies, and everyone in-between! Our guest this week, from the hit series, "Attack on Titan", is actor Robert McC...

Our special guest, from the hit series, "Grey's Anatomy", is actor Will Martinez, who joins us to chat all about how he got started in the industry, the excitement of being cast as the lead in a film while still in high school and then the disappointment he felt when the film did come out right away. He also talks about the importance of knowing how to act on a set, learning everythi...

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about the latest on the WGA's strike, the DGA's upcoming contract negotiations, Disney's plans to merge Disney Plus and Hulu into one streaming service, Warner Bros. Pictures' confirmation and release date date for "Beetlejuice 2", CBS' odd week of renewals, cancellations, and new show announcements, Universal Pictures&#3...

Our special guest, from the new movie, "Renfield", is actor James Moses Black, who returns to the show for his third time! He joins us to chat all what he's been up to since we last talked including how he spent his time during the Covid-19 shutdown. We also talk about his thoughts on the changes in the industry and his desire to do more comedic roles. We then dive deep into how he m...

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about the latest on the WGA's strike, recent news from Marvel Studios, Fox's surprise cancellation of its hit series "9-1-1", Warner Bros. Discovery's financial woes, Paramount's announcement of the official end of "Yellowstone", Universal's continued record-breaking box office run for "The Super Mario Bros...

Our special guest, from the hit movie, "Cocaine Bear", is actress Kahyun Kim, who joins us to chat all about how she got started in the industry, including making the jump from South Korea to the United States and auditioning and being accepted into Juilliard's Drama School. We also dive deep into the honest advice she was given by her mother about chasing her dreams and choosing a c...

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about the WGA's impending strike, Disney's lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron Desantis, and absolutely everything from CinemaCon 2023 including trailers, extended footage, posters, images, logos, release dates, confirmations, and more. Our guest this week, from the hit movie, "Cocaine Bear", is actress Kahyun Kim! Plus, our "T...

Our special guest, from the new Netflix series, "Florida Man", is actress Lauren Buglioli, who joins us to chat all about how she got started in the industry, including how she began her acting career in London despite being born in Los Angeles. We also dive deep into transition back to the states and her decision to not choose between the stage or film & television, but instead just...

Our special guest, from the hit series, "Fire Country", is actress Katrina Reynolds, who joins us to chat all about how she got started in the industry, her love for theater and the differences between acting for stage and film, her late transition to film and television after relocating to Vancouver, her process for preparing for a role including journaling as the character, her group coaching pr...

Our special guest, from the film, "The Old Way", is actress Kerry Knuppe, who joins us to chat all about how she got started in the industry including what it was like growing up in South Dakota on a reservation and her transition to the big city Denver Colorado, the first moment she knew she wanted to be an actor, how she uses her fascination of people and a unique intellectual approach...

Our special guest, from the hit HBO series, "The Last of Us", is actress Gina Louise Phillips, who joins us to chat all about how she got started in the industry including how she made the transition from broadcast journalism to acting, the differences between working on big budget sets and indie sets, the learned lesson of knowing when and when not to speak up and give your opinion on s...

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about the WGA's controversial proposal to allow AI to write scripts, Disney's surprise firing of longtime Marvel Studios' executive Victoria Alonso, the continued less than stellar box office performance of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Shazam: Fury of the Gods", Paramount Pictures' planned remake of the classic film "Vert...

Our special guest, from the new film, "Devil's Peak", is producer and actor Griff Furst, who joins us to chat all about what it was like growing up in the industry, the advantages and disadvantages of having a famous father, his thoughts on the current state of the film industry, the differences between producing big budget studio films and smaller independent films, the distribution process of fi...

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about Disney's debut of the first full trailer for its upcoming live action remake of "The Little Mermaid" and ABC's increased viewership numbers for this year's Oscars telecast, the less than promising start at the box office for Warner Bros. Films' "Shazam: Fury of the Gods", the latest casting announcements for Paramount Pictures' sequel to "Gladiator"...

Our special guest, from the hit film, "M3GAN", is editor Jeff McEvoy, who joins us to chat all about how he got started in the entertainment industry, his thoughts on the industry's conversion from film to video/digital, the differences between working on large budget projects and indie projects, the importance of picking the right music for your project, how test audiences can sometimes influence...

Our special guest, from the hit HBO series, "The Last of Us", is actor Max Montesi, who joins us to chat all about how he got started in the entertainment industry, the differences between working on large budget projects and indie projects, the importance of getting on a set and asking questions when you do, his work behind the camera as a director and producer, how he stays mentally positive in...

On this episode of ITCAF we're talking all about Disney and Marvel Studios' successful launch of the MCU's "Phase Five" with "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania", all the good and bad news from Warner Bros. Discovery's fourth quarter earnings call, CBS' slate of early renewals and what shows are still on the bubble, Universal Pictures' expectations for its new film, "Cocaine Bear", Sony Pictures' b...

On this episode of ITCAF we discuss everything you need to know about all the trailers that dropped during the Super Bowl, the latest huge announcements from Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige, the continued ratings success of HBO's "The Last of Us", Universal Pictures' plans for a live-action adaptation of "How to Train Your Dragon", Lionsgate's announcement of a sequel to its hit film "Plane", Netflix'...

On this episode of ITCAF we bring you up to speed on James Gunn and Peter Safran's bold plans for the new DCU! We'll sort out the truth from the rumors and share our insights on "Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters", as well as what the new plans mean for existing DC franchises including Matt Reeves' "The Batman", Todd Phillips' "Joker", Cartoon Network's "Teen Titans Go!", and HBO Max's "Harley Quinn"....

On this week's episode Dustin and Logan break down all the details and offer their analysis of the industry's biggest stories, including this year's Oscar nominations, the continued record-breaking success of "Avatar: The Way of Water" at the box office, Warner Bros.' new "Shazam: Fury of the Gods" trailer, Paramount Plus' latest casting announcements for its upcoming "Frasier" revival, the surpri...

Our special guest, from the action film, "Repeater", is actor Paul Sidhu, who joins us to chat all about how he got started in the entertainment industry, balancing his medical practice with his acting career, his thoughts as a filmmaker, in knowing the importance of the screenplay, how his experience behind the camera as a producer helps with his performances in front of the camera as an actor, h...

It's the first full show of season six! This week Dustin and Logan break down all the juicy details and offer their analysis of the industry's biggest stories, including Disney's appointment of a new Chairman of the Board, the continued success of "Avatar: The Way of Water" at the box office, HBO's cancellation of the "Gossip Girl" reboot, Paramount Pictures' first trailer for "Scream 6", NBC's re...

Our special guest, from the horror film, "The Hunting", is actress Joelle Westwood, who joins us to chat all about how she got started in the industry, including making the jump from Ohio to NYC. She also talks about the transition from theater to film & television, the importance of networking and being nice to everybody, and gives solid advice to up-and-comers about the audition process such...

On this, our kickoff interview for Season 6 of ITCAFpodcast, our special guest, making her 4th appearance on the show, is actress, writer, producer, director, Autumn Reeser, who joins us to talk all about the return of Hallmark Channel's “The Wedding Veil” and the ALL NEW trilogy, her recent move behind the camera as a writer, producer, and director, and the importance of creating content that mat...

Our special guest, from the hit series, "Law & Order: SVU", is "Detective Amanda Rollins" herself, actress Kelli Giddish, who joins us to chat all about her time on the hit series, the audition process and what it was like coming into the show right after it lost one its most popular stars. She also talks about the growth of her character over the course of a decade, the importance of giving the c...