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The Backlot Brief

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The Backlot Brief keeps your film and television industry news straight and to the point. Capturing the major headlines and industry discussions without opinion, each episode aims at keeping listeners up to date with the complex film and tv industry. No nonsense. Just news.

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Episodes

New DGA deal, ROKU Acquisition, Paramount Warner Brothers & Lawrence of Arabia 19.06.2026 10:32

The Backlot Brief Team brings you the film and industry news of the week. This week we cover details of the new DGA deal, the acquisition of ROKU, updates on the Paramount / Warner Brothers deal, and the 1960's classic "Lawrence of Arabia".

60 Minutes, Tribeca Film Festival, the Tony Awards and The Duel 09.06.2026 9:11

The Backlot Brief Team brings you the film and industry news of the week. This week we cover more drama at 60 minutes, the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival, this year's Tony Award winners and Steven Spielberg's original debut film.

Kennedy Center Legal Battles, New Leadership at 60 Minutes & Gen Z Horror Phenomena 02.06.2026 11:05

The Backlot Brief Team brings you the film and industry news of the week. This week we cover the legal battles involving the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Nick Bilton being appointed the new Executive Producer at 60 Minutes, and multiple Gen-Z-directed films hiting it big at the box office.

Cannes Film Festival, Colbert's Departure from late night, Obsession and Star Wars: Mandalorian & Grogu 25.05.2026 9:54

The Backlot Brief Team brings you the film and industry news of the week. This week we cover the Cannes International Film Festival, the end of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Curry Barker's Obsession and Disney's Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Academy Award Changes, Netflix Goes Theatrical & GameStop 05.05.2026 9:13

The Backlot Brief Team brings you the film and industry news of the week. This week we cover the new SAG-AFTRA agreement, changes in Academy Award eligibilities, Hokum and Gamestop's bid for Ebay.

WGA Deal, Apple's Leadership Change & Q1 Streaming Numbers 27.04.2026 9:03

The Backlot Brief Team brings you the film and industry news of the week. This week we cover the terms of the new WGA agreement, Tim Cook's decision to step down as Apple CEO, and Q1 Nielsen streaming numbers for 2026.

CinemaCon, Live Nation & Clockwork 21.04.2026 10:51

The Backlot Brief Team brings you the film and industry news of the week. This week we cover CinemaCon 2026, the antitrust cast against Live Nation & Warner Brothers' new label, Clockwork.

Sony & Disney Layoffs, Cannes, & Late Night Shake Ups 14.04.2026 10:23

The Backlot Brief Team brings you the film and industry news of the week. This week we cover Sony & Disney Layoffs, upcoming releases at Cannes, antitrust investigations into NFL TV deals and a Late Night shake up.

WGA Negotiations, Bad Robot & Mario Brothers 08.04.2026 9:26

The Backlot Brief Team brings you the film and industry news of the week. This week we cover the WGA negotiation outcomes, JJ Abrams' Bad Robot lay offs and a huge box office debut for the newest Mario Brothers movie.

AI Shakeup, Netflix Price Hikes and Lord of the Rings 30.03.2026 9:23

The Backlot Brief Team brings you the film and industry news of the week. This week we cover OpenAI's recent Sora decommission, Netflix's price hikes in anticipation of the Warner Brothers' merger and a surprising new writer for the Lord of the Rings franchise.

Consolidation, SXSW, Soundstages & Project Hail Mary 23.03.2026 11:18

The Backlot Brief Team brings you the film and industry news of the week. This week we cover continuing studio consolidation, what happened at SXSW, the current soundstage paradox and the new hit movie Project Hail Mary.

Oscars Special - 98th Academy Awards 17.03.2026 8:48

The Backlot Brief Team brings you the film and industry news of the week. In this special, we cover the 98th Academy Award winners and also discuss next year's possible nominees.

Academy Awards, Growing Theatrical Windows, SXSW & Box Office 2025 Recap 16.03.2026 10:15

The Backlot Brief Team brings you the film and industry news of the week. This week we cover the Academy Award winners, Universal's new theatrical windows, SXSW premiers and a recap of the 2025 Box Office.

Paramount & Warner Brothers, Upcoming Academy Awards and Hoppers & The Bride 09.03.2026 9:11

The Backlot Brief Team brings you the film and industry news of the week. This week we covers the Paramount / Warner Bros. deal, front runners for the upcoming Academy Awards and the biggest news at the box office including Hoppers, The Bride and Wuthering Heights.