Crash Zoom

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. CommerceAnora's PVOD Success (The Wrap)SNL in the UK (Variety)Academy Awards recognize Stunt Design (Indiewire)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmGet tickets to Withdrawal HEREEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast

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 BiopicsCinemacon news:AMC CEW Adam Aron stops short of issuing a 45 Day Theatrical Ultimatum (Deadline)Did Warner Bros Co-Chairs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy get a Minecraft Reprieve? (World of Reel)Streamers invest $1bil into French Film and Television thanks to ARCOM (Deadline)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmGet tickets to Withdrawal HEREEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast

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 (And why this is terrible for SAG-AFTRA!) (Deadline)Amy Pascal and David Heyman will Produce 'James Bond' (THR)Cinema Survey says: The Movies SUCK! (Variety)ChatGPT goes full Joker with Release of "Ghibli AI" (Slate)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast

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 COVIDIs AI Fair Use? (Deadline)Apple TV Blues (Puck)Sundance City Predictions (Indiewire)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast

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 Serpell Claims a New Literalism is Destroying Movies (New Yorker)WGA and SAG Streaming Bonuses (Ankler)Miami Beach Mayor Threatens to Censor Indie Cinema (NPR)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast

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 real? (Distractify)Sesame Street Layoffs (NPR)Ezra Edelman got SCREWED (Indiewire)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast

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 ReactionsIMAX Narnia "Nuclear Option" (Screenrant)AMC Hits Back (Deadline)Kathleen Kennedy Succession Drama (The Hollywood Reporter)Spotify Partners with Elevenlabs for AI Audio Books (Yahoo Finance)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast

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 TiktokOscar Predictions!Oscar AI Disclosure (Deadline)Oscars Streaming kills Linear (The Hollywood Reporter)The Broccolis Sell Bond' to Amazon (Deadline)Maya Hawke says Directors Cast Based on Instagram Followers!?!...Duh (Variety)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast

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 (Deadline)You can check out Sammie's work:Rough Draft AtlantaSammie on SubstackYou can check out Aaron's work:@strandedonstage@withdrawalfilmEmail us: crashzoompod@gmail.comFollow us on IG and Tiktok@crashzoompodcast