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17. Oscar Reactions, Theatrical Windows, Kathleen Kennedy Stepping Down (or not), AI Audiobooks

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 Succession Drama (The Hollywood Reporter)

Spotify Partners with Elevenlabs for AI Audio Books (Yahoo Finance)


You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack


You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm


Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com


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@crashzoompodcast

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