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PixelSplitters

225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

A weekly podcast breaking down what's new and exciting in the world of film, television, and video technology.

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Ep.63 – The Flash Situation, Universal is Winning, & Disney Surpasses Netflix

August 18, 2022 15:26 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB

Let's Talk about the Studios There's a lot going on in the big budget movie world right now. Warner Brothers has been backed into a corner (again) with the DCEU and 'Flashpoint'. Universal is not only reporting top tier box office, but is recruiting top tier talent. And Disney has overtaken* Netflix when it comes to streaming subscribers. Josh and Willis, as usual, have many thoughts. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines wher...

Tuned In! Ep 6

August 14, 2022 18:27 - 36 MB

Prey You Face the Music On a Bullet Train

James "Fidel" Franco, Streaming Residuals, & Warner Media Discovery

August 11, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MB

We are...conflicted... There is a lot of drama going on in Hollywood right now. James Franco has been cast as a Cuban...kinda sorta really not ok. Acting doesn't pay like it used to. Just ask Sydney Sweeny. AND WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH WARNER MEDIA DISCOVERY?! Things are cancelled, things are changing, companies are merging and Willis and Josh have a lot to say on the matter. It's a conflict episode of Pixelsplitters y'all. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the ...

Ep.62 – James "Fidel" Franco, Streaming Residuals, & Warner Media Discovery

August 11, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MB

We are...conflicted... There is a lot of drama going on in Hollywood right now. James Franco has been cast as a Cuban...kinda sorta really not ok. Acting doesn't pay like it used to. Just ask Sydney Sweeny. AND WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH WARNER MEDIA DISCOVERY?! Things are cancelled, things are changing, companies are merging and Willis and Josh have a lot to say on the matter. It's a conflict episode of Pixelsplitters y'all. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the ...

Tuned In! Ep. 5

August 07, 2022 21:09 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MB

Nope v Marvel v Gray Man

Ep.61 – Comic-Con Wrap Up and the VFX Culture at Marvel

August 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 84 MB

So Much Comic-Con it spilled into another episode! There was so much more at comic-con than Marvel and DC, and (as promised) Josh and Willis are here to discuss it. What are we excited for? What are we less excited for. Also, what is happening over at Marvel with their VFX teams. Is every little pixel really that important? We discuss the culture that has lead some artists to walk. Tune in, we get heated. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the we...

Tuned In! Ep 4

July 31, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MB

Royal fights and murder podcasts.

Ep.60 – Comic-con 2022 Check-in

July 28, 2022 11:52 - 111 MB

Comic-Con! It's the BIG 60! That is a lot of split pixels. To celebrate, Josh and Willis are taking a good look at the Marvel and DC info that came out of San Diego Comic-Con, and boy is there a lot to look at. Listen in as we completely nerd out and ponder the state of the MCU and the DCEU moving forward. Strap in, this episode gets intense. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. S...

Tuned In! Ep 3

July 24, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

Zombies good or zombies bad? Kenneth Branagh good or Kenneth Branagh bad?

Netflix, Video Game Adaptations, and a Box Office Check-in

July 21, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Let's check in with the state of things We talk about a lot of stuff on this pod. Every now and then, news comes back around and it's worth checking out what's been going on. Tune in this week as Josh and Willis discuss how Netflix is doing better than expected by losing almost a million followers. Josh has a lot of thoughts on the Resident Evil series, and wants to take another look at video game adaptations. And as we enter Q3, it's worth taking a look at the Box Office performance in the...

Ep.59 – Netflix, Video Game Adaptations, and a Box Office Check-in

July 21, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Let's check in with the state of things We talk about a lot of stuff on this pod. Every now and then, news comes back around and it's worth checking out what's been going on. Tune in this week as Josh and Willis discuss how Netflix is doing better than expected by losing almost a million followers. Josh has a lot of thoughts on the Resident Evil series, and wants to take another look at video game adaptations. And as we enter Q3, it's worth taking a look at the Box Office performance in the...

Tuned In! Ep 2

July 17, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MB

Tuned In this week. Josh watches good and bad movies. Willis wants to talk about story complexity. Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pinecast.co

Ep.58 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Movies that will be shown in Film School (2010's)

July 14, 2022 13:32 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

Put on your film snob glasses It's time for another MEGAPIXELS dear listeners! Josh and Willis were talking about movies that are worth learning about, and decided to build a whole episode around their top 5 movies that will be (or are being) taught in film school. Don't worry, these movies aren't as inaccessible as you think. What's in your Top 5 Movies everyone should learn about? Tune in and hear ours! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the w...

MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Movies that will be shown in Film School (2010's)

July 14, 2022 13:32 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

Put on your film snob glasses It's time for another MEGAPIXELS dear listeners! Josh and Willis were talking about movies that are worth learning about, and decided to build a whole episode around their top 5 movies that will be (or are being) taught in film school. Don't worry, these movies aren't as inaccessible as you think. What's in your Top 5 Movies everyone should learn about? Tune in and hear ours! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the w...

Tuned In!

July 07, 2022 05:00 - 26.8 MB

Introducing Tuned In! Josh and Willis are off this week (Happy 4th), but we're excited to introduce a new mini-pod from us here at PixelSplitters. We talk a lot about the state of the industry on Pixelsplitters, but we also LOVE to talk about what we're watching. There's so much good stuff to watch these days and it deserves to be discussed. Tuned In is a bite sized pod where Josh and Willis just chat about what they've watched this past week. Was it worth it? Was it not? Discuss. We'll ...

Ep.57 – Top Gun hits $1B, Kenobi...ends, & the Mid-tier movie comeback

June 30, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 93 MB

Hello there! It is yet another episode of PixelSplitters, and today Josh and Willis are doing some deep pondering. Top Gun has crossed the $1 billion mark in under a month! Kenobi has come and gone on Disney+, and it was...good? And to really test their mental capacity, Josh and Willis chew on the seeming resurgence of the mid-tier movie in 2022. All this and more! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry ...

Ep.56 – Squid Game the Game Show, Avatar and Paramount, Hours Streamed vs Dollars Earned

June 23, 2022 13:23 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Things are...happening... It's a conflicted episode of PixelSplitters today. Some good things are in the works. Some bad things are in the works. Netflix is creating a game show based on Squid Game...that's actually a thing that's happening. BUT! We are also getting three new animated movies in the Last Airbender universe! Josh and Willis also take a few minutes to break down what is the better indictor these days, box office dollars or hours streamed. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podc...

Ep.55 – Morbius Round 2, Squid Game Season 2, & Legacy Sequels

June 16, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MB

Episode 55, Round 2 After faltering last week, Pixelsplitters is back with a brand new episode all about second chances. Josh and Willis settle in and discuss what must be discussed...the re-release of Morbius (and No Way Home). Also, Season 2 of Squid Game is officially coming our way...which we kind of knew already? The big topic of this week? Are all these legacy sequels (Top Gun, Jurassic World) a good thing for the industry? A bad thing? A money grab? Are they hurting the films that ca...

Ep.54 – Star Wars, Theatrical Releases, & Public Domain Copyright Law

June 02, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

It's about to get nerdy in here. It's Thursday! That means it's PIXELSPITTERS TIME. Everyone get ready because Josh and Willis are getting into some deeply nerdom today...so you know...just like every other week. Let's start off with the fact that the Star Wars celebration was this past weekend, and there are some interesting things on the Star Wars horizon. Also, word on the street is that fewer movies are being released theatrically than in years past. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?...

Ep.53 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Movies We Want As Franchises

May 26, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 129 MB

MEGAPIXELS! It seems like everything these days is a franchise right? Well it turns out...not everything. In the newest MEGAPIXELS episode, Josh and Willis are counting down the top five movies they WISH would get turned into franchises. This list may surprise you. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes (TODAY!) we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us. Find...

Ep.52 – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness SPOILER TALK

May 19, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

SPOILERS AHEAD! Ok...so Doctor Strange has been out for a couple weekends now. It's time we discussed it. Josh and Willis are going to break down their thoughts on the film, the filmmaking, the filmmaker, and the future of the MCU. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us. Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pinecas...

Ep.51 – Dr. Strange Box Offfice, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Are Trailers Good or Bad?

May 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Big Movie Season is Here! Who saw Dr. Strange this weekend? This week on PixelSplitters, Josh and Willis are breaking down digging into their usual Marvel fandom and breaking down the numbers. Also, Who saw the new Avatar trailer? Who's excited? Josh and Willis have...concerns. Those concerns lead to an interesting conversation about whether trailers these days are a good thing or a bad thing. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and exam...

Ep.50 – Sequel Timing, Behind the Scenes, and Sony Streaming

May 05, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 97.4 MB

Lots to talk about in our 50's Pixelsplitters has officially made it to 50! Josh and Willis have lots to talk about as they make it back to their three subject structure. Do movies have a shelf life for sequels? Top Gun: Mavericks and Avatar 2 have been coming for a looooong time. Also, are behind the scenes photos and videos a help or a hinderance. That's a big question to unpack. And finally, Sony doesn't have a streaming service. Should it? Tune in as Josh and Willis break down their tho...

Ep.49 – Netflix...?

April 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB

Tumultuous Times for the Streaming Giant Netflix has had quite the week. It announced a loss of subscribers for the first time since 2011. It's stock tanked. For the first time, the future of Netflix seems uncertain. Listen in as Josh and Willis discuss what caused this shift, what the streaming world looks like these days, and what Netflix's next move might be. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as...

Ep.48 – MEGAPIXELS: TOP 5 Most Influential Movies!

April 21, 2022 05:00 - 129 MB

ONE YEAR OF PIXELSPLITTERS Welcome dear listener to our 1 year anniversary! In honor of our 12 months of podcasting, Josh and Willis are giving you a jam packed MEGAPIXELS Episode. We figured it was about time for our listeners to get to know us a little better. So listen in as we break down the TOP 5 MOST influential pieces in our lives. The things that shaped our movie taste! The things that turned us into the podcast hosts you love. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores...

Ep.47 – Will Smith, Bruce Willis, and Jim Carrey

April 14, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB

People these days... Some major names in Hollywood have been having some major, shall we say, career shift. Josh and Willis are breaking down what's going on with Will Smith, Bruce Willis, and Jim Carrey. What will we do without them? Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us. Find out more at https://pixelsplitters.pine...

Ep.46 – TV in 2022

April 07, 2022 14:43 - 1 hour - 102 MB

What's the deal with TV? Now that the Oscars are over, Josh and Willis are turning their attention to the smaller screen for a bit. We are kind of in the wild west when it comes to how TV is presented to us. No standards for episode length, no standards for season length. What are we to do? Lots to break down these days to tune in while we debate the all the different aspects of the TV industry. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and ex...

Ep.45 – The 2022 Academy Awards

March 31, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

It's Oscars Season! Well...That was quite the night... Tune in this week as Josh and Willis do exactly what you would expect them to do. An in depth break down of the 94th annual Academy Awards. Don't worry, we solve our differences with words. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us. Find out more at https://pixelspl...

Ep.44 – The Batman on HBO, Netflix Password Sharing, and Oscar Predictions

March 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Prepare Yourself for the Biggest Night in Hollywood The Oscars are almost upon us dear listener. But also there are some streaming shenanigans to discuss. The Batman is going to be on HBOMax NEXT MONTH! How's that for a 45 day streaming window. Also, Netflix is going to charge you more for multiple households. Time to kick your ex off the account. And of course THE OSCARS are THIS WEEKEND! Josh and Willis break down who they think WILL take home a statue, and who they think SHOULD. Pixelsp...

Ep.43 – The Batman Surcharge, Ads on Streamers, and Obi-Wan Kenobi

March 17, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB

The Dark Price Rises It's Pixelsplitters time, and Josh and Willis are back with some...opinions. Some people are aghast at the brazen price gouging for The Batman...others are not. Some people can't stand the idea of ad tiers on streaming services...others disagree. And some people know a lot about what's going on in this Obi-Wan Kenobi series...and then there's Willis and Josh who ask...Shouldn't it be called Ben Kenobi? Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film an...

Ep.42 – The Batman, Missing Movies, and The Academy Drama

March 10, 2022 13:56 - 108 MB

This must be Thursday, I never could get the hang of Thursdays. It's episode 42! Join us this week as Josh and Willis have some deep thought. The Batman is doing a lot of box office work, and actually giving some credibility to the DCEU? Also we talk about a group called Missing Movies, who are working to preserve films from being lost to the sands of the hourglass. And of course, as usual, there is DRAMA with the Academy. But what's really driving this and what's the future of the Oscars? ...

Ep.41 – #OscarFanFavorite, Academy Category Bumps, and the SAG Awards

March 03, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MB

Awards Season in Full Swing How's everyone's "to watch" list doing these days? We're getting closer and closer to the Oscars...and the academy is...doing things. Tune in this week as Josh and Willis talk about what on earth is happening with #OscarFanFavorite, AND what on earth is happening with the Academy deciding not to present some oscars live. Also, we talk through the winners of the SAG Awards from this past weekend, and what it means for the films and actors who won. Pixelsplitters...

Ep.40 – The 2022 Oscar Nominees!

February 17, 2022 06:00 - 70 MB

It's Oscar Season! Polish your shoes and do up your hair. The 94th Academy Awards are upon us. Last week the nominees were announced and Josh and Willis are here to break down the nominees. Also did you hear? There are three hosts this year! And they're doing a "Fan Favorite" Category! Who will you vote for? Tune in and hear all of our thoughts. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is heade...

Ep.39 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2022

February 10, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

MEGAPIXELS TV! Yes we just did a Megapixels a couple of weeks ago, BUT WE ARE BACK WITH ANOTHER ONE! We talk so much about movies on this podcast, but there is some damn good TV coming to a screen near you in the coming year. So Josh and Willis have spelled out their top 5 most anticipated TV shows of 2022. And it's a good bet there are some shows you haven't heard of in here. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the fi...

Ep.39 – MEGAPIXELS:

February 10, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

MEGAPIXELS TV! Yes we just did a Megapixels a couple of weeks ago, BUT WE ARE BACK WITH ANOTHER ONE! We talk so much about movies on this podcast, but there is some damn good TV coming to a screen near you in the coming year. So Josh and Willis have spelled out their top 5 most anticipated TV shows of 2022. And it's a good bet there are some shows you haven't heard of in here. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the fi...

Ep.38 – Piracy, Pilot Season, & Big I.P. Fatigue in the Streaming Era

February 03, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

So about Streaming... As we make our way into the second month of 2022 Josh and Willis are diving into some more abstract ideas. What does Piracy mean in the time of streaming and simultaneous releases? Will pilot season ever really be pilot season again? And is all the big IP coming to streaming platforms really healthy for the industry. These are our deep thoughts. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industr...

Ep.37 – Movies in Space, Sundance, Dafoe, & Stunt Oscars

January 27, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MB

Pixels In Space! Josh and Willis are now posting this podcast from space. You can't prove it's not true. But seriously what's up with the idea of making films in space? Josh and Willis have some thoughts. Also this episode, we're talking about Sundance being online this year, Willem Dafoe's thoughts on playing Joker, and how deserving the stunt community is of an Oscar category. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the ...

Ep.36 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Most Anticipated Films of 2022

January 20, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

MEGAPIXELS ROUND THREE We are back with another MEGAPIXELS Episode. This week Josh and Willis are counting down their top 5 most anticipated films of 2022. No doubt a list that will change as the year continues on, but for now there's some great things to look forward to. Are any of these on your list?! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in wee...

Ep.35 – The Golden Globes, Turning Red, and Black & White

January 13, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 MB

What's that awards show that happens in January? It's the second episode of the year and apparently the golden globes were awarded this past weekend? Tune in as Josh and Willis discuss their (lack of) excitement about the Globes, and how they'll be in the future. We also talk about Pixar's new film Turning Red, which has been unceremoniously bumped from its theatrical release. And has anyone else noticed there are more and more black and whit films popping up? What's up with that? Pixelspl...

Ep.34 – Spider-Man Box Office, Book of Boba, Franchise Continuation, & Content vs. Art

January 06, 2022 13:37 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Happy New Year! It is 2022! Welcome back dear listeners, it is time to split even more pixels than last year. This week Josh and Willis are shaking off their holiday relaxation and getting back to the standard format. Listen in as we chat about the ever expanding Spider-Man No Way Home box office, and break down our thoughts on Book of Boba (streaming on Disney+). We also ponder the concept of continuing shows and franchises after lackluster finales. And we dive yet again into the abyss of ...

Ep.33 – Do Superhero Movies have a Positive Impact on the Film Industry?

December 30, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 96.4 MB

Pondering the Big Questions In the last episode of the year, Josh and Willis are pondering a big question that have come to their attention over the last 32 episodes. Is the huge influx of superhero content something that has benefited the industry? Or has it been harmful. Josh and Willis don't have an answer going into this, but there's some interesting arguments to be made. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the f...

Ep.32 – MEGAPIXELS: Top 5 Superhero Films

December 16, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 176 MB

MEGAPIXELS EPISODE TWO It is a big day in the Superhero universe. Today is the release of Spider-man No Way Home, possibly the most anticipated superhero movie of all time. In honor of this release, Josh and Willis are breaking down the past 20 years of superhero films. Join us as we run through our top 5 and bottom 5 films of the modern era of this massive genre. Yes, this is a long episode. Yes, it's worth it. The highs are wild and the lows are wilder. A couple of rules to our lists: ...

Ep.31 – Hawkeye & Disability Representation, Multiplex Uncertainties, and Trailer Talk

December 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Long title, long episode...deal with it Pixelsplitters is officially into its thirties everyone. This week Josh and Willis talk about the fabulous disability representation in Disney+'s Hawkeye series. We also dive back into a conversation we've had many times on this podcast, are theaters in trouble? Will they come back? And...as happens every few weeks or so....DAMN there are a lot of cool new trailers. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the we...

Ep.30 – P.T. Anderson's Platform Release, Red Notice Metrics, and Oppenheimer

December 02, 2021 13:34 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

PixelSplitters turns 30! We made it to the big 3-0 dear listener! Josh and Willis are pleased as punch to be bringing you this episode. This week we're talking about P.T. Anderson and Licorice Pizza's release plan, breaking down Netflix's new Top 10 page where they actually report Red Notice's viewing metics, and we talk about Chris Nolan's Oppenheimer film and if the director is too big to fail. Plus as an added bonus, you are getting TWO recommendations from both Josh and Willis this wee...

Ep.29 – Hollywood & California, Goodbye Platform Releases, and Sir Ridley Scott

November 25, 2021 06:05 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Gobble Gobble Everybody! Happy Thanksgiving dear listeners, welcome to episode 29! In this holiday episode Willis and Josh breakdown how important LA is to the film industry these days, the importance of platform film releases and how they translate to a streaming model, and the recent comments of Sir Ridley Scott, who is...opinionated...when it comes to the current state of the film industry. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a h...

Ep.28 – IMAX Enhanced, IATSE Conclusion, Disney+ Day, and the Spider-man: No Way Home Trailer Reaction

November 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

DID YOU ALL SEE THAT TRAILER?! SO MUCH TO COVER TODAY! Josh and Willis both looked into this whole IMAX Enhanced thing, IATSE ratified their new contract, and there was a promise of a lot of new content coming from Disney. Also, somehow we timed this out...Josh and Willis were recording at the EXACT MOMENT the new Spider-man No Way Home trailer dropped...SO LISTEN IN TO OUR LIVE REACTIONS. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a heal...

Ep.27 – The Polarizing Eternals, IMAX Enhanced, and Vin Diesel's Hobbs Problem

November 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

...let's bring it back to something. Episode 27 is here! Tune in this week as Josh and Willis discuss the polarizing effect of the Eternals what what that means for movie reviews. We also explore Disney's new IMAX feature on Disney+. AND we examine what on earth is going on in Vin Diesel's mind and his relationship to The Rock. This is...quite the episode. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash of video tech news sprinkl...

Ep.26 – Dune, Boba, Morbius, and Cinematic Universes

November 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MB

It's alllll connected Welcome to episode 26! Strap in we go on for a bit in this one. This week, Josh and Willis talk about Dune, and how it's streaming release may have helped or hindered. We talk about the Boba Fett and Morbius trailers and what exactly Star Wars and Sony are doing, and then, we zoom waaaay out and talk about how cinematic universes and easter eggs are changing the way people watch movies. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the...

Ep.25 – The Rust Tragedy, The Ronin 4D, and Timothée Chalemet

October 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 92 MB

A Tough Week for Film Sets We are back with episode 25, and we are talking about a thing we hoped to never have to talk about. Josh and Willis discuss the tragedy that happened on the Rust film set, and what it means to the industry. We also talk about the new Ronin 4D, which is just a ridiculous looking thing that's probably going to be really interesting. And...is Timothée Chalamet a movie star? Are movie stars still the same thing they used to be? Let's discuss... Pixelsplitters is a co...

Ep.24 – IATSE Continues, Michael Caine...Retires? and DC Fandome

October 21, 2021 05:25 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Episode 12x2 It's episode 24 and Josh and Willis are back to a more familiar format. This week, the drama of the IATSE contract negotiations continues to unfold, legendary actor Michael Caine retires but doesn't really retire, and DC throws down the gauntlet on all it's franchises at the DC Fandome. Who is ready for these films? Oh and check out this excellent Sleuth video essay. Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, with a healthy dash ...