02-19-2026 MetroNews Hotline Presented by Salango Law Hour 3

Dave Weekly talks with Germain Lussier of Gizmodo about early buzz for the upcoming sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, and why the adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel could be one of the year’s most engaging space adventures. They also discuss the troubled reception of the film Mercy with Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson and how Hollywood often realizes problems only after production wraps. The segment wraps with a preview of Netflix’s shark-disaster thriller Thrash and the continuing appetite for high-concept streaming movies.

Dave Weekly talks with entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt about Pixar’s strong opening for the original animated film Hoppers and what it means for the studio ahead of Toy Story 5. They also discuss the Oscar race momentum building behind Sinners and Michael B. Jordan after recent awards surprises. The segment also covers Drew Barrymore’s daytime renewal, the critic-proof success of Wuthering Heights, and the Brady Bunch house earning official Los Angeles landmark status.

The Hotline crew plays Buy or Sell with a mix of tech nostalgia and pop-culture debate. Coop introduces the “Kissenger,” a gadget with silicone lips that transmits kisses over the internet, prompting discussion about whether remote affection could solve the loneliness epidemic. The panel also debates whether Windows XP was the peak of Microsoft operating systems and considers a surprising trust test: are people who wear Star Trek shirts more trustworthy than those wearing Star Wars gear?