Hotline Feature – Germain Lussier: Shrinking Easter Eggs, YouTube Filmmaking, and Predator’s Resurgence
Dave Weekly talks with entertainment journalist Germain Lussier about a fun pop culture wrinkle involving Indiana Jones references inside Shrinking and what it means for shared universes. They discuss the theatrical success of the YouTuber-made horror film Iron Lung and whether online creators can break into the traditional studio system. The segment also covers Martin Scorsese’s cameo in the Star Wars universe and the strong streaming performance of Predator: Badlands on Hulu, signaling renewed momentum for the franchise.
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Hotline Feature – Kristyn Burtt: West Virginia True Crime, Oscar Shakeups, and the Tillyverse
Dave Weekly talks with entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt about Hulu’s upcoming three-part docuseries Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Nice, revisiting the 2012 Morgantown case. They break down recent SAG Awards surprises and how Michael B. Jordan’s win could impact the Oscar race. The conversation also explores the Paramount Plus and Max streaming merger, Yellowstone spinoffs, and the rise of AI performer Tilly Norwood as Hollywood braces for another round of labor negotiations.