AMC theaters, ‘The Last of Us,’ and Comic-Con…

On the next episode of my show, we’re diving into the growing tensions between Hollywood studios and movie theaters as chains like AMC pack in up to 30 minutes of ads before the main feature—alienating audiences and undermining the very trailers studios pay big money to showcase. We'll also unpack the surprise exit of Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross from HBO's The Last of Us, raising questions about whether video game creators will continue to have a voice in Hollywood adaptations of their work. And finally, we're taking a look at the changing landscape of fandom as major studios like Marvel and Warner Bros. skip San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H this year, signaling a potential shift away from big superhero marketing spectacles. Don’t miss this deep dive into the shifting strategies shaping the future of entertainment.