#62 – All Killer, No Filler… But Also THE Killer (On Netflix)
The one where we’re thankful that David Zaslav has never called us his best friends.
Nov 21, 2023
We’ve got sizzling Thanksgiving episode stuffed full of news, gossip, and… America’s favorite game show?!
- First: Will lackluster AI protections sink the SAG-AFTRA deal?
- Then we raise a glass to the latest victim of the streaming wars: Showtime Anytime.
- Speaking of Paramount-related news: IT’S DAILY SHOW HOST WATCH! (Second timers edition!)
- But wait, there’s more! Because after that we feast on an irresistible helping of David Zaslav news.
- And finally: We head the big (enough) screen and stream the new Netflix movie The Killer featuring Michael Fassbender as the titular assassin, framed by David Fincher’s direction.
All that, plus: Can you out-score Dianne on a post-strike edition of Renewed or Canceled?! We’ve got 12 shows across TV and streaming that have been hanging in the balance for months now. (Spoilers in the links below!)
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📺 Review: The Killer (Movie)
🚨 Light spoilers only! (starting at 51:10) 🚨
- Where to Watch: Netflix
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🔗 Links:
- SAG-AFTRA’s new contract hinges on studios acting responsibly with AI – Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge
- Actors’ AI Protections Are a Step Forward, But There’s Reason to Worry – Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter
- How David Zaslav Blew Up Hollywood – Jonathan Mahler, James B. Stewart, Benjamin Mullin, The New York Times
- Behind CNN Turmoil, a Series of Shattered Friendships – James B. Stewart, Benjamin Mullin, The New York Times
- Congressman Slams Warner Bros. for Canceling ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ Calls for Federal Investigation – James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter
- Warner Bros. Changes 'Coyote vs Acme' Decision After Filmmakers Rebel – Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter
- What's Warner Bros. Discovery's next move? David Zaslav and John Malone offer clues – Alex Sherman, CNBC
- The Killer review: David Fincher shoots to thrill – Brent Simon, A.V. Club
- ‘The Bear’ Renewed for Season 3 – Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter
- Elle Fanning Speaks Out Following ‘The Great’ Cancellation: “I Discovered Parts of Myself I Didn’t Know” – Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter
- ‘Young Sheldon’ to End With Season 7 on CBS – Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter
- Kaley Cuoco's 'Based on a True Story' Renewed for Season 2 on Peacock – Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter
- ‘The Boys’ Spinoff ‘Gen V’ Renewed at Amazon – Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter
- Freeform’s Animated Comedy ‘Praise Petey’ Canceled – Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter
- ‘Welcome to Flatch’ Canceled at Fox – Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter
- ‘The Rookie: Feds’ Canceled at ABC – Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter
- ‘Futurama’ Lands Two-Season Renewal at Hulu – Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter
- Futurama got renewed, so you can expect 30 more episodes on Hulu – Emma Roth, The Verge
- 'iCarly' Sequel Canceled at Paramount+ – Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter
- ‘Fatal Attraction,’ ‘Rabbit Hole’ Canceled at Paramount+ – Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter
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