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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>It's sad to say but this is our last episode. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past year. Be sure to follow Sammie and Aaron on social media to keep up with their work and please enjoy the two weeks of the show.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>Our favorite stories from the last year</p><p>Marvel Leaves Georgia (<a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/disneys-marvel-abandons-georgia-taking-livelihoods-with-it-c3bd03c2?utm_campaign=What+I%27m+Hearing+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%288%2F18%2F25%29&amp;utm_content=What+I%27m+Hearing+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%288%2F18%2F25%29&amp;utm_medium=email_action&amp;utm_source=customer.io&amp;utm_term=f6c60614962bd7fa24&amp;_bhlid=630ac5a921313be5b5adb7e9019b30e0a0bca44c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WSJ</a>)</p><p>Austin Butler is Healing (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/austin-butler-credits-tom-hardy-laura-dern-stop-method-acting-1236350304/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">THR</a>)</p><p>Spec Script Boom (<a href="https://nofilmschool.com/spec-boom-august-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">No Film School</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><p>@slammie8</p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>It's sad to say but this is our last episode. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past year. Be sure to follow Sammie and Aaron on social media to keep up with their work and please enjoy the two weeks of the show.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>Our favorite stories from the last year</p><p>Marvel Leaves Georgia (<a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/disneys-marvel-abandons-georgia-taking-livelihoods-with-it-c3bd03c2?utm_campaign=What+I%27m+Hearing+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%288%2F18%2F25%29&amp;utm_content=What+I%27m+Hearing+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%288%2F18%2F25%29&amp;utm_medium=email_action&amp;utm_source=customer.io&amp;utm_term=f6c60614962bd7fa24&amp;_bhlid=630ac5a921313be5b5adb7e9019b30e0a0bca44c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WSJ</a>)</p><p>Austin Butler is Healing (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/austin-butler-credits-tom-hardy-laura-dern-stop-method-acting-1236350304/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">THR</a>)</p><p>Spec Script Boom (<a href="https://nofilmschool.com/spec-boom-august-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">No Film School</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><p>@slammie8</p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>It's sad to say but this is our second to last episode. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past 9 months. Be sure to follow Sammie and Aaron on social media to keep up with their work and please enjoy the two weeks of the show.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>The Voice Actor's AI Dilemma (<a href="https://www.404media.co/voiceover-artists-ai-voice-acting-jobs-microsoft-openai-chatgpt/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">404 Media</a>)</p><p>WBD's Movie Quotas (<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/08/warner-bros-discovery-theatrical-releases-key-labels-1236481064/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>Duffers leave Netflix for Paramount (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/matt-and-ross-duffer-leave-netflix-for-paramount-stranger-things/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=kodak-moment-of-truth&amp;_bhlid=0dd57536f5a1f904dafa65dfc79817e95d19f29e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>WGA Prepares for 2026 Bargaining (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/biz/news/wga-2026-contract-negotiations-health-plan-youtube-1236477038/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=big-earnings-week&amp;_bhlid=59f95adb2f45d6fb27704e728409c9c85c84bc8a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>It's sad to say but this is our second to last episode. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past 9 months. Be sure to follow Sammie and Aaron on social media to keep up with their work and please enjoy the two weeks of the show.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>The Voice Actor's AI Dilemma (<a href="https://www.404media.co/voiceover-artists-ai-voice-acting-jobs-microsoft-openai-chatgpt/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">404 Media</a>)</p><p>WBD's Movie Quotas (<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/08/warner-bros-discovery-theatrical-releases-key-labels-1236481064/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>Duffers leave Netflix for Paramount (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/matt-and-ross-duffer-leave-netflix-for-paramount-stranger-things/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=kodak-moment-of-truth&amp;_bhlid=0dd57536f5a1f904dafa65dfc79817e95d19f29e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>WGA Prepares for 2026 Bargaining (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/biz/news/wga-2026-contract-negotiations-health-plan-youtube-1236477038/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=big-earnings-week&amp;_bhlid=59f95adb2f45d6fb27704e728409c9c85c84bc8a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>It's sad to say but this is one of our final episodes. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past 9 months. Be sure to follow Sammie and Aaron on social media to keep up with their work and please enjoy the last few weeks of the show.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>Disney and AI (<a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/disney-ai-hollywood-movies-5982a925?st&amp;utm_campaign=What+I%27m+Hearing+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%288%2F4%2F25%29&amp;utm_content=What+I%27m+Hearing+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%288%2F4%2F25%29&amp;utm_medium=email_action&amp;utm_source=customer.io&amp;utm_term=f6c60614962bd7fa24&amp;_bhlid=fe257db0021d20152d6f9a912493892e8597835c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WSJ</a>)</p><p>Paramount's New Leadership (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/biz/news/paramount-leadership-team-takes-shape-1236476710/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=palme-d-agriculture&amp;_bhlid=a87a32382b78dd777e0edc5bd778246a26c1a8c4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>Seth MacFarlane on the Comedy Comeback (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tSlBU0bUnFnGYKjD6elqv?si=btEOaQQGTKO4mhl6HEqJhw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Town</a>)</p><p>Dude Perfect Movie (<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-08-03/dude-perfect-takes-a-page-from-taylor-swift-s-concert-film-strategy?srnd=homepage-europe&amp;utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=saving-comedy&amp;_bhlid=1e0bb8ad84fbe7d6f1080f2e3a1d6c968b5ba7c1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bloomberg</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>It's sad to say but this is one of our final episodes. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past 9 months. Be sure to follow Sammie and Aaron on social media to keep up with their work and please enjoy the last few weeks of the show.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>Disney and AI (<a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/disney-ai-hollywood-movies-5982a925?st&amp;utm_campaign=What+I%27m+Hearing+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%288%2F4%2F25%29&amp;utm_content=What+I%27m+Hearing+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%288%2F4%2F25%29&amp;utm_medium=email_action&amp;utm_source=customer.io&amp;utm_term=f6c60614962bd7fa24&amp;_bhlid=fe257db0021d20152d6f9a912493892e8597835c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WSJ</a>)</p><p>Paramount's New Leadership (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/biz/news/paramount-leadership-team-takes-shape-1236476710/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=palme-d-agriculture&amp;_bhlid=a87a32382b78dd777e0edc5bd778246a26c1a8c4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>Seth MacFarlane on the Comedy Comeback (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tSlBU0bUnFnGYKjD6elqv?si=btEOaQQGTKO4mhl6HEqJhw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Town</a>)</p><p>Dude Perfect Movie (<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-08-03/dude-perfect-takes-a-page-from-taylor-swift-s-concert-film-strategy?srnd=homepage-europe&amp;utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=saving-comedy&amp;_bhlid=1e0bb8ad84fbe7d6f1080f2e3a1d6c968b5ba7c1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bloomberg</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[44. Trump's AI Action Plan + Showrunner AI]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[44. Trump's AI Action Plan + Showrunner AI]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:15:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>Trump's AI Action Plan (<a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Americas-AI-Action-Plan.pdf?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=recovered-by-2030&amp;_bhlid=ecf4cc5faf5e0d55999da593d86b5b444b19a973" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">White House</a>)</p><p>Showrunner AI (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/netflix-of-ai-amazon-invests-fable-showrunner-launch-1236471989/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=streaming-winner&amp;_bhlid=58675c3954d6385b149a2799ddd318653e483f50" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>Trump's AI Action Plan (<a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Americas-AI-Action-Plan.pdf?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=recovered-by-2030&amp;_bhlid=ecf4cc5faf5e0d55999da593d86b5b444b19a973" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">White House</a>)</p><p>Showrunner AI (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/netflix-of-ai-amazon-invests-fable-showrunner-launch-1236471989/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=streaming-winner&amp;_bhlid=58675c3954d6385b149a2799ddd318653e483f50" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>43. KPop Demon Hunters</title>
			<itunes:title>43. KPop Demon Hunters</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>Netflix hit animation film 'KPop Demon Hunters' (<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/netflix-kpop-demon-hunters-disney-family-animation-movie-music-hollywood-2025-7?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=breakup-plans&amp;_bhlid=679c13559ef26064a4f89105d5eb0a34f09f6150" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Business Insider</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>Netflix hit animation film 'KPop Demon Hunters' (<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/netflix-kpop-demon-hunters-disney-family-animation-movie-music-hollywood-2025-7?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=breakup-plans&amp;_bhlid=679c13559ef26064a4f89105d5eb0a34f09f6150" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Business Insider</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>42. A24 Saves a Theatre, Metrograph Pictures on Pause?</title>
			<itunes:title>42. A24 Saves a Theatre, Metrograph Pictures on Pause?</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>The Cherry Lane Theatre reopens thanks to A24  (<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/theater/a24-cherry-lane-theater.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NYTimes</a>)</p><p>Metrograph Pictures Stops Releases (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/metrograph-pictures-pauses-david-laub-neon-1235140805/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>The Cherry Lane Theatre reopens thanks to A24  (<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/theater/a24-cherry-lane-theater.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NYTimes</a>)</p><p>Metrograph Pictures Stops Releases (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/metrograph-pictures-pauses-david-laub-neon-1235140805/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>41. Venice Film Festival 2025</title>
			<itunes:title>41. Venice Film Festival 2025</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>The Venice Film Festival 2025</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>40. Netflix Earnings Report</title>
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			<title>39. Skydance Casualties</title>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>The early casualties of the Skydance-Paramount merger: Stephen Colbert and South Park (<a href="THR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">THR</a>, <a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/late-show-with-stephen-colbert-ending-in-2026-1235139329/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>38. The Curious Case of Laika Studios</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>Laika Studios wants a Re-Brand but will it work? (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/laika-stop-motion-animation-house-interview-wildwood-1235134300/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>Laika Studios wants a Re-Brand but will it work? (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/laika-stop-motion-animation-house-interview-wildwood-1235134300/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[37. TCM's Special Relationship with WBD]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>TCM's new "Special Relationship" with WBD (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/analysis/david-zaslav-save-turner-classic-movies-1235137546/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>TCM's new "Special Relationship" with WBD (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/analysis/david-zaslav-save-turner-classic-movies-1235137546/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>36. AI In Film School</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>How AI is being taught in film school and the way students are pushing back (<a href="https://theankler.com/p/ai-wars-hit-film-school-profs-teach" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ankler</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.</p><br><p>We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><p>How AI is being taught in film school and the way students are pushing back (<a href="https://theankler.com/p/ai-wars-hit-film-school-profs-teach" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ankler</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[35. Korea's CJ ENM Unveils AI Show 'Cat Biggie']]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[35. Korea's CJ ENM Unveils AI Show 'Cat Biggie']]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. </p><br><p>We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Korean Media Conglomerate CJ ENM announcing their new AI Kid's Show 'Cat Biggie' (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/cj-enm-ai-strategy-cat-biggie-1236443870/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_bhlid=137f3c1b1ff144b3edc6df0c1e209fcceda281e0#recipient_hashed=3ad4e98c3cac7f2c645b6bac3586de7521f9197676a1edf451f657e41c477054&amp;recipient_salt=4247ebf97bb9d70b2f648c8d0451a948ed150d7f26df27c533462a62f041b28a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. </p><br><p>We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.</p><br><p>On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Korean Media Conglomerate CJ ENM announcing their new AI Kid's Show 'Cat Biggie' (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/cj-enm-ai-strategy-cat-biggie-1236443870/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_bhlid=137f3c1b1ff144b3edc6df0c1e209fcceda281e0#recipient_hashed=3ad4e98c3cac7f2c645b6bac3586de7521f9197676a1edf451f657e41c477054&amp;recipient_salt=4247ebf97bb9d70b2f648c8d0451a948ed150d7f26df27c533462a62f041b28a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>34. Doomsday Prognostications, Elio Flops, AI Wins in Court, Denis Does Bond, NYT Film List Reactions</title>
			<itunes:title>34. Doomsday Prognostications, Elio Flops, AI Wins in Court, Denis Does Bond, NYT Film List Reactions</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Will Theatres Last 20 Years? (<a href="https://stephenfollows.com/p/can-cinemas-survive-the-next-20-years?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=eli-oh-wow&amp;_bhlid=c573c5d64d0924df7d2662ea2dda74d4dfaea99b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stephen Follows</a>)</p><p>Elio Flops (<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/26/pixars-elio-is-emblematic-of-a-bigger-headwind-for-hollywood.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CNBC</a>)</p><p>AI Wins in Court (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/biz/news/judge-rejects-claim-meta-ai-training-copyright-1236441270/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=copyright-wars&amp;_bhlid=8d60b7226363c641599f0b159f63bcacfcd5972b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>Denis Does Bond (<a href="https://www.theinsneider.com/p/denis-villeneuve-james-bond-movie-director-inside-amazon-mgm-announcement-runner-up?utm_source=www.theinsneider.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=inside-denis-villeneuve-s-hiring-to-direct-james-bond-which-left-some-of-amazon-s-own-execs-stunned&amp;_bhlid=96eca21aa5e598cbbda9c456bbc6c4faf1b49e7e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Insneider</a>)</p><p>NYT 100 Greatest Films of the Last 25 Years Reactions (<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/movies/best-movies-21st-century.html#movie-10" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NYTimes</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Will Theatres Last 20 Years? (<a href="https://stephenfollows.com/p/can-cinemas-survive-the-next-20-years?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=eli-oh-wow&amp;_bhlid=c573c5d64d0924df7d2662ea2dda74d4dfaea99b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stephen Follows</a>)</p><p>Elio Flops (<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/26/pixars-elio-is-emblematic-of-a-bigger-headwind-for-hollywood.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CNBC</a>)</p><p>AI Wins in Court (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/biz/news/judge-rejects-claim-meta-ai-training-copyright-1236441270/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=copyright-wars&amp;_bhlid=8d60b7226363c641599f0b159f63bcacfcd5972b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>Denis Does Bond (<a href="https://www.theinsneider.com/p/denis-villeneuve-james-bond-movie-director-inside-amazon-mgm-announcement-runner-up?utm_source=www.theinsneider.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=inside-denis-villeneuve-s-hiring-to-direct-james-bond-which-left-some-of-amazon-s-own-execs-stunned&amp;_bhlid=96eca21aa5e598cbbda9c456bbc6c4faf1b49e7e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Insneider</a>)</p><p>NYT 100 Greatest Films of the Last 25 Years Reactions (<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/movies/best-movies-21st-century.html#movie-10" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NYTimes</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[33. Steaming Overtakes Linear, NEON's new Horror, Emmy Submissions, Zas Pay Cut, NYTimes Top 10s]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Steaming Overtakes Linear (Nielson)</p><p>NEON invests in Crowdfunded film 'Shelby Oaks' (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/neon-reshot-shelby-oaks-release-date-1235131778/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=new-pipeline&amp;_bhlid=f99fa5ee24bd90968e7352670f18935b070ef13c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>Emmy Submissions Drop...but Is it Really that Bad? (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/2025-emmy-submissions-drop-in-key-categories/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=new-pipeline&amp;_bhlid=6a762c588e7870c2e2700474932a945556360e5a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>WBD Cuts David Zaslav's Salary (<a href="https://gizmodo.com/david-zaslav-is-getting-a-pay-cut-2000617738" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gizmodo</a>)</p><p>NYTimes Top 10s</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Steaming Overtakes Linear (Nielson)</p><p>NEON invests in Crowdfunded film 'Shelby Oaks' (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/neon-reshot-shelby-oaks-release-date-1235131778/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=new-pipeline&amp;_bhlid=f99fa5ee24bd90968e7352670f18935b070ef13c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>Emmy Submissions Drop...but Is it Really that Bad? (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/2025-emmy-submissions-drop-in-key-categories/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=new-pipeline&amp;_bhlid=6a762c588e7870c2e2700474932a945556360e5a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>WBD Cuts David Zaslav's Salary (<a href="https://gizmodo.com/david-zaslav-is-getting-a-pay-cut-2000617738" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gizmodo</a>)</p><p>NYTimes Top 10s</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>32. Special Guest Imani Vaughn-Jones: AI Lawsuit, Meta Ads, F1 Hot or Not?, Too Many Rich People on TV</title>
			<itunes:title>32. Special Guest Imani Vaughn-Jones: AI Lawsuit, Meta Ads, F1 Hot or Not?, Too Many Rich People on TV</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Sammie is on Vacation! So today, filmmaker Aaron Strand is joined with SPECIAL GUEST, actress, writer, producer Imani Vaughn-Jones. Together they discuss:</p><br><p>Disney and Universal Sue Midjourney (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/hollywood-disney-universal-ai-midjourney-lawsuit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>Meta is replacing Ads with AI (<a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/meta-aims-fully-automate-advertising-with-ai-by-2026-wsj-reports-2025-06-02/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reuters</a>)</p><p>Met buys Scale AI (<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/10/zuckerberg-makes-metas-biggest-bet-on-ai-14-billion-scale-ai-deal.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CNBC</a>)</p><p>Is Apple's 'F1 The Movie' Hot or Not? (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/news/f1-apple-movie-strategy-tim-cook-lewis-hamilton-1236424270/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>Are Depictions of Wealth Ruining TV (<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2025/06/and-just-like-that-carrie-bradshaw-wealth-television/683058/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atlantic</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Imani's work:</p><p>IG: @Imanivaughnjones</p><p>Tiktok: @imanivaughnjones</p><p>www.imanivaughnjones.com</p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Sammie is on Vacation! So today, filmmaker Aaron Strand is joined with SPECIAL GUEST, actress, writer, producer Imani Vaughn-Jones. Together they discuss:</p><br><p>Disney and Universal Sue Midjourney (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/hollywood-disney-universal-ai-midjourney-lawsuit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>Meta is replacing Ads with AI (<a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/meta-aims-fully-automate-advertising-with-ai-by-2026-wsj-reports-2025-06-02/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reuters</a>)</p><p>Met buys Scale AI (<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/10/zuckerberg-makes-metas-biggest-bet-on-ai-14-billion-scale-ai-deal.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CNBC</a>)</p><p>Is Apple's 'F1 The Movie' Hot or Not? (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/news/f1-apple-movie-strategy-tim-cook-lewis-hamilton-1236424270/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>Are Depictions of Wealth Ruining TV (<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2025/06/and-just-like-that-carrie-bradshaw-wealth-television/683058/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atlantic</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Imani's work:</p><p>IG: @Imanivaughnjones</p><p>Tiktok: @imanivaughnjones</p><p>www.imanivaughnjones.com</p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[31. WBD Breakup, Natasha Lyonne LOVES AI, Casting Directors Sound Off, Stolen copy of 'The Day the Clown Cried']]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[31. WBD Breakup, Natasha Lyonne LOVES AI, Casting Directors Sound Off, Stolen copy of 'The Day the Clown Cried']]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>WBD Splits in Two (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/warner-bros-discovery-split-two-streaming-studios-networks-1236259800/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><p>Lionsgate's plan to use Runway AI (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/news/lionsgate-ai-adjust-movie-ratings-tone-format-1236417772/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>Natasha Lyonne and Husband Bryan Mooser's AI Party (<a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/generative-ai-hollywood-movies-tv.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vulture</a>)</p><p>Casting Directors are NOT Ok (<a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/casting-directors-oscar.html?_gl=1*e6yrnc*FPAU*MjU2NzAyMzUyLjE3NDMwODI5NzI.*_ga*MTg3ODc4NjE5NS4xNzQzMDgyOTcy*_ga_DNE38RK1HX*czE3NDkyMTgxNTIkbzExJGcwJHQxNzQ5MjE4MTU2JGo1NiRsMCRoNTAwMzUwMTU0*_fplc*TFRRa2ZzV2xQNHd4RHZhJTJGcmtJMkZyVmJaSTdtZDY2MGdieUQ4TmdVN0xVcHpqU3ZjRWpwRFZrdUQ0bVZpeTV2dVhmcmJFYlRzMFg4V2NiQjhWRXh6amNRbldvcmxtN3M2RUV3ZjZvTDRjTWZxOEtsTlByZnc4bWlsUkFsaUElM0QlM0Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vulture</a>)</p><p>Stolen copy of 'The Day the Clown Cried' (<a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jerry-lewis-the-day-the-clown-cried-unearthed-after-decades_n_683a1c4ae4b0c79438c33d04" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Huff Post</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>WBD Splits in Two (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/warner-bros-discovery-split-two-streaming-studios-networks-1236259800/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><p>Lionsgate's plan to use Runway AI (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/news/lionsgate-ai-adjust-movie-ratings-tone-format-1236417772/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>Natasha Lyonne and Husband Bryan Mooser's AI Party (<a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/generative-ai-hollywood-movies-tv.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vulture</a>)</p><p>Casting Directors are NOT Ok (<a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/casting-directors-oscar.html?_gl=1*e6yrnc*FPAU*MjU2NzAyMzUyLjE3NDMwODI5NzI.*_ga*MTg3ODc4NjE5NS4xNzQzMDgyOTcy*_ga_DNE38RK1HX*czE3NDkyMTgxNTIkbzExJGcwJHQxNzQ5MjE4MTU2JGo1NiRsMCRoNTAwMzUwMTU0*_fplc*TFRRa2ZzV2xQNHd4RHZhJTJGcmtJMkZyVmJaSTdtZDY2MGdieUQ4TmdVN0xVcHpqU3ZjRWpwRFZrdUQ0bVZpeTV2dVhmcmJFYlRzMFg4V2NiQjhWRXh6amNRbldvcmxtN3M2RUV3ZjZvTDRjTWZxOEtsTlByZnc4bWlsUkFsaUElM0QlM0Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vulture</a>)</p><p>Stolen copy of 'The Day the Clown Cried' (<a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jerry-lewis-the-day-the-clown-cried-unearthed-after-decades_n_683a1c4ae4b0c79438c33d04" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Huff Post</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>30. Sarandos Saves Sesame Street, AI Propaganda, Is MAGA-TV a Thing?, Legacy Cartoons Thrive, Lynch Auction</title>
			<itunes:title>30. Sarandos Saves Sesame Street, AI Propaganda, Is MAGA-TV a Thing?, Legacy Cartoons Thrive, Lynch Auction</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Netflix Saves Sesame Street (<a href="https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/netflix-sesame-street-pbs-diversity-rcna208646" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MSNBC</a>)</p><p>Google is making AI Propaganda (<a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/news/google-ai-michael-keaton/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Film Stories</a>)</p><p>Is MAGA-TV a Thing? (<a href="https://www.wired.com/story/hot-farmers-trad-wives-and-an-immigrant-reality-show-welcome-to-tvs-maga-era/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wired</a>)</p><p>Adult Cartoons Are Thriving (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/adult-animation-saving-tv-rick-and-morty-the-simpsons/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>Matt Wolf on his Pee Wee Doc (<a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/matt-wolf-pee-wee-herman-as-himself-documentary-paul-reubens.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vulture</a>)</p><p>David Lynch Estate Auction (<a href="https://www.juliensauctions.com/en/auctions/julien-s-auctions-turner-classic-movies-present-the-david-lynch-collection?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=diy-era&amp;_bhlid=fcf314495d1363769a06a83dc83347312c8db60f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Juliens</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Netflix Saves Sesame Street (<a href="https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/netflix-sesame-street-pbs-diversity-rcna208646" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MSNBC</a>)</p><p>Google is making AI Propaganda (<a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/news/google-ai-michael-keaton/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Film Stories</a>)</p><p>Is MAGA-TV a Thing? (<a href="https://www.wired.com/story/hot-farmers-trad-wives-and-an-immigrant-reality-show-welcome-to-tvs-maga-era/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wired</a>)</p><p>Adult Cartoons Are Thriving (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/adult-animation-saving-tv-rick-and-morty-the-simpsons/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>Matt Wolf on his Pee Wee Doc (<a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/matt-wolf-pee-wee-herman-as-himself-documentary-paul-reubens.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vulture</a>)</p><p>David Lynch Estate Auction (<a href="https://www.juliensauctions.com/en/auctions/julien-s-auctions-turner-classic-movies-present-the-david-lynch-collection?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=diy-era&amp;_bhlid=fcf314495d1363769a06a83dc83347312c8db60f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Juliens</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[29. Box Office Booms, The Death of Cartoon Network, the Rise of MUBI, LA Mayor's Bandaid, and more!]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[29. Box Office Booms, The Death of Cartoon Network, the Rise of MUBI, LA Mayor's Bandaid, and more!]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Memorial Day Box Office (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/lilo-stitch-mission-impossible-finale-reckoning-box-office-predictions/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>The Slow Death of Cartoon Network (<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-05-13/cartoon-network-and-adult-swim-struggle-to-survive-zaslav-and-streaming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bloomberg</a>)</p><p>The Rise of MUBI (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/features/mubi-worth-billion-streamer-taking-on-a24-1236395959/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>LA Mayor Applies Band-Aid to Flesh Wound (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/la-mayor-karen-bass-executive-order-filming-red-tape-1235125080/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=netflix-adopts-big-bird&amp;_bhlid=bc1e94cc6fcc8036faa155307fd6788be29e8d6d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>Lionsgate selling Tickets through Tiktok (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/ballerina-movie-tickets-tiktok-shop-1235125742/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>Matt Belloni (<a href="https://puck.news/hollywoods-2025-report-card-according-to-high-school-kids/?utm_campaign=The+Daily+Courant+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%285%2F23%2F25%29&amp;utm_content=The+Daily+Courant+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%285%2F23%2F25%29&amp;utm_medium=email_action&amp;utm_source=customer.io&amp;utm_term=f6c60620ee7cefc83b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Puck</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p><br></p><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Memorial Day Box Office (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/lilo-stitch-mission-impossible-finale-reckoning-box-office-predictions/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>The Slow Death of Cartoon Network (<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-05-13/cartoon-network-and-adult-swim-struggle-to-survive-zaslav-and-streaming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bloomberg</a>)</p><p>The Rise of MUBI (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/features/mubi-worth-billion-streamer-taking-on-a24-1236395959/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>LA Mayor Applies Band-Aid to Flesh Wound (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/la-mayor-karen-bass-executive-order-filming-red-tape-1235125080/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=netflix-adopts-big-bird&amp;_bhlid=bc1e94cc6fcc8036faa155307fd6788be29e8d6d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>Lionsgate selling Tickets through Tiktok (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/ballerina-movie-tickets-tiktok-shop-1235125742/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>Matt Belloni (<a href="https://puck.news/hollywoods-2025-report-card-according-to-high-school-kids/?utm_campaign=The+Daily+Courant+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%285%2F23%2F25%29&amp;utm_content=The+Daily+Courant+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%285%2F23%2F25%29&amp;utm_medium=email_action&amp;utm_source=customer.io&amp;utm_term=f6c60620ee7cefc83b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Puck</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p><br></p><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>28. Travelogue, Tariffs, Voight MHGA Plan, Fin-Syn, RIP Coverfly, Upfronts, Together Lawsuit</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Trump Tariffs (<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/14/business/hollywood-movie-tariff-trump-intl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CNN </a>)</p><p>Jon Voight's Plan to Make Hollywood Great Again (<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/05/jon-voight-hollywood-plan-read-in-full-trump-tariffs-1236387042/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>We're talking about Fin-Syn!?! (<a href="https://theankler.com/p/tv-producers-delicious-dream-of-fin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ankler</a>)</p><p>The death of Industry Arts and the Screenplay Exploitation Machine (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/coverfly-shutting-down-screenplay-industrial-complex-1235120359/?_bhlid=9203443fda2031668ebb01b6edf93c92e59dc193#recipient_hashed=ac3e39aabc47f9d7ec66f843ed7566e840f8969edb0fa38a48b5b8393e18347e&amp;recipient_salt=a435c7a55bccfe10619a27791b65d028aede4653b09b53cb8b39a4a889a30b65&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=exacttarget&amp;utm_campaign=BreakingNews&amp;utm_content=604827_05-06-2025&amp;utm_term=19658085&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_id=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>Upfronts (<a href="https://newsletter.readthedailies.com/p/rivals-unite-for-tax-wishlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Dailies</a>)</p><p>Together Copyright Lawsuit (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/together-copyright-lawsuit-dave-franco-alison-brie-wme-1235122933/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p><br></p><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Trump Tariffs (<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/14/business/hollywood-movie-tariff-trump-intl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CNN </a>)</p><p>Jon Voight's Plan to Make Hollywood Great Again (<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/05/jon-voight-hollywood-plan-read-in-full-trump-tariffs-1236387042/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>We're talking about Fin-Syn!?! (<a href="https://theankler.com/p/tv-producers-delicious-dream-of-fin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ankler</a>)</p><p>The death of Industry Arts and the Screenplay Exploitation Machine (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/coverfly-shutting-down-screenplay-industrial-complex-1235120359/?_bhlid=9203443fda2031668ebb01b6edf93c92e59dc193#recipient_hashed=ac3e39aabc47f9d7ec66f843ed7566e840f8969edb0fa38a48b5b8393e18347e&amp;recipient_salt=a435c7a55bccfe10619a27791b65d028aede4653b09b53cb8b39a4a889a30b65&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=exacttarget&amp;utm_campaign=BreakingNews&amp;utm_content=604827_05-06-2025&amp;utm_term=19658085&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_id=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>Upfronts (<a href="https://newsletter.readthedailies.com/p/rivals-unite-for-tax-wishlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Dailies</a>)</p><p>Together Copyright Lawsuit (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/together-copyright-lawsuit-dave-franco-alison-brie-wme-1235122933/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p><br></p><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[27. 'Saffron Kingdom' - an Interview with Arfat Sheikh]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[27. 'Saffron Kingdom' - an Interview with Arfat Sheikh]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we speak with writer/director Arfat Sheikh about his debut feature 'Saffron Kingdom</p><br><p>Arfat on IG: @arfat_a_sheikh</p><p>Saffron Kingdom on IG: @saffronkingdomfilm</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><p>Get tickets to <a href="https://atlff25.eventive.org/films/67dde65869d062cd4535e210" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Withdrawal HERE</a></p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we speak with writer/director Arfat Sheikh about his debut feature 'Saffron Kingdom</p><br><p>Arfat on IG: @arfat_a_sheikh</p><p>Saffron Kingdom on IG: @saffronkingdomfilm</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><p>Get tickets to <a href="https://atlff25.eventive.org/films/67dde65869d062cd4535e210" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Withdrawal HERE</a></p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>26. Billionaires go Vertical - an Interview with Madison Hatfield </title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we speak with actress/writer/director Madison Hatfield about directing Vertical Dramas and her recent essay "The Billionaire Trope".</p><br><p>Read <a href="https://georgiawriters.substack.com/p/the-billionaire-trope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Billionaire Trope</a></p><p>Madison on IG: @madhat31</p><p>Madison's <a href="www.madisonhatfield.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><p>Get tickets to <a href="https://atlff25.eventive.org/films/67dde65869d062cd4535e210" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Withdrawal HERE</a></p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>25. ATLFF, Festival Tips, 60 Minutes Under Pressure, Crew Diversity, Creator Economy, Studio Ep 2</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>ATLFF Opening Weekend</p><p>Aaron's Top 5 Film Fest Tips (Number 2 will BLOW YOUR MIND)</p><p>Bill Owens Steps down from '60 Minutes' as Trump puts pressure on the Paramount-Skydance Merger (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/cbs-news-60-minutes-navigates-shari-redstone-trump-pressure/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>The Data on Crew Diversity (<a href="https://www.theringer.com/2025/04/23/movies/hollywood-diversity-oscars-so-white-movie-casts-and-crews" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Ringer</a>)</p><p>Talent Migrates to the Creator Economy (<a href="https://theankler.com/p/jobs-talent-ditches-hollywood-creator-economy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ankler</a>)</p><p>Cannes Late Additions (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/festivals/cannes-film-festival-jennifer-lawrence-robert-pattinsons-die-my-love-kristen-stewart-chronology-of-water-1236374029/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>'The Studio' Episode 2 Watchalong</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><p>Get tickets to <a href="https://atlff25.eventive.org/films/67dde65869d062cd4535e210" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Withdrawal HERE</a></p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>ATLFF Opening Weekend</p><p>Aaron's Top 5 Film Fest Tips (Number 2 will BLOW YOUR MIND)</p><p>Bill Owens Steps down from '60 Minutes' as Trump puts pressure on the Paramount-Skydance Merger (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/cbs-news-60-minutes-navigates-shari-redstone-trump-pressure/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>The Data on Crew Diversity (<a href="https://www.theringer.com/2025/04/23/movies/hollywood-diversity-oscars-so-white-movie-casts-and-crews" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Ringer</a>)</p><p>Talent Migrates to the Creator Economy (<a href="https://theankler.com/p/jobs-talent-ditches-hollywood-creator-economy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ankler</a>)</p><p>Cannes Late Additions (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/festivals/cannes-film-festival-jennifer-lawrence-robert-pattinsons-die-my-love-kristen-stewart-chronology-of-water-1236374029/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>'The Studio' Episode 2 Watchalong</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><p>Get tickets to <a href="https://atlff25.eventive.org/films/67dde65869d062cd4535e210" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Withdrawal HERE</a></p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[24. Sinners, Zaslav's Redemption, WGA Report, Academy Voters Pop Quiz, Nickelodeon on YT, 'The Studio' Watch Along]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[24. Sinners, Zaslav's Redemption, WGA Report, Academy Voters Pop Quiz, Nickelodeon on YT, 'The Studio' Watch Along]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>F the Haters, 'Sinners' is a HIT (<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/business/media/sinners-box-office.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NY Times</a>)</p><p>Michael Wolff's Zaslov Profile (<a href="https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/warner-bros-ceo-david-zaslav-hollywood-mogul.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New York Mag</a>)</p><p>WGA Report (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/tv-writer-jobs-down-wga-stats-1236188142/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">THR</a>)</p><p>Oscar Voters Must Watch Films (<a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/oscars-new-rules-academy-awards-voters-watch-nominees-1235322319/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rolling Stone</a>)</p><p>Nickelodeon Releases New Show on Youtube (<a href="https://theankler.com/p/next-paw-patrol-will-be-born-youtube-nickelodeon-kid-cowboy?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=15657&amp;post_id=161502247&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=378xt0&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_bhlid=608244d9de66c3b8665f5ea48d9b86c3fd32b8df" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ankler</a>)</p><p>China Limits US Films (<a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/beijing-bites-back-us-tariffs-by-curbing-hollywood-imports-2025-04-10/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reuters</a>)</p><p>Hollywood Doesn't want to work with OpenAI (<a href="https://www.readthedailies.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Dailies</a>)</p><p>'The Studio' Watch-along (Yes we're very late but WYGD)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><p>Get tickets to <a href="https://atlff25.eventive.org/films/67dde65869d062cd4535e210" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Withdrawal HERE</a></p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>F the Haters, 'Sinners' is a HIT (<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/business/media/sinners-box-office.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NY Times</a>)</p><p>Michael Wolff's Zaslov Profile (<a href="https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/warner-bros-ceo-david-zaslav-hollywood-mogul.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New York Mag</a>)</p><p>WGA Report (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/tv-writer-jobs-down-wga-stats-1236188142/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">THR</a>)</p><p>Oscar Voters Must Watch Films (<a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/oscars-new-rules-academy-awards-voters-watch-nominees-1235322319/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rolling Stone</a>)</p><p>Nickelodeon Releases New Show on Youtube (<a href="https://theankler.com/p/next-paw-patrol-will-be-born-youtube-nickelodeon-kid-cowboy?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=15657&amp;post_id=161502247&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=378xt0&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_bhlid=608244d9de66c3b8665f5ea48d9b86c3fd32b8df" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ankler</a>)</p><p>China Limits US Films (<a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/beijing-bites-back-us-tariffs-by-curbing-hollywood-imports-2025-04-10/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reuters</a>)</p><p>Hollywood Doesn't want to work with OpenAI (<a href="https://www.readthedailies.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Dailies</a>)</p><p>'The Studio' Watch-along (Yes we're very late but WYGD)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><p>Get tickets to <a href="https://atlff25.eventive.org/films/67dde65869d062cd4535e210" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Withdrawal HERE</a></p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>23. Cannes 2025 Lineup, Art v Commerce, Anora PVOD success?, SNLUK, Stunt Oscars</title>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>The Cannes 2025 Lineup (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/festivals/cannes-film-festival-2025-lineup-1235114303/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>Seth Rogan calling out Steve Asbell (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgsS07QTU7U" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youtube</a>)</p><p>Art V. Commerce</p><p>Anora's PVOD Success (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/anoras-long-road-to-profit-pvod-oscars/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>SNL in the UK (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/saturday-night-live-2026-uk-launch-sky-1236365537/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>Academy Awards recognize Stunt Design (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/academy-stunt-design-category-100th-oscars-2028-1235114840/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><p>Get tickets to <a href="https://atlff25.eventive.org/films/67dde65869d062cd4535e210" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Withdrawal HERE</a></p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>In honor of Sam Mendes' FOUR Beatles Movies...Sammie tortures Aaron by making him name his Top 5 Favorite Music Biopics</p><p>Cinemacon news:</p><p>AMC CEW Adam Aron stops short of issuing a 45 Day Theatrical Ultimatum (<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/04/amc-entertainment-ceo-three-studios-agree-45-day-window-needed-cinemacon-1236357363/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=liberation-day-ripple-effects&amp;_bhlid=bad79794fe2e715839ca5eb5a260f9840d23616d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>Did Warner Bros Co-Chairs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy get a Minecraft Reprieve? (<a href="https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/3/11/warner-bros-in-turmoil-de-luca-and-abdy-replaced-by-peter-saran" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">World of Reel</a>)</p><p>Streamers invest $1bil into French Film and Television thanks to ARCOM (<a href="https://deadline.com/2024/11/france-global-streamers-invest-1b-in-french-content-obligations-avms-1236188679/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><p>Get tickets to <a href="https://atlff25.eventive.org/films/67dde65869d062cd4535e210" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Withdrawal HERE</a></p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Updates from some of our favorite stories (Love it or Hate it?)</p><p>Greg Hessinger will negotiate for the AMPTP (And why this is terrible for SAG-AFTRA!) (<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/03/amptp-greg-hessinger-new-president-carol-lombardini-1236348662/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>Amy Pascal and David Heyman will Produce 'James Bond' (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/amy-pascal-david-heyman-close-deals-james-bond-amazon-mgm-1236172332/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=the-netflix-of-gaming&amp;_bhlid=f8ed369d94d0b1f4b95dbf50cd9a503812de5764" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">THR</a>)</p><p>Cinema Survey says: The Movies SUCK! (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/news/moviegoers-comedies-thrillers-global-cinema-study-1236340585/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>ChatGPT goes full Joker with Release of "Ghibli AI" (<a href="https://slate.com/life/2025/03/studio-ghibli-style-ai-chatgpt-openai-generator-prompt-hayao-miyazaki.html?via=rss" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Slate</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>20. Top 5 Films since COVID, Is AI Fair Use?, Apple TV Woes, Sundance City Predictions!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>The Top 5 Films Since COVID</p><p>Is AI Fair Use? (<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/03/trump-ai-hollywood-response-copyright-1236329205/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=hollywood-vs-silicon-valley&amp;_bhlid=b7d7bea6550acd1810c564eb5112b36a02a43b75" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>Apple TV Blues (<a href="https://puck.news/how-long-can-the-apple-tv-plus-experiment-sputter-on/?utm_campaign=What+I%27m+Hearing+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%283%2F20%2F25%29&amp;utm_content=What+I%27m+Hearing+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%283%2F20%2F25%29&amp;utm_medium=email_action&amp;utm_source=customer.io&amp;utm_term=f6c60620ee7cefc83b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Puck</a>)</p><p>Sundance City Predictions (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/sundance-2027-move-salt-lake-boulder-cincinnati-1235103612/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>The Top 5 Films Since COVID</p><p>Is AI Fair Use? (<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/03/trump-ai-hollywood-response-copyright-1236329205/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=hollywood-vs-silicon-valley&amp;_bhlid=b7d7bea6550acd1810c564eb5112b36a02a43b75" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>Apple TV Blues (<a href="https://puck.news/how-long-can-the-apple-tv-plus-experiment-sputter-on/?utm_campaign=What+I%27m+Hearing+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%283%2F20%2F25%29&amp;utm_content=What+I%27m+Hearing+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%283%2F20%2F25%29&amp;utm_medium=email_action&amp;utm_source=customer.io&amp;utm_term=f6c60620ee7cefc83b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Puck</a>)</p><p>Sundance City Predictions (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/sundance-2027-move-salt-lake-boulder-cincinnati-1235103612/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>19. WB Auteur Studio?, Duplass Distro, New Literalism, SAG-Y Bonuses, Miami Beach Censorship</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Mike and Pam's Auteur Strategy at Warner Bros (<a href="https://puck.news/warner-bros-film-co-chiefs-on-the-hot-seat/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=wb-s-speedbump&amp;_bhlid=aa8ad5d284d444c94e17c990d9fcda0ce3f0fae8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Puck</a>)</p><p>Mark Duplass Self-Distribution (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/mark-duplass-independently-release-series-the-long-long-night-interview-seed-spark-kinema-1235101539/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=wb-s-speedbump&amp;_bhlid=71385f10bffdc553bda872d05d1478f6754edf89" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>Namwali Serpell Claims a New Literalism is Destroying Movies (<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/critics-notebook/the-new-literalism-plaguing-todays-biggest-movies#:~:text=When%20I%20say%20literalism%2C%20I,point%20is%20still%20a%20point!%E2%80%9D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New Yorker</a>)</p><p>WGA and SAG Streaming Bonuses (<a href="https://theankler.com/p/scoop-the-first-shows-where-writers?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=smaller-streamers-bigger-bonuses&amp;_bhlid=01dd152997228298fd3b7fcb751586d9c339576f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ankler</a>)</p><p>Miami Beach Mayor Threatens to Censor Indie Cinema (<a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/03/15/nx-s1-5328740/miami-beach-o-cinema-no-other-land" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NPR</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Mike and Pam's Auteur Strategy at Warner Bros (<a href="https://puck.news/warner-bros-film-co-chiefs-on-the-hot-seat/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=wb-s-speedbump&amp;_bhlid=aa8ad5d284d444c94e17c990d9fcda0ce3f0fae8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Puck</a>)</p><p>Mark Duplass Self-Distribution (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/mark-duplass-independently-release-series-the-long-long-night-interview-seed-spark-kinema-1235101539/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=wb-s-speedbump&amp;_bhlid=71385f10bffdc553bda872d05d1478f6754edf89" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>Namwali Serpell Claims a New Literalism is Destroying Movies (<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/critics-notebook/the-new-literalism-plaguing-todays-biggest-movies#:~:text=When%20I%20say%20literalism%2C%20I,point%20is%20still%20a%20point!%E2%80%9D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New Yorker</a>)</p><p>WGA and SAG Streaming Bonuses (<a href="https://theankler.com/p/scoop-the-first-shows-where-writers?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=smaller-streamers-bigger-bonuses&amp;_bhlid=01dd152997228298fd3b7fcb751586d9c339576f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ankler</a>)</p><p>Miami Beach Mayor Threatens to Censor Indie Cinema (<a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/03/15/nx-s1-5328740/miami-beach-o-cinema-no-other-land" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NPR</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>18. Technicolor Falls, Anora Union Misinformation, Oscars Ratings, Sesame Street Layoffs, Ezra Edelman got SCREWED</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Oscar Ratings (<a href="Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:    Oscar Reactions  IMAX Narnia &quot;Nuclear Option&quot; (Screenrant)  AMC Hits Back (Deadline)  Kathleen Kennedy Succession Drama (The Hollywood Reporter)  Spotify Partners with Elevenlabs for AI Audio Books (Yahoo Finance)    You can check out Sammie's work:  Rough Draft Atlanta  Sammie on Substack    You can check out Aaron's work:  @strandedonstage  @withdrawalfilm    Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com    Follow us on IG and Tiktok  @crashzoompodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vulture</a>)</p><p>Technicolor Out of Business (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/artisans/global/technicolor-collapse-shockwaves-vfx-1236326607/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=5-year-high&amp;_bhlid=a04e03f107c7a469b2b36ebc1af58df6dba0b1ff" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>Crewstories IG sparks Anora Backlash...is it real? (<a href="https://www.distractify.com/p/anora-union-controversy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Distractify</a>)</p><p>Sesame Street Layoffs (<a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/03/05/nx-s1-5319076/sesame-workshop-layoffs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NPR</a>)</p><p>Ezra Edelman got SCREWED (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/ezra-edelman-celeb-docs-estate-approved-propaganda-1235101074/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>17. Oscar Reactions, Theatrical Windows, Kathleen Kennedy Stepping Down (or not), AI Audiobooks</title>
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			<title>16. Oscar Predictions, Oscar Futures, Amazon Bags Bond, Instagram Casting</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>A few words about our Tiktok</p><p>Oscar Predictions!</p><p>Oscar AI Disclosure (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/analysis/oscars-consider-ai-disclosure-a-complete-unknown-1235093013/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>Oscars Streaming kills Linear (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/end-of-television-streaming-shows-deals-1236133596/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><p>The Broccolis Sell Bond' to Amazon (<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/02/james-bond-amazon-mgm-studios-takes-control-1236295821/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>Maya Hawke says Directors Cast Based on Instagram Followers!?!...Duh (<a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/maya-hawke-producers-cast-actors-instagram-followers-1236309282/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><br><p><br></p><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>15. Berlinale Winners and Losers, Do Casting Directors Watch Self Tapes?</title>
			<itunes:title>15. Berlinale Winners and Losers, Do Casting Directors Watch Self Tapes?</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Berlinale Winners and Losers! (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tilda-swinton-film-break-movies-berlin-2025-1236136409/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><p>Tyler Perry Casting Director does Damage Control (<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/01/atlanta-casting-director-self-tapes-viewing-1236273084/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Berlinale Winners and Losers! (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tilda-swinton-film-break-movies-berlin-2025-1236136409/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><p>Tyler Perry Casting Director does Damage Control (<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/01/atlanta-casting-director-self-tapes-viewing-1236273084/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>14. NY Tax Incentives, Fulton County Arts Funding, AI Copyright, Legislate Trailers, Ms. Rachel goes to Netflix </title>
			<itunes:title>14. NY Tax Incentives, Fulton County Arts Funding, AI Copyright, Legislate Trailers, Ms. Rachel goes to Netflix </itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>PLEASE NOTE: we apologize for the quality on Aaron's audio - this was an unexpected technical difficulty and is not the norm.</p><br><p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>NY Tax Incentives (<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/02/improved-new-york-film-tv-production-incentives-industry-push-1236276839/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=caving-to-streaming&amp;_bhlid=6b259bcc505b9694ae277ee46449ff6a4316851c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>Fulton County Arts Funding (<a href="https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/02/05/fulton-county-cuts-arts-culture-budget-half-two-commissioners-pushing-reinstate-funds/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIRvqpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHU9RqLPtS-bNN-I8vRAjsQ9vUz-2-_ZyE0neqJXp1UgZ2Oi9s8sBUUI9MQ_aem_awSe3YOHO3g8Y0yA2xg_Bw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atlanta News First</a>)</p><p>AI Copyright Developments (<a href="https://venturebeat.com/ai/u-s-copyright-office-says-ai-generated-content-can-be-copyrighted-if-a-human-contributes-to-or-edits-it/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Venture Beat</a>)</p><p>Cinema Trailer Legislation (<a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/leave-movie-theater-previews-alone-looney-connecticut.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vulture</a>)</p><p>Ms. Rachel Goes Netflix (<a href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/ms-rachel-netflix-date-details?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=cracking-the-code&amp;_bhlid=5ef713ba57040781524c060a79b70937ecbd1dcd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Netflix</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>PLEASE NOTE: we apologize for the quality on Aaron's audio - this was an unexpected technical difficulty and is not the norm.</p><br><p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>NY Tax Incentives (<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/02/improved-new-york-film-tv-production-incentives-industry-push-1236276839/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=caving-to-streaming&amp;_bhlid=6b259bcc505b9694ae277ee46449ff6a4316851c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>Fulton County Arts Funding (<a href="https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/02/05/fulton-county-cuts-arts-culture-budget-half-two-commissioners-pushing-reinstate-funds/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIRvqpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHU9RqLPtS-bNN-I8vRAjsQ9vUz-2-_ZyE0neqJXp1UgZ2Oi9s8sBUUI9MQ_aem_awSe3YOHO3g8Y0yA2xg_Bw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atlanta News First</a>)</p><p>AI Copyright Developments (<a href="https://venturebeat.com/ai/u-s-copyright-office-says-ai-generated-content-can-be-copyrighted-if-a-human-contributes-to-or-edits-it/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Venture Beat</a>)</p><p>Cinema Trailer Legislation (<a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/leave-movie-theater-previews-alone-looney-connecticut.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vulture</a>)</p><p>Ms. Rachel Goes Netflix (<a href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/ms-rachel-netflix-date-details?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=cracking-the-code&amp;_bhlid=5ef713ba57040781524c060a79b70937ecbd1dcd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Netflix</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>13. Is Indie TV Viable?, Slumping Sundance, How to save LA, Comcast Restructure</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Is&nbsp;Indie TV Viable? (<a href="https://theankler.com/p/indie-tv-viable-model-duplass-brothers-cooper-raiff?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=indie-tv-s-moment&amp;_bhlid=f546f393bf740807aca3ccea7c1d78ca2dc94c2f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ankler</a>)</p><p>Sundance Sales Disappoint (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/state-of-independent-film-sundance-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>Save LA Petition/California Tax Credits  (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/stay-in-la-organizer-interview-wildfires/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=indie-tv-s-moment&amp;_bhlid=9180cc7bc7fcf60b212788dde847d4d6601b41e7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>NBC-Universal is Restructuring (<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/01/nbcuniversal-restructuring-analysis-vertical-integration-unscripted-1236265806/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Is&nbsp;Indie TV Viable? (<a href="https://theankler.com/p/indie-tv-viable-model-duplass-brothers-cooper-raiff?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=indie-tv-s-moment&amp;_bhlid=f546f393bf740807aca3ccea7c1d78ca2dc94c2f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ankler</a>)</p><p>Sundance Sales Disappoint (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/state-of-independent-film-sundance-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>Save LA Petition/California Tax Credits  (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/stay-in-la-organizer-interview-wildfires/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=indie-tv-s-moment&amp;_bhlid=9180cc7bc7fcf60b212788dde847d4d6601b41e7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>NBC-Universal is Restructuring (<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/01/nbcuniversal-restructuring-analysis-vertical-integration-unscripted-1236265806/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Sammie's first Sundance</p><p>Oscar Noms (<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2025/01/oscar-nominations-2025-analysis-emilia-perez/681426/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Atlantic</a>)</p><p>What Trump's War on DEI means for Indies (<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/01/26/trump-dei-takeaways/77883358007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">USA Today</a>)</p><p>Greta Gerwig's Theatrical Win over Netflix (<a href="https://screenrant.com/narnia-movies-greta-gerwig-release-date-imax-netflix-deal-details/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Screenrant</a>)</p><p>Should Indie Streamers Bundle? (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/what-it-would-take-to-build-super-streamer-indie-film-1235062372/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>The Brutalist used a little AI and everyone is Freaking Out (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-brutalist-ai-backlash-adrien-brody-1236113015/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=gathering-dust&amp;_bhlid=bea8514f8e870a1f207309242d9cd6946a824347" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><br><p><br></p><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Sammie's first Sundance</p><p>Oscar Noms (<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2025/01/oscar-nominations-2025-analysis-emilia-perez/681426/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Atlantic</a>)</p><p>What Trump's War on DEI means for Indies (<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/01/26/trump-dei-takeaways/77883358007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">USA Today</a>)</p><p>Greta Gerwig's Theatrical Win over Netflix (<a href="https://screenrant.com/narnia-movies-greta-gerwig-release-date-imax-netflix-deal-details/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Screenrant</a>)</p><p>Should Indie Streamers Bundle? (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/what-it-would-take-to-build-super-streamer-indie-film-1235062372/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>The Brutalist used a little AI and everyone is Freaking Out (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-brutalist-ai-backlash-adrien-brody-1236113015/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=gathering-dust&amp;_bhlid=bea8514f8e870a1f207309242d9cd6946a824347" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><br><p><br></p><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>The passing of David Lynch, and where he ranks in our Top 10 Greatest American Directors list.</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>LA Fires</p><p>2025 Global Box Office Projections (<a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/global-box-office-33-billion-2025-1236254772/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>Auteurs as IP? (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/box-office/nosferatu-a-complete-unknown-babygirl-find-success-2025-1235082119/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>A Wicked PVOD Narrative (<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/01/wicked-pvod-revenue-1236252927/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>The death of Venu (<a href="https://www.reuters.com/sports/disney-fox-warner-bros-ask-court-lift-ban-launch-venu-sports-service-2025-01-06/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reuters</a>)</p><p>The Great Dumbing Down of Netflix (<a href="https://www.pcmag.com/news/netflix-is-telling-writers-to-dumb-down-shows-since-viewers-are-on-their" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PCMag</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>LA Fires</p><p>2025 Global Box Office Projections (<a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/global-box-office-33-billion-2025-1236254772/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>Auteurs as IP? (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/box-office/nosferatu-a-complete-unknown-babygirl-find-success-2025-1235082119/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>A Wicked PVOD Narrative (<a href="https://deadline.com/2025/01/wicked-pvod-revenue-1236252927/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>The death of Venu (<a href="https://www.reuters.com/sports/disney-fox-warner-bros-ask-court-lift-ban-launch-venu-sports-service-2025-01-06/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reuters</a>)</p><p>The Great Dumbing Down of Netflix (<a href="https://www.pcmag.com/news/netflix-is-telling-writers-to-dumb-down-shows-since-viewers-are-on-their" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PCMag</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>9. Interview with Filmmaker Evelyn Lorena</title>
			<itunes:title>9. Interview with Filmmaker Evelyn Lorena</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:28:54 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Sammie is on vacation so we are inviting a special guest to the show, Evelyn Lorena. Evelyn is an actress and filmmaker who's most recent short film 'Gabriela' qualified for the 2025 Academy Awards.</p><br><p>She takes through her film development, the health issues she suffered during production, and why post-production budgets are often overlooked by indie filmmakers.</p><br><p>You can watch 'Gabriela' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no-20lBmOIA</p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Sammie is on vacation so we are inviting a special guest to the show, Evelyn Lorena. Evelyn is an actress and filmmaker who's most recent short film 'Gabriela' qualified for the 2025 Academy Awards.</p><br><p>She takes through her film development, the health issues she suffered during production, and why post-production budgets are often overlooked by indie filmmakers.</p><br><p>You can watch 'Gabriela' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no-20lBmOIA</p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>8. 2024 Year in Review</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 11:15:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>HAPPY NEW YEAR!</p><br><p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. </p><br><p>On today's very special episode we look back on the crazy year in film in television that was 2024.</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>HAPPY NEW YEAR!</p><br><p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. </p><br><p>On today's very special episode we look back on the crazy year in film in television that was 2024.</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>7. Disney Regresses, Organic AI, Network TV Boomlet, Why Auteurs Sell-Out</title>
			<itunes:title>7. Disney Regresses, Organic AI, Network TV Boomlet, Why Auteurs Sell-Out</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Dec 2024 11:04:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Disney Cuts Transgender Storyline from 'Win or Lose' (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/disney-pulls-transgender-storyline-win-or-lose-1236088172/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><p>ABC's Trump Settlement (<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/19/business/disney-iger-abc-trump-nightcap/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CNN</a>)</p><p>Ethical AI (<a href="https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/clean-ai-video-model-to-launch-in-early-2025-target-hollywood-clients-exclusive-1236250537/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>Network TV is back! (<a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/network-tv-success-2024-matlock-high-potential-happys-place.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vulture</a>)</p><p>Barry Jenkins' Mufasa and the plight of the American Auteur (<a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/how-and-why-barry-jenkins-made-mufasa-for-disney.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vulture</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Disney Cuts Transgender Storyline from 'Win or Lose' (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/disney-pulls-transgender-storyline-win-or-lose-1236088172/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><p>ABC's Trump Settlement (<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/19/business/disney-iger-abc-trump-nightcap/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CNN</a>)</p><p>Ethical AI (<a href="https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/clean-ai-video-model-to-launch-in-early-2025-target-hollywood-clients-exclusive-1236250537/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>Network TV is back! (<a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/network-tv-success-2024-matlock-high-potential-happys-place.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vulture</a>)</p><p>Barry Jenkins' Mufasa and the plight of the American Auteur (<a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/how-and-why-barry-jenkins-made-mufasa-for-disney.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vulture</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[6. Streamer Cancellations, Sundance Hopes/Blues, Luca's Next Remake, WGA's Limp Letter]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[6. Streamer Cancellations, Sundance Hopes/Blues, Luca's Next Remake, WGA's Limp Letter]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:05:06 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Early Season Cancellations (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/why-shows-canceled-after-one-season-acolyte-my-lady-jane-netflix/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=cancel-happy&amp;_bhlid=b0d2fb2841ae72219a893d30183e4b05717ea74a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>Sundance 2025 (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2025-sundance-film-festival-lineup-1236083077/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>Luca Guadagnino's 'American Psycho' (<a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/global/austin-butler-luca-guadagnino-american-psycho-1236245941/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>WGA Writes a Letter...so scary! (<a href="https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/wga-letter-studios-ai-lawsuits-plagiarism-1236247494/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Early Season Cancellations (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/why-shows-canceled-after-one-season-acolyte-my-lady-jane-netflix/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=cancel-happy&amp;_bhlid=b0d2fb2841ae72219a893d30183e4b05717ea74a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>Sundance 2025 (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2025-sundance-film-festival-lineup-1236083077/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>Luca Guadagnino's 'American Psycho' (<a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/global/austin-butler-luca-guadagnino-american-psycho-1236245941/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>WGA Writes a Letter...so scary! (<a href="https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/wga-letter-studios-ai-lawsuits-plagiarism-1236247494/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>5. Brand Focused Content, AI VO legal battle, Ben Mezrich is weird, Diego Mariscal is holding on, Shakeup at Picturestart?</title>
			<itunes:title>5. Brand Focused Content, AI VO legal battle, Ben Mezrich is weird, Diego Mariscal is holding on, Shakeup at Picturestart?</itunes:title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Brand Focused Content with Sugar23 and Fifth Season (<a href="https://deadline.com/2024/12/sugar23-fifth-season-launch-brand-focused-film-tv-studio-1236190824/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=mixed-signals&amp;_bhlid=04d802dead07a7a1697bc75d88d31e5d0e04d174" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>Legal Battle over AI Voice Over (<a href="https://puck.news/a-lesson-from-scarlett-johansson-on-what-to-do-if-ai-steals-your-voice/?_cio_id=f6c60620ee7cefc83b&amp;utm_campaign=What+I%27m+Hearing%2B+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%2812%2F3%2F24%29&amp;utm_content=What+I%27m+Hearing%2B+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%2812%2F3%2F24%29&amp;utm_medium=email_action&amp;utm_source=customer.io&amp;utm_term=f6c60620ee7cefc83b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Puck</a>)</p><p>Ben Mezrich Hacks Hollywood (<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/63a13be697b20600118fced7/shows/63a13be697b20600118fcecd/episodes/Ben%20Mezrich%E2%80%99s%20Foolproof%20Formula%20for%20Hollywood%20Success" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vulture</a>)</p><p>Diego Mariscal Holding on to Hollywood (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/dolly-grip-asks-how-long-this-career-can-sustain-itself-unemployment/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>Picturestart Shakeup (<a href="https://puck.news/newsletter_content/what-im-hearing-pmks-bully-tactic-indie-shrinkage-execs-wrapped-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Puck</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>Brand Focused Content with Sugar23 and Fifth Season (<a href="https://deadline.com/2024/12/sugar23-fifth-season-launch-brand-focused-film-tv-studio-1236190824/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=mixed-signals&amp;_bhlid=04d802dead07a7a1697bc75d88d31e5d0e04d174" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>Legal Battle over AI Voice Over (<a href="https://puck.news/a-lesson-from-scarlett-johansson-on-what-to-do-if-ai-steals-your-voice/?_cio_id=f6c60620ee7cefc83b&amp;utm_campaign=What+I%27m+Hearing%2B+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%2812%2F3%2F24%29&amp;utm_content=What+I%27m+Hearing%2B+-+SUBSCRIBERS+%2812%2F3%2F24%29&amp;utm_medium=email_action&amp;utm_source=customer.io&amp;utm_term=f6c60620ee7cefc83b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Puck</a>)</p><p>Ben Mezrich Hacks Hollywood (<a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/63a13be697b20600118fced7/shows/63a13be697b20600118fcecd/episodes/Ben%20Mezrich%E2%80%99s%20Foolproof%20Formula%20for%20Hollywood%20Success" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vulture</a>)</p><p>Diego Mariscal Holding on to Hollywood (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/dolly-grip-asks-how-long-this-career-can-sustain-itself-unemployment/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Wrap</a>)</p><p>Picturestart Shakeup (<a href="https://puck.news/newsletter_content/what-im-hearing-pmks-bully-tactic-indie-shrinkage-execs-wrapped-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Puck</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>You can check out Aaron's work:</p><p>@strandedonstage</p><p>@withdrawalfilm</p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[4. AI Training on Hollywood, Wicked Cellphone Vids, David Ehrilich's beautiful breakdown, Thanksgiving Box Office,  Jeff Sagansky goes OFF, Lost John Ford Film Found]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 01:42:38 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>AI training on Hollywood (<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/11/opensubtitles-ai-data-set/680650/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Atlantic</a>)</p><p>Wicked Cellphone Vids (<a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/wicked-videos-photo-leaks-fans-use-phones-in-theaters-1236223958/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>David Ehrlich review of 'Wicked' (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/hating-wicked-movie-1235068918/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>Thanksgiving Box Office (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/box-office/moana-2-wicked-best-box-office-1235071201/#:~:text=Both%20films%20have%20so%20far,but%20both%20had%20tiny%20drops" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>Jeff Sagansky has Takes (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/the-grill-peter-guber-jeff-sagansky/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wrap</a>)</p><p>Lost John Ford Film Found! (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/lost-john-ford-film-the-scarlet-drop-found-in-warehouse-1235070112/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@behindtheslatepod</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>AI training on Hollywood (<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/11/opensubtitles-ai-data-set/680650/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Atlantic</a>)</p><p>Wicked Cellphone Vids (<a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/wicked-videos-photo-leaks-fans-use-phones-in-theaters-1236223958/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>David Ehrlich review of 'Wicked' (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/hating-wicked-movie-1235068918/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>Thanksgiving Box Office (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/box-office/moana-2-wicked-best-box-office-1235071201/#:~:text=Both%20films%20have%20so%20far,but%20both%20had%20tiny%20drops" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>Jeff Sagansky has Takes (<a href="https://www.thewrap.com/the-grill-peter-guber-jeff-sagansky/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wrap</a>)</p><p>Lost John Ford Film Found! (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/lost-john-ford-film-the-scarlet-drop-found-in-warehouse-1235070112/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@behindtheslatepod</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>3. Spec Scripts are Back?, WBD goes to  CDMX, Sebastian Stan has no Friends, Ben Affleck on AI, Camerimage Sexism Scandal</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>A newly discovered Spec Script (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/fifth-season-makeready-1236069133/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><p>WBD's outsourced 'Capability Center' (<a href="https://puck.news/newsletter_content/what-im-hearing-igers-flex-friday-night-lights-war-zazs-capability-center/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Puck</a>)</p><p>Sebastian Stan needs a friend (<a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniesoteriou/sebastian-stan-excluded-actors-on-actors-after-trump-movie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buzzfeed</a>)</p><p>Ben Affleck on AI (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypURoMU3P3U" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube</a>)</p><p>Fallout from the CamerImage Sexism Scandal (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/camerimage-film-festival-sexist-editorial-change-1236059689/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>A newly discovered Spec Script (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/fifth-season-makeready-1236069133/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><p>WBD's outsourced 'Capability Center' (<a href="https://puck.news/newsletter_content/what-im-hearing-igers-flex-friday-night-lights-war-zazs-capability-center/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Puck</a>)</p><p>Sebastian Stan needs a friend (<a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniesoteriou/sebastian-stan-excluded-actors-on-actors-after-trump-movie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buzzfeed</a>)</p><p>Ben Affleck on AI (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypURoMU3P3U" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube</a>)</p><p>Fallout from the CamerImage Sexism Scandal (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/camerimage-film-festival-sexist-editorial-change-1236059689/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[2. So long CW, Archive Layoffs, Trumpian M & A, The Chrichton Estate v The Pitt, Phoebe Waller-Bridge Sells out (again)]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[2. So long CW, Archive Layoffs, Trumpian M & A, The Chrichton Estate v The Pitt, Phoebe Waller-Bridge Sells out (again)]]></itunes:title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>CW Layoffs (<a href="https://deadline.com/2024/11/the-cw-layoffs-scripted-pr-1236174249/?_bhlid=375b17cf884e732fedd3f252763da797c3900322#recipient_hashed=ac3e39aabc47f9d7ec66f843ed7566e840f8969edb0fa38a48b5b8393e18347e&amp;recipient_salt=a435c7a55bccfe10619a27791b65d028aede4653b09b53cb8b39a4a889a30b65&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=exacttarget&amp;utm_campaign=Deadline_BreakingNews&amp;utm_content=565624_11-12-2024&amp;utm_term=19658085" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>Recent layoffs at the Academy film Archive (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/film-preservationists-ampas-rehire-archival-staff-petition-1235063348/?_bhlid=81da95064dfd8f26ecce0c34496e35bb7a5db5c3#recipient_hashed=ac3e39aabc47f9d7ec66f843ed7566e840f8969edb0fa38a48b5b8393e18347e&amp;recipient_salt=a435c7a55bccfe10619a27791b65d028aede4653b09b53cb8b39a4a889a30b65&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=exacttarget&amp;utm_campaign=BreakingNews&amp;utm_content=564268_11-06-2024&amp;utm_term=19658085" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>Trump Era M &amp; A (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/bob-iger-disney-trump-deals-1236061942/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><p>The Chrichton Estate vs The Pitt (<a href="https://puck.news/is-hbo-max-the-pitt-just-er-with-a-new-title/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Puck</a>)</p><p>Phoebe Waller-Bridge's latest project (<a href="https://deadline.com/2024/11/sophie-turner-lara-croft-tomb-raider-phoebe-waller-bridge-amazon-1236173978/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><br><p>Come to Behind the Slate Live on November 20th at The Plaza Theatre in Atlanta GA for our special screening of John Flynn's 'Rolling Thunder'</p><p><a href="https://www.plazaatlanta.com/movie/behind-the-slate-rolling-thunder/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get Tickets Here</a></p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:</p><br><p>CW Layoffs (<a href="https://deadline.com/2024/11/the-cw-layoffs-scripted-pr-1236174249/?_bhlid=375b17cf884e732fedd3f252763da797c3900322#recipient_hashed=ac3e39aabc47f9d7ec66f843ed7566e840f8969edb0fa38a48b5b8393e18347e&amp;recipient_salt=a435c7a55bccfe10619a27791b65d028aede4653b09b53cb8b39a4a889a30b65&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=exacttarget&amp;utm_campaign=Deadline_BreakingNews&amp;utm_content=565624_11-12-2024&amp;utm_term=19658085" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><p>Recent layoffs at the Academy film Archive (<a href="https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/film-preservationists-ampas-rehire-archival-staff-petition-1235063348/?_bhlid=81da95064dfd8f26ecce0c34496e35bb7a5db5c3#recipient_hashed=ac3e39aabc47f9d7ec66f843ed7566e840f8969edb0fa38a48b5b8393e18347e&amp;recipient_salt=a435c7a55bccfe10619a27791b65d028aede4653b09b53cb8b39a4a889a30b65&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=exacttarget&amp;utm_campaign=BreakingNews&amp;utm_content=564268_11-06-2024&amp;utm_term=19658085" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indiewire</a>)</p><p>Trump Era M &amp; A (<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/bob-iger-disney-trump-deals-1236061942/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><p>The Chrichton Estate vs The Pitt (<a href="https://puck.news/is-hbo-max-the-pitt-just-er-with-a-new-title/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Puck</a>)</p><p>Phoebe Waller-Bridge's latest project (<a href="https://deadline.com/2024/11/sophie-turner-lara-croft-tomb-raider-phoebe-waller-bridge-amazon-1236173978/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><br><p>Come to Behind the Slate Live on November 20th at The Plaza Theatre in Atlanta GA for our special screening of John Flynn's 'Rolling Thunder'</p><p><a href="https://www.plazaatlanta.com/movie/behind-the-slate-rolling-thunder/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get Tickets Here</a></p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>1. AI Disclaimers, Indie Market Studies, Death of LA, A24 Going Big</title>
			<itunes:title>1. AI Disclaimers, Indie Market Studies, Death of LA, A24 Going Big</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 01:37:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this debut episode we discuss:</p><br><p>An AI disclaimer at the end of 'Heretic' (From an article in <a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/heretic-directors-slam-ai-end-credits-1236198415/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>A recent study about an untapped Indie Film Market (Check out the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/18T7KTLmQu9dn4YIkHYvx_ha47Tr-sBiZ/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">study here</a>)</p><p>A listing of Hollywood Salaries (From <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/hollywood-salaries-revealed-ceo-actor-writer-editor-2024/animator-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><p>The death of LA Film (From <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/los-angeles-production-tv-film-shoots-1236042027/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><p>And A24's ever increasing budgets (From <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/11/timothee-chalamet-a24-movie-marty-supreme-biggest-budget-to-date-1236167610/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=tax-fraud&amp;_bhlid=d5e53fd72ba1c06a3d280aecc0e67d16a6aea556" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><br><p>Come to Behind the Slate Live on November 20th at The Plaza Theatre in Atlanta GA for our special screening of John Flynn's 'Rolling Thunder'</p><p><a href="https://www.plazaatlanta.com/movie/behind-the-slate-rolling-thunder/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get Tickets Here</a></p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie's recent<a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2024/11/08/sean-baker-talks-the-making-of-anora/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> interview with director Sean Baker</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this debut episode we discuss:</p><br><p>An AI disclaimer at the end of 'Heretic' (From an article in <a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/heretic-directors-slam-ai-end-credits-1236198415/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Variety</a>)</p><p>A recent study about an untapped Indie Film Market (Check out the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/18T7KTLmQu9dn4YIkHYvx_ha47Tr-sBiZ/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">study here</a>)</p><p>A listing of Hollywood Salaries (From <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/hollywood-salaries-revealed-ceo-actor-writer-editor-2024/animator-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><p>The death of LA Film (From <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/los-angeles-production-tv-film-shoots-1236042027/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a>)</p><p>And A24's ever increasing budgets (From <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/11/timothee-chalamet-a24-movie-marty-supreme-biggest-budget-to-date-1236167610/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=tax-fraud&amp;_bhlid=d5e53fd72ba1c06a3d280aecc0e67d16a6aea556" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline</a>)</p><br><p>Come to Behind the Slate Live on November 20th at The Plaza Theatre in Atlanta GA for our special screening of John Flynn's 'Rolling Thunder'</p><p><a href="https://www.plazaatlanta.com/movie/behind-the-slate-rolling-thunder/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get Tickets Here</a></p><br><p>You can check out Sammie's work:</p><p><a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rough Draft Atlanta</a></p><p>Sammie's recent<a href="https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2024/11/08/sean-baker-talks-the-making-of-anora/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> interview with director Sean Baker</a></p><p>Sammie on <a href="https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>Email us: crashzoompod@gmail.com</p><br><p>Follow us on IG and Tiktok</p><p>@crashzoompodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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