Pop Culture Maniacs Podcast #33: Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Brothers, HBO Max, and the Future of Film Distribution

Since the pandemic has struck the film distribution model has been disrupted. Many companies have tried and failed to make a profit from the Premium Video-on-Demand. Warner Brothers have made the radical decision to release all their 2021 scheduled films in cinemas and HBO Max at the same time. Reactions to Warner Brothers’ has been […]

Pop Culture Maniacs Podcast #34: Disney+, Hulu, and the Great Content Purge

Kieran and Jean discuss the news about Disney+ and Hulu removing a large amount of their original content and the potential impact it might have for audiences and the entertainment industry.

License to Be Killed: James Bond at Amazon

The James Bond franchise has experienced a seismic change with the announcement that Barbara Broccoli has given up creative control to Amazon. The franchise has gone from being a personal legacy for the Broccolis to being a part of a corporate entity. The news has been received badly by Bond fans, including myself. There are […]