Hollywood's Hot Goss: From Ballerinas to Board Games

Show Host - Cortrice Jones

Summary - Get set for "Ballerina," a John Wick spinoff starring Ana de Armas. Then, hold onto your seats for "Joker: Folie à Deux" with Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. Plus, "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" is set to terrify, while Freddie Highmore brings laughs with a dark spoof. And don't miss Margot Robbie's "Monopoly" project—nostalgia meets excitement! Tune in for the scoop and stay Hollywood-savvy!


Show Notes
Ana de Armas' Ballerina meets Keanu Reeves' John Wick in fiery CinemaCon footage - https://ew.com/ballerina-cinemacon-footage-ana-de-armas-meets-keanu-reeves-john-wick-8629682

Joaquin Phoenix gets his Joker smile from Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn in hallucinatory Joker: Folie à Deux trailer - https://ew.com/joker-folie-a-deux-trailer-lady-gaga-joaquin-phoenix-8625054 

‘Five Nights At Freddy’s Sequel Coming In Fall 2025 – CinemaCon - https://deadline.com/2024/04/five-nights-at-freddys-sequel-movie-cinemacon-1235881145/ 

Freddie Highmore serves 'yummy methamphetamine' in spoof of infamous Willy Wonka fan experience - https://ew.com/freddie-highmore-willy-wonka-factory-spoof-fan-experience-8629525 

Margot Robbie's LuckyChap to produce Monopoly movie following Barbie success - https://ew.com/margot-robbie-boards-monopoly-movie-as-producer-following-barbie-8629606 

Tags - Pondering Nerdcast, TV, film, entertainment, coming soon, new, commentary, Joaquin Phoenix, Willy Wonka, Five Nights At Freddy’s, Margot Robbie, Monopoly, Freddie Highmore, Lady Gaga, Harley Quinn, Joker, Folie à Deux, Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, CinemaCon, Fall 2025, Jimmy Kimmel

Creators & Guests

Host

Cortrice Jones

Host who's a talented tv and film buff

Producer

Lance John

Executive Producer and Host, Pondering Nerdcast

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Welcome to TV & FILM BEAT, the go-to podcast for all the juiciest updates in Hollywood. Whether you're a cinephile or just after some pop culture scoop, you've tuned in to the right frequency. I'm your host Cortrice, bringing you the latest news with a dash of sass and a whole lot of excitement. Let's jump right in!

Keanu Reeves enthusiasts, listen up! A spinoff of the assassin-packed John Wick universe is hurtling our way with “Ballerina.” Starring the indefatigable Ana de Armas, the film left CinemaCon attendees in awe. From what folks say, it seems de Armas’ character, a former ballerina turned assassin, is jumping into the fray and expanding the dangerously sexy world of John Wick. Expect jaw-dropping action, with blades and flamethrowers, and even a cameo from Norman Reedus. While the release is slated for June 6, 2025, the buzz is only getting louder.

Now, if the words “musical fantasy” and “Lady Gaga” paired with “Joker” get your heart racing, you'll be ecstatic to hear what's up with “Joker: Folie à Deux”. The trailer alone promises a wild ride with Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga steering the mayhem—yes, as Harley Quinn herself. The preview teases an oddly romantic escapade highlighted by a poignant cover of "What the World Needs Now Is Love." And with Gaga's voice as Harley Quinn, I'm sensing something iconic. Mark your calendars, folks—October 4th is when the theatrics hit the big screen.

But wait, there's more! Nostalgic for a bite of childhood fears? Universal and Blumhouse are tossing another pizza into the oven with “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2.” Considering the first installment grasped a staggering $291 million worldwide and broke records on Peacock, the hype is real. Nothing’s confirmed about the release pattern yet, but if the sequel’s anywhere as gripping as the first, we're in for a terrifying treat in the fall of 2025.

A bit of humor never goes amiss amidst adrenaline-pumping announcements. Freddie Highmore, once the naive heir to Willy Wonka's empire, took a 'bittersweet' stroll down memory lane with a hilarious spoof on Jimmy Kimmel Live. A grown-up Charlie Bucket offering meth instead of chocolates? The shock value here was through the roof—or should I say, factory roof. Highmore's darkly comic pitch on the fate of the chocolate factory had us in stitches, yet somehow eerily curious about Charlie's post-Wonka adventure.

Last, but not least, Margot Robbie continues her hot streak in Hollywood, rolling into her next big project as a producer for Lionsgate's “Monopoly.” Yes, you heard that right—the beloved board game is getting a silver screen makeover. With Robbie's LuckyChap at the helm, expectations are as high as those sky-scraping hotel pieces in the game. And after the triumph of “Barbie,” LuckyChap knows a thing or two about spinning gold from nostalgia.

Well, that's a wrap for today's episode of TV & FILM BEAT. From electronic ballerinas to super-villain musicals, chaotic spoofs to board games turned blockbusters, one thing's for sure—the reel never stops spinning in Tinseltown. Until next time, keep your popcorn buttery, your tickets booked, and your eyes on the screen because you just never know what Hollywood will roll out next! Don't forget to subscribe for your regular dose of entertainment news, and until next time, keep watching, keep speculating, and keep loving the world of TV and Film. This is your host, signing off! BYE!