The Summer Box Office, Hugh Jackman to Star in Treasure Island
Summary
Hosts Matthew Carroll, Haley Hobbs, and Jason discuss the summer box office, contrasting the success of low-budget horror hits like *Obsession* with the failure of the high-budget *Masters of the Universe*. They analyze why nostalgia plays succeed or fail based on budget and audience connection. The episode also covers Hugh Jackman starring in Ridley Scott’s *Treasure Island* and updates on *Ghostbusters: Night Shift*, a *John Wick* spinoff, and a live-action *Scooby-Doo* series.
Topics discussed
Intro, summer downtime, and returning to work
Box office: Masters of the Universe vs. Scary Movie
Hugh Jackman and Ridley Scott's Treasure Island
Patreon promo and audience poll results
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire animated series
John Wick spinoff series 'Kane' casting
Scooby-Doo Origins and live-action dog movies
Jason Momoa leaves Hell Divers and show wrap-up
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