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Paramount/WB Merger On Hold AGAIN! Mahershala Ali vs Feige Over BLADE

Sep 25, 2026 · 2h 29m

Summary

Hosts John Roker and Jeff Snyder discuss the Paramount-WBD merger settlement, criticizing Rob Bonta’s concessions and noting a judge’s pause on the talks. They also cover Mike P. Nelson directing Saw 11, Letterboxd’s $300M sale, and Destin Daniel Cretton’s new Sony deal. The episode touches on Marvel’s Blade delays, Robert Eggers’ Romeo and Juliet adaptation, and the casting of Heat 2.

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