John Campea Show Warner Bros. Bids Are In / Wicked: For Good Has Biggest Previews Of The Year
Nov 21, 2025
Warner Bros. bids are heating up, with major players like Paramount and Netflix throwing their hats in the ring. HBO has renewed fan favorites like House of the Dragon, while Paramount's cancellation of the dark TMNT adaptation sparks debate on creative risks. The discussion on Wicked reveals it’s set to achieve record box office previews, reflecting the resurgence of musicals. Plus, the hosts weigh in on the challenges facing indie filmmakers and the future of cinema in a shifting landscape.
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Small‑Scale Sci‑Fi Drives Big Engagement
- Robert Meyer Burnett says Pluribus reframes big sci‑fi concepts as intimate, neighborhood-scale drama that anyone can relate to.
- That approach helps the show engage viewers who aren’t genre experts and fuels its rapid popularity on Apple TV.
Apple’s Quality Commitment Pays Off
- Robert praises Apple TV+ for consistently high production values that look excellent on OLED displays.
- He argues that Apple’s commitment to quality helps its shows find and retain discerning viewers.
Cancelled Last Ronin Disappointed Longtime Fans
- Robert recalls being excited for a Last Ronin live‑action TMNT adaptation and is disappointed Paramount canceled it.
- He says the darker, mature take appealed to him as a longtime TMNT fan and now feels lost.
