The Movie Podcast

THAT'S A WRAP ON 2024! On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel, Shahbaz, and Anthony recap 2024 ahead of their annual Christmas dinner. Thank you so much for making this year our biggest ever. Lots more of The Movie Podcast is coming in 2025. eBay IMAX ShopWatch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down in Toronto with Aaron Pierre (Mufasa) and Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Taka aka Scar) of MUFASA: THE LION KING. The film is a prequel and sequel to the 2019 remake of the 1994 film The Lion King. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe. Mufasa: The Lion King is now playing exclusively in theatres.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE FIRST TEASER TRAILER FOR JAMES GUNN’S SUPERMAN IS HERE! Join Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony for their reaction and breakdown discussion of everything in the trailer and what it all means for the future of the DC Universe. We also explore previous adaptions of the Man of Steel and why Superman remains such an essential and timeless character.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Barry Jenkins' MUFASA: THE LION KING, a prequel and sequel to the 2019 remake of the 1994 film The Lion King. Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe. It stars the voices of Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Mufasa: The Lion King releases December 20, 2024 exclusively in theatres.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Jeff Fowler's SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 starring Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, Adam Pally, Lee Majdoub, newcomers Alyla Browne and Krysten Ritter, with Keanu Reeves joining the franchise as Shadow the Hedgehog. In the film, Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 releases December 20, 2024 exclusively in theatres by Paramount Pictures.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Director Jeff Fowler and the cast of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 including Ben Schwartz, Krysten Ritter, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, and Colleen O'Shaughnessey. In the film, Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 releases December 20, 2024 exclusively in theatres by Paramount Pictures.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Shahbaz returns from the merriest time of the year at Disneyland and shares all about his trip, from delicious food to the best rides and seasonal surprises. Plus, discover must-dos for couples celebrating their wedding or honeymoon, from romantic spots to magical experiences you can’t miss!Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz sit down with Tim Miller and Dave Wilson of Blur Studio at CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil, to discuss SECRET LEVEL, a thrilling new adult-animated video game anthology series. Secret Level features original stories set within the worlds of some of the world’s most beloved video games. From the creative minds behind LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS, each of the episodes is a celebration of games and gamers. In 1995, Tim Miller founded Blur as a studio for animators and artists to collaborate and be in control of their creative destinies. Since then, Blur has evolved into an award-winning production company with work spanning the realms of game cinematics, commercials, feature films, and more. Secret Level will be available exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide, with two weekly episode drops, starting on December 10.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shahbaz and Anthony review J. C. Chandor's KRAVEN THE HUNTER starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott, and Russell Crowe. The film follows the Marvel Comics character Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless gangster father, starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared. Kraven the Hunter is now playing exclusively in theatres by Sony Pictures.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Taron Egerton, Sofia Carson, and Danielle Deadwyler to talk all about their upcoming Netflix film, CARRY-ON. In the film, a young TSA agent fights to outsmart a mysterious traveler who blackmails him into letting a dangerous package slip onto a Christmas Eve flight. It also stars Theo Rossi, Logan Marshall-Green, Dean Norris, Sinqua Walls, Gil Perez-Abraham, Tonatiuh, Curtiss Cook, Joe Williamson, Josh Brener, and Jason Bateman. Carry-On releases on Netflix December 13, 2024.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caFOLLOW USDaniel on X, Instagram, LetterboxdShahbaz on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on X, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices