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Agatha All The Time
The Nerds talk about Justin Trudeau’s recent appearance on Stephen Colbert, Dan trashes Agatha All Along, Kenton praises The Penguin, and Netflix wants to change the structure of their development deals. More on Netflix's new development system: https://w
State of the Streaming Wars 2024
Kenton tells Dan all about the Emmys while Dan signs up for ad-supported Netflix and Disney+. They talk about all of the major streaming services and their encroachment into cable TV's "live" territory. For more on The Emmys: https://www.hollywoodreporter
Rest in Peace James Earl Jones
Kenton and Dan mourn the loss of James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader, among many other iconic roles. Also, Disney is sued over Plasticine Tarkin, and Dan cleanses his Star Wars palate after The Acolyte with an Andor re-watch. James Earl Jones, acc
Saving Canadian Media with CanCon rules for Advertising
Canada's traditional radio and TV brands are STRUGGLING in this new media landscape, and have been for some time. But fear not, Dan has a solution: Federal Goverment Regulations! Follow the Nerds on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatch
Star Wars Intervened Itself
Dan and Kenton talk about the cancellation of The Acolyte, watch the recent Skeleton Crew trailer, and search for Mark Hamill on the streets of Winnipeg.In case you missed the Skeleton Crew trailer: https://youtu.be/a6voXgBlmpk?si=gEPZBIF0rZA60mhuFollow
Is your TV watching experience better than it used to be?
Dan and Kenton talk about the massive shift in audience viewing habits from traditional cable to streaming services. Follow the Nerds on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovieshttps://www.tiktok.com/@kentonla
Time to Axe The Acolyte!
Dan and Kenton tear apart the final episode of The Acolyte. Spoiler alert, everything did NOT come together in the end. Rest in peace, Bob Newhart: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/cbs-bob-newhart-tribute-special-001400675.htmlFollow the Nerds on TikTok:
Are we almost done with The Acolyte?
Dan and Kenton discuss the passing of Hollywood legend Shelley Duvall before moving on to the penultimate episode of Star Wars: The Acolyte. Will the series improve at all before the finale?Rest in Peace, Shelley Duvall: https://www.theguardian.com/film/
Perplexing Plotlines: Picking apart The Acolyte Episode 6
Dan and Kenton discuss the new Beverly Hills Cop movie before diving into the latest installment of The Acolyte as it continues to confuse. Lucasfilm Creative Executive Pablo Hidalgo gets a shout-out from Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland: https://www.i
Bazil for President!
Dan and Kenton discuss the first 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate before diving into Episode 5 of The Acolyte. One of these things went better than the other.Ratings for the first 2024 U.S. Presidential Election: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news