The Hub On Hollywood

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Pop culture is booming and so is the television and film industry in New England. The Hub On Hollywood with Jamie and James is an engaging, fun exploration of the biggest pop culture news, along with the latest developments in the growing local entertainment industry. From casting directors and locations scouts to movie reviews and trailer break downs, we’ll talk about the hottest pop culture happenings, while talking to the real movers and shakers putting New England on the Hollywood map.

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203 episodes

"Beetlejuice BeetleJuice", Nicole Kidman Drag Show, "The American Society of Magical Negroes" Review

On this week's episode: Jamie and James react to the teaser trailer of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," a review of "The American Society of Magical Negroes," Nicole Kidman wants to perform her AMC commercial with drag queens, the entire Skywalker Sage is coming to theaters, Stephen King's "Salem's Lot" has streaming release date, Halfway to Halloween Film Festival, CineQuote, and more! New England's film industry is booming with multiple projects constantly under production. Projects include commercials, television shows and full-length feature films. Jamie and James are hosts of The Hub on Hollywood. The podcast focuses on New England's growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TikTok!

38m
Mar 25
"Paradise" Director Max Isaacson, "Extended Family" Actor Lenny Clarke Interviews

Timestamps: :25 - Intro 1:35 - More adults wait for movies to stream 9:45 - Boston comedian, actor Lenny Clark talks working on NBC's new comedy, "Extended Family"  19:55 - Hans Zimmer coming to Boston, "Madame Web" coming to streaming 23:40 - Cambridge native Max Isaacson talks about premiering his first feature film "Paradise" in Boston. 47:00 - CineQuote On this week's episode: Interviews with Massachusetts natives Max Isaacson and Lenny Clark. Max, a Cambridge native, premiered his first feature film "Paradise" at the AMC Boston Common. It will stream on Tubi starting March 21, 2024. Boston actor, comedian and writer Lenny Clarke talks about his experiencing working on NBC's new comedy "Extended Family." A new poll shows two-thirds of US adults prefer to wait for a movie to start streaming instead of watching it in the movie theater. Iconic film composer Hans Zimmer is starting a North America tour with a stop at Boston's TD Garden. Madame Web swings onto streaming services, and CineQuote!

53m
Mar 18
Imaginary Movies, The REAL Oscars Winners, The Holdovers Plagiarism Problem!

On this week's episode: Jamie and James give final thoughts on "Dune: Part Two" and Christopher Walken's performance, extravagant Oscars, gift bags, imaginary friends movies, The Office's B.J. Novak receives prank pardon from Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Kung Fu Panda 4 review and American Fiction reviews, The Holdovers plagiarism controversy, and movie trivia!

56m
Mar 11
The Worst Willy Wonka Experience!

On this week's episode: Families are scarred by a terrible Willy Wonka factory experience, "Dune: Part Two" big box office debut, AMC changes iconic ad featuring Nicole Kidman, Will Forte disappointed by "Coyote vs Acme" decision, Stephen King lives a moviemaking nightmare, limited edition "Jaws" scratch tickets coming to Massachusetts, "Avatar: The Last Airbender" intense reactions, "Zorro" lives on, and CineQuote! New England's film industry is booming with multiple projects constantly under production. Projects include commercials, television shows and full-length feature films. Jamie and James are hosts of The Hub on Hollywood. The podcast focuses on New England's growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TikTok!

37m
Mar 02
Pedro Pascal is DRUNK, "Dune: Part Two" Review, and "Avatar: The Last Airbender" Initial Thoughts

On this week’s episode: Pedro Pascal drunkenly accepts SAG award, Dune: Part Two non-spoiler review, Avatar: The Last Airbender initial reactions, Zendaya’s Challengers film trailer drops, CineQuote, and more! New England's film industry is booming with multiple projects constantly under production. Projects include commercials, television shows and full-length feature films. Jamie and James are hosts of The Hub on Hollywood. The podcast focuses on New England's growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TikTok!

47m
Feb 26
The DunKings, "Madame Web" Disappoints Audiences, Pedro Pascal is Mr. Fantastic!

New England's film industry is booming with multiple projects constantly under production. Projects include commercials, television shows and full-length feature films. Jamie and James are hosts of The Hub on Hollywood. The podcast focuses on New England's growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TikTok @HubOnHollywood!

49m
Feb 17
Actor Dustin Tucker Talks "The Holdovers" & "American Fiction"

On this week's episode: Jamie and James talk to New England actor Dustin Tucker and his work on the Oscar nominated films "The Holdovers" and "American Fiction." Warner Bros. is cancelling "Coyote Vs Acme," Disney announces slate of sequels, bringing Hollywood north of Boston, Cher REALLY NEEDS to talk to Paul Giamatti (he doesn't know why), and CineQuote! New England's film industry is booming with multiple projects constantly under production. Projects include commercials, television shows and full-length feature films. Jamie and James are hosts of The Hub on Hollywood. The podcast focuses on New England's growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TikTok!

46m
Feb 10
Apple Vision Pro... The Future of Cinema!?

On this week's episode: Is Apple's new Vision Pro the revolution that home entertainment needs? Is it a movie theater ender? Remembering Carl Weathers and his legendary career, "Zorro" and "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" reactions, Jamie Lee Curtis dissing New England accusation, and CineQuote! New England's film industry is booming with multiple projects constantly under production. Projects include commercials, television shows and full-length feature films. Jamie and James are hosts of The Hub on Hollywood. The podcast focuses on New England's growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TikTok!

39m
Feb 05
Was "Barbie" Really Snubbed? Netflix Cancels "The Mothership" and Barry Keoghan Going To Harvard!

On this week's episode: Was "Barbie" really snubbed by the Academy or are people overreacting? Netflix cancels Halle Berry's "The Mothership" film over bizarre reasons, Barry Keoghan is Harvard's Hasty Pudding Man of the Year, and CineQuote! New England's film industry is booming with multiple projects constantly under production. Projects include commercials, television shows and full-length feature films. Jamie and James are hosts of The Hub on Hollywood. The podcast focuses on New England's growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TikTok!

51m
Jan 28
Oscar Nominees, Hocus Pocus 3, Echo & Percy Jackson Reactions!

New England's film industry is booming with multiple projects constantly under production. Projects include commercials, television shows and full-length feature films. Jamie and James are hosts of The Hub on Hollywood. The podcast focuses on New England's growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TikTok!

1h 2m
Jan 22
Reacting to THAT Saltburn scene! (First Episode of 2024!)

Welcome to the first episode of 2024! On this week's episode: This may be one of the busiest filmmaking years in New England, "The Holdovers" starts awards season strong, "The Mandalorian" movie in the works, "Saltburn" reactions, and playing CineQuote! New England's film industry is booming with multiple projects constantly under production. Projects include commercials, television shows and full-length feature films. Jamie and James are hosts of The Hub on Hollywood. The podcast focuses on New England's growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TikTok @HubOnHollywood

37m
Jan 15
Real Christmas Movie Villains! (Final Episode of 2023!)

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47m
Dec 11, 2023
What Should Rey's "Star Wars" Movie Be About?

On this week's episode: James and Jamie pitch their plot for the upcoming Rey "Star Wars" movie, "Wish" review, "Good Burger 2" is out on Paramount+, and Nicole Kidman talks about being the face of AMC Theaters. New England's film industry is booming with multiple projects constantly under production. Projects include commercials, television shows and full-length feature films. Jamie and James are hosts of The Hub on Hollywood. The podcast covers on New England's growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TikTok! https://linktr.ee/hubonhollywood

42m
Nov 27, 2023
Jenna Ortega and Tim Burton Film Beetlejuice 2 In Massachusetts!

"Beetlejuice 2" films in Melrose, Massachusetts, and non-spoiler review of "Killers of the Flower Moon." "Beetlejuice 2" films in Melrose, Massachusetts, and non-spoiler review of "Killers of the Flower Moon." New England's film industry is booming with multiple projects constantly under production. Projects include commercials, television shows and full-length feature films. "Beetlejuice 2" films in Melrose, Massachusetts, and non-spoiler review of "Killers of the Flower Moon." New England's film industry is booming with multiple projects constantly under production. Projects include commercials, television shows and full-length feature films. Jamie and James are hosts of The Hub on Hollywood. The podcast focuses on New England's growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TikTok! https://linktr.ee/hubonhollywood bdowdcasting.com bostoncasting.com cpcasting.com slatecasting.com kendallcoopercasting.com ldipro.com

14m
Nov 19, 2023
SAG-AFTRA Reaches New Deal - Michele Proude Interview

Jamie talks to Michele Proude about the latest developments regarding the SAG-AFTRA deal with studio heads.

26m
Nov 16, 2023
Marvel's "The Marvels" is less than marvelous!

On this week's episode: The actors strike comes to an end after SAG-AFTRA reaches a deal with movie studios... but is it a good deal? Jamie has non-spoiler reviews of "The Marvels" and "Loki" season 2. James watches "No Hard Feelings" and "The Holdovers" hits theaters nationwide! Watch podcast episodes at www.HubOnHollywood.com Listen on iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

54m
Nov 12, 2023
Best Movies of 2023... So Far!

On this week's episode: Jamie talks to local filmmaker Julia Tutko-Balena, SAG-AFTRA nears a potential deal with movie studios, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema opens in the Seaport District, Henry Winkler visits Boston area, and the best movies of 2023... so far! Follow Julia Tutko-Balena: https://www.friendlyfilmmaker.com/ Washington Post "Best Movies of 2023... So Far... https://wapo.st/3SrbBKg Watch full episodes at www.hubonhollywood.com Listen on the iHeartRadio app, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

40m
Nov 05, 2023
Movie Monster Bracket!!!

On this week's episode: James and Jamie select which movie deserves to win the "Monster Match" Bracket, a review of "Five Nights at Freddy's" and "The Holdovers," and remembering Matthew Perry. Watch full episodes of the podcast at www.HubOnHollywood.com. Listen to The Hub on Hollywood on iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

1h 1m
Oct 30, 2023
A "Hocus Pocus" Night In Salem!

On this week's episode: James and Jamie hit the streets of Salem ahead of the "It's Just A Buncha Halloween" event with the cast of "Hocus Pocus." Join us as we walk around the Halloween capital of the world, talk to iconic characters and explore what the witch city has to offer in October. Watch full episode with our interview with the Hocus Pocus cast. Listen: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-the-hub-on-hollywood-50727947/episode/hocus-pocus-cast-is-coming-to-125831033/?cmp=web_share&embed=true Watch: https://youtu.be/2rwmZ31Oy5c

34m
Oct 22, 2023
"Hocus Pocus" Cast Is Coming To Salem!

The cast of Hocus Pocus are coming to Salem for the film’s 30th anniversary! Omri Katz, Vinessa Shaw and Jason Marsden talk to James and Jamie about the “It’s Just A Buncha Halloween” event and the ongoing actors strike. www.ItsJustABunchaHalloween.com New England's film industry is booming with multiple projects constantly under production. Projects include commercials, television shows and full-length feature films. Jamie and James are hosts of The Hub on Hollywood. The podcast focuses on New England's growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TikTok! https://linktr.ee/hubonhollywood bdowdcasting.com http://bdowdcasting.com/ bostoncasting.com http://bostoncasting.com/ http://cpcasting.com/ cpcasting.com http://cpcasting.com/ slatecasting.com http://slatecasting.com/ http://kendallcoopercasting.com/ kendallcoopercasting.com http://kendallcoopercasting.com/ ldipro.com http://ldipro.com/

37m
Oct 15, 2023
The Best Horror Movie Trivia & SAG-AFTRA Member Talks Netflix Show Protest!

On this week’s episode: James tests his horror genre knowledge with scary movie quizzes, Jamie interviews SAG-AFTRA member Michele Proude, and “The Exorcist: Believer” reviews are scary bad! Join the scary movie quiz below: Quiz #1: https://www.britannica.com/quiz/scary-movie-quiz Quiz #2: https://www.usefultrivia.com/movie_trivia/horror_movie_trivia_index.html Check out last week’s episode of The Hub on Hollywood: 📺 https://youtu.be/czDzT1hs_M8 🎧 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-the-hub-on-hollywood-50727947/episode/hocus-pocus-original-cast-returns-to-124688312/?cmp=web_share&embed=true

43m
Oct 08, 2023
"Hocus Pocus" Original Cast Returns to Salem and “The Creator” Review!

On this week's episode: A review of the Gareth Edward's "The Creator," interview with the host of The Horror Squad podcast, Joe Manganaro, original cast members of "Hocus Pocus" to celebrate the movie's 30th anniversary in Salem, a look at "Red, White, and Royal Blue," and "Sex Education." Watch full episodes of the podcast at www.hubonhollywood.com. Listen on iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

1h 5m
Oct 02, 2023
"Barbie" Bloopers! (Best Movie Bloopers)

On this week's episode: James and Jamie talk about their favorite movie bloopers that made it into the film, "Barbie" bloopers, the writers strike may be coming to an end, review of Nimona, and ads are coming to Amazon Prime Video. Watch full episodes of The Hub on Hollywood podcast at www.HubOnHollywood.com. Listen on iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-the-hub-on-hollywood-50727947/?cmp=web_share&embed=true

46m
Sep 25, 2023
Which Movie Deserves A "Muppets" Makeover?

On this week's episode: James and Jamie pick which movie should get the "Muppets" makeover. Drew Barrymore ends up on the wrong side of the writers strike, Captain America (Chris Evans) gets married in Massachusetts, Hugh Jackman becomes an X-married man, "One Piece" is one piece of fun action, and a review of the true story "A Million Miles Away." Catch full episodes of the podcast at www.HubonHollywood.com. Listen on iHeartRadio app, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

51m
Sep 17, 2023
"A Million Miles Away" Review

Catch full episodes of The Hub on Hollywood podcast at www.hubonhollywood.com. Streaming on iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

5m
Sep 15, 2023
The Best Movie Props!

On this week's episode: A long-lost piece of Star Wars history is found and up for auction! James covers the latest SAG-AFTRA strike, New England actors rally in Boston, and the campaign to cast the a new Zorro movie continues! www.HubonHollywood.com Stream The Hub on Hollywood wherever you listen to podcasts.

19m
Sep 10, 2023
Jurassic Park in 3D and JAWS Model Saves Sharks!

On this week's episode: Movie theaters are filling up, and James has mixed feelings! The model in iconic "JAWS" poster advocates for shark conservation, Adam Driver is angry over failed actors/writers negotiations, millennials and Gen Z agree on closed captioning, Massachusetts based film "Finestkind" to premiere at festival, and movies filmed in New Bedford! Follow us @HubonHollywood. Catch full episodes of the podcast at www.hubonhollywood.com

33m
Sep 03, 2023
Xolo, The Next Zorro!?!

On this week's episode: James is determined to get Xolo Maridueña cast as the next Zorro (#XoloForZorro)! We also talk to New England Filmmaker Charlie Norton about his short filmed "The Lost Weekend," review "Cocaine Bear," Susan Sarandon's legal battle with Massachusetts company, and ongoing actors/writers strike. Listen to The Hub on Hollywood anywhere you listen to podcasts. iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-the-hub-on-hollywood-50727947/

50m
Aug 27, 2023
"I Just Think That's Ridiculous!" Local Actor Talks About Ongoing Strikes

New England actor Connor Morley stops by The Hub on Hollywood to talk about 48 Hour Film Project and the ongoing actors/writers strike, most Americans side support the strike, reviewing "My Adventures With Superman" and "The Last Voyage of the Demeter." Watch full episodes of the podcast at www.hubonhollywood.com Listen to full episodes on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-the-hub-on-hollywood-50727947/ Follow us on social media @HubonHollywood.

58m
Aug 20, 2023
Aliens Exist!? Which movies should they watch?

Which movies would you show aliens? Military veterans spoke to congress about the existence of aliens and alien technology. Naturally, we want to find out which movies should we recommend that the aliens watch? The film industry continues to be affected by the actors and writers strike, delaying a Zendaya movie filmed in Boston. Mattel is reaching inside the toy bing to find the next popular game to make into a movie franchise. Follow the The Hub on Hollywood podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @HubonHollywood! Find the podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts and YouTube: www.hubonhollywood.com

37m
Jul 31, 2023