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2026 Oscars, A24's Bloodsport Remake, Dune 3 & Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailers
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- Mar 19, 2026
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Summary
The 2026 Oscars happened. We break down the winners, snubs, and surprises. Plus: A24 is remaking Bloodsport with Michaela Coel writing and directing (yes, really). Max Landis got his G.I. Joe script rejected by Paramount. David Zaslav is walking away with $887 million from the WBD sale to Paramount while everyone else loses their jobs. Also: Trailers for Jack Ryan: Ghost War, Dune 3, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. WTF segments from JayTeeDee (Edit That Out podcast), and this week's Checked Out: Inside the Manosphere. Let's break down the chaos. 🏆 TOPICS - SECTION 1: OSCARS & MAX LANDIS 🎬 Oscar Results (2026): The Academy Awards happened. We discuss: - Best Picture winner [from BBC article] - Acting winners - Snubs and surprises - Ceremony highlights/lowlights - Why the Oscars still matter (or don't) - Trends in this year's winners Full results: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33jkvmzl4ko 📝 Max Landis G.I. Joe Script Rejected: Max Landis (Chronicle, American Ultra) wrote a G.I. Joe script. Paramount passed. This is the second time Landis has had a G.I. Joe script rejected by a studio. Why does he keep trying? Why does no one want his G.I. Joe movie? We discuss the Max Landis problem, his history, and why Hollywood keeps almost-but-not-quite giving him chances to return after the Me Too revelations. Source: Deadline 🎭 TOPICS - SECTION 2: BLOODSPORT REMAKE & ZASLAV'S PAYDAY 🥋 Michaela Coel in Bloodsport Remake (A24): This is a real headline: Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) is starring in an A24 remake of Bloodsport (1988). The Jean-Claude Van Damme martial arts classic. Remake. A24. Michaela Coel. Our reaction: What? Why? How? Also... we're intrigued! Bloodsport (1988) is a perfect schlocky action movie. Can you remake it? Shou…