NOW PLAYING: CINEMACON 2025 RECAP | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 5)

In this special episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, host Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) takes listeners behind the scenes of CinemaCon 2025, the premier movie industry event held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Berkan shares firsthand experiences from the convention floor, offering insights into the most anticipated films and exclusive studio presentations.

Highlights from CinemaCon 2025 include:

• DreamWorks & Universal Pictures: The world premiere of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, directed by Dean DeBlois, featuring Mason Thames as Hiccup and Nico Parker as Astrid. Gerard Butler reprises his role as Stoick the Vast. The film received rave first reactions for its emotional depth and visual spectacle.
• Marvel Studios: Exclusive footage from Thunderbolts was showcased, confirming fan theories about the team’s formation. Cast members Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hannah John-Kamen, and Wyatt Russell were present to discuss the film.
• Paramount Pictures: Tom Cruise honored his late Top Gun co-star Val Kilmer with a heartfelt tribute and introduced the trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, set to release on May 23, 2025.
• Amazon MGM Studios: Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry promoted their new thriller Crime 101, sharing insights about their on-set experiences. The film also stars Mark Ruffalo and Barry Keoghan.
• Warner Bros. & DC: James Gunn revealed footage from his upcoming Superman film, showcasing David Corenswet in the titular role.
• Other Notable Announcements: Previews of Wicked: For Good featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Jurassic World: Rebirth with Scarlett Johansson, and Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling were also unveiled.

Celebrity Appearances:

CinemaCon 2025 was a star-studded affair with appearances from Florence Pugh, Jamie Lee Curtis, Channing Tatum, Scarlett Johansson, Halle Berry, Jenna Ortega, Sydney Sweeney, Leonardo DiCaprio, and more, who showcased their upcoming films and participated in various panels.

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NOW PLAYING: A MINECRAFT MOVIE | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 3)

In this episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee dig deep into one of the most unexpected blockbusters of the year: A MINECRAFT MOVIE.

Directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite) and starring Jason Momoa, the long-awaited live-action adaptation of the global video game phenomenon has finally hit theaters—and we’ve got thoughts. From pixelated action to surprising emotional beats, Berkan and Michael review the film, break down how well it captures the spirit of the game, and share where it ranks among other video game adaptations.

Also in this episode:

• A full ranking of the best video game movies of all time—from Super Mario Bros. to The Last of Us, Detective Pikachu, Sonic the Hedgehog, and more.
• A look back at the wild development history of the Minecraft Movie, from its first announcement to the version that finally made it to screens.
• Reactions from audiences and critics—what are people saying?
• Speculation on where a Minecraft Movie Universe could go from here.

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EMERGENCY PODCAST: Marvel Studios Announces AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Cast | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (BONUS EPISODE)

In this special emergency solo episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, host Big Screen Berkan breaks down the massive five-hour Marvel Studios live stream event that shook the internet with the official cast announcement for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY.

Marvel fans, get ready. The Multiverse Saga is headed for its biggest showdown yet, and the cast is stacked with legends and surprises:

Robert Downey Jr. – Doctor Doom

Chris Hemsworth – Thor

Tom Hiddleston – Loki

Paul Rudd – Ant-Man

Simu Liu – Shang-Chi

Pedro Pascal – Reed Richards

Vanessa Kirby – Sue Storm

Joseph Quinn – Johnny Storm

Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Thing

Lewis Pullman – Sentry

Ian McKellen – Magneto

Sebastian Stan – Bucky Barnes

Kelsey Grammer – Beast

James Marsden – Cyclops

Channing Tatum – Gambit

Rebecca Romijn – Mystique

Patrick Stewart – Professor X

Alan Cumming – Nightcrawler

Letitia Wright – Black Panther

Tenoch Huerta Mejía – Namor

Danny Ramirez – Falcon

Anthony Mackie – Captain America

Florence Pugh – Yelena Belova

Wyatt Russell – U.S. Agent

David Harbour – Red Guardian

Hannah John-Kamen – Ghost

Winston Duke – M’Baku

Berkan recaps everything announced, breaks down the biggest surprises, speculates what this means for Secret Wars, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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