Podcast Summary
Movie success: Movie 'John Moore's Reagan' attracted large audience of American conservatives, becoming 2nd highest-grossing film of the weekend. Disney had a billion-dollar summer with hits like Deadpool, Wolverine, and Inside Out.
The film "John Moore's Reagan" had a successful opening weekend at the box office, attracting a large audience of American conservatives who may be feeling marginalized in current politics. The movie, starring Dennis Quaid as Ronald Reagan, was the second highest-grossing film of the weekend, behind Deadpool. Deadpool, which is still making $15 million per week and has earned over $600 million, is the best-selling art movie of all time. Despite the success of these films, some people, including Nancy Davis and John, are finding it difficult to go to movie theaters. Disney, the company responsible for producing Deadpool, Wolverine, and Inside Out, is having a billion-dollar summer.
Entertainment industry evolution: Disney expands beyond theme parks and cruises into movies and TV shows, while Adele's music career may take an indefinite leave, and Bruce Springsteen continues performing at 74, showcasing the industry's constant change.
Disney is expanding its business beyond theme parks and cruises, into entertainment industries such as movies and TV shows. Meanwhile, in the music world, Adele surprised fans by announcing an indefinite leave from her music career during a recent concert. However, her past announcements have been inconsistent, so it remains to be seen if she will follow through this time. In contrast, Bruce Springsteen, who is 74 years old, has no plans to retire, continuing to inspire fans with his energetic performances. The longevity of these artists' careers highlights the ever-evolving nature of the entertainment industry.
Musical Events, Streaming Shows: Highly anticipated musical events like Bruce Springsteen's concert and potential Oasis shows have soared ticket prices, while new streaming shows like 'Bad Monkey' and '1899' offer unique premises
There are highly anticipated musical events coming up, such as Bruce Springsteen's concert in Montreal on October 31st and potential Oasis shows in North America, with some rumors suggesting Toronto on August 24th next year. Ticket prices for these events have skyrocketed, with Oasis tickets selling for up to $14,000 in the UK. The tension between band members, particularly the Gallagher brothers, adds to the excitement and unpredictability of these performances. In addition, there are intriguing new series on streaming platforms, such as Apple TV's "Bad Monkey" featuring Vince Vaughn and Netflix's "1899," which, despite its cancellation after 10 episodes, was worth finishing due to its unique premise.
1899 series cancellation: Despite low viewership data, the engaging content of '1899' warrants reconsideration, as shown by viewer satisfaction and the speaker's personal connection to the show
The cancellation of the amazing Netflix series "1899" should be reconsidered based on its engaging content and viewer satisfaction. The speaker expressed his disappointment in Netflix's analysis of viewer engagement and finished the tenth episode just days ago during a flight. He also reminisced about his past experiences in comedy, specifically a reunion with old colleagues from the 1990s, and how humbling it was to watch their younger selves on television. The speaker also shared a personal anecdote about discovering a photo of himself wearing mom jeans during the taping of their show in 1991, and his refusal to let go of the fashion trend now making a comeback. Overall, the speaker's reflections emphasized the importance of appreciating the past and the value of entertainment that resonates with audiences.
Retail, Montreal: Retail analyst Carl Boutet discusses the grand opening of the Royal Mount Project, a luxury shopping development in Montreal, with renovated exterior and first phase opening this Thursday.
This morning on CJAD 800's Andrew Carter Morey Show, listeners can look forward to several interesting interviews. First up at 7:40 AM is retail analyst Carl Boutet, who will discuss the grand opening of the Royal Mount Project, a luxury shopping development in Montreal. The exterior has been renovated, and the first phase opening is happening this Thursday. Later in the show at 7:50 AM, Dr. Mitch will provide a two-minute check. Lastly, at 8:00 PM, James Austin Johnson, a popular cast member from Saturday Night Live known for portraying Donald Trump, will be joining the show as he prepares for his upcoming Montreal show. Stay tuned for these engaging conversations on CJAD 800.