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Focus Features

Mentioned in 16 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

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TBPN

TBPN · Jun 1, 2026

YouTubers Win at the Box Office, Bernie Wants Public Stake in AI, Anthropic Files S-1 | Diet TBPN

Distributed Obsession film which became their highest grossing domestic release

YouTuber Hollywood SuccessCreator Economy Film TransitionAI Company Taxation Policy
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Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · May 21, 2026

Brendan Fraser on Eisenhower, The Mummy 4, and Chris Farley

Mentioned as distributor of prestige historical dramas like 'Darkest Hour' with Gary Oldman

D-Day invasion planning and Eisenhower's decision-making under uncertaintyMeteorology's role in WWII military strategy and operationsDirector-actor collaboration and long-take filming techniques
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The Big Picture

The Big Picture · May 15, 2026

The 10 Best Horror Movies of the Year … So Far. Plus: The New Scary Movie Royalty, and ‘Obsession,’ With Curry Barker!

Acquired 'Obsession' out of TIFF; distributing Curry Barker's film to theatrical release

YouTube as filmmaker development platformHorror film production on sub-$1M budgetsWish fulfillment narratives in horror
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Dead Meat Podcast

Dead Meat Podcast · Apr 29, 2026

268: Oddity (2024)

Distributed the film Obsession, featured in pre-roll advertisement during the episode

Supernatural horror filmmaking techniquesIrish cinema and cultural storytellingFemale protagonists in horror and agency
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I Can’t Sleep

I Can’t Sleep · Apr 27, 2026

Coraline | Can’t Sleep? Learn How This Movie Was Made

Theatrical distributor that released Coraline in the United States on February 6, 2009

Stop-motion animation production techniques and workflows3D stereoscopic animation technology and implementationPuppet design and facial expression systems
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IndieWire: Screen Talk

IndieWire: Screen Talk · Apr 24, 2026

CinemaCon and the Year Ahead in Movies; The Current State of Theatrical Horror; & Special Guest John Early

Picked up horror film Obsession from Toronto International Film Festival

CinemaCon 2025 highlightsParamount-Warner Bros mergerTheatrical horror market analysis
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Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle

Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle · Apr 3, 2026

E73 • Facing the Future Without Looking Away • CHARLIE TYRELL, co-dir. of ‘The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist’ Now in Theaters from Focus Features

Distributor and studio partner for 'The AI Doc,' providing theatrical release across 750+ screens in North America

AI Ethics and GovernanceAI's Impact on Creative Industries and FilmmakingFatherhood and Parental Anxiety in the AI Era
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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Mar 30, 2026

Ike Barinholtz #4

Released 'Song, Song, Blue' film on Christmas Day; example of prestige studio confidence in film quality

Podcast Production and Format DesignAward Show Experiences and Industry RecognitionCharacter Development and Moral Complexity in Acting
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IndieWire: Screen Talk

IndieWire: Screen Talk · Mar 13, 2026

Praise for "Project Hail Mary"; Predicting the Oscar Shorts; SXSW Preview

Maintaining shorter 17-day theatrical windows for specialty films

Theatrical window strategiesOscar predictions and analysisScience fiction film adaptation
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Fresh Air

Fresh Air · Mar 4, 2026

From Beatles break-up to John’s murder, a look at Paul’s transformation

Film studio releasing Morgan Neville's upcoming documentary 'Lorne' about Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels

Beatles Breakup and Post-Breakup Solo CareersDocumentary Filmmaking Techniques and Archival StorytellingPaul McCartney and Wings Band Formation
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IndieWire: Screen Talk

IndieWire: Screen Talk · Feb 20, 2026

A Rough Weekend for Indie Film: Spirit Awards, Berlin Controversy, and Big Questions

Releasing Midwinter Break starring Kieran Hinds and Leslie Manville

Independent Spirit Awards ceremony critiqueBerlin Film Festival political controversiesFilm distribution and acquisition challenges
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What Should I Read Next?

What Should I Read Next? · Feb 10, 2026

Ep 513: Maggie O’Farrell on writing for the page and screen

Film distributor and production company behind the Hamnet film adaptation with Chloe Zhao as director

Novel-to-film adaptation strategies and structural changesScreenwriting craft and economy of languageCreative collaboration in film production
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The Big Picture

The Big Picture · Jan 22, 2026

The 2026 Oscar Nominations: Snubs, Surprises, and WTFs

Distributor with two best picture nominations in the 2026 race

2026 Oscar Nominations AnalysisBest Picture Race PredictionsInternational Film Recognition at Oscars
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So True with Caleb Hearon

So True with Caleb Hearon · Jan 1, 2026

Stavros Halkias Returns

Film studio that provided styling services for Stavros during Seth Meyers late-night show appearance

Entertainment Industry Burnout and OverworkIndie Film Production and FinancingMedia Consolidation and Streaming Wars
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Song Exploder

Song Exploder · Dec 10, 2025

Key Change: Rian Johnson on Wagner's 'Das Rheingold'

Picked up Brick, Johnson's first feature, enabling him to make his second film The Brothers Bloom

Emotional Resonance vs. Narrative Cleverness in FilmmakingCreative Block and Recovery StrategiesWagner's Ring Cycle and Modern Storytelling
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American Alchemy with Jesse Michels

American Alchemy with Jesse Michels · Nov 22, 2025

CIA Historian: “Aliens Control Our Government” (ft. Peter Levenda)

Film studio promoting 'The AI Doc' movie during episode

JFK Assassination and Intelligence Community InvolvementUFO Phenomena and Government Classification SystemsNazi Occultism and Post-War Intelligence Operations
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