Original Content show

Original Content

Summary: Each week, TechCrunch's Anthony Ha and Darrell Etherington talk about what's new in original streaming shows, movies, comics and more. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime – if it's new, original, and available to stream on the web or mobile, you'll hear about it here first.

Podcasts:

 Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Apple's own space opera | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:51:37

We're pretty laser-focused on Star Wars: The Last Jedi (lasers, get it?) this week, since Anthony saw a press screening and Darrell has already seen it not once, but twice – with very different results. Besides our TLJ review, we also talk about Netflix's very bad Bright reviews and Apple's new space TV series.

 Mudbound, Disney/Fox and net neutrality | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:11:13

This week, a cloud hangs over the podcast in the form of the death of net neutrality at the hands of bonkers FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. In happier news, we imagine all the wonderful Marvel Universe possibilities that come with Disney's Fox acquisition. And we review Netflix original film Mudbound.

 House of Cards, Godless and Avengers: Infinity War | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:19:48

This week, we review the original Netflix limited series Godless, a cowboy western with a lot going for it. Also, we talk about whether House of Cards will return, the new Avengers: Infinity War trailer and Apple spending on original content.

 Marvel's The Punisher and Amazon's Lord of The Rings series | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:37:05

This week, it's a very special Thanksgiving episode – you can give thanks that we only went about half the time we usually do. But we cover Amazon's Lord of the Rings prequel series and a review of Netflix's The Punisher.

 Marvel's Runaways, Lord of the Rings, and Netflix comics | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:56:22

Lord of the Rings as a streaming TV series? It might happen. Also, Netflix is releasing a comic book with Mark Millar, and Harry Potter is getting its very own Pokémon Go. Plus, we enjoy an early look at Marvel's Runaways, coming to Hulu later this month.

 Stranger Things 2, Thor, The Twilight Zone and Kevin Spacey | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:27:20

This week, we marathoned Stranger Things 2 to share our thoughts on the follow-up to the Netflix hit at length. Also, we both watched Thor, and The Twilight Zone getting revived for CBS All Access.

 Apple's content plans, Star Trek's renewal, and Halloween horror recs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:55

With Halloween almost here, we offer our recommendations on horror movies worth watching on Netflix and other streaming services. Plus, we discuss new details about Apple's original content strategy, new funding for Netflix, and the renewal of "Star Trek: Discovery."

 Marvel's Inhuman catastrophe, The Punisher, and Han Solo | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:24:46

We couldn't resist talking about the travesty that is Marvel's Inhumans on ABC, one fo the worst television shows of all time. Also, plenty to discuss between Amazon's Roy Price drama, its neverending spending and The Punisher's release date.

 Apple, Steven Spielberg, Star Wars and The Meyerowitz Stories | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:22:10

This week, we check out Netflix's Noah Baumbach film starring Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller and Dustin Hoffman. Also, Movies Anywhere? You must be joking. And Hollywood's biggest bad guy is bad for streaming, too.

 Big Mouth, Amazon's sci-fi shift, Netflix price hike, Roku and more | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:23:20

We watched Nick Kroll's Big Mouth animated Netflix comedy this week. Plus, we have thoughs on Netflix's price increase, Amazon's big name sci-fi adaptations, Roku's new hardware, DisneyNow and more.

 Star Trek: Discovery, YouTube, Echo Fire TV and the Inhumanity | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:50:20

This week is all about Star Trek: Discovery! Well not all about it, but we talk a lot about the new show since we're both very excited about Star Trek's return to television. Also, Amazon's new 4K Fire TV and Echo devices.

 The Emmys, The Handmaid's Tale, Crackle, Star Trek – Live from Disrupt SF! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:43:46

This week, we're live from TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2017, where we spoke to Ben Ketai, creator of Crackle's Chosen and StartUp, as well as Eric Berger, Sony Pictures Television EVP and GM of Crackle. We also covered the news, including The Handmaid's Tale cleaning up at the Emmys, and the imminent release of the first new Star Trek TV in a decade.

 Apple TV 4K, American Vandal, Amazon Prime Video and Wong Kar-wai | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:11:09

The big fall Apple event was this week, so that sucked up a lot of the air in terms of news. But the Apple TV 4K is interesting from an original content perspective, so we talk about its impact. Also, Amazon Prime Video's strategy shift and we review American Vandal, Netflix's Making a Murderer-style mockumentary.

 Apple, Amazon and Bond; Disney and Marvel/Star Wars; and Netflix's Little Evil | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:11:48

This week, we talk about the big news that Apple and Amazon are competing with movie studios for James Bond rights. Also, Disney will indeed bring its Marvel and Star Wars movies exclusively to its own streaming service. Plus, we review Little Evil, a Netflix original film starring Adam Scott.

 The Tick, Hulu Live TV, Seinfeld on Netflix, and Facebook Watch | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:13:58

This week, we watched season 1 of The Tick on Amazon Prime Video and we have thoughts. Also, we talk about Hulu's live TV offering and The CW, home to amazing bad DC shows. Plus, the Seinfeld Netflix project, Facebook Watch and hardboiled Victorian faerie detectives.

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