{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"JAN 631: Box Office Movie Draft - Paramount Wins Bidding War For WB (03\/04\/26)","description":"This week on The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we break down the massive $111 billion megamerger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount, what it means for the future of Hollywood, and how it could reshape the movie landscape. We also discuss Paramount tapping Max Landis to write a new G.I. Joe movie, Sony\u2019s plans to reboot its Spider-Man Universe, and the latest updates in the Oscar race following the PGA and SAG Award winners. Then it\u2019s time for one of our favorite annual segments: the 2026 Box Office Movie Draft, where we compete to assemble the strongest slate of upcoming films and predict which titles will dominate theaters this year. We wrap things up with What Are We Watching?, featuring recent releases and awards-season contenders.  \u23f1\ufe0f Timestamps   This week on the show! (0:00)   Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! (1:08)   Warner Bros. Discovery &amp;amp; Paramount $111B Megamerger (5:10)   G.I. Joe \u2013 Max Landis Tapped to Write (27:41)   Sony to Reboot Spider-Man Universe (33:11)   Oscars Race Update \u2013 PGA &amp;amp; SAG Winners (39:43)   Promos (51:15)   Join The Patreon Fan Club! (52:09)   Box Office Movie Draft 2026 (54:05)   News From The Nation (1:25:53)   What Are We Watching? (1:28:54)   \ud83d\udcfa What Are We Watching?   Shelter   Mercy   Song Sung Blue   It Was Just An Accident   The next Patreon Discord hangout is Thurs., March 26, 2026 @ 8 PM CDT Rugboy  Toy Story 5 Minions &amp;amp; Monsters The Odyssey Disclosure Day Supergirl Focker In Law  Anthony  Avengers: Doomsday Moana Michael The Mandalorian and Grogu The Cat in the Hat Street Fighter  Imran  Spider-Man: Brand New Day The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Project Hail Mary Dune 3 The Devil Wears Prada 2 Masters of the Universe  Be a part of the show!  Send us a message: speakpipe.com\/jockandnerd Voicemail: (312) 248-4376 (312-248-HERO) Email: show@jockandnerd.com Instagram: @jockandnerd Twitter: @jockandnerdcast Facebook: facebook.com\/jockandnerd Facebook Group: jockandnerd.com\/community Donate: Support the podcast! Subscribe to Jock and Nerd on YouTube! Merchandise: jockandnerd.com\/shop  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts |&amp;nbsp;Spotify | Pandora | GooglePlay |&amp;nbsp;RSS Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! jockandnerd.com\/review    Show notes: jockandnerd.com\/631 Help spread the geekery with a Jock and Nerd merchandise! Support the show on Patreon for bonus content! Affiliate links:&amp;nbsp;Merchoid&amp;nbsp;|&amp;nbsp;Amazon US | Amazon CA Follow Rugboy on Twitter @RugboyShow    ","author_name":"The Jock and Nerd Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/jockandnerd.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40302675\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199184975"}