Episode Details

Kristyn Burtt joins Dave on MetroNews Hotline for the latest Hollywood scoop—from an unexpected Easter weekend box office winner to major behind-the-scenes moves in wrestling and film. They break down the surprise success of Sinners, a 1930s-set vampire horror film from Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan, and explore what Coogler might bring to his next big project: rebooting The X-Files. They also dive into Netflix’s upcoming WWE Unreal, a docuseries peeling back the curtain on wrestling's creative process, and new Oscar rule changes—like mandatory viewing for voters and long-overdue recognition for casting directors. Plus: how the timely death of Pope Francis could boost interest in Conclave, and a major change in HGTV’s Love It or List It as it launches its 20th season with new co-host Page Turner. From Hollywood to headline timing, it’s a fast-paced look at what’s trending in entertainment.