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Ahmed Mawas (Rescuing Christmas)

Popcorn Podcast interviews Ahmed Mawas, an international actor working as hard as his passport does. The charismatic Mawas stars opposite 1990s icon Rachael Leigh Cook in Rescuing Christmas, a new Hallmark Movies film coming in hot for the holidays. In a new Popcorn Podcast special, Mawas chats all things festive traditions, keeping the hustle alive and adventures in fake snow…

Special – Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Michael Bay (Ambulance)

Join Popcorn Podcast for this special Ambulance interview episode where guests Jake Gyllenhaal (Spider-Man: Far From Home), Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Candyman) and director Michael 'Bayhem' Bay (Bad Boys, Transformers) drop by to discuss their action-packed new film. Everything from smashing sexy cars to a burgeoning bromance is on the agenda, plus Bay reveals why he prefers a short shoot over spending years on a sound stage, like his mate James Cameron, and how he gets car companies throwing cars at him to destroy on camera…

Bonus – The Bad Guys

Being good is no fun at all in this bonus episode of Popcorn Podcast. Leigh and Tim review The Bad Guys, a new action-comedy from DreamWorks Animation based on Aaron Blabey's best-selling kids' book series. The film follows a criminal crew of animal outlaws – including Mr Wolf (Sam Rockwell), Mr Snake (Marc Maron), Mr Shark (Craig Robinson), Ms Tarantula (Awkwafina) and Mr Piranha (Anthony Ramos) – as they attempt their most challenging con yet... becoming good guys. Does the "Tarantino for kids" flick hit the target? Find out in this fun new episode from your favourite podcasting pair…

Special – Jimmy Smits, Olga Merediz & Gregory Diaz IV

Leigh and Tim talk to In The Heights stars Jimmy Smits (Kevin), Olga Merediz (Abuela Claudia) and Gregory Diaz IV (Sonny) for a very special Popcorn Podcast episode. The talented trio shares what this electric film is about at its heart, their characters' 'suenitos' – or dreams – and give a big shout-out to Australians heading out to see this uplifting, life-affirming adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical in cinemas

Special – Jon M. Chu

In a special Popcorn Podcast episode, Tim sits down with director Jon M Chu for a chat about In The Heights, the In a special Popcorn Podcast episode, Tim sits down with director Jon M Chu for a chat about In The Heights, the vibrant musical based on Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway show. A self-confessed lover of all things music and dancing, Chu speaks about his inspiration for the film, as well as the importance of telling diverse stories, and his 'suenito' or dream for the future of the film industry

Bonus - In The Heights

The cast of In The Heights joins Leigh and Tim for this Popcorn Podcast bonus review. Jimmy Smits (Kevin), Olga Merediz (Abuela Claudia) and Gregory Diaz IV (Sonny) stop by to chat about the heart of Lin-Manuel Miranda's vibrant musical and the sueñitos – or little dreams – of their characters, plus the talented trio delivers a special shout-out to cinema audiences