Gary Talks This Week's Entertainment News June 8, 2026

In this week's episode of Gary Talks, Gary breaks down the biggest entertainment news stories making headlines across Hollywood, including the summer box office showdown between Paramount Pictures' Scary Movie and Amazon MGM Studios' Masters of the Universe. He also examines the continued box office success of A24's Backrooms and Focus Features' Obsession, two original films that are challenging the industry's dependence on franchise filmmaking and becoming some of the surprise success stories of the summer movie season. Gary also reviews Lionsgate's under-the-radar musical comedy Power Ballad, starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, and discusses whether the film deserves more attention from audiences looking for something different from the typical blockbuster fare. The show also takes a look at Broadway's biggest night as Gary recaps the winners of the 2026 Tony Awards, including the major victories for Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Liberation, and Death of a Salesman. In addition, Gary pre...