SHOW & TELL: Jason Haikara of 3C Ventures — From Dark Shadows to AI Filmmaking

October 14, 2026

What does a childhood obsession with Dark Shadows teach us about fandom today? Has streaming become too complicated? Is AI opening the door to a new generation of filmmakers? And has television become too afraid to take creative risks?

Tracy Swedlow welcomes Jason Haikara of 3C Ventures for a lively conversation about his 19 years at Fox, his extraordinary collection of TV memorabilia, the shows he loves, and the overlooked gems that deserve another chance.

Shows and Films Mentioned: Dark Shadows, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Looney Tunes, The Simpsons, The Tracey Ullman Show, Dallas, Reacher, Mad Men, Ted Lasso, Adults, What We Do in the Shadows, True Blood, Interview with the Vampire, Twilight, The Traitors, The Comeback, Somebody Somewhere, Undeclared, Pasadena, In Living Color, The X-Files, Malcolm in the Middle, The Simpsons Movie, and Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows.

Also discussed: The Criterion Channel, Turner Classic Movies, FilmStruck, TikTok, AI filmmaking and the future of streaming.